Crouching in long grass, I've got my eyes on a whirring generator attached to a suppression field that'll mess with my powers. Moving in using a burst of invisibility to bypass a guard, I tap a button to blow up the device's fuel at a distance, enabling me to possess the back-up that comes-a-running, steering them into a flaming torch and setting them ablaze while I simultaneously force them to whack each other on the noggin. Only then do I hop into the fray, hurling astral projections out of my body to stun enemies before grabbing and punching their souls to dust.
These moments of controlled chaos are where Unknown 9: Awakening shines, but, like much of the game, it's something you've got to work hard at to enjoy. You're just as likely to get stunlocked by a volley of ranged bullets you can't see, or end up punching air while the overly-zippy foes back pedal away and the camera struggles to keep up with your lock-on. Performing finishers that allow you to go JoJo with your punch ghost can feel great, but more often than not fisticuffs can best be solved by continuously holding down the attack button for guard-breaking heavy hits, especially when their AI gets confused so they freeze in place.
