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Darkwood

Darkwood

August 17, 2017
CRUNCHING KOALAS SP. Z O.O.
4.7/5.0(2,300 reviews)
~2h playtime
Metacritic 78
HorrorAdventureAction

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS · Linux

Great

Overall, players overwhelmingly appreciate Darkwood for its immersive atmosphere, unique gameplay mechanics, and engaging story. Many consider it one of the best survival horror experiences available, effectively creating tension and dread through its art direction and sound design. However, some players express frustration with the game's inventory management and pacing.

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About This Game

Darkwood is a challenging survival horror game set in a haunting, top-down perspective of the Soviet Bloc. Players scavenge by day and fortify hideouts by night to survive against nightmarish forces. Its notable atmosphere and unique, non-jump scare approach to horror create an intense experience that is tailored to each playthrough.

Highlights

  • Immersive atmosphere with a unique art style
  • Engaging story steeped in rich lore
  • Challenging and rewarding survival gameplay
  • Dynamic day and night cycle for strategy
  • Randomly generated maps and events offer high replayability
  • Exceptional sound design enhancing tension
  • No reliance on jump scares for horror experience

Platforms

Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PC
macOS
Linux

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishGermanItalianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players overwhelmingly appreciate Darkwood for its immersive atmosphere, unique gameplay mechanics, and engaging story. Many consider it one of the best survival horror experiences available, effectively creating tension and dread through its art direction and sound design. However, some players express frustration with the game's inventory management and pacing.

Pros

  • • Immersive atmosphere and exceptional sound design
  • • Challenging and rewarding gameplay mechanics
  • • Engaging storyline with rich lore
  • • Unique art style and graphics
  • • Replayability with branching paths and choices

Cons

  • • Limited inventory space can hinder gameplay
  • • Pacing issues, particularly during night defense sections
  • • Combat can feel clumsy or awkward at times
  • • Difficulty may be off-putting to casual players
  • • Some repetitive elements in resource gathering

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Darkwood — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darkwood worth playing?
Darkwood has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 2,300 reviews.
What platforms is Darkwood available on?
Darkwood is available on PS5.
When did Darkwood release?
Darkwood released on August 17, 2017.
What is Darkwood's age rating?
Darkwood carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.