Posted on: April 21, 2024

MedicoDellaPeste

Gry: 157 Opinie: 4

What survival horror should aspire to.

There's not much to add beyond what has already been said; a game that can keep the tension high without cheap jumpscares would already have been a great accomplishment, but Darkwood goes above and beyond. Not only does it have impeccable gameplay with a mix of resource management and frantic, desperate combat but it also delivers a story and setting that inspire a dark, dismal fairytale feel, and gives you barely enough breadcrumbs to understand what's going on without resorting to pointless exposition. Your actions matter, but not always in the way you'd expect; characters are odd and otherworldy while being strangely relatable. And the feeling of defending your cabin from whatever goes bump in the night by any means necessary - from guns, to molotovs, to broken glass to just blocking a doorway with a wardrobe - is scarier and more tense than virtually every other horror game ever published.

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Posted on: May 1, 2024

Jonigigolo

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Gry: 486 Opinie: 1

Absolute masterpiece

This is a game you have to try. You will remember it for the rest of your life as a unique experience.

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Posted on: December 4, 2024

Ebertr0n

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Gry: 212 Opinie: 9

A finely crafted Cosmic Horror

There is a certain feeing of mystery and bleakness that this game captures so well and fits cosmic horror perfectly. There really are no jumpscares (getting snuck up by a monster doesn't count, its your own fault), all the tension and horror comes from the atmosphere of the game. The rough, dark artstyle, limited POV and amazing sound design give amazing results. The story and mystery of the game is uncovered through NPC dialogue, items found throughout the world and even the enviroment itself. However, it never reveals too much, just enough to tell the story, but keep the mystery. It also doesn't hold back or holds your hand, you're on your own. The game runs smoothly without bugs during my entire playthrough. Darkwood is a perfect example of a great horror and would recommend it to anyone looking for a survivalist horror or any eldritch fan.

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Posted on: November 1, 2017

devilhood

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Gry: 153 Opinie: 2

Dark, mysterious and nightmarish

Aside from the Silent Hill series, this is my favourite spine tingling monster creation of a horror game. The game play and controls are reminiscent of old skool adventure games, particular the ones I remember playing as a kid on the Commodore Amiga. Combat can feel restrictive at times, but it's fair because the protagonist isn't a nimble gun toting madman. It's about patience, strategy and making sure that you spend your stamina wisely. It also reminds me of Stranger Things because of the mystery, intrigue, chompers, engulfing darkness and alien-like growth. I really hope the developers add a new story further down the line, expanding on the Darkwood universe. It would also be amazing if they allow modders to contribute their ideas, similar to how custom campaigns were created for Amnesia. The devs have a great attitude too, because instead of trying to prevent the game from being pirated, they supported the idea, and even seeded a torrent themselves. It's simple, if someone likes a game enough, they will buy it. I did! Thank you Acid Wizard Studio

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Posted on: January 27, 2018

cditri

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Gry: 127 Opinie: 3

Unprecedented

Wow. I just finished this game, and I'm blown away... If you haven't finished this game appropriately, you do not have a right to tender an opinion. This game is in a class by itself. It cannot be judged by the same yardstick you would use to judge other games. It has to be experienced in full. At least a couple times. The game is genius. It is wistful and terrifying... You are alone in the dark on this one... and no moral compass to guide you. The game is so much more than it mechanics or interface... It is dark poetry. There are no cheap-shots. Everything about it is purposeful. I never would have thought a top-down game could be so captivating... but the story, the mood...the backdrop.... the lighting... comes together so masterfully that, if you open yourself to the experience, it will change you. Those of us of a more thoughtful, cerebral or philosophical bent will get a lot of out this game. Those of us who just want to blow shit up and move on to the next big boss... will find little of value here. This game is mysterious, frightening and humbling all at same time. It should not be rushed, but savored for its revolting, enigmatic and terrifying mystique. Buy it. Play it. You have been warned.

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