Through the Woods on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game
developed by Antagonist
and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
Released on October 27th 2016 is available only on Windows
in 7 languages: English, Norwegian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Russian.
It has received 1,569 reviews of which 1,114 were positive and 455 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.78€ on Instant Gaming.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / 960 or equivalent with 2 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® 11 compatible
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Loved the game. It crushed couple of times, had one glitch, but the story, the music, the atmosphere - that was awesome.
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Its a nice short experience. Took me almost 5 hours. i hate the main character. not because she was written bad but for choices she made with her son and his dad. no spoilers but the game managed to keep me engaged. Also liked that you only have to deal with each monster once besides the trolls but theyre the easiest to deal with. all in all id give it a 7/10 maybe an 8 but i really hated the main character what a bitch
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Fun and creepy literal atmospheric horror game. The story is interesting and laden with Norse fairy-tales and mythology. The scenery is excellent looking, albeit the water, which has pretty poor texturing. One issue with the level design is that the paths can be hard to spot as they are a little too realistic and blend in with the environment. There are at times numerous ways you can go, but some paths lead nowhere and have seemingly no purpose. Although I think a lot of the collectables that can be obtained of the achievements are broken, so it could be for some of those. I only managed about 2/3 of the achievements because of this and many things I had found were still listed as zero on the ones I didn't unlock. The voice acting by the main character is pretty decent and her voice is very nice to listen to, but some of the other characters aren't always great. The creatures/enemies are pretty cool and different to other games, but they don't always move in natural looking ways, so the game doesn't feel 100% perfect there. It took me 4 1/2 hours to play through and I'd recommend playing in a dark room with complete silence (or headphones) for the best immersion. 7/10.
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"Through the Woods" offers a captivating dive into Norwegian mythology, making its storyline one of the game's strong points. As a fan of folklore, I enjoyed how the narrative unfolded, exploring themes deeply rooted in Norsk culture. Visually, the game presents a stunning, dark, and immersive atmosphere that complements the story well. However, there are significant graphical issues, including a major glitch at a certain point in the game and minor glitches throughout. Despite these flaws, the overall atmosphere added to the game’s eerie, unsettling vibe. Gameplay-wise, "Through the Woods" ran smoothly most of the time, though it occasionally felt a bit dull. My expectations for horror games are quite high, having played titles like "Blair Witch," "Alien: Isolation," and "Dead Space." Compared to these, "Through the Woods" falls short in delivering constant thrills and chills. While there were no standout moments in terms of scares, the game did intrigue me with its folklore aspects. The audio design was decent, and I experienced the game in both English and Norsk (with subtitles). Some of my Norsk-speaking friends pointed out incorrect translations in the subtitles and found the voice acting in Norsk to be emotionless and bland, using Oslo dialect. The game's difficulty level is quite low, and it's relatively short, which may not satisfy those looking for a more challenging experience. The primary drawbacks are the glitches and the game's brevity. Overall, I'd rate "Through the Woods" an 8 out of 10. It's an interesting journey for those who appreciate mythology and a light horror walking simulator. However, if you're seeking a happy ending or are uncomfortable with themes like child death, this game may not be for you.
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Through the Woods It's an opportunity you don't want to miss! Why? Well, this game can drag you on an unforgettable adventure. A plot that will make you travel Through the Woods: First, I want to tell you about the plot of the game. The premise is thrilling. However, I'll just give you a hint about the game. I don't want to spoil your journey; you have to enjoy every moment of this adventure during your gameplay. A young mother travels to the western coast of Norway. In this cold and spooky country, the protagonist has only one goal: to find a missing child. The story of this woman will be mixed with events of her past and you will find out more about the disappearance of her son little by little. Besides, the story will intertwine with the myths of Norse folklore. Will you be ready to face scary creatures to discover the truth? If you have the persistence of a mother who has lost a child, you can overcome any obstacle. A dynamic narrative that makes the game exciting: The story of "Through the Woods" will not follow the classic narrative canons. I found it exceptional the choice to give this horror adventure a dynamic narrative. What does that mean? Well, not all plot details will be revealed to you immediately. If you want to know more about the child's disappearance and what happened in the forest, you'll have to be brave. Why? Because you will have to explore ALL environments of the game. Only this way you'll find different objects that are going to turn into more clues. Moreover, you will unlock new things that will help you understand the mysteries of the game before you get to the end. I mean, if you want to find out more, the game will satisfy you by giving you what you want. Otherwise, you can settle for the few plot crumbs that will be revealed to you gradually. I'd like to give you a tip as a gamer: try to complete the game by exploring it to the maximum. That way you can experience the full adventure this title wants to convey to you. Simple gameplay suitable for everyone: What about the gameplay of 'Through the Woods?" It has a pretty simple game system. Even if you are not a tryhard gamer, you gonna feel comfortable with this video game. As I said before, most of the time you will have to explore the different gaming environments. At your disposal you'll have a flashlight that you will need to investigate in the dark. That's right, the darkness gonna be a constant and unpleasant presence. In fact, in the darkness, ravenous creatures will hide and wait for the right moment to attack you. Watch out for the trolls, disgusting lurking monsters that will do anything to catch you. You have to remember that you will get in the shoes of a young mother. Simply put, you will not be able to defend yourself against these monsters. Hey, you don't have an arsenal like in the "Doom Eternal", so what else you are supposed to do? Exactly, RUN for your life! "Through the Woods" mixes elements from interactive graphic adventure to survival horror. The result is a wonderful game that will keep you glued to your PC until the end when you discover the shocking truth. Through the Woods: lights and shadows (literally): Light and shadow are very important in this game. The team of developers worked well from a graphical point of view, creating phenomenal delusions. As you play, you will notice that light and shadow form fascinating images. Well, some illustrations may also frighten you. Regardless, this made me appreciate the work that developers have done. They were good at creating a creepy but also magical woodland. At times, you gonna feel an ethereal, almost dreamlike sensation. I felt a whirlwind of emotions during my experience. However, I couldn't help but notice some minor flaws from a technical point of view. Now you understand why I named this paragraph light and shadow, don't you? In particular, I found the movements of the characters slightly mechanical. I thought they could be more fluid. In short, it is an element that does not ruin the gameplay. Anyway, it is bad to see the protagonists move unnaturally. After all, nothing is perfect, is it? A constant psychological distress: At this point, I want to focus on one of the things that has struck me about the game. It is a horror, but you will have to understood that it is not a classic horror. The fear that "Through the Woods" instills in the player is psychological. As you advance through history, you will experience a steadily growing anguish. You will find yourself in this natural, murky, dark environment that will swallow you up completely. On the one hand, this perspective can frighten you, but on the other it made me use my brain. This game leads the player to fully identify with the protagonist. "Through the Woods" can be seen as a metaphor which represents the continuation of life after death, even when it seems that the whole world collapses on us. I think it is also appropriate to describe the pandemic period that we were experiencing in the near past. We were in a difficult situation and everything seemed dark around us. Of course, the hope is that after crossing the forest we could "save" ourselves going on with our lives and leaving behind the dark forest. So, we're going to bite the bullet, we're going to hold on, and we're going to get through the woods!
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Developer
Antagonist
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Release
27 Oct 2016
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