Darkwood
Scavenge a corrupted forest by day, then turn your hideout into a place to survive the night. Crafting, character development and consequential encounters link preparation to the search for escape.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.9 / 10
About this game
Darkwood divides survival between what you collect outside and what you prepare inside. During daylight, explore the forest and scavenge materials for weapons, traps and potions. Fortify your hideout before night brings the focus back to survival. That cycle makes preparation a recurring part of the adventure, rather than a separate activity between story scenes. The forest's map and events incorporate random generation, while a branching storyline lets your decisions affect its inhabitants. Character development includes injecting a strange essence to gain skills and perks. Set in the corrupted woods of the Soviet Bloc, the game asks you to investigate and learn for yourself as you work toward escaping.
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AI review
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For horror players who want preparation and uncertainty to drive the tension.
The day-and-night structure can make each scavenging trip feel connected to the next defence of your hideout. Branching encounters and self-directed learning suggest an experience better suited to patient investigation than constant instruction.
Strengths
- Crafting and fortification give daytime discoveries a concrete role in nighttime survival.
- Choices affecting inhabitants can make exploration matter beyond collecting supplies.
Weaknesses
- Learning through investigation may frustrate players who prefer explicit guidance.
Who it is for: Players drawn to survival planning, unsettling settings and discovering rules through experimentation.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The recurring shift from outdoor scavenging to defending a hideout can create a deliberate alternation between searching and waiting out danger. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Turning scavenged materials into weapons, traps and defences can make preparation feel as important as the next encounter. | Reviewed | 8.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The corrupted forest setting can reinforce the sense of isolation created by retreating indoors at night. | Reviewed | 8.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Pro Controller compatibility offers an alternative for players who prefer a separate gamepad. | Reviewed | 6.4 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Acid Wizard Studio
- Publisher
- Crunching Koalas
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Survival · Primary genre
- Tags
- Slow BurnLinear LevelsThird PersonPuzzle SolvingSolo-friendlyStory-driven3D GraphicsMain Story 10–20 HoursExplorationInvestigation
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com