Into the Wild

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • atmosphere
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Lost and alone in a snow-smothered valley, surrounded by beauty yet mired in terrible danger; your story may be your own, but it will end like all the others. Into the Wild is a tense yet tranquil survival game where nature holds nothing back. Inspired by the Norwegian hinterlands, the haunting valley of Jegersdal offers a faithful survival experience. Witness the magnificent aurora, scavenge fr…

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful and atmospheric landscape, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that captures the feeling of isolation and survival.
  • The find-and-figure-out nature of the storytelling adds depth to the experience, making exploration rewarding despite the slow pacing.
  • There is potential for growth and improvement, with players appreciating the challenge and realism aimed for by the developer.
  • The game suffers from slow pacing and a lack of engaging content, often feeling like a walking simulator with minimal direction.
  • Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively brutal, leading to frustration and a loss of interest in progressing through the story.
  • The world feels empty and lifeless, with sparse points of interest that can make exploration tedious and unfulfilling.
  • story18 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling frustrated by the slow progress and lack of engagement, leading to a loss of interest. However, others appreciate the exploratory nature of the storytelling, finding motivation in collecting story items despite the game's walking simulator elements. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it may require further development and updates to enhance player enjoyment.

    • “However, given the find-and-figure-out nature of the storytelling, I think this only makes that stronger.”
    • “I'm looking forward to more features and story updates.”
    • “Collecting all the story items definitely gives you the motivation to keep exploring!”
    • “Wouldn't recommend for story or gameplay.”
    • “I almost quit before I found the first story point because outside of the story, the game is basically a walking simulator.”
    • “All the story items you have to find can sometimes be quite far away from each other, so you do have to walk around from time to time, but I guess that's also the challenge!”
  • music8 mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its fitting and beautiful soundtrack, which enhances the atmosphere and complements the game's landscape. However, players note that the game starts slowly, making initial progress challenging. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the gaming experience.

    • “The crowning glory is the absolutely fitting soundtrack and audio.”
    • “First of all, amazing soundtrack!”
    • “This is a game with nice music and a beautiful but deadly landscape.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its amazing vibe and chill ambiance, with music that enhances the experience. However, players note that the game starts slowly and can be challenging to progress through initially.

    • “The atmosphere and the vibe are amazing.”
    • “While the music and atmosphere of the game are perfectly preserved, it is slow to start and difficult to make progress at first.”
    • “First impression: very chill atmosphere.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it unremarkable and not recommending the game for its gameplay or story. However, the inclusion of adjustable difficulty levels has been appreciated, as it helps players acclimate to the gameplay mechanics and the game world more easily.

    • “I very much appreciated the difficulty levels - it made it much easier to first get used to the gameplay and the world!”
    • “Wouldn't recommend for story or gameplay.”
    • “Wouldn't recommend for story or gameplay.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a sense of aimlessness over time.

    • “After a short while, it gets tedious to run towards nothing.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    Users strongly recommend using a dedicated graphics card instead of an integrated GPU to fully experience the game's visual quality.

    • “Definitely recommend a decent graphics card rather than an integrated GPU.”
    • “Definitely recommend a decent graphics card rather than an integrated GPU.”
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