- February 8, 2017
- Olivier Leclair
It Lurks in the Woods
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About
In "It Lurks in the Woods," players embark on a harrowing journey through 17th century New France, based on French Canadian folklore and the works of Honoré Beaugrand. As a man traveling through treacherous woods to save his dying brother, players must fend off unnatural forces and uncover the mysterious secrets of the forest before nightfall. This atmospheric horror game brings to life the unique and chilling stories of French Canadian folklore.


- The game features good graphics and a creepy atmosphere, especially for a free title.
- It offers a short, engaging experience that can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it a decent time-waster.
- The sound design is effective, contributing to the overall unsettling ambiance of the game.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and performance issues even on higher-end machines.
- It is very short and lacks depth, with minimal gameplay and a simplistic storyline.
- There are significant issues with bugs and clunky mechanics, such as automatic note reading that obstructs the player's view.
- graphics30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's graphics are generally praised for their appealing aesthetic, featuring a mix of sepia tones and effective lighting effects that enhance the spooky atmosphere. However, some players noted performance issues, such as lag and graphical bugs, particularly when running on lower settings or in areas with heavy foliage. Additionally, there are concerns about the originality of the assets, with suggestions that some graphics may have been sourced from asset stores.
“The graphical scenery is very appealing, using a mix of sepia tones alongside shadows and fire/sunlight effects. The sound effects are simple yet effective for the stages of the gameplay, and the music sets a good tone.”
“The graphics are really nice, and the atmosphere is spooky.”
“I thought that the graphics looked great, and I found it was easy to become immersed in the creepy environment.”
“The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
“It didn't run particularly well even on medium settings, though I suspect a lot of this is due to the heavy foliage being a major graphical drain.”
“I found a few small graphical bugs in the game where textures were missing.”