The Darkest Woods

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The Darkest Woods is a single player action game. It was developed by teamsupport and was released on June 28, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Darkest Woods" is a horror adventure game inspired by early quests and flash games. It aims to deliver a gripping story through simple graphics and mechanics, with a focus on thrill and intrigue. The game features limited resources, puzzles, and multiple endings. Players must save their progress manually, and may need to replay the game to explore different story paths.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a creepy lo-fi aesthetic that effectively builds atmosphere and provides some good scares.
Puzzles are generally logical and of decent difficulty, making for an engaging experience.
It's a short horror game that offers cheap thrills and is worth playing, especially on sale.

Graphics are poor and the game lacks a real plot, leading to a less immersive experience.
There are instances of random dying without discernible reasons, which can be frustrating.
The game is buggy at times, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered rough and low-quality, yet they effectively contribute to a creepy lo-fi aesthetic that enhances the atmosphere and suspense. While some players appreciate the charm and disturbing visuals, others note issues like bugs and translation errors, suggesting that the overall visual experience is a mixed bag. Despite the criticisms, many find the artwork to be the standout feature of the game.
- “It's a very rough around the edges game, but it maintained a creepy lo-fi aesthetic throughout, which was effective enough at building atmosphere and drawing me in.”
- “The best thing about the game is the artwork.”
- “The low-fi graphics have a lot of charm and there's a (mostly) coherent story to follow.”
- “It's a very rough around the edges game but it maintained a creepy lo-fi aesthetic throughout which was effective enough at building atmosphere and drawing me in.”
- “The visuals rank high on the creepiness factor, but the riddles weren't very challenging and gameplay was a little buggy for my taste.”
- “The puzzles aren't very difficult, and there's a bunch of translation errors, but the low-fi graphics have a lot of charm and there's a (mostly) coherent story to follow.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game features a simple yet effective story that effectively enhances its horror elements, supported by an atmospheric soundtrack. While the puzzles are not particularly challenging and there are some translation errors, the charming low-fi graphics contribute to a mostly coherent narrative experience.
- “The puzzles aren't very difficult, and there's a bunch of translation errors, but the low-fi graphics have a lot of charm and there's a (mostly) coherent story to follow.”
- “Old style, simple game which is able to scare you considerably, thanks to a simple but effective story carried forward by an intimidating collection of music and sound effects.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game features a rough, lo-fi aesthetic that effectively creates a creepy atmosphere, successfully drawing players into its unsettling world.
- “It's a very rough around the edges game, but it maintained a creepy lo-fi aesthetic throughout, which was effective enough at building atmosphere and drawing me in.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The music and sound effects in the game are described as simple yet effective, significantly enhancing the atmosphere and contributing to its ability to instill fear. This old-style game utilizes an intimidating audio backdrop to support its compelling narrative.
- “Old style, simple game which is able to scare you considerably, thanks to a simple but effective story carried forward by an intimidating collection of music and sound effects.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive visuals that enhance its creepy atmosphere; however, players have reported some bugs in the gameplay, which detracts from the overall stability and challenge of the experience.
- “The visuals rank high on the creepiness factor, but the riddles weren't very challenging and gameplay was a little buggy for my taste.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is noted for its high creepiness factor in visuals, but players find the riddles lacking in challenge and report some bugs that detract from the overall experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has been noted to lack significant replay value; however, players feel satisfied with their purchase given the low price point.
- “No real replay value, but for the dollar-fifty I paid for it, I'm pretty satisfied.”