Wendigo

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Wendigo is a single player action game. It was developed by Noah Artime and was released on July 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Wendigo is a horror game that takes place primarily in a small fictional park named 'Tamarack National Park.' FEATURES - Explore a dark wooded region at night with a crank flashlight to see your surroundings. - Use your radio to pick up strange signals that become louder the closer you get. - Carefully avoid danger that is for the most part unscripted and autonomous, with no teleporty jumpscar…

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Indie

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere and well-crafted environmental storytelling that enhances the horror experience.
Innovative gameplay mechanics and challenging puzzles keep players engaged and encourage exploration of the lore.
The game is praised for its responsive controls and the ability to save progress after each step, reducing frustration during gameplay.

Some players experienced game-breaking bugs, such as disappearing items that hindered progress.
The wendigo enemy is overly perceptive and fast, which can lead to frustrating encounters if players are caught off guard.
The pacing of the game is slow, with limited sprinting ability and a large map that can make navigation tedious.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie, dark fairytale vibe, effectively enhancing the horror experience. Players appreciate the strong environmental storytelling and thematic elements, although some note that the slow pacing and large map can detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, successfully capturing the essence of a cryptid-themed horror game.
- “Really well made game, the atmosphere and theming was really cool and well done.”
- “And speaking about the overall atmosphere (the most important thing in a horror game), amongst all the cryptid-themed games I have played so far, I think this is the one that most made me feel the eerie atmosphere of a dark fairytale, so the dev completely nailed the whole point of a game like this.”
- “The game has very good environmental storytelling and can be very atmospheric.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highlighted as innovative and engaging, featuring challenging puzzles that stimulate critical thinking. Additionally, unique mechanics, such as the flashlight, enhance the overall experience, particularly in the horror elements of the game.
- “This is a very interesting puzzle game, with innovative gameplay mechanics and not-so-trivial puzzles that will surely force you to use your grey cells!”
- “The unique flashlight mechanics really add to the horror experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storyline is enriched through engaging reading and lore, encouraging players to delve deeper into the narrative as they investigate and track events. Additionally, it features strong environmental storytelling that enhances the atmospheric experience.
- “The storyline builds through reading and lore, which pushes the player to want to know more as you investigate and keep track of events.”
- “The game features excellent environmental storytelling and creates a very atmospheric experience.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's ability to evoke a strong emotional response, particularly praising its eerie atmosphere that resembles a dark fairytale, which enhances the overall horror experience. The developers are commended for successfully capturing this unsettling ambiance, making it stand out among other cryptid-themed games.
- “The overall atmosphere is the most important thing in a horror game, and among all the cryptid-themed games I've played, this one made me feel the eerie atmosphere of a dark fairytale. The developers completely nailed the essence of a game like this.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making their struggles feel personal and relatable.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it left a lasting impact on me long after I finished playing.”