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Game is good but needs sprint button

This game is something special. I didn't have very high expecations but the atmosphere is absolutely top-notch. I've played darkwood and this is the first game where it managed to give me goosebumps for extended periods of time. It's incredibly creepy and eerie, only getting scarier as days go by. The gameplay is very simple combat and nothing too special. The enemies are pretty cool and pretty easy to defend yourself against however some have super high awareness which I found a little annoying. The pacing is definitely very slow, I would prefer a faster walking speed and fast day-night cycle. With that said, I personally did not mind too much as I kept finding new places up until day 5-6. This is definitely something to consider whether you want to purchase this game. Overall, if you're in for an incredibly immersive and chilling experience, I would highly recommend this game.

I'm a little mixed in regards to this game. I was confused a lot of the time, the gameplay was slow and tedious and it was hard to get into the story, but the ambience is great, the design of the world is unsettling and you get that uneasy feeling that you'd expect from a horror game. All in all- I'd say it's best to try yourself and come to your own conclusion.

[h2]Cute Concept, Clunky Execution[/h2] [h3]Score: 5/10[/h3] The visual style is absolutely gorgeous—all soft colors and quaint animation—and the soundtrack is chill and makes the world feel really peaceful or somewhat scary. For the first hour, I was totally hooked on the aesthetic alone. However, after that initial phase, the cracks start to show, which is why I'm settling on a strictly middle-of-the-road score. You just walk, and the day ends when the invisible timer goes off, which is odd and sudden at first. And if you do nothing, then you've to wait forever for the day to be over. It doesn't satisfy that you were in control and you did something for the story to progress. It's just slow walking for about 4 hours [if you want to 100%]. The story does come together in the end, which I liked as well. Overall, it’s a game with huge potential, but the execution simply holds it back from being truly great. [b]TLDR[/b]: If you value only atmosphere above all else, you might enjoy the scenery, but if you're looking for crisp, rewarding gameplay, prepare for some frustration.

3/10 A cool and moody atmosphere which changes as you go. Unfortunately, the story wasn't strong enough to win out over the slow walking pace and the awkward movement. The game gives you a major objective or story beat every day, but it takes very long to get to because of the slow movement. The horror is decent, keeps you feeling interested.