For parents, there's nothing more terrifying than losing their children. The thought alone is hard to bear, which is why third person horror adventure Through The Woods is so very effective. Even if you don't have children, fret not - these woods are home to the monstrous fauna of Norse mythology and folklore. There are plenty of scares for everyone in Antagonist's debut.
Playing as a single mother who loses her son to some mysterious stranger, you're following them into the Norwegian woods, only to find weird things afoot and fearsome creatures prowling through the darkness. There's little interaction overall; you just follow the path deeper into the wilderness, evading the occasional supernatural threat and advancing the plot - and that's okay. Into The Woods slowly builds an atmosphere of lingering dread and apprehension, a fear of bad things lurking behind the next corner, while thankfully remaining jumpscare-free. There are a few instances where you have to avoid direct confrontation and these can be a mixed bag in terms of execution, but for the most part, you're on your own.
There's no denying that this is an indie effort, and some corners had to be cut regarding production values. For one thing, the game frequently brought my computer to its knees, leading to significant framerate drops and occasional weird flashes. Most of the time this wasn't much of an issue, but when something chases you through the darkness, you want the game to run without any hitches. Even though the lighting is incredibly well done overall, it's really hard to keep your bearings when it gets pitch black - which is kind of the point, but it can be irritating nonetheless. Combined with the choppy frame rate, this led to me losing my way far more often that I would have liked. If you're playing on an older machine, best try out the demo before you buy the game.
On the flipside, the environments are incredibly detailed and atmospheric. Inspired by Norwegian painters Theodor Kittelsen and Lars Hertervig, as well as the forest Sognsvann, just outside Oslo, these woods feel very authentic and, well, spooky. A lot of the textures are directly lifted from real-life counterparts, and the noises you hear - all the tree sounds, wind, water, footsteps - were recorded in the forest. The voice actors have a neat Norwegian accent, and all of this really helps to make the game feel unique. In fact, there are no other videogames where Norse legends cross over into the real world, so if you're craving an unique setting, the game certainly delivers. Through The Woods is a haunting, atmospheric experience, and - technical issues aside - an impressive achievement for a small team of five developers.
You can purchase Through The Woods on Steam for $19.99. For more information, visit the game's website, which also offers a demo version, and follow Antagonist on Twitter.
from IndieGames.com http://indiegames.com/2016/10/face_nordic_folklore_and_your_.html
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