### Darkwood
**Release Date:** July 17, 2017
**Platform:** Steam
**Developer:** Acid Wizard Studio
**Publisher:** Crunching Koalas
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**Overview:**
**Darkwood** is a survival horror game set in an ominous forest during an alternate version of the 1980s. Developed by Acid Wizard Studio, the game combines atmospheric tension with survival mechanics, challenging players to navigate a perilous environment while uncovering the dark secrets of the forest.
**Plot:**
The game takes place in a sinister forest that was once explored by a group known as “The Outsiders,” composed of government officials and soldiers. By the time the player arrives, most of these explorers have either perished or left. As the protagonist, you are trapped in this hostile environment, struggling to survive and uncover the mysterious events that led to the forest’s current state. The story is revealed through environmental storytelling, with clues and hints scattered throughout the game world.
**Gameplay:**
– **Day and Night Cycle:** The gameplay is divided into day and night phases. During the day, you can explore the forest, gather resources, trade with survivors, and build or upgrade your shelter. At night, the forest becomes significantly more dangerous, requiring you to defend yourself from monstrous creatures and other threats.
– **Dynamic Environment:** The game features a changing map with each chapter, introducing new areas, NPCs, and gameplay elements. Characters from previous chapters may reappear, and the choices you make influence the story and the game’s ending.
– **Survival Mechanics:** You’ll need to scavenge for materials, craft weapons and tools, and manage your resources carefully. By extracting essence from mutated flora and fauna, you can gain skills or perks, though this may have unexpected consequences.
– **Multiple Endings:** The game offers two main endings, with the story being shaped by your decisions and interactions with other characters.
**Key Features:**
– **Atmospheric Horror:** Immerse yourself in a dark, foreboding forest full of dangers that create a constant sense of unease.
– **Day/Night Dynamics:** Explore and gather resources by day; survive the night by defending your shelter and dealing with horrors lurking in the dark.
– **Branching Storyline:** The story evolves based on your choices, impacting the characters and the outcome of the game.
– **Complex Characters:** Encounter multiple characters with their own stories, who will influence and be influenced by your actions.
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**System Requirements:**
**Windows**
*Minimal Requirements:*
– **Processor:** 1.8GHz Pentium 4 / Athlon XP 1700+
– **Graphics:** GeForce 210 / Radeon X600
– **Memory:** 1 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 2 GB available space
– **System:** Windows XP
*Recommended Requirements:*
– **Processor:** 1.6GHz Celeron E1200 / Athlon 64 X2 4000+
– **Graphics:** GeForce GT 230 / Radeon HD 6550D
– **Memory:** 2 GB RAM
– **Disk Space:** 2 GB available space
**Mac OS X / Linux**
*The system requirements for Mac OS X and Linux are not specified but are generally comparable to the Windows specifications.*
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**Experience the chilling atmosphere of Darkwood, where every decision you make can mean the difference between life and death, and the line between reality and nightmare is constantly blurred.**
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