![]() ![]() This was kind of disappointing as I was really invested in seeing how the mystery would be resolved and then it never is resolved. One of the mysteries in the story is never fully resolved. The story was moving along pretty strongly and then it ended kind of suddenly. While I really enjoyed Draugen’s story, I had one issue with it. If you like story driven games you will want to see how Draugen ends. The other reason why the story succeeds is that the story has several twists and turns that do a good job moving the story forward. Of the two characters I actually preferred Lissie as she can be quite entertaining at times. ![]() I found the two characters to be really interesting as they are the driving force behind the story. Meanwhile Lissie is energetic and willing to consider the unexplained. Edward is kind of a dark pragmatist that likes to approach the world in a scientific way. First I found the two main characters Edward and Lissie to be quite interesting. I think the story succeeds for two reasons. I wouldn’t say the story is scary but it does focus on some darker themes. I would say the story is for adults as it can get quite dark at times. If I were to describe the story in broad strokes I would say that it is mixture of a historical drama/mystery with some sci-fi/supernatural elements mixed in from time to time. I won’t get into any specific details of the story as I don’t want to ruin the experience for anyone. For people afraid of spoilers you can feel free to continue reading as there will be no spoilers in this review. ![]() This is where Draugen succeeds for the most part. The reason to consider playing Draugen though is for the game’s story. If you don’t like the walking simulator genre or story driven games, Draugen is not going to be for you. For this reason Draugen is not going to be for everyone. There is nothing wrong with the gameplay, but you aren’t going to play Draugen for its gameplay. There isn’t any puzzle solving in the game as you just have to find the relevant pieces of information/items to advance the story. These two mechanics push you towards exploring the town which progresses the story. There are also dialog decisions to make when interacting with Lissie. Like a lot of games that are given the walking simulator tag, most of the gameplay revolves around walking around and interacting with the environment. I alluded to this at the beginning of the review but I want to expound a little more on what type of game Draugen is. Will Edward and Lissie find Betty and what will they find out about the town in the process? As they begin their search for Betty, they quickly realize this small peaceful town hides a dark secret. As they arrive in the small town, they are amazed by the town’s peacefulness and beauty. Joining Edward on his journey is his ward Lissie, an energetic younger woman who is always up for an adventure. Edward travels from America to a small rural town in Norway after receiving a letter from his sister, Betty, who has gone missing. Receiving the review copy for free had no impact on the content of this review or the final score.ĭraugen takes place in 1920s Norway. We at Geeky Hobbies would like to thank Red Thread Games for the review copy of Draugen used for this review. Other than receiving a free copy of the game to review, we at Geeky Hobbies received no other compensation for this review. Draugen might be a little lacking in the gameplay department, but it has a compelling and satisfying story filled with plenty of twists and turns. When I first saw Draugen I was intrigued as the story and theme looked really interesting. I bring this all up because I would classify Draugen as a walking simulator adventure game. I personally prefer the term “interactive story” as it puts an larger emphasis on the story which is where these type of games excel. I personally have never been a big fan of the term “walking simulator” as it seems like it was mostly designed as an insult. The gameplay takes a secondary role to the story as you mostly just walk around and interact with the environment. ![]() This is mostly because they are unlike your traditional video games. One of the most controversial video game genres seems to be the “walking simulator.” The reason why the genre is controversial is because a lot of people don’t even think these games should be considered video games. ![]()
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