Through the Woods - A Norse Horror Adventure
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure game that revolves around the story of a mother and her missing son. The game is set in a forest on the western shores of Norway and is heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales. The game is developed by 1C Publishing EU and is available for Xbox One.
The game revolves around a terrified woman who has forced herself to enter the forest alone, with the sole purpose of finding her son. Through reactive narration, the player experiences the mother's retelling of the events surrounding her son's disappearance. The game features stunning environments that are inspired by Norwegian art and nature. Players can uncover dark tales of the past and present through reactive narration and creative use of light and darkness generates deceptive environments. The game's sound design is beautiful and grim, and it adds to the overall experience of the game.
Through the Woods is a profound experience that will leave players feeling lonely and lost in a terrifying place. Antagonist, the small independent game studio based in Oslo, Norway, has done an excellent job of creating a narrative-driven title with an epic story and great gameplay.
