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A mother searches a dark Norwegian forest for her missing son, exploring Norse folklore and evading creatures along the way.
Released 27 Oct 2016
Search for a Missing Son
Read Norse Folklore
Evade Forest Creatures
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.
Developed by Antagonist · Published by Fulqrum Publishing
You play as a mother searching for her missing son in a forest on Norway’s western coast. Her account of the search unfolds through reactive narration, as family memories and Norse folklore become part of the journey.
Travel through forests, caves, settlements, and other dark environments, following a mostly linear route and exploring for notes and other lore. Darkness and sound help shape what you can perceive as you move through the wilderness.
There is little emphasis on combat. When mythic creatures block the way, you may need to hide, evade them, or use a flashlight or torch. The journey is divided into chapters, with optional discoveries for players who explore beyond the main path.
Reviewers often enjoy the eerie atmosphere, Norwegian scenery, and sound design, and several appreciate how the story draws on Norse mythology and folklore. Some also find the family story compelling. Others feel that the experience relies too heavily on walking and collecting notes, with limited interaction and occasional stealth encounters; opinions on the story and voice acting are mixed. Technical problems are also reported by some players.
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son. Through reactive narration, the player experiences the mother’s re-telling of the events surrounding her son’s disappearance. Players follow the path of a terrified woman who has forced herself to enter this terrible place for the sole purpose of finding her son, in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales.
With Through the Woods, Antagonist have captured the feeling of the forest as they saw it as children, with all the fear and mystery that comes from roaming through it alone. This is coupled with a powerful story and high quality sound design, which in the darkness of the forest becomes a core mechanic. Through the Woods is a profound experience that directly delivers the feelings of loneliness and loss in a terrifying place...
FEATURES
Explore stunning environments and experience stories inspired by Norse mythology, Norwegian art and nature
Uncover dark tales of the past and present through reactive narration
Creative use of light and darkness generates deceptive environments
A frightening journey accompanied by beautiful and grim sound design
ABOUT US
Antagonist is a small independent game studio based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2014. The team is focused on creating narrative-driven titles with epic stories and great gameplay.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 27 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 63/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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