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Draugen

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense and mystery, set in 1920s Norway. About Draugen From the studio that brought you Dreamfall Chapters, and the creative team behind The Longest Journey and The Secret World, comes a first-person psychological mystery set in 1920s Norway. The year is 1923. You play Edward Charles Harden, an American traveller who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're not alone: at every step of the way, Edward's accompanied by his ward, Lissie; a gregarious, independent and enigmatic young woman. Together, you must explore this

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May 29, 2019
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Red Thread Games
Publisher
Red Thread Games
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About Draugen

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense and mystery, set in 1920s Norway. About Draugen From the studio that brought you Dreamfall Chapters, and the creative team behind The Longest Journey and The Secret World, comes a first-person psychological mystery set in 1920s Norway. The year is 1923. You play Edward Charles Harden, an American traveller who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're not alone: at every step of the way, Edward's accompanied by his ward, Lissie; a gregarious, independent and enigmatic young woman.

Together, you must explore this scenic coastal community — nestled amongst the fjords and mountains of rural Norway — in your search for Edward's sister, and unearth the darkness that lies beneath the picturesque surface. Key features "I am not alone": explore 1920s coastal Norway accompanied by a living, breathing, independent companion Interact with your companion, Lissie, through a realistic and dynamic dialogue system Experience a thrilling tale through the eyes of an increasingly unreliable narrator Find your own path through a scenic setting that changes with the weather and Edward's mental state "A story about what lies beneath": piece together a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and turnsAdditional features A beautiful original musical score from award-winning composer Simon Poole (Dreamfall, The Secret World, The Park, Dreamfall Chapters) Written by Ragnar Tørnquist (The Longest Journey, Dreamfall, The Secret World, Dreamfall Chapters) Designed and developed by the team behind Dreamfall…

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★ 6.8/10GOG · 137 ratings
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★ 4 / 5
Draugen is an adventure game probably best characterised as a walking simulator. You traverse the Norwegian island of Graavik in first-person perspective and interact with…
★ 3 / 5
I'm not usually attracted by those kind of games, but the setting seemed alluring and I gave it a go, thinking it couldn't be worse…
★ 3 / 5
I was quite looking forward to playing Draugen. And hey, it is definitely not bad! Unfortunately, it is not great either. For some reason, it…
★ 2 / 5
Draugen is a nice game but a little short. The main characters could use some work. Alice, for instance ,is not at all independent, as…
★ 2 / 5
They've made good use of UE4 with the environments and the voice acting is absolutely superb, as are the dialogues. They are lifelike and characters…
★ 1 / 5
Draugen is very nice visually, but the story is rather disappointing and the game only takes three hours to complete, so it has a length…
★ 2 / 5
When you think about what separates a game from other forms of media, what comes to mind? Well... There's a very good chance that everything…
★ 3 / 5
It just is very... linear. It's more like an interactive movie than a game with choices and consequences. There also seems to be a lot…

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★ 4 / 5
one of those short walking sim common around 2015, yes - so style over substance is expected. Very little interactions or any actual mechanics, but…
★ 2 / 5
Draugen is a slow, style-over-substance walking sim with tedious pacing, clumsy dialogue, and shallow mechanics. The world, while looking decent, is empty and non-interactive. The…
★ 5 / 5
Draugen is a walking simulator, but that should not stop you from enjoying an interesting story, gorgeous backdrops and very human characters. If you a…
★ 3 / 5
I used to love a walking simulator. But some of these I can't stand anymore. Most of them won't let you even sprint - because…
★ 4 / 5
Great graphics and atmosphere with an intriguing story... and some of the least surprising twists of gaming history. :)
★ 4 / 5
it's good, but the lovecraftian mythos isn't there, i was expecting something else i guess. so, the game is quite good, just don't expect to…
★ 1 / 5
Music is good, and nothing else. A quite small area you walk throug over and over again for about 3h following a highly linear plot…
★ 4 / 5
It was a pleasant surprise and an unforgettable journey. Draugen is a thrilling and captivating cinematic adventure in the 'walking simulator' genre, skillfully blending psychological…

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