Darkwood 2

The survival horror game Darkwood was released back in 2017 and it achieved significant success, but it took many years before it was turned into a sequel. Interestingly, the sequel was developed by the Russian studio Ice-Pick Lodge (known for the "Pathologic" series), while the creators of the original from the Polish team Acid Wizard served only as consultants for the second game. The Polish studio also retained the rights to the Darkwood brand.

Gameplay

Similar to the original, in Darkwood 2 the action is viewed from a bird's-eye perspective (specifically, a top-down view).

An open and dangerous world

The game offers us an open world, featuring both dense forests and barren deserts, as well as swamps. As we explore our surroundings, we find abandoned settlements, rusty shipwrecks, deserted oil platforms, abandoned industrial complexes and power plants, and a secret biological laboratory.

Exploration and resource gathering

We mainly explore this eerie land during the day. This allows us not only to uncover its secrets but also (or perhaps primarily) to find resources that will enable us to survive. This place is full of dangers, led by gangs of bikers and looters, former soldiers, and other deadly threats to our character.

Fighting to survive after nightfall

The dangers reveal their full potential at night, so we must think ahead about arming ourselves, finding shelter, and building the best possible fortifications. It is up to us whether we try to confront hostiles in direct combat or hide from them, for example, by taking refuge in the basement of one of the buildings. Additionally, the game allows us to drink potions that enhance our combat capabilities and provide us with various skills.