Oakwood

by Breaking Dimensions, Polygon Dust Entertainment Ltd.

The Developer Says...

Welcome to Oakwood, a long abandoned campground nestled in the forests of British Columbia. Explore the woods, caves, and a dilapidated lodge in search of your friends, while surviving the prehistoric horrors that now haunt the grounds.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Overview

The game puts players in a first-person perspective as they navigate an abandoned campground overrun by prehistoric predators. At the core of the experience are three key mechanics: running, hiding, and outsmarting the dangerous dinosaurs that roam the woods and buildings. Players must utilize these tactics to explore the environment, uncover the fate of their missing friends, and ultimately escape the horrors that haunt the grounds.

❤ Evasion and Stealth

A significant portion of the gameplay involves evading and hiding from the various dinosaurs encountered. Players must make strategic use of their surroundings, ducking into dark corners, crouching under debris, and holding their breath to avoid detection by the sharp-eyed raptors and the towering T-Rex. Timing and positioning are critical, as the dinosaurs relentlessly pursue players who are spotted. This creates a tense, high-stakes experience as players must carefully manage their movement and stamina to successfully sneak past the predators.

❤ Scripted Encounters

Alongside the free exploration, the game features several scripted encounters with the dinosaurs. These set-piece moments, such as the first terrifying sighting of the T-Rex, deliver intense, cinematic sequences of fear and panic. Players must quickly react to the dinosaur's appearance and execute the appropriate evasive maneuver, whether that's sprinting to safety or freezing in place to avoid detection. These sequences ratchet up the tension and provide some of the game's most memorable scares.

❤ Resource Management

With limited supplies and no direct means of combat, players must carefully manage their resources to survive. Items like health packs and batteries for the flashlight are scarce, forcing players to weigh their usage carefully. This adds an additional layer of strategy, as players must decide when to conserve resources for later or risk expending them to escape an immediate threat. Balancing these limited resources heightens the sense of vulnerability and desperation as players navigate the dangers.

❤ Exploration and Progression

While avoiding the dinosaurs is the primary objective, the game also encourages players to explore the environment to uncover clues and progression items. Scattered throughout the campground and surrounding areas are notes, keys, and other items that unlock new areas and advance the narrative. This exploration element rewards careful, thorough searches of the environment, while also providing brief respites from the constant threat of the dinosaurs.

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