Draugen tell's a story of loss and acceptance all while ignoring the more interesting aspect of the mystery. It's a shame considering how beautiful and interesting the world is around you and I couldn't help but think of the wasted potential this game has the whole time I played. It's still an interesting experience albeit a tad shallow.
Draugen
- Release Date:
- May 29, 2019
- Metacritic:
- 73
- Developer:
- Red Thread Games
- Publisher:
- Red Thread Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense, mystery and deception, set in 1920s Norway. Winner of Game of the Year and Best Audio awards at Spillprisen (the Norwegian Game Awards). Nominated for Best Art at the Nordic Game Awards.

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 — and increasingly unreliable narrator — who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're never alone: every step of the way, Edward is accompanied by Lissie: a lively and enigmatic young woman with a mind of her own.
Together with Edward and Lissie, you must explore a forgotten coastal community nestled amongst the dark fjords and towering mountains of rural Norway, and unearth the terrible secrets that lie beneath the picturesque surface. And what begins as a quest for a missing woman becomes a journey into a painful past.
Key features
- "I am not alone": explore 1920s Norway. accompanied by a living, breathing, independent companion
- Interact with your companion 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 your mental state
- "A story about what lies beneath": piece together a gripping and suspenseful narrative with unexpected twists and turns
Additional features
- An award-winning and beautiful original musical score from 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 Chapters
- Fully voiced in English, with motion-captured characters
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User Reviews
A very sad but beautiful story with somewhat unexpected turn of events. It won't leave anyone indifferent for sure. A brilliant work by Red Thread Games as always.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 670/AMD HD 7870 2GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
FAQ
How much does Draugen cost?
Draugen costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Draugen?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 670/AMD HD 7870 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: Yes Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: Yes
What platforms is Draugen available on?
Draugen is available on Windows PC.
Is Draugen worth buying?
Draugen has 75% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 73/100.
When was Draugen released?
Draugen was released on May 29, 2019.
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