Through the Woods

 PC
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 6, 2017
    80
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. CGMagazine
    Dec 6, 2016
    80
    Through the Woods is a sad, haunting tale that manages to scare without being cheap or easy, and one of this year’s best horror games.
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Nov 3, 2016
    72
    A honest and well crafted foray into the terrors and shadows of Norse folklore. Antagonist’s debut may not dazzle with it’s execution but, much like the first album of a promising band, places them firmly on the gaming map.
  5. GameStar
    Jan 16, 2017
    67
    A horror adventure in the woods of Norway, which offers a slightly scary story rather than real horror.
  6. SpazioGames
    Oct 31, 2016
    65
    Through the Woods offers a good atmosphere, a unique setting and many fascinating references to Nordic mythology. However, it suffers from many technical flaws. It also shows some problems with illumination system and when the torch is used towards the enemies.
  7. 4P.de
    Nov 12, 2016
    64
    In its best moment Through the Woods is an atmospheric trip into the world of Norse mythology. But what this adventure desperately needs is depth. While the simplified story premise is very interesting, the actual storytelling is as shallow as the stealth mechanics.
  8. Riot Pixels
    Dec 24, 2016
    57
    The heroine is always surrounded by dangerous forest creatures, but the game is not scary at all.
  9. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jan 11, 2017
    50
    For a first project, Antagonist shows much promise, and I'm anxious to see what it does next.
  10. Games.cz
    Nov 28, 2016
    50
    An interesting idea combining Norse mythology with a very personal story of a mother searching for her son, unfortunately the game failed to bring any better than an average gameplay.
  11. Hooked Gamers
    Nov 3, 2016
    45
    With 2.5 hours under the belt, I can say the ending was sudden, surprising , and not fulfilling by any means. It did not strike a chord that rang in success or failure. In fact, thanks to the stiff animation of the scene, I actually blurted out a laugh. The setting, the lore behind it, they’re ultimately squandered as far as horror goes, or even as adventure. What Through The Woods ultimately boils down to, is a couple hour walking simulator with an interesting narrative trying to be played out by the most unlikeable character I’ve ever seen in a game.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 10 out of 32
  1. doncsoo
    Nov 4, 2016
    8
    I haven't played a good horror game for while, but now finally I did. The animations were a bit weird, and the main characters voice actingI haven't played a good horror game for while, but now finally I did. The animations were a bit weird, and the main characters voice acting wasn't good, but I liked the gameplay, it did scare me a few times, and the story was interesting, so overall it's a good horror game. I don't understand why everyone is panning this game, there are way worse horror games out there, trust me.… Full Review »
  2. Creawen
    Oct 28, 2016
    3
    Boring gameplay
    terrible Voice acting
    Bad writing Not really scary for a horror game I don't know what else to say here say game is simply    Boring gameplay
    terrible Voice acting
    Bad writing
    Not really scary for a horror game
    I don't know what else to say here say game is simply just bad the idea was at first interesting but it gets boring pretty fast    … Full Review »
  3. o1nk
    Jun 13, 2023
    6
    После прохождения эмоции и ощущения вполне положительные, но в целом я бы не стал склонять чашу весов в какую либо сторону. Данный обзор пустьПосле прохождения эмоции и ощущения вполне положительные, но в целом я бы не стал склонять чашу весов в какую либо сторону. Данный обзор пусть будет нейтральным, т.к. уже и время прошло много с момента релиза,
    так и прогресс студии нельзя оценить, потому что это их единственный проект. Увы!
    В целом для любителей скандинавской тематики я бы посоветовал, для остальных - на свой страх и риск.    … Full Review »
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