The Long Dark

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 48 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 84
  3. Negative: 21 out of 84
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  1. MarsCorialanus
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    Wow. I loved this game. I had no idea about it, but saw it in the Playstation store one morning, and decided to download it. I was hooked immediately. I spent two hours playing survival mode before I was killed by a pack of wolves. I ended up showing it to all my friends, giving them each a shot in the game. My brother loved it, and, I think he's still alive to this day in his playWow. I loved this game. I had no idea about it, but saw it in the Playstation store one morning, and decided to download it. I was hooked immediately. I spent two hours playing survival mode before I was killed by a pack of wolves. I ended up showing it to all my friends, giving them each a shot in the game. My brother loved it, and, I think he's still alive to this day in his play through. Admittedly I have not played the story yet, just been having fun in the survival mode, competing with friends to see who can outlast who.
    As a Canadian, I also feel quite proud playing the game. When you wade through a blizzard, freezing in the middle of the night (again game time) and you just see that maple leaf waving in the wind... its strangely inspiring. Its not very often I get to see my home in video games.
    Anyway, I thought the game was really thoughtfully done. The survival mode feels huge. You can find entrances and exits to other maps, so there is a profound sense of exploration. Go grab it! Its not even that expensive.    … Expand
  2. Ryko616
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Just bought this for 10 euros, and even would have been worth the full price (25 e). After playing for few hours, and writing a review I had to educate myself to learn, that this has been around for a while, with pre-production starting as far back as 2013. For me this slots in the category of good indie games, like Kona and Firewatch, and with different game modes hopefully lasts longerJust bought this for 10 euros, and even would have been worth the full price (25 e). After playing for few hours, and writing a review I had to educate myself to learn, that this has been around for a while, with pre-production starting as far back as 2013. For me this slots in the category of good indie games, like Kona and Firewatch, and with different game modes hopefully lasts longer than a day or two.
    I usually find boring the aspect in survival games, that you need to feed, drink, sleep and such way too often, The Long Dark let’s you actually play.

    I’m from one of the nordic countries, so I especially find the cold harsh environment envigorating, those Canadian developers sure know how to incorporate sense of cold and dark in their games. Definitely recommend, just this year alone I’ve spent hundreds of euros to lesser quality AAA games, but once in a while you find an indie gem like The Long Dark.    … Expand
  3. Akitchen
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    The Long Dark has a very interesting introduction when beginning the story mode. The players are simply awoken, then alerted to several injuries and survival needs they must fulfill after a serious plane crash. The game gives the player (no outside narrator) direction and no idea of what items they can interact with. At first, I found this frustrating as I was flustered by the immediateThe Long Dark has a very interesting introduction when beginning the story mode. The players are simply awoken, then alerted to several injuries and survival needs they must fulfill after a serious plane crash. The game gives the player (no outside narrator) direction and no idea of what items they can interact with. At first, I found this frustrating as I was flustered by the immediate demands made by the character and not being able to find the items needed. Then I realized this was a creative tactic by the developers that immerses players in the game immediately. Rather than blatantly telling players where to go and what to collect, the game allows players to figure out the first steps on their own. This gives players a sense of accomplishment in being able to survive a tough situation. This tutorial area does not leave players completely in the dark however, and it is carefully crafted to allow players to teach themselves. Immediate healthcare supplies, tinder and fuel are scattered around the player and can easily be found by roaming around the area. This initial area is also blocked in by a series of cliffs and mountains, so players can’t wonder away from this tutorial without a full understanding of basic controls. Finally, the tutorial adds small pop ups of information when certain items are picked up, or certain menus or controls are pressed. These give important crafting/survival information to help players progress and make the tutorial a very smooth process. Unlike some games, The Long Dark gives players a very interactive and immersive tutorial that teaches players through its level design and character dialog, this being what most tutorials should strive for.

    This game also does another thing really well, and that would be using the first-person player perspective and making it work well in a survival game genre. Having played games such as Endnight Games The Forest, survival games in first person often appear choppy and difficult to control. Actions such as jumping, swinging an axe, harvesting materials and building are animated awkwardly or can glitch on players causing them to be less immersed and perhaps even frustrated with game mechanics. Unlike The Forest, The Long Dark does not have animations for certain actions such as harvesting materials and building. Instead, players interact with a specific harvesting/building screen. There is audio of the action being done and a circle timer counting down the time before the action is complete. For me this was a much smoother way to gather materials and this did not take away from the games realistic feel, and it avoided awkward first-person animations that come with swinging a hatchet or crafting a coat. This is similar to a mobile game I had played called Survive published by Sandbay Games, which contains no animation or models, but rather has players manage resources and needs through menus. Only building and harvesting have menus in The Long Dark, making running, climbing and attacking (shooting, throwing rocks, etc.) a fun experience for players. In this way, the game is efficient and smooth, but also remains fun and visually immersive in other aspects.

    What The Long Dark lacks in story, it makes up for in gameplay and balance. One of the most difficult aspects to design in a survival game is balancing needs, consequences, and the time it takes for needs to decline versus what it takes to replenish those needs. The Long Dark does a great job at balancing these needs, as when playing I have not felt I was losing heat to quickly or becoming hungry too fast. Replenishing needs is challenging without being impossible and irritating. Survival is the focus, but the balance gives me a chance to build, gather material, and explore as well as managing my needs. There is also an excellent balance in consequences of players actions. Falling from a cliff may break the players legs or being bitten by a wolf means a player must bandage and disinfect the wound. There are also serious injuries, such as frostbite, which will permanently take away from a player’s health. This gives fun challenge and adds to the games overall realism. I enjoy being kept on my toes and really being worried about the well being of my avatar.

    Overall, The Long Dark is an excellent game for strategy/survival lovers as well as those who don’t usually like or play survival games. It is one of the most balanced and entertaining survival games I have played. For a small developing studios first game, I would declare it a great first impression for Hinterland Games.    … Expand
  4. PlayStationBoy
    May 18, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Минусы:
    1. Сюжет. Такой не интересный, что ПЕРВАЯ катсцена в God Of War I вызывала гораздо больше интереса, чем ко всей сюжетной линии ( которая недоделана ) The Long Dark. За всю сюжетную линию был единственный поворот, который удевил меня, когда, в конце 3 эпизода, Астрид выходит из шахты и видит мёртвых касаток на льду раёна Прибрежное шоссе.
    2. Атмосфера. Они просрали атмосферу. Тот момент, когда раньше было лучше.
    3. Оружие.
    3.1. Количество. Его безумно мало. Нет, я не считаю, что там должно быть много оружия, его просто долно быть по больше. Ружьё и револьвер - это мало.
    3.2. Ружьё. Они просрали и это. С ружья теперь не возможно стрелять.
    4. Игра надоедает. Я наиграл в эту игру более 300 часов и я могу сказать, что эта игра надоела.
    5. Скучно.    … Expand
  5. OneUpGames
    Aug 4, 2017
    2
    I will begin my saying that sandbox is one of the best gaming experiences I've had, but story mode undoes everything that was great about The Long Dark. Where to begin? This title was delayed for years as the developers promised a unique experience and story like nothing we've seen before. What we received is bland and unoriginal. There are no new ideas in this story, just a lot ofI will begin my saying that sandbox is one of the best gaming experiences I've had, but story mode undoes everything that was great about The Long Dark. Where to begin? This title was delayed for years as the developers promised a unique experience and story like nothing we've seen before. What we received is bland and unoriginal. There are no new ideas in this story, just a lot of rehashed ideas all very poorly executed.

    Do you like meaningless fetch quests with questionable character motivation? Then this is the game for you.
    Do you like experiencing AI out of a game from 2001? Then this is for you.

    Yes they are a small developer, but this is one of the worst executed stories I've ever seen in a game. It isn't worth a second of your time.

    I haven't touched on the technical problems, and there are many. This game crashed on me 16 times in two days. It keeps crashing after patches! Was this rushed out as an unfinished product even after years of delays? Must've been, unless the developers are just that incompetent. There's a litany of other bugs to discuss, but there are so many it's unbelievable. Games usually launch with a few issues that need to be fixed but nearly every aspect of this game is broken.

    I'm shocked, appalled, and very sad about a game with so much potential that became so underwhelming.    … Expand
  6. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 1, 2017
    6
    The Long Dark
    Fun until it breaks
    Your plane crashes and you’re in Canada The snows falling, there’s flames everywhere, you need shelter from the storm and need to prepare as you set out to find your lady Anna who was in the crash with you This is a survival based game and a story mode that is set to have 5 episode from both of these characters perspectives.. Strangely enough though    The Long Dark
    Fun until it breaks
    Your plane crashes and you’re in Canada
    The snows falling, there’s flames everywhere, you need shelter from the storm and need to prepare as you set out to find your lady Anna who was in the crash with you
    This is a survival based game and a story mode that is set to have 5 episode from both of these characters perspectives..
    Strangely enough though this game has a platinum trophy and no trophies for the 3 missing episodes...
    You’ve got about 8 hours of story with Will in the first 2 with the remaining to be released later as I’m guessing dlc...
    The Long Dark took me a while to get an understanding of what exactly to do as it has probably one of the worst tutorials I’ve ever played through..
    you sort of have to mash buttons to figure out what button does what unless you pull up a manual like its 2002
    The game also doesn’t really walk you through how to use its systems, for example it tells you fire melts snow..
    Thanks for that… I would’ve never known
    but it doesn’t tell you you don’t have to actually collect snow so I wasted a good amount of time looking for something to collect snow with... I went to google and thankfully I’m not alone in this...
    So a lack of a proper tutorial is definitely an issue...
    but after messing around with everything and understanding the game I really started having a lot of fun with this misison based story mode, gathering materials for fire, fetch questing for information,, swapping out my old duds for new fresh gear, making sure I had food, water and medicine incase I got hurt..
    The game starts with a very linear feel as it teaches you the basics of surviving, but eventually opens up into a larger map...
    and this is when surviving gets more challenging as youre dealing with dangerous wild life like wolves and later a bear
    Wolves here are probably the most annoying thing about this game..
    Food is the hardest thing to come by, luckily you’re able to stun bunnies and cringe while you snap their necks for food, but you’re also able to take the meat from freshly killed deer or wolves, 99% of the time though those bodies will have wolves on them that will attack you and will injure you to a point that you might as well just let them kill you and restart from a check point trying your best to avoid them..
    Even though they’ll randomly just attack you as you leave a building sometimes...
    They can be scared by fire...
    but encounters with them are stil lalways terrifying because they pose a real threat, I found them to be just a little too frequent though, I never really caught a break when it came to food besides the occasional food on shelves in the multiple houses youll come across..
    Which brings me to my biggest issue with this game...
    Crashes...
    The PlayStation 4 version of this game has a 50% chance of crashing every single time you leave a building...
    I counted 14 crashes just from the first episode alone…
    One crash actually stopped me from playing the game completely while in episode 2…
    After finishing episode 1,, watching the credits, I continue my game to play episode 2, the game crashes while it loads, I retry, this time the game freezes,,,
    When I reloaded the game my save was gone.. The game still knew I’ve completed episode 1...
    But everything I collected from that play through was gone...
    I didn’t fine it too much of a big deal having to recollect supplies...
    until about 30 minutes into this episode when I realized all of my tools for collecting essential materials are gone too..
    The game has no fail saves for potential problems like this...
    Outside of the story mode there is a straight up survival mode where you see how long you can last in one of 7 maps if youre into that sort of thing as well as challenges such as making it to a location without dying after just being attacked by a bear..
    I personally enjoyed this game the most delivered through its story mode...
    it’s just a shame its bugs stopped that enjoyment...
    The Long Dark is a really good, really fun, and really solid survival game…
    But id hold out on the game to actually be finished and patched before picking it up...
    Without its current problems I would score this game higher, but in its current state
    I Give the Long Dark
    a 6/10    … Expand
  7. afroafroafro69
    Mar 5, 2018
    0
    This IS NOT a full game. They ask you to pay for it, but it is not finished. It Randomly CRASHES and erases save files. I happens like every 1 hour, just as you get pulled in by the survival, which is great. I am very very disappointed in this game. The studio behind it promised a full survival experience, but after waiting almost 2,5 years for that promise to come true, we get this... IThis IS NOT a full game. They ask you to pay for it, but it is not finished. It Randomly CRASHES and erases save files. I happens like every 1 hour, just as you get pulled in by the survival, which is great. I am very very disappointed in this game. The studio behind it promised a full survival experience, but after waiting almost 2,5 years for that promise to come true, we get this... I bought the game 2 times, first when it was in alpha sandbox mode, and now when it has come out " supposedly full game". It really made me angry, especially because, to be safe and be sure I was spending the money on the " good thing" I read a couple reviews here on metacritic beforehand. There was one critic who stated that the game crashes every now and then. But Hinterland studio responded to his review stating " that post patch repairs have been implemented, and the game should be working just fine " So, i trusted them. And what ? First day playing, me and my brothers all bought the game for ps4 to play together. U know " start at the same time , and who could survive longer" and we all CRASHED hard. I feel cheated by Hinterlands, and their politics. I'm seriously considering writing them a letter o complaint, directly to Canada. Because i believe you should not treat people like that. Let me tell you some facts about this game : They made hundreds of thousands from the kickstarter campaign, they have financial backing from the Canada media fund, and then made another heap of money selling the alpha version of the game for like 20 euro, upping the price upon release in aug. 2017 to like 35 euro. So if you cross check the number of people in the studio with the probable amount of money they made, one could get the impression that this is plain con art. I bet theres more people who feel the same way I do.… Expand
  8. Sixpackonmyd
    Aug 4, 2017
    0
    dont believe the hype, the game is terrible and if you want a good survival experience there are many others. sandbox is an ok mode with some good challenges. wintermute is shockingly bad and unfinished. i just got done playing and there were scenes that went from voiceover abruptly to text for no reason. the story is very sappy and boring, if you want an emotional story with gooddont believe the hype, the game is terrible and if you want a good survival experience there are many others. sandbox is an ok mode with some good challenges. wintermute is shockingly bad and unfinished. i just got done playing and there were scenes that went from voiceover abruptly to text for no reason. the story is very sappy and boring, if you want an emotional story with good mechanics play anything by telltale, never the long dark.… Expand
  9. Maxres
    Aug 11, 2017
    1
    Very sad to report that The Long Dark is the worst release since No Man's Sky, and somehow worse then that even. Horrible writing, acting, bugs, constant crashes, and dated art make it a parody of its former self. I first played with a friend in 2014 on Steam and the visuals were amazing for an early acess and I was excited for the PS4 launch when it was announced. So what has changed?Very sad to report that The Long Dark is the worst release since No Man's Sky, and somehow worse then that even. Horrible writing, acting, bugs, constant crashes, and dated art make it a parody of its former self. I first played with a friend in 2014 on Steam and the visuals were amazing for an early acess and I was excited for the PS4 launch when it was announced. So what has changed? Graphics are the same, gameplay is worse, and a story written by a 10 year old was added. WTF?… Expand
  10. romanovich1
    Sep 1, 2017
    4
    After you're done with the tutorial (that's all what "story mode" is), you will have learned that there's one thing more dangerous than wolves or bears in the Long Dark; and that's doors. Because after every third or fourth door (doesnt matter entering or leaving) lurks a blue screen. Game crashed. You now get to repeat the last two or three hours.
    I understand the developers got    After you're done with the tutorial (that's all what "story mode" is), you will have learned that there's one thing more dangerous than wolves or bears in the Long Dark; and that's doors. Because after every third or fourth door (doesnt matter entering or leaving) lurks a blue screen. Game crashed. You now get to repeat the last two or three hours.
    I understand the developers got sidetracked, producing proof of concepts for a Long Dark movie. And that's a shame, because they obviously took their eyes off their game, which can be so mesmerizing at times it's unfortunate that even after Patch 12 the PS4 game it is essentially a defective product.
    So very disappointing, because this is a diamond in the rough, and could be wonderful. I cannot recommend.    … Expand
  11. IAN_MACK69
    Jan 13, 2020
    0
    If you want to be annoyed by the worst inventory system of all time, get this game. If you like an enjoyable play through that doesn’t penalize you for picking up necessary items, just go buy The Forest. TLD needs to fix their inventory, they claim they’re “into realism” but that seems to mean they hate the player having fun. DONT BUY.
  12. Brett755
    Mar 3, 2020
    0
    Greedy, arrogant, tone deaf developer. Leading the way in anti consumer practice. AVOID.
  13. RegalPixelKing
    Mar 3, 2020
    0
    The developers of this game being incredibly anti-consumer and just greedy. They removed this game from Geforce Now. I'm giving this game a 0 not whether or not it is actually bad to hopefully send a message that this is not okay.
  14. Zeydlitz
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game has pretty damn good quality -- developers really working on it. They fix most annoying bugs and add pretty nice missions. It still could be badly ballanced, but have some repetitive join in it.
  15. HeartlessNinny
    Feb 27, 2023
    0
    Fantastic if you want to die repeatedly while accomplishing nothing. Complete and utter waste of money and time.
  16. lizardking420
    Jan 30, 2018
    5
    The game is way too accelerated. Picking up sticks would not take 15 minutes, nor would breaking a cardboard box. Every 15 seconds it accelerates time until you can't see sh*t and freeze to death. I guess they made this decision because the maps are so small. The loading in between and blacking out is jaring, especially in the dark when you lose your sense of original direction. You shouldThe game is way too accelerated. Picking up sticks would not take 15 minutes, nor would breaking a cardboard box. Every 15 seconds it accelerates time until you can't see sh*t and freeze to death. I guess they made this decision because the maps are so small. The loading in between and blacking out is jaring, especially in the dark when you lose your sense of original direction. You should also be able to drive the abandoned cars. The game has the right concept but it fails miserably. The cartoonish graphics are bad but not terrible. This game would be great in real time in a persistent realistic environment but it's not I hope someone makes a true hyper realistic survival simulator preferably with zombies.… Expand
  17. cinciangjanpang
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    You truly can fall in love with this game. At first, it could feel a little bit clumsy but it's not. My first 1-2h was pleasant but then when game gives you more freedom - it's a total mess. You will die, a lot. But it's always because of something. You will eat too much at some point and there won't be more "easy" food. You will freeze because you slept too long. Or you will die ofYou truly can fall in love with this game. At first, it could feel a little bit clumsy but it's not. My first 1-2h was pleasant but then when game gives you more freedom - it's a total mess. You will die, a lot. But it's always because of something. You will eat too much at some point and there won't be more "easy" food. You will freeze because you slept too long. Or you will die of infection because you have dropped those medicines because who needs antiseptics? But after few more hrs you will learn. You will count your calories, keep your backpack clean and everything will be great. the story, the locations, wonderful. Ambient, a little bit of silence, it's all there to create a unique mood. And I love this mood. Worth every penny.… Expand
  18. inmh
    Sep 27, 2019
    8
    If I'm being technical, Wintermute (i.e. Story mode) gets a 5, and Survival gets a 9. Game overall I've averaged out to an eight.

    Story mode is okay, but that frickin' BEAR will be the death of me. I mean, it HAS been the death of me so many times because I can't actually get past it. It still haven't finished Story Mode because the one mission I'm on requires me to go to a location    If I'm being technical, Wintermute (i.e. Story mode) gets a 5, and Survival gets a 9. Game overall I've averaged out to an eight.

    Story mode is okay, but that frickin' BEAR will be the death of me. I mean, it HAS been the death of me so many times because I can't actually get past it. It still haven't finished Story Mode because the one mission I'm on requires me to go to a location that's guarded by the bear, and it has so far proven impossible to get past- even with the rifle.

    Now, Survival Mode? There's some good stuff. You can adjust the mode according to difficulty, and if you're playing pilgrim, animals don't attack you unless you attack them, which removes the bear problem. It's still pretty challenging, though: The cold, food, water, and energy problem will still keep you on your toes even if you're playing on the most peaceful mode. Your main job is just pure survival, without being bogged down by story missions.

    Pretty good game. Challenging. Only other complaint is how transitioning from indoor to outdoor crashes the game sometimes.    … Expand
  19. BazieW
    Dec 8, 2021
    3
    Timber wolves, oh timber wolves...

    I bought this game after they release episode 3 and my first impression was like "OMG this is the survival game I have been looking for". Cold, hunger, thirst, it was so great trying to find your next food and shelter. After first two episodes I would give this 10/10, but then comes episode 3... Episode 3 and the F****** annoying Timber Wolves. They    Timber wolves, oh timber wolves...

    I bought this game after they release episode 3 and my first impression was like "OMG this is the survival game I have been looking for". Cold, hunger, thirst, it was so great trying to find your next food and shelter. After first two episodes I would give this 10/10, but then comes episode 3...

    Episode 3 and the F****** annoying Timber Wolves. They really change this game from greatness to just awful. I manage to play through ep3, but now in ep4 after dying about 10 times because of timber wolves, I just give up.

    It was good, but not anymore.    … Expand
  20. RealyFeary
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Oyunun + Yönleri :
    -Güzel Mekanikler
    -Fena Olmayan Grafikler -Karakterimizin Kendini Yatıştırmaya Çalışması -Müzikler -Harita Büyüklüğü -Hayvan Yapay Zekası -Fena Olmayan Hikaye -Fena Olmayan Kontrol Mekanikleri Oyunun - Yönleri : -Hikayedeki Karakterler Çok Umarsızca Görev Yardırıyorlar(Mesela 10 KG et Falan istiyorlar) -Bir Süre Sonra Kaynakların Tükenmesi ve Yenilenmemesi -Bozkurt    Oyunun + Yönleri :
    -Güzel Mekanikler
    -Fena Olmayan Grafikler -Karakterimizin Kendini Yatıştırmaya Çalışması -Müzikler
    -Harita Büyüklüğü -Hayvan Yapay Zekası
    -Fena Olmayan Hikaye -Fena Olmayan Kontrol Mekanikleri Oyunun - Yönleri :
    -Hikayedeki Karakterler Çok Umarsızca Görev Yardırıyorlar(Mesela 10 KG et Falan istiyorlar)
    -Bir Süre Sonra Kaynakların Tükenmesi ve Yenilenmemesi
    -Bozkurt Sürüleri -Garip Kontrol Şeması    … Expand
  21. hj54
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    The game has potential, but is ruined by the lazy devs. They haven´t even fullfilled promises made over 6 years ago. Updates are few and far between, but they sure ramp up their posts in time for a nice steam sale. Just another reminder to not buy early access games. Now with paid DLC before the main game is finished.
  22. Reidyroo
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    The story is pretty good and I like the survival aspects to it. Unfortunately there a bugs that ruin the experience and I found the constant wolf packs attacks a bit frustrating to deal with. Overall, a pretty good game so far.
  23. Forrest9999
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This game is so great and masterpiece . Love this so much . Great work dear
  24. Kanelish
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. Love the art work and the dark harsh tones. Music adds very well to the overall feel. This is a back to basic survival/exploring game and VERY unforgiving. This keeps me engaged and requires you to think 3 moves ahead.
  25. Stratslinger315
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    The game is fun if you’re a fan of staring at walls, simulating sleep, and generally being bored to death. It’s not realistic nor is it fair when it comes to needs or balanced at all. If you eat, you’ll be hungry again in 2 real life minutes. You’ll get tired after a 5 minute walk. I’m used to winter hiking and camping in real life. I also am certified in first aid. This game is a joke, aThe game is fun if you’re a fan of staring at walls, simulating sleep, and generally being bored to death. It’s not realistic nor is it fair when it comes to needs or balanced at all. If you eat, you’ll be hungry again in 2 real life minutes. You’ll get tired after a 5 minute walk. I’m used to winter hiking and camping in real life. I also am certified in first aid. This game is a joke, a really boring joke. Stranded deep is much more enjoyable even if it suffers in some areas. This game has zero redemptive qualities for me and anyone defending it should understand they are a very small niche of people who enjoy very poor quality games and have no understanding of actual winter survival, or even winter in general. I recommend going outside on a really cold snowy day and you tell me how long before you’re dying of hunger or even frostbite. How long before your gloves start to break down from simply standing outside? Game is trash.… Expand
  26. IActuallyPlayd
    Sep 29, 2022
    9
    Extremely well executed ideas within the game itself and a company that has been releasing massive pieces of new content for this game (story mode chapters) for free, for years at this point, alongside continuous patches and QoL improvements. A truly respectable commitment to this game and the community has been displayed by this developer and it should be applauded.
  27. Smiler78
    Nov 6, 2022
    7
    Just loaded this game up and thus far I am impressed! Its pretty, original and an interesting concept. I am looking forward to continuing. So far so good. This is Daves wet dream about being heroic by throwing stones at rabbits and changing your woolen socks to survive isn't it ha ha. I've got to laugh :D
  28. iskendersoysal
    Apr 17, 2023
    0
    Overrated boring so-called survival game from a trashy developer called Raphael van Lierop.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. CGMagazine
    Sep 24, 2017
    80
    The Long Dark is the perfect survival game for Canadian kids who grew up with frozen toes and winter camping.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Sep 14, 2017
    80
    The interactive and digital representation of an extraordinary ecosystem and of the decisive cultural and historical value that the authors wanted to allow all to explore, satisfying our playful and interactive needs, but always obliging us to live it deeply, with the dignity it deserves.
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  3. PSX Extreme
    Sep 13, 2017
    85
    The Long Dark is a satisfying experience of survival that is both realistic and has good game mechanics. It’s very unforgiving and can be frustrating but gets better the longer you play and learn.
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