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Draugen

Draugen

Released: 5/29/2019

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense and mystery, set in 1920s Norway. 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 who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're not alone: at every step of the way, Edward's accompanied by his ward, Lissie; a gregarious, independent and enigmatic young woman. Together, you must explore this scenic coastal community — nestled amongst the fjords and mountains of rural Norway — in your search for Edward's sister, and unearth the darkness that lies beneath the picturesque surface. KEY FEATURES "I am not alone": explore 1920s coastal Norway accompanied by a living, breathing, independent companion Interact with your companion, Lissie, 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 Edward's mental state "A story about what lies beneath": piece together a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and turns ADDITIONAL FEATURES A beautiful original musical score from award-winning 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

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense and mystery, set in 1920s Norway. 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 who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're not alone: at every step of the way, Edward's accompanied by his ward, Lissie; a gregarious, independent and enigmatic young woman. Together, you must explore this scenic coastal community — nestled amongst the fjords and mountains of rural Norway — in your search for Edward's sister, and unearth the darkness that lies beneath the picturesque surface. KEY FEATURES "I am not alone": explore 1920s coastal Norway accompanied by a living, breathing, independent companion Interact with your companion, Lissie, 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 Edward's mental state "A story about what lies beneath": piece together a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and turns ADDITIONAL FEATURES A beautiful original musical score from award-winning 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

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir tale of suspense and mystery, set in 1920s Norway. 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 who's come to Norway to find his missing sister. But you're not alone: at every step of the way, Edward's accompanied by his ward, Lissie; a gregarious, independent and enigmatic young woman. Together, you must explore this scenic coastal community — nestled amongst the fjords and mountains of rural Norway — in your search for Edward's sister, and unearth the darkness that lies beneath the picturesque surface. KEY FEATURES "I am not alone": explore 1920s coastal Norway accompanied by a living, breathing, independent companion Interact with your companion, Lissie, 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 Edward's mental state "A story about what lies beneath": piece together a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and turns ADDITIONAL FEATURES A beautiful original musical score from award-winning 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

Critics
72
Steam
74
Metacritic
68

Score Breakdown

71.5

Critic Average

39 reviews

74

Steam User Score

2,115 reviews

68

Metacritic User Score

106 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-2.5
Metacritic Disparity
+3.5
Combined Disparity
+0.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

8 early (21%)22 launch window (56%)9 late (23%)