Underplayed Gems

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest (2020)

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest cover
Developer
Different Tales
Publisher
Walkabout Games, Pretty Soon
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Rating
2.8 of 5, 6 player ratings
Main story
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A slow, contemplative visual novel that immerses you in a mythic struggle between nature and corruption through branching choices and rich lore.

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About

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest throws you deep into a primeval wilderness in the center of modern Europe. It's where the protectors of nature wage their ancient, never-ending war against the forces of destruction. Visit real-world places of mystery and power. Explore local legends and traditions. Discover the fascinating world and history of the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. You will witness how nature clashes with technology and greed. Can it survive without our help?

Trailer

Screenshots

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