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Don't Starve: Giant Edition

Don't Starve is an action adventure game with elements of cRPG and strategy, for which Klei Entertainment studio is responsible. The game contains both the basic version of the game and its extension.

Action | fantasy | roguelike | isometric view | survival | adventure elements | indie games | crafting | singleplayer

Don't Starve: Giant Edition Release Date

02Sep2014

PSV

28May2015

WiiU

23Jun2015

PS3

26Aug2015

XONE

Don’t Starve for PS3, PSV and etc. is a work of a Canadian game studio, Klei Entertainment, best known for Shank series. This time, the developers addressed players who are fond of survival and exploration. The whole thing was seasoned with a large dose of humor and numerous references to the Victorian era.

Plot

Don’t Starve for PS3, PSV and etc. is set in a wilderness (randomly generated for each game), where the main character - Wilson - is insidiously moved to by a cunning demon. The scientist and gentleman must use all his expertise and skills to survive in this hostile world full of dangerous beasts, and find a way to return home.

Mechanics

The player tries to help Wilson in his struggle against nature. The protagonist must build himself a shelter, gather food, ignite and sustain a fire, make tools and clothes. In a word - take care of everything, that helps him survive in this terrifying reality.

Making progress in the game is awarded with unlocking new playable characters. Each of them has distinctive special abilities, such as fire resistance or increased strength.

Technical aspects

Following the example of the previous games of Klei Entertainment Studios, a large emphasis is put on humorous elements, which are evident e.g. in the appearance of the characters and locations, but also in various references to pop culture. The game’s 2D graphics is set in cartoon stylistics with a comic-like thick line.

Last updated on 05 March 2015

Game mode: single player  

User score: 8 / 10 based on 39 votes.

PEGI rating Don't Starve: Giant Edition

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains bad language. Game contains depictions of violence.
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