Don't Starve: Pocket Edition
Release Date: July 9, 2015
Action, fantasy, roguelike, isometric view, survival, adventure elements, indie games, crafting, singleplayer
A mobile edition of the survival adventure game created by Klei Entertainment. The action of Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition takes place in a randomly generated wilderness, where the protagonist, a scientist named Wilson, was teleported by a deceitful demon. The hero has to use his knowledge and skills to survive in a hostile environment full of wild beasts, and find a way to go back home.
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[0:53] Don't Starve: Pocket Edition launch trailer
Don't Starve: Pocket Edition Description
Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is a mobile version of a survival adventure game created by Klei Entertainment studio, known from the Shank series and Mark of the Ninja. The production, with a dose of humor and numerous references to the Victorian era, was published in a premium model.
Plot
Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is set in a wilderness (randomly generated before each game) where the main character, Wilson, is moved in by a cunning demon. Our scientist must use all his knowledge and skills to survive in this hostile world full of dangerous beasts and find a way back home.
Mechanics
The player's task is to help Wilson in his struggle with nature. The hero has to build a shelter, get food, light and sustain fire, construct tools, make clothes for himself. In a word - take care of everything that will allow him to survive in the surrounding ghostly reality.
We unlock new characters by making progress. Each of them has special abilities, such as fire resistance or increased strength.
Technical aspects
Like Klei Entertainment studio's earlier games, great emphasis was placed on comedy elements, which is evident in, e.g. the appearance of characters and locations, but also in various references to the pop culture. The 2D visuals are stylized as a cartoon with a distinct, comic style. The Pocket Edition version has a changed interface which now makes use of the touch screen.
Last updated on November 7, 2019
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Game Series
Don't Starve Series
A series of action adventure games with strong survival and roguelike elements. Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment, known for such titles as Mark of the Ninja, Eets or Shank. The series was created during the height of the popularity of survival-oriented games, and one of its main inspirations was the extremely popular Minecraft.
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Don't Starve: Pocket Edition Summary
Platforms:
Android OS October 21, 2016
Apple iOS July 9, 2015
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Age restrictions: 12+
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Chinese company Tencent announced Don't Starve: Newhome - a free sequel to the popular roguelike from Klei Entertainment, developed for smartphones. The game's closed beta tests will take place next month.
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June 25, 2020