Draugen
Release Date: May 29, 2019
Adventure, FPP, thriller, indie games, interwar period, singleplayer
Draugen is an FPP survival horror adventure game, set in the early 1920s in eastern Norway. You play as an American photographer and researcher and discover the dark secrets of the reclusive fishermen community. The game was developed by Red Thread Games, founded by Ragnar Tornquist.
Draugen is an FPP adventure game by Norwegian indie studio Red Thread Games, also known for Dreamfall: Chapters. The studio was founded in 2011 by Ragnar Tornquist, the main writer and designer of the popular The Longest Journey series.
Mechanics
Draugen is set among the fjords and mountains of Eastern Norway in the early 1920s. The protagonist is an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. The game's story is an upsetting journey into the heart of Norwegian national romanticism: during the game, you discover secrets of a reclusive fishermen community, which vanished in mysterious circumstances. You also stumble upon a small village, gather clues and memories, all of this in order to learn the truth about a terrible tragedy. The story was inspired by Scandinavian literature and legends, as well as by Norse mythology and Icelandic sagas.
Technical aspects
The visuals of Draugen are atmospheric and impressive, and the misty Norwegian landscapes fit the grim tone of the game well.
Misc.
Draug (from Norwegian, plural: Draugen) is an undead being from Norse mythology. Its name stems from the Norse word for “ghost.” The references to Scandinavian culture and literature earned the developers financial support of the Norwegian Film Institute.
Last updated on July 9, 2018
Videos and Screens
[1:40] Draugen launch trailer
[1:41] Draugen story trailer
Draugen Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows May 29, 2019
PlayStation 4 February 21, 2020
Xbox One February 21, 2020
Developer: Red Thread Games
Publisher: Red Thread Games
Draugen System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 670 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 10 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Draugen Will Debut on PC in a Few Weeks
A story trailer of Draugen, the new adventure game from the devs of Dreamfall Chapters, has appeared on the web. The title will launch on the PC in May this year. Unfortunately, console players will have to wait a little longer.
video games
Konrad Serafinski
April 5, 2019