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- Dread Hunger Team
- Dread Hunger Team
- Dread Hunger Team
- Dread Hunger Team
Dread Hunger
Released On: Jan 26, 2022
75
8.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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67% Positive
4 Reviews
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33% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
75
67% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
33% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
The visuals are mediocre, the characters are strangely stiff in their faces, the animals appear plastic. Still, the game fulfills many expectations and offers the question - who will judge you when your conscience is silent? [Issue#318]
Dread Hunger is marketed as far more… well, dreadful… than it actually is; instead of being forced into a psychologically tense situation with 7 other strangers, I found myself laughing at the ridiculous situations we consistently ended up in. White the Northwest Passage may be frigid, players can slowly warm up to Dread Hunger and all it has to offer with addicting gameplay that’ll make it hard to stop even after playing the day away. No longer do Frostpunk and Among Us pass silently through the night; Dread Hunger mixes elements of both together that’ll have even the pickiest of players come aboard.
With a game like Dread Hunger, some may feel that this death system hinders the core objective of the Thralls, while others may feel that it forces them to be more creative in dealing with other players and focus on turning the crew against each other rather than rely on brute force. Similarly, the crew may feel like there is too much to keep track of or they may feel like the gameplay loop is encouraging and rewards creativity. Ultimately, Dread Hunger is truly a well-thought-out and brutal game that feels novel in its execution, but its difficulty and gameplay loop may not be for everyone.
Dread Hunger is a fantastic Social deduction game, putting a lot more emphasis on survival, which makes its gameplay more interesting. With nobody feeling left out of the fun, the hours can fly by without you even noticing. It's by no means perfect and has quite some bugs, but its premise is executed flawlessly.
Dread Hunger has a solid premise, but whether it’s a good time depends almost entirely on the people you play with. The survival elements are fun, but the social deception mechanics are where it’s at. Dread Hunger has some built-in limitations, but its theme and setting help it stand out from other games in the genre. Whether you’re trying to maintain order or create chaos, Dread Hunger will put your ingenuity and acting skills to the test.
While Dread Hunger aims to freshen up a rather burnt-out genre due to the likes of TTT and Among us, there isn’t enough reason to keep playing over and over again. Roleplaying is moreso encouraged than required, causing games to get repetitive quickly. Not only that, but the lack of story leaves this game ending on a disappointing note, especially since it immediately promises that it will play a key role throughout the experience.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 User Ratings
8.5
75% Positive
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Generally Favorable
Based on 4 User Ratings
8.5
75% Positive
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25% Mixed
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Summary An 8 player game of survival and betrayal. Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them.
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jan 26, 2022
Developer:
- Dread Hunger Team
Publisher: Dread Hunger Team
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