Why The Long Dark Is So Awesome 

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Fun fact: More people die to moose attacks in Canada every year than bears and wolves combined. The reason moose are so dangerous is that bull moose in particular during mating season are extremely territorial and not afraid of humans at all. Bears and wolves would much rather avoid you and will usually only attack a human if they feel threatened.

Being caught out in a blizzard while starving desperately trying to find shelter with wolves howling in the distance not knowing exactly where they are was more frightening than any horror game I've ever played

Any game where i have to find my son, finding my son is the least of my worries

The Long Dark is a game where you have to debate every single step you take. The struggle of thinking “Should I stop in this small car and sleep during the storm and possibly freeze, or should I try to make it around this bend in the road and see if there is a cabin? If there isn’t a cabin or any shelter I won’t have time to walk back to the car an freeze in the cold.”

To anyone who's done it, hunting a bear in this game is the most stressful thing in a video game.

Something I absolutely love about The Long Dark is the overwhelming sense that *you are not the main character*. You are, at best, a peripheral character in Mother Nature’s story. And it’s REALLY damn impressive that they managed to pull off that feeling in a single-player game where you’re the only character.

Fun fact about moose, from someone who has spent time in Northern Canada and Alaska. I've encountered black bears, wolves and Grizzlies, but nothing is scarier than a moose at night. The main reason: moose are stubborn to the point of death. If a moose decides it wants to kill you, it's GOING to kill you. Or die trying. Most carnivores will give up if they feel like you're too much effort. Not so much with moose.

Now that the game is free on epic games everyone will get to enjoy it.

I have so many memorable moments from this game. It's amazing how it manages to make you feel invincible one minute, and minutes from dying in the next. I remember my first bear encounter. I was walking in a hilly forest I hadn't explored before and got mauled by a wolf pack. 3 wolves in total all attacked me one after the other. I had a rifle with me, but because of the hills I couldn't see the wolves in time so it was useless for defense. Once I'd scared them off my health was at 15 %. I pushed forward, rifle in hand and when I walked over the next hill I saw a frickin bear just a few metres in front of me. Knowing I was most likely screwed, I took aim and managed to score a lucky critical hit on the bear, killing it instantly (for those who don't know, bears can take several hits to kill). I spent the next couple of days cooking the meat from the bear in its cave.

Don’t diss moose, lol. They’re basically half bear/half dear and as immovable as a tree. They’re one of nature’s subtle hardasses and they aren’t to be trifled with. The fact that they’re so powerful in this game is strong evidence that the designers are actually familiar with Canadian wildlife.

The vibe of The Long Dark really reminded me of the last two episodes of the Telltale's The Walking Dead season 2, just complete unending snow, absolute bleakness and an extreme struggle for survival, I think that's why I got into the game so much.

What I always loved about this game is that it is actually realistic and about survival It's not like most other survival games when you build 5 meter walls with a snap of a button or carry 6 tons of wood in your back pocket in other survival games you don't worry about survival after like 6 hours or so

A showcase of an underrated game, from an underrated youtuber.

I've been gaming for 40 years now and I'd probably rank this game as my #1 of all time. The pure emersion is absolutely on a level no other game will come close to. The long dark is not even a video game, it's an experience that will blow your mind, you will literary feel the cold, hunger, pain and shit your pants, all at the same time.

The reason why I love this game is because of the several themes woven in the world and the gameplay. You went from buying whatever you need at a shop to scavenging for food and migrating to lands where you can find better prey, like the nomadic primitive cavemen who didn't even have the comfort of farming. All of it while surrounded by the bones of the Old World, taking what those who came before you had left to be swallowed by the pass of ages. Our negligence and greed took us down from where we were, and nature reminded us about where we came from. How small we are without our priced technology, how insignificant we are on our own, how hopeless we become when all that awaits us after fighting a constant battle is The Long Dark.

Just got this game as the snow hit in my city, absolutely love the completely hopeless feeling you get. As close to actual survival as Ive ever seen in a game

The guy that made this game lived in my small town on the island of Vancouver

Spot on. I've put thousands of hours into this game and I still am not bored

I remember playing in early access when the only map was Mystery Lake the mechanics were in their infancy, and even then you could tell it was something really special

I didn’t think I’d see a video essay about such an old game. I’ve been finding old playthroughs of this game recently, and your video was one of the recommended. It’s pretty neat to see someone talking about the game as a retrospective. Keep it up 👍

I once had a moose run past me in a field like 30m away and it was the most terrifying experience of my life.

I bought this yesterday. Been looking for some insight. Amazing you dropped a video on it today! It's tough. I'll stick with it.

Straight up. Playing this game with headphones on is a fantastic experience and you can totally feel that winter chill slowly start to roll up your back as you play.

"Move to Canada and exterminate the moose" Moose: "I'd like to see you try boy"

Following this game and playing on and off for 2-3+ years i can say this game has honestly changed my life. The memories i have just walking through the snow, just thinking and alone with my thoughts listening to soft music on spotify whilst playing has truly been an unforgettable experience that i cant say i have felt in other survival games.

To be fair Mooses are the second deadliest animal on earth after the Hippo, so them killing you is just nature's way. On the video though, no story talk was disappointing, as a non survival games player this was what i wanted to know most about but great video nonetheless.

The name of the game for The Long Dark is immersion. I feel the sound design is the game's strong suit when it comes to developing the atmosphere. The wind sweeping by as you walk through the snow or the sound of a burning flare lighting up a dark room is what really drives the immersion home.

It's worth pointing out that when you're inside a car, you can search the glovebox, and the visors. You can also get in the back seat and search there. And the trunk/hood.

fun little tip, when you drop items on the ground you can right click them to move them around which lets you customize your living area a bit. I like to keep my tools and food stored on tables and shelves to keep a better grasp on my supply.

rdr2 so much to manage? i never felt like that.

RoboKast: "I don't understand why moose are so threatening, if I die to another moose, i'll go to Canada and singlehandedly exterminate them all" Moose in Canada: "So you have have chosen...death"

I've never consistently enjoyed a game as much as this game. Glad to see I'm not alone!

I'm so glad this game is getting more recognition! It really deserves it!

Ah yes, the Quonset Garage. Usually has wolves, frequently has bears, and if you really luck out, the moose hangs out there too. And they’ve each taken a number and wait for you to emerge...

There are times in this game you have to stop and really admire the art. There is a section where you are climb up a mountain and there is a waterfall before a cave you are supposed to enter. If you turn around and look out over the land at sunset its pretty damn impressive.

You should continue to make these video essays. They’re enjoyable to watch and the review is quite good. Keep it up king 🙏

The Long Dark video on 2020? Now this is epic.

I know it’s not finished but the story mode just adds whole other level. The story of this game sucks you in and immerses you so well. It is something that many games can’t do and this ones pulls it off effortlessly. Every time they release a new episode of the story I find my self glued to my desk for hours at a time just trying to help out a priest with sick people or trying to find one last bit of firewood to make my fire last the night while I have no choice to sleep out side because I miscalculated the time frame I had or desperately running back to the shack I’m living out of that is just over the next hill as it becomes night a blizzard starts to set in. This game is an underrated masterpiece and is graphically stunning. It’s worth every penny.

This game is so intense that even in the middle of the summer you can feel the wind and the cold hit your body and shiver a little.

Man I watched you two to three years ago. Your content has changed and improved tons! Great work!

Its nice that they still develop the game with story and events and more even when the game is 6 years old.

One of my favorite survival games ever. Atmospheric and unique in its own way. Happy that there is an appreciation video for TLD like this!

I actually got this game all the way back in 2014 entirely because I wanted to survive against the wild elements instead of monsters, and it's still one of the best examples of this in the genre.

This is by far my all time favorite game, I always go back to it when I don’t know what to play.

Regarding the story, The Long Dark lets you write your own. You go out, check your surroundings, make a plan. For example, you are running out of bullets, and want to make yourself a bow & arrows. There seems to be a forge past that railway tunnel. Go out and explore, use the forge to make your own arrows. Thats a story/mission, which is much more effective IMHO.

This video sums up perfectly why I’ve been so obsessed with this game since downloading it about midway through the pandemic. Awesome job!

I live in Northern Canada and this game does an incredible job at properly depicting what it's really like out here. I absolutely love it, such a beautiful place.

God, I remember playing this the same year it came out, but never picked it back up until recently. Seeing hud icons and firearms, plus the story mode are all still so new to me.

2013 - 2015 - the golden age of survival games, rip you will be missed

I'm playing the Long Dark on the Switch and even if the loading screens are longer, the immersion is unreal. When I took my headphones off I need a couple of minute to realize I'm not in the middle of a blizzard. Great game, absolutly agree with you. Btw, Flame in the Flood is one hell of Album...and a good game!

Thank you for this review I’ve played for a little bit and haven’t quite explored the whole map but I love this game already because of the weight and damage mechanics

Pssttt- the reason Moose are more dangerous is because realism. In real life, Moose actually ARE more dangerous than bears or wolf packs. And they kill vastly more humans than any of the predators combined. Thing is that moose are territorial, and kill you just to get rid of you.

No mention of the aurora borealis? 0/10 Sincerely, a day one player. just kidding, nice review

Dude, the immersion is surreal in this game. I've been playing it on summer holidays, and when I got stuck in the middle of a blizzard under a collapsed roof, I started shivering when I looked at the snow raging just beside me.

Been playing TLD off and on for 5 years, not so much anymore but I'll never totally quit. Great video!

Wolf don't spawn in random areas, they have designated "spawn zones". Just happens to be one in the Coastal Townsite. That's the catch to coastal highway, it has a moose and wolf spawn zone next to the "main town"

This game is so good, glad someone’s making a video about it.

If I could describe why its good in one word it would be "atmosphere"

Thankyou for this, not many know how legendary this survival game is

I love the long dark glad you’re covering it!

Been playing TLD since it was in Beta and still absolutely love it!! Fun Fact: There used to be no "save" mechanic which made everything even more anxiety-inducing!! XD Now you can only save in survival mode if you sleep or enter a building and I think that's still pretty cool because you can't just save wherever/whenever you want, you gotta PLAN that shit. I kinda wish more was said about Hinterland, the company that created TLD. Those guys/gals are 100% committed to making a great game! They are constantly working on this game, even after it's official release from Beta! They take and respond to all kinds of feedback and even make adjustments based on popular demand! They consistently put out newsletters and updates and keep in touch with their fans in ways that most game developers just don't. Seriously, the Hinterland team are incredible! Exceedingly patient with the constant requests for updates for new regions or chapters to the story mode while not disregarding those who genuinely offer good feedback! Top Notch Game Developer For Sure!! If you're on the fence about trying this game, then climb down off that fence before you hurt yourself and just buy it already!! You won't regret it!!

What a nice review! Great job. You've definitely covered the best aspects of the game. I've played the alpha version a long time ago and loved it. By the time I've seen this game was released on Xbox I've felt so happy! Now, more players will be able to experience what a survival game is about: Survival. I made it this morning, but the night is gonna get windier... Do I have enough supplies and shelter to make it through this night? TLD is an awesome game, and I'm addicted to it again!

Any one watching this because its free on epic?

thinking about trying it... is it worth it?

You forgot a detail, when you die, in survival mode, there’s it no save no extra life’s it’s permadeath. Multiple difficulty’s and all of the difficult is permadeath. The only save is in storyline. This my all time favourite survival game. Though it have its bugs. I still love it to death

Fantastic video. Been a fan of this game for years. This game deserves awards!

Thanks for this review, looks fun!!

My favourite moment from the game was the first time I experienced the Northern lights and all of the electronics going haywire, it honestly made me extremely tense as I thought some Supernatural shit was going on but it turned out to be absolutely beautiful

Speaking of the sound quality, the player is voiced by the same voice actors as Commander Shepherd from Mass Effect. If you check the story mode you'll one of characters voiced by the same actor as Solid Snake.

First time viewing this channel but I already love it Subbed! 🙌

I have had this game in my library for months. Thanks for making video. I think I am going to check it out.

I love The Long Dark....i did a "sadquit" after i made a bear mistake and dying 294 days in to a game..... But i will soon make another run.

Haven't finished video yet but I remember a few years ago they were working on a story mode. I also think there is an escape route too as of 2016ish or so. But I played the hell out of this game about 5 years ago.

Excellent content my dude.

I remember watching play throughs of this game around 2013, and I’ve been looking for it since. I can’t wait to play it :)

FINALLY someone gives this game love!

Try playing escape the dark walker event it’s really fun

Thank you! The Long Dark is my favorite video game so far. Hope to hear more from you about "The Quiet Apocalypse".

I'm so excited and happy he mentioned the flame in the flood. That game is one of my all-time favorite games and the soundtrack is the best

Do a vid on outer wilds. Immensely underrated

One of the best games i ever played.

Great review

It feels so good to see your favorite game just be complimented

I absolutely adore this game and had 18 hours on steam within the first week of getting it. However, I would love a way to make either a sled or a backpack or something to become a true nomad in this game.

Ironically, Coastal Highway is one of the maps you can stay on forever due to debris washing up on the coast.

You are so right about this! How did I even forget about this gem! Instantly re-downloading this beauty after this video!! And I will head to my favorite home, that old fire lookout cabin next to the mountain and then straight to the crashed plane! Wish me luck

Solid video. Base building in a survival game is a must so it not being in this game is a deal breaker thanks for saving me the money

Who’s here because it’s free on epic games Rn?

If any of you are going to play the long dark I have some tips for you I have survived almost 250 days in one stalker run and 111 days in a interloper run Tip 1: you do not need to eat all the time Only before you sleep, so you can starve yourself all day but as long as you eat before you sleep you’ll regenerate all of the health you lost from starvation this allows you to ration your food for a very very long time Tip 2: sticks are one of the best fuel sources while you walking around pick up as many as you can and you’ll always have fuel for a fire Tip 3: NEVER EVER WASTE TIME, for example if your cooking food and the food take an hour to cook be doing something else while the food is cooking don’t just pass time that hour is long enough to make repairs, read or even leave and go look for firewood, this takes some time to learn how to do properly but once you do it allows you to maximize your time and never waste any

I just started playing this yesterday, and it’s fantastic, i love the story mode

I love that you mention living in the gas station, that place is my favorite to settle down in almost every playthrough

You learn to love places like Quonset (where you were based aslo one of the best based in the game) and camp office and fire tower and trappers homestead and grey mothers house. They are all so cozy.

I love that you recognized this game. I think it really captures the monotonous, gritty, realistic, repetitive fact of Survival. Splattercat thinks it's only matched in that aspect by Unreal World. I have to tarnation *agree* EDIT: A man of TASTE, I see.

Bravo sir, fantastic video. Looks like a great game! Subscribed.

This game is just hits different Hits in the feels even if no word is spoken and you just run around in the cold

Did this dude really just say he didn’t like rdr2?!?! All you have to do is eat food to keep cores up lmao

Wow you need more views.

So unique experience in this game, thanks for vid.

Hey this is a really good review! I have this game and I think it's time I fired it up, but I have to say--you make your points very well, you don't waffle like many RU-vidrs do and you're a good communicator. I appreciate that. Edit: oh, and subscribed!