Night in the Woods
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Night in the Woods

2 critics 6 lists ★ 4.2/5 RAWG Adventure

Night in the Woods is a quest game developed by Infinite Fall. ###Plot Night in the Woods takes place in a universe of anthropomorphic animals. A cat named May returns back to her hometown of Possum Springs because of a dissociative disorder that does not let her recognize other people something other than rectangular shapes. May had dropped out of college and she does not know what to do with her life yet. She got back into the town to hang out with her old friends or simply walk around the town and meet the people she knew in her childhood, yet this childhood world is no more. The city's residents start talking about something happening in the nearby forest. May gets her friends together

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Night in the Woods is such a gem. You play Mae Borowski, a college dropout who comes back to her dying Rust Belt town full of anthropomorphic animals. It’s got this super chill, autumnal vibe but tackles some really heavy themes like mental health, economic struggle, and just, like, finding your place. The dialogue is hilarious and relatable, and the characters are so well-written. Plus, there's a spooky mystery bubbling under the surface. It's an emotional rollercoaster, but totally worth the ride.

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Mae Borowski returns home to a crumbling mining town. And to old friends. It’s a beautifully written story about growing up, facing adult anxieties, and the struggle of outgrowing your past. The dialogue is incredibly sharp and deeply relatable. You explore the town, talk to everyone, and uncover unsettling secrets lurking beneath the surface. It’s a poignant narrative adventure, filled with both sharp humor and profound melancholy. The characters are truly unforgettable. Prepare for an emotional journey.

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