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Fiction has pretty much been around since the dawn of humanity. As long as people have walked the Earth, they have been coming up with stories and tales to entertain themselves with. The gaming industry is much the same, and these days it feels like the trick isn’t so much coming up with an idea that has never been done before (since that is near impossible anyway) but to change the formula in such a way as to still keep gamers coming back for more. Nowhere is this as obvious as in Green Hell, developed and published by Creepy Jar. Technically, it doesn’t bring anything new to the table, but it still manages to be different in enough ways to garner some interest.

Story

Green Hell does not, in fact, take place in actual hell. It does situate itself in a metaphorical one though, as our story starts in the middle of the Amazonian rainforest. The tutorial at the start of the story mode basically functions as an introduction to the characters as well, as we are treated to a few cutscenes and ample dialogue in-between the game telling us how the gameplay works. We play as Jake, who is an anthropologist specialized in studying plant species. Together with your lovely wife Mia, a linguist herself, you have undertaken the dangerous journey to find an ancient tribe living remotely without technology or contact with the outside world. Exactly why it is so important you find them remains a mystery at first, though some notes indicate it might have something to do with averting a horrible disaster. Soon enough Mia is off to make contact with the tribe while you remain at the camp learning how to start fires and eat protein bars. Naturally, things don’t go well and after a disturbing distress call, a wild chase through the jungle and an unfortunate case of amnesia, you find yourself in the middle of nowhere without supplies or a trace of Mia. Hopefully, you can survive long enough to find her.

Graphics

There really is no complaining about the visuals in Green Hell. You will find plenty of detail went into the environment. Keep your eyes open for various colorful plants and animals that might or might not pose a danger. It’s especially nice to actually see birds fly around quite realistically, and it goes a long way to make the jungle feel alive and dynamic, though the downside is that if your computer is of older stock, you might experience a small amount of lag here and there, or a texture failing to load as promptly as it should. If it annoys you, turning down the graphics settings would be the solution, though the game really will still look nice if you do.

Aer memories of old twilight lake walkthroughs. Sound

The sound design is pretty standard. There’s plenty of animal-related sound effects, grunts and groans as you climb or fall your way through the terrain and the occasional music. The game does include full voice acting for any spoken dialogue, which isn’t bad at all. All in all, it’s nothing too memorable, but it serves its purpose just fine.

Gameplay

Green Hell is a survival game through and through. There are various modes to choose from, and depending on which you pick your long term goals might change slightly, but your short term goal is always survival. We did mention the game sets itself apart from other games in the genre though, and the first way you will notice this is in your stats. Instead of just a general hunger bar that can be filled by eating anything, Green Hell actually shows you the different types of food you will need to survive. This means you can’t just collect food willy-nilly and call it a day, but you actually have to make sure you get enough of each type of food. For example, proteins will have to be found in meat, or protein bars if you’re lucky. But you’ll also need to find fruit and vegetables to stay healthy, as well as water to drink and to rest in-between your adventures.

The crafting system is also slightly different than what we’re used to. You have a book full of recipes, in which case you will need to collect the items needed to make whatever you want. Various tools, such as machetes, can be used for chopping down trees to acquire materials, though you will also find a lot of useful things scattered around the jungle for the taking. Upon opening the crafting menu, you will see all the materials gathered and can drag them over to combine them, eventually crafting what you need. For bigger structures, such as fires, you can decide where to put them down first before collecting everything you need. However, don’t expect things to be as easy as clicking the mouse. If you want to start a fire, for example, you need to not just make the fire, but also a fire starting tool. Then combine this tool with something dry to serve as tinder, such as a bird’s nest, and then manually bring this smoldering tinder to the fire to light it. Similarly, if you need to heal you need to first craft a bandage and then inspect your body to locate the wound and apply it. On one hand, it certainly adds some realism opposed to most survival games where you just press use on an item to instantly heal yourself. On the other hand, these actions can become tedious really quickly, and if you’re into a more fast-paced kind of gameplay, it will become annoying. Luckily you will also notice that your skill at doing certain things, like fishing or crafting, increases over time, making them easier for you.

Besides the story mode, there is also a regular survival mode, in case you don’t care about finding Mia and just want to do some backpacking through the jungle. There are also challenges to complete with their own set of goals. Furthermore, the difficulty is fully customizable, including a tourist mode where nothing poses a danger to you.

Conclusion

Green Hell is a great survival game for those who want to challenge themselves or add some realism to their virtual outdoor experience. It might not suit all players, it will definitely suit a lot of them seeing as there are so many modes to choose from. If you like survival games, Green Hell is definitely worth a go.

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Games release a new psychological survival game set in the jungle entitled. What Is It?Green Hell is a survival game currently on Steam that puts you into the Amazon Jungle trying to survive the elements and the natives.

As a fan of ’80s Amazon cannibal movies such as Cannibal Holocaust and Cannibal Ferox and Eli Roth’s recent film, I was interested in playing a game that would put me in that setting. Key Features. Realistic Survival Simulator – Green Hell puts great focus on realism in both its vast world building and gameplay.

Everything that is crafted or built is necessary for survival and was consulted on with experts. The Amazon is not a typical forest; threats are literally crawling under your skin. Psychological Thriller – Waking up in the middle of the Amazon with no recollection of how you got there or how you’ll get out, the hardest battle you’ll face is the fight against yourself and your weaknesses and fears.

Fully Alive Amazon Rainforest – Every effort has gone into recreating the lush world of the Amazon in painstaking detail. An exotic and dangerous place, this jungle is filled with many hazards beyond predators including toxic plants, illnesses, and infections, all waiting to bring the player to their demise. Body Inspection – Dangers lurk around every bend but they also live under your very skin. Paramount to your survival is checking your body for parasites, infections, and wounds.

Take care or suffer the consequences.My ThoughtsGreen Hell looks beautiful. You get a feel for the lushness of the Amazon. Sadly, your frame rate occasionally suffers for it, but considering it is in early access and only part of the final map is available, there is room for improvement on this front.Once it is hammered out, Green Hell can be one of the most attractive survival games on the market. The game itself is quite a challenge. In fact, you can say it is much harder than the average AAA game out there. That is not a negative, that is a plus.

Trying to survive the Amazon should be a challenge.The mechanics may be derivative of many survival games but the developers have incorporated them in creative ways. The smartwatch that lets you know how your health is and if your needs are being kept up is a nice touch, and the book where you keep the information you find is also pretty nice.I enjoyed playing Green Hell and look forward to seeing where it will go. Available at a price of, it is a very affordable choice for gamers.Hopefully, the community will support it and help it grow into a larger and more robust game in the near future.

Until then, I will keep an eye out for the savages.A copy of Green Hell was provided by Creepy Jar Games.You can read my previous articles. Gold Level Patrons: Chris Spires, Doug Smidebush, Lior Keinan, Kelvin Nduka, Thad Standley, Nolan Zak, Adam Franks, Stephen Brown, Loren Roberts, Matt and Nykki Boersma, Tom Morgan, Jack Everitt, John Kovalic, Seiler Hagan, Jess Hart, Will James, Christopher M. Kelly, Roberto L. Vargas, Michele Hall, Chuck Lawton, Ismael Schonhorst, (There are those who call him) Tim, Vladimir Weinstein, Randiman Rogers, Robert Booth, Henry Roenke, Kevin Culp, W. David MacKenzie, Nicholas Richards, John Idlor, Michael Fox, Rob H., Matthew Cody, Dan Callahan, Patrick Kohn, Seth Phillips, Kevin Korpi, Ben MS, Monica, Mark Gonyea, Pharlain Ross, Derick Larson,Additional Patrons.