As the abilities increase, frustratingly rocks can then be found almost everywhere. At low levels, an crafted axe may only last long enough to cut down two trees, whilst a day or two passes simply trying to find a rock. The survival skills are not merely present, Higgins must learn and develop his proficiency in hunting, crafting, fishing, cooking and medicine. Water is everywhere, but rarely if ever safe to drink, but it wouldn’t be called a rain-forest without lots and lots and lots of rain, which you can drink if you can capture it.įire is essential to cook the meat of the hunt, but of course fires cant withstand the rain, they also attract unwanted attention in more difficult levels.Īfter a day of thirst, the likelihood of finding a coconut increases, likewise after a day or two of needing protein, the chance of finding a rock that can be used to fashion a blade may also increase. Every hour rolls by quickly, nighttime navigation is near impossible until after midnight, where the moon is high in the sky and the light of the moon reflects off the water and parts of trees, of course you wont make out any fine detail or colour of any flower or plant that you are desperately searching for. The rain-forest gives and the rain-forest takes. Lucky, because it is a great reference to keep track of what you have eaten, what you can use to treat injuries and illnesses and track your progress in story mode. One thing is certain, he has to find his wife, Mia Higgins. Story Mode – You play Dr Jake Higgins, a scientist and hapless victim of circumstance, thrust upon the dangers of the rain-forest, alone, scared, without anything but an empty backpack and a radio He is totally unprepared, confused and cannot remember how he got into the circumstance he finds himself in. This play mode will help to hone the survival skills of the player, whether it be building structures, crafting tools and weapons, or surviving.

Of course the game wont necessarily make all of these objectives easy.

In this mode you really have to think strategically and use the environment to serve your survival.Ĭhallenge mode – The challenge mode is an objective driven criteria based form of survival mode that requires the player to achieve the objectives before the clock runs out. Survival mode – where you can try your hand at survival in an inhospitable rain-forest where the water, bugs, animals, and natives are all a threat. This game has three modes of play Survival, challenges and Story mode. If you are thinking “Wholly crap, that looks incredible”, you would be correct.

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