The year’s hottest release for gamers has landed on Steam Early Access: Sons of the Forest. This title acts as a follow-up to the cult hit The Forest, sharpening the survival-horror mix that fans loved and expanding it with fresh challenges.
On its debut, Sons Of The Forest drew strong praise from players. Current impressions place the game at an impressive 90% positive rating, reflecting a broad resonance among early adopters.
This is what players are saying about the game:
Remarkably, Sons Of The Forest has already climbed to the top ranks on Steam for both sales and concurrent players, signaling robust interest right out of the gate.
The narrative unfolds on a remote island long cut off from civilization, a place inhabited by cannibals and shrouded in mystery. The lone character ventures there to locate a missing billionaire, yet the discoveries and dangers encountered along the way threaten to alter the course of his life forever.
Among the standout features, developers highlight the complete freedom of choice offered to players. The design invites direct control over actions, routes, and survival strategies, with no embedded NPCs issuing tasks or constraints. Players give the orders and determine the next outcomes, shaping the game’s path in real time.
All captured moments and scenes from Sons of the Forest are available to explore within the game’s gallery features.
The game offers a robust crafting system set in an expansive open world, with dynamic seasonal changes that affect resources and strategies. It also supports online co-op, while players can opt to go solo for a more solitary survival experience. The title is priced competitively at 1100 rubles, reflecting its value in the current market. The momentum around the game has also shifted other popular titles in the Steam charts, including past favorites like Starfield, which previously held the top position. In related news, a separate event pairs a fast-paced shooter with a popular manga-inspired franchise, kicking off February 22.
Source: VG Times