Don't Starve

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Release Date: April 23, 2013

A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts.

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Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is a work of a Canadian game studio, Klei Entertainment, best known for Shank series. This time, the developers addressed players who are fond of survival and exploration. The whole thing was seasoned with a large dose of humor and numerous references to the Victorian era.

Plot

Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is set in a wilderness (randomly generated for each game), where the main character - Wilson - is insidiously moved to by a cunning demon. The scientist and gentleman must use all his expertise and skills to survive in this hostile world full of dangerous beasts, and find a way to return home.

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Mechanics

The player tries to help Wilson in his struggle against nature. The protagonist must build himself a shelter, gather food, ignite and sustain a fire, make tools and clothes. In a word - take care of everything, that helps him survive in this terrifying reality.

Making progress in the game is awarded with unlocking new playable characters. Each of them has distinctive special abilities, such as fire resistance or increased strength.

Technical aspects

Following the example of the previous games of Klei Entertainment Studios, a large emphasis is put on humorous elements, which are evident e.g. in the appearance of the characters and locations, but also in various references to pop culture. The game’s 2D graphics is set in cartoon stylistics with a comic-like thick line.

Platforms:

PC Windows April 23, 2013

PlayStation 4 January 7, 2014

Xbox One August 26, 2015

Developer: Klei Entertainment

Publisher: Klei Entertainment

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Game Series

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Don't Starve Game Series

A series of action adventure games with strong survival and roguelike elements. Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment, known for such titles as Mark of the Ninja, Eets or Shank. The series was created during the height of the popularity of survival-oriented games, and one of its main inspirations was the extremely popular Minecraft.

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Guide

Last update: May 22, 2013

Don't Starve Game Guide

Don’t Starve is a very complex and a very demanding survival simulator. And a very unforgiving one, at the same time. It is enough to make one unnecessary step to have your character die a painful and irreversible death.

Don't Starve Game Guide

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News

Terraria in Don't Starve or Don't Starve in Terraria? Devs Tease 'Something'

A crossover announcement for Don't Starve and Terraria has surfaced on Twitter. The new content is expected to hit the games next month.

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October 22, 2021

Terraria in Don't Starve or Don't Starve in Terraria? Devs Tease 'Something'

Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs

Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Klei Entertainment. The founder of the studio known for Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja assured that in practice nothing will change in the functioning of the team, which will retain full creative autonomy.

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January 23, 2021

Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs

Don't Starve: Newhome Announced

Chinese company Tencent announced Don't Starve: Newhome - a free sequel to the popular roguelike from Klei Entertainment, developed for smartphones. The game's closed beta tests will take place next month.

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Bart Swiatek

June 25, 2020

Don't Starve: Newhome Announced

Don't Starve to get Hamlet single player DLC

Klei Entertainment is preparing a lot of new content for Don't Starve games. The most important one is the single player DLC called Hamlet, coming out next year.

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September 15, 2017

Don't Starve to get Hamlet single player DLC

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked goes live

After a couple of months of Early Access Don't Starve: Shipwrecked has launched as a full product. New bioms, characters, creatures, and more await for those who buy the expansion to the popular survival game.

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April 1, 2016

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked goes live

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked hits Steam Early Access in December

A new Don't Starve DLC, called Shipwrecked, will be available in Steam Early Access on December 1. Initially, the expansion will offer new seasons, creatures, and biomes – more content will follow in future updates.

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November 19, 2015

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked hits Steam Early Access in December

System Requirements

System Requirements for Don't Starve Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB Radeon HD 5450 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Don't Starve: Hamlet

Expansion

May 14, 2019

Action

Another expansion to the survival action game developed by Klei Entertainment. This time the players can reveal the mysteries of the lost city of Pigmen. The DLC introduces new biomes, characters and creatures.

Don't Starve: Hamlet

Don't Starve Together

Expansion

April 21, 2016

Action

A standalone expansion for the 2013’s well-received survival sandbox game, Don’t Starve. The main goal of the add-on is to transfer the core premise of the original title into cooperative multiplayer gameplay. In the game, we still explore the world, gather food, build a shelter, fight various enemies, and take care of the protagonist’s physical and mental health. The primary novelty is the possibility of interacting with other players who can turn out to be either precious friends or deadly foes. Don’t Starve Together allows us to play both with our friends and with complete strangers. Another appeal of the expansion is the fact that it comes with the previously released DLC, Reign of Giants, which expands the original title with new bioms, enemies, and a full year cycle. The production can be obtained free of charge by all owners of the vanilla game.

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Don't Starve: Shipwrecked

Expansion

March 31, 2016

Action

Another DLC to a best-selling sandbox survival game - Don’t Starve. Unlike the previous two add-ons, this one was developed not by the original creators, but by Capybara Games - the team known for such games as Below or Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery. Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked focuses solely on single player content, drawing inspiration from the cult adventure novels, such as Robinson Crusoe. However, these were enriched with fantasy elements and a unique sense of humor. The expansion introduces new locations, characters, enemies, and weather effects. Additionally, the game lets you use a boat and sail around the sea dotted by numerous islands. In of audiovisuals, the add-on is on par with the base game. Although it includes a big chunk of new graphic elements, they match the original style.

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked

Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

Expansion

April 21, 2014

Action

The first of several official add-ons to the highly-original sandbox action game Don’t Starve, created by the Canadian Klei Entertainment studio. Reign of Giants introduces many novelties, beginning with completely new biomes, filled with previously unseen creatures (the eponymous Giants), and numerous collectibles that might be as helpful as dangerous. Aside from that, two new seasons have been implemented: autumn and spring, which complement a full year cycle with all of its consequences (e.g. spring rain or summer heat). There are also two new heroes among playable characters: the actress Wigfrid and Webber, a boy living in the body of a spider. The visuals remained mostly unchanged, though the world of Don’t Starve has become even bigger and more dangerous, forcing the players to face new challenges, some of which will require changing the strategies they used so far.

Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

Add-Ons and DLCs

List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:

DLC Don't Starve Together December 15, 2014

Ratings

Game Ratings for Don't Starve Video Game.

97%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (93,020)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Challenging Gameplay: The game is praised for its difficulty and the need for strategic thinking to survive in a harsh environment. Players appreciate the challenge and the learning curve that comes with it.
Replayability: Many s mention that the game is highly addictive, with infinite combinations and surprises that encourage players to keep trying different strategies.
Rich Content: The game, along with its DLCs, offers a vast world with various characters, bosses, and seasonal changes, making the gameplay diverse and engaging.
Exploration and Discovery: Players enjoy the process of exploring the world and uncovering its secrets, which adds to the game's charm.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Clear Objectives: Several reviews mention that after completing the initial survival challenges (like surviving all seasons and defeating bosses), there is a feeling of having no clear goals or content to pursue, leading to potential boredom.
Steep Learning Curve: The game can be frustrating for new players due to its punishing mechanics, where death can occur quickly and without much guidance.
Dependency on DLCs: Some s feel that the base game lacks content and recommend purchasing DLCs to enhance the experience significantly.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

More Defined Goals: Players express a desire for more objectives or endgame content to pursue after mastering the survival aspects of the game.
Improved Tutorial or Guidance: New players often struggle with the game's mechanics and would benefit from a more comprehensive tutorial or guidance system to ease them into the gameplay.
Multiplayer Options: While "Don't Starve Together" exists, some players suggest that additional multiplayer features or content could enhance the experience of the base game.

Summary

Overall, "Don't Starve" is appreciated for its unique gameplay and depth but is critiqued for its lack of direction and accessibility for newcomers.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024

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