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How scary is Sons of the Forest?

Is Sons of the Forest truly scary?
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Published: Feb 28, 2023 08:45 am

Sons of the Forest is an upcoming survival horror game and sequel to The Forest. Set in a mysterious forest, players fight to survive against cannibals and mutated creatures. You'll need to scavenge for resources, craft weapons and tools, and build shelter. We prepared this article to tell you how scary Sons of the Forest is.

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Is Sons of the Forest scary?

Sons of the Forest has all the elements of a truly terrifying survival horror game. The game's atmospheric graphics, eerie sound effects, and intense gameplay are specifically designed to create a horror-filled experience for players. The game's primary antagonists, cannibals and mutated cannibals, constantly threaten the player, and their unpredictable behavior can be unnerving. The game's emphasis on survival and resource management adds an extra layer of tension, as players must always be on the lookout for food, water, and shelter while avoiding the cannibals.

You will rarely have a moment of peace, even when you think you're safe behind the confines of your home base. No matter where you are or what you are doing. You're being watched, and the cannibals will let you know with screams from the forest's darkness.

Related: Sons of the Forest Multiplayer Guide – Player Count, Platforms, Crossplay, and more

Additionally, the mystery surrounding the dark force that corrupts the forest adds to the overall atmosphere of dread and unease. Exploring the woods and discovering the secrets hidden within can be both intriguing and terrifying, especially when exploring the pitch-blackness of the caves.

Overall, Sons of the Forest has the potential to be a terrifying game for those who enjoy the survival horror genre. However, whether or not it will be scary for an individual player is subjective and depends on their personal preferences and tolerance for horror.

For more on Sons of the Forest, come check out Should you play The Forest before Sons of the Forest? On Pro Game Guides.

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Raul Cosmin is a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides who has been immersed in gaming for over a decade. He is a passionate gamer, a die-hard fan of Fortnite, and an expert in mechanics and strategies for multiple titles in the competitive FPS scene. Though Raul has only been writing professionally for less than a year, his love for gaming—and the industry broadly—are long-standing and infectious. Raul is thrilled to continue his exciting gaming career here at PGG, and he hopes you follow along to see his latest and greatest guides!