{"id":7062,"date":"2023-02-27T11:30:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T17:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/?p=7062"},"modified":"2023-02-27T16:41:06","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T22:41:06","slug":"sons-of-the-forest-early-access-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/sons-of-the-forest-early-access-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sons of the Forest Early Access Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When was the last time you were properly disturbed at something the AI in a game did?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you were excited after figuring out a new mechanic of a game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the last time you were virtually shivering, hungry, wet, and trying to decide how to best secure your meager camp.. And having fun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_HavingFun.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nothing like a relaxing campfire after finishing building some basic shelter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game with an emphasis on survival.. There\u2019s certainly some suspenseful moments, and the game has some freaky experiences that disturb you in numerous ways, but ultimately it\u2019s more like an adults-only realistic Minecraft without the punching of trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down and see how an early access title brought Steam to it\u2019s knees for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-1' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard1\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"7913841931\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sons of the Forest: The Setting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of the Forest is a sequel to the popular survival horror game \u201cThe Forest\u201d, and the developer made sure to keep what made The Forest so popular here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always be prepared, no matter what activity you take on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like The Forest, Sons of the Forest is a game that lets you do whatever you want, and doesn\u2019t really hold your hand much. You can completely skip the storyline, doing whatever you like and just exploring.. But eventually you\u2019ll find yourself uncovering bits of the story as you go assuming you want to continue to survive here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Sons of the Forest does offer multiplayer coop, it works easily as a singleplayer title, especially with NPC companions available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You start off with Kelvin who was part of the same flight as you to figure out what went wrong at the mysterious island; he\u2019s become deaf and mute after the crash, but he\u2019s still a solid companion on your adventures throughout the island. You give him orders via a notepad, and he\u2019ll do his thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_KelvinOrders.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Giving Kelvin orders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You also happen upon Virginia, one of the inhabitants of the island you were tasked with finding.. Except, well, she\u2019s changed a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaDance.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yes, she has 3 arms and 3 legs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with her mutations, she seems to have lost the ability to communicate beyond some grunts, pointing, motioning you to follow, and.. A thumbs up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, you don\u2019t want to ignore her, because she\u2019s quite possibly the most valuable person I\u2019ve encountered on this island.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard2\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"6808095089\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sons of the Forest: Core Gameplay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll probably want to mess with in this game is building, and building is something you can do a lot of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Building.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Building out my first home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your survival manual you can look up recipes for free-form stuff to build and just start placing objects wherever you like, or you can use more blueprint-focused builds to construct smaller objects like shelves, traps, fires and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building out a base to store your stuff, sleep and more is going to be an important part, and the game really does succeed in giving you the tools and just letting you wing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Crafting.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crafting for fun and profit in Sons of the Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can craft items in your inventory, such as arrows, armor and more. The crafting system is really well done here; As you unlock new recipes (by gaining new items) you just stick something in the center and see what you can make with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This encourages experimentation, and every time you find something new you\u2019ll want to stick it in your crafting section to see what it\u2019s used for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep an eye on your (beautiful) surroundings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploration is another critical part of the gameplay in Sons of the Forest; you\u2019ll need to get outside the crash site to typically find where you want to build your base (although I ended up with the forest crash site, which I built my base near), gather supplies, and discover more secrets and tools on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such tool is a bunker with a 3d printer, which you\u2019ll absolutely need to make use of in order to survive and continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of bunkers, as you explore you\u2019ll find certain portions of bunkers locked via keycards. No spoilers here, but you\u2019ll need to get some special tools to help you find keycards in order to explore these bunkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Explore3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caves: Good for loot, bad for your health if you&#8217;re not properly equipped<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, though, all of this boils down to the final core gameplay mechanic of Sons of the Forest: survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even on Normal difficulty you\u2019ll want to eat and drink in order to continue to function well in the hostile environment. Avoid eating bad berries, don\u2019t eat rotten food, and stay warm during winter by building fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Winter.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter, while beautiful, can definitely suck. Thankfully, it only lasts 6 in-game days.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The seasons mechanic is really well done here; I\u2019m finding myself absolutely HATING winter just because it changes the game significantly.. Not only is the lake I\u2019m next to frozen over (so I have to go to a nearby stream instead to get water), but cannibals and mutants attack more frequently to get at my sweet, sweet resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combat is challenging and fun, too; I hope you spent lots of time chopping down trees (and didn\u2019t just leave the task to Kelvin), because you can build up your attack strength (and health) by chopping trees down.. And trust me, there is no way to 100% avoid combat unless you want the mutants to take over your camp and leave you without shelter for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/STOF_Mutant.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Why.. Won&#8217;t.. You.. DIE?!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutants themselves provide an interesting dynamic over the cannibals. I\u2019ve encountered a number of.. Interesting.. Foes, and each requires a different approach than the standard cannibal style enemies (and are infinitely more disturbing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t talk about combat, though, without mentioning the AI.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard3\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"4457812656\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sons of the Forest: The AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sons of the Forest is designed for emergent gameplay with it\u2019s AI. While they aren\u2019t the smartest bunch, the cannibals and mutants start out much more hesitant, observing you as you work.. Occasionally they\u2019ll get bold, and at that point you\u2019ll want to begin showing them who\u2019s boss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Observed.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Being watched by the AI is a bit unnerving at first<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a while they\u2019ll start to attack structures and show up with bigger, badder foes to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring leads to some fun encounters, too: I saw a group of cannibals crossing my path, so I hid in a bush to watch them. Some kept walking on, but eventually one that was trailing stopped, turned around, and walked back.. He eventually passed me hiding in the bush, so I jumped up only to realize he was up in the trees, and he made a call out as I was spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_Capture.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getting captured sucks, but it&#8217;s not too hard to free yourself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I bolted, running hard and fast into the forest; I was far away from my base, and losing a fight means capture and being tied up at a cannibal camp, having to escape and find my way back (thankfully you don\u2019t lose any critical supplies here, such as your GPS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combat against the AI is fun, too.. Some are more hesitant, feinting and jumping back, or even outright running if you charge at them. Others are exceptionally bold, walking or running up to you with a lot of confidence (and usually a sharp weapon): Time your strikes if you\u2019re sticking with melee or you\u2019ll end up seriously injured (or on the ground).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_VirginiaCombat.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show momma Virginia the bad cannibal that hurt you, Kelvin..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelvin himself is rather useless in a fight, but Virginia.. Let\u2019s just say this: Find the pistol, and give it to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trust me, she\u2019ll make WAY better use of it than you will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say that the AI is perfect; Virginia has walked through fire once or twice, and the pathing sometimes has them failing to intelligently navigate from point A to B because some furniture is in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_WalkAround.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yeah, she&#8217;d rather walk over the bone storage than around it it seems.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, given how free-form the game is I\u2019m certainly not going to ding an early access title for having less than ideal AI pathing.. Which is the perfect time to talk about why Sons of the Forest is an early access title.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<div id=\"gg_ads_midLeaderboard4\" class=\"gg_ads__adSpot gg_ads__adSpot--midLeaderboard\">\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8114869302769879\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8114869302769879\" data-ad-slot=\"5941735973\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sons of the Forest: Why early access?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Forest itself started as an early access title; Sons of the Forest was initially planned as a standard release, but after two delays the developers decided to fall back on the early access concept just to get the game into the hands of gamers sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It turns out this was a smart decision; Before release it was the most wishlisted game on Steam, and after having played it.. I mean, I\u2019ve played worse, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft-1400x788.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft-1400x788.webp 1400w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft-700x394.webp 700w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ghostgamer.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SOTF_LifeRaft.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steam practically drowned in purchases as soon as the game went live<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s plenty to be expected, but little direct information on what future updates will contain. 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