Draugen
Released On:
May 29, 2019
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Mixed or Average
6.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
44% Positive
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
56% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
0% Negative
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May 28, 2019
90
Draugen didn’t make me a fan of walking simulators overall, as its excellent insight is more exceptional than a norm. However, it made me a fan of Edward and Lissie and the particular brand of storytelling designed around them. I was happy and most curious when the ending credits promised that the dynamic duo will return.
Jun 17, 2019
80
In summary, for anyone who is looking for a quick and easy game with beautiful Norwegian scenery, this is a must. I do hope that the developers add more aspects of the storyline down the track, but it was a good play overall and worth a try if you have a few hours to kill.
User score
Mixed or Average
6.7
41% Positive
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
43% Mixed
47 Ratings
47 Ratings
16% Negative
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
Oct 20, 2025
10
First of all, Red Thread are absolute legends as far as narrative in gaming is concerned. After 3 excellent Longest Journey games, Draugen is both completely different and yet still recognizable as a Ragnar Tornquist/Red Thread game. It is NOT a point and click game, it is a first person folk mystery game. Also, like MANY games, it utilized government grants for funding. Now, here in America, we have a tyrant who thinks the government should only fund things he likes, but many countries give out artistic grants to help smaller teams. It is not in any way some sort of “propaganda” as a certain long-winded and massively misinformed commenter put it. So what does this mean? It means like all of Red Thread’s games, they are focused solely on delivering a compelling narrative experience. Is it perfect, no, but other than it being a little unpolished, it’s a wonderful game that achieves what it sets out to do, it pulls you into a world of folklore that you may not be familiar with, allowing you to slowly take in the mysterious island you find yourself on. I write this not just as a massive fan of the team, but also out of annoyance with griefers who like to smear people they perceive as “them” and not “us”. Red Thread’s most recent game is very blatantly a progressive leaning game and it wears that with pride. But to lambast Draugen, a beautiful and massively under appreciated game with no real “political” message, and to target the developer as some kind of government propaganda machine, and really just to waste a lot of people’s time with bad faith reviews is simply absurd. So to everyone, left, right, conservative, liberal, whatever, if you like old timey mysteries, and folk tales and ghost stories, give Draugen a try! It’s often on sale! And if that other person is reading this, do some research on government grants. I don’t think you understand how they work. (Of course you also don’t seem to understand what a point & click game is so…)
Nov 3, 2019
10
Fantastic story from author of Dreamfall Charpters with very beautiful views of Norwegian nature! Very pretty girl, walking with main character. Love this game
May 28, 2019
80
Whereas a more compelling introduction could have better grabbed the player’s attention, Draugen’s plot and design decisions are mostly done for good reason. Typically not one to rush through a game, I nonetheless eagerly consumed it in a single sitting. By the time the credits rolled, I had no regrets about letting myself be absorbed in this quaint rural locale and its captivating tale for a scant few hours of my time.
Jun 6, 2019
70
The idea of companion gives some personality in a genre that is not renowned by the inclusion of secondary characters. We miss more cohesion between the different plots, especially in the final part.
May 28, 2019
70
As with their previous work on Dreamfall Chapters, developers have provided players with a breathtaking, interesting world to explore that is set in a historical era and location that is little seen in games today. Wandering through the world is a visual and aural treat that is somewhat let down by two divergent mysteries that are never adequately explored or resolved.
Jun 5, 2019
65
Despite its narrative shortcomings, Draugen still has plenty to offer. Graavik has no shortage of beautiful views and stunningly detailed locations. In under three hours, Draugen pulls off a series of well-composed shots that are worth the entry price alone. Teddy and Lissie's story never reaches its full potential, but there are worse ways to spend a few hours than exploring a wind-swept fjord.
May 29, 2019
50
The game forsakes worldbuilding as it increasingly gives itself over to making the most digressive of statements.
Jun 5, 2019
10
The interesting game with a short story from my favorite studio Red Thread Games. The authors put a lot of effort into creating a feel of isolated Norwegian country of the beginning of the last century. They succeeded. * Beautiful views of the fjords and the recreated life of an ebbing village. * Neat work with the language. In the best traditions of walking simulators there will be a lot of notes, but they are not always in native language for the main character. So he will have some difficulties in understanding. * Gorgeous music from Simon Poole. * Cool weather effects PS You shouldn’t expect much from story.
Apr 6, 2026
7
Interessantes Drehbuch. Es ist unterhaltsam, der Handlung und ihren Hintergründen zu folgen, aber spielerisch ist es simpel und bietet keine Entscheidungsmöglichkeiten; wir folgen einfach dem Drehbuch.
Jan 5, 2021
7
Me parecio muy interesante su historia y su forma de contarla. No obstante, recuerdo que al final perdia bastante.
Jun 1, 2019
1
Biggest disappointment ever. Most mysteries remain unsolved and the plot looks like the authors wanted to make the game so unusual that ended up plain, boring and unsatisfying. The gameplay is plain too - you don’t solve any puzzles or affect the story or at least shape the character’s personality (usually in adventures you do at least one of the three). You just keep walking round the location, reading letters and listening to the main characters’ conversations and that’s it. The visuals and music are beautiful but that’s the only two advantages.
