Constructing a basic campfire within PlayerUnknown's latest survival title provides a genuine sense of achievement, a feature that many survival games seem to overlook.
In the early access survival game, Prologue: Go Wayback!, players are thrust into a procedurally generated 64x64km wilderness, with the goal of reaching a weather station. The game offers a unique, physics-based approach to firecrafting, making it a challenging and immersive experience.
Players must collect and arrange fire components to build a fire. This involves gathering tinder (like crumpled paper or dry cardboard), kindling (dry sticks and twigs), and firewood (dry logs), and placing them in the correct order: tinder at the base, kindling on top, and fuelwood above. To ignite the fire, players use a ferro rod and a knife to strike sparks aimed at the tinder.
This system simulates real-life fire-making, requiring players to think about and physically arrange the materials, rather than just clicking a "craft fire" button. It adds a layer of realism and challenge to the game, creating a more tactile and deliberate crafting experience.
However, the game's beta feels somewhat bare, with long stretches of walking through the woods and limited food or supplies. Players must scavenge for dry materials for starting a fire, such as crumpled paper or dry cardboard, often found in structures like chicken coops.
Despite the challenges, the accomplishment of lighting a fire and drying clothes feels authentic and satisfying. The game's systems support logical thoughts and actions, such as drying clothes near a fire.
Players may face other hardships, such as losing their ferro rod during a game run, or drinking from contaminated sources like rivers and mud puddles, causing sickness. The game also presents unusual scenarios, such as running through the woods without pants in freezing conditions.
As the game progresses, players will be curious about what additions will be made during the beta period and for the early access launch later this year. Despite its current state, Prologue: Go Wayback! offers a unique and engaging survival experience that challenges players to think and act tactfully in a harsh wilderness.
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