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Die Young is an independent action-adventure with a first-person perspective and elements of survival and horror that takes place on a mysterious island where staying alive is close to impossible. It was developed by IndieGala and originally released on September 12, 2019.
Published by IndieGala itself and made available for Windows and PlayStation 4, Die Young was well received by Steam players, where, at least so far, it has thousands of very positive reviews. It has a prequel that was released earlier in 2019, Die Young: Prologue.
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Gameplay
Die Young is an open-world action-adventure game played from a first-person perspective. The player controls a young woman who has been buried alive and left for dead on a picturesque 12 km² island in the Mediterranean Sea. Starving and dehydrated, she must fight to stay alive, using her athletic and parkour skills to overcome dangers and the island’s untamed wilderness.
Exploration is one of the game’s highlights, with the island offering a vast territory to discover, filled with stunning landscapes, ruins, and hidden secrets. The protagonist’s agile movement, inspired by titles like Tomb Raider, allows her to traverse obstacles dynamically, making parkour an essential survival element.
The combat mechanics encourage avoiding direct confrontations, often making it smarter to evade enemies and use the environment to your advantage. The island is inhabited by ruthless enemies, including masked assassins, attack dogs, and inhabitants driven mad by the extreme violence of the place. Additionally, Die Young rarely features firearms, reinforcing the need for stealth and careful planning.
Another interesting aspect is the trials and challenges the protagonist faces throughout the game, including a major climbing challenge that serves as a test of endurance and willpower, reflecting her internal struggle against the ideology imposed on the island.
With multiple endings, Die Young offers different paths and choices for the player, including one that involves a re-education camp. The experience blends exploration, survival, and immersive storytelling in a hostile and mysterious environment.
Setting
The game depicts an extreme ideological society that promises a utopia but maintains control through violence and repression. Characters believe that everyone owns everything collectively, but in reality, it is the violent leaders who hold true power. For example, there is a settlement where NPCs can farm, but each one has only a single tree. Die Young also includes elements such as cult-like leadership, forced re-education, and the absence of money.
Synopsis
Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to stay alive, she must make her getaway or die young.
About the game
is an open world, dynamic action adventure presented in first-person perspective. You awaken, on a picturesque 12 sq km island in the Mediterranean, buried alive and left for dead. Starving and dehydrated, your struggle to stay alive has just begun. Jump, climb, take advantage of your athletic and parkour skills to overcome the dangers and wildness of nature!
Nerve-racking and brimming with suspense from the moment you press start, Die Young is an immersive thriller that will take you on an unforgettable dash for freedom and survival.
Features
- Stay Alive – This is not a “classic” survival game. If you aim to spend many days and nights looking for resources or build a shelter or a fortress, this will not be possible here. Your main goal is to stay alive. Your only purpose is to escape. As soon as possible. Stay hydrated in the hot Mediterranean summer, looking for a way to leave.
- Explore – Find out what happened to your friends.
Explore the island and find out more about its enigmatic dwellers, ancient ruins, dark mines and caves. Uncover the awful truth behind the quiet, bucolic life of the island. - Equip and Fight – Stripped of everything of value down to the shoes on your feet, you have to make a run for it. You have no chance of escaping relying on your wits alone. Search for items and combat equipment that can help you survive the nightmare.
- Escape – The astonishing beauty of the natural landscape hides deadly threats and foes. Fighting your way out is hopeless. Run, jump, climb, and leave those who want you dead behind.
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Attention
The developers describe the content like this:
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.
Review
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Overview
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- Size: 8.2 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64-bit)
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): IndieGala
- Categories: Action, Adventure
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