What is Dread Hunger? 5 Things You Need to Know
Combining elements of survival, deception, and a dash of cannibalism, Dread Hunger is a social deduction game in which a crew of eight embark on a perilous trip into the Arctic during the 19th century. As if the lack of resources and freezing conditions you’ll encounter on these dangerous expeditions don’t already test your survival skills enough, two crew members known as Thralls are out to sabotage the entire operation. Here are five things you need to know about Dread Hunger before hopping into this backstabbing voyage of the damned.
As an Explorer, you’re tasked with keeping your ship afloat and moving towards the objective while just about everything – from the harsh environment to treacherous teammates – works against you. Starvation, freezing to death, an d getting mauled by a polar bear can all lead to an early demise, and that’s even before a couple of nefarious crewmates are thrown into the mix.
To avoid getting stranded in the icy clutches of the Arctic, collect fuel such as coal and wood to fire up the boiler and stove on the ship. They can be found in chests strewn across the ice, nearby shipwrecks, and in caves. Foraging for food and keeping warm are essential, so venture out during the daylight hours to hunt animals such as seals and wolves, and collect herbs to brew tea. The temperature plummets come nightfall, so the toasty ship’s galley is the safest place to be. This is the perfect time to cook, as well as craft weapons at the workbench, stocking up for the next day. But wander too far from your ship and you’ll need to use spare wood and rocks to build a campfire.
A full day night cycle lasts around nine minutes, with two of those occurring during the extra cold dead of night. It takes around 11 minutes
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