Slide In The Woods

Jonny's Games created the short, atmospheric horror game Slide in the Woods. As you continue to slide down a seemingly innocuous playground slide in a forest, strange and eerie events unfold. Here’s how to play:

Gameplay Mechanics

Exploring the Environment:
- You start in a small, foggy forest clearing with a single slide. At first, the environment is quite simple and limited to the slide area.
Sliding Down the Slide:
- To climb up, approach the slide ladder and press the interaction key (usually E or the left mouse button).
- Once at the top, walk forward and slide down.
Repeating the slide:
- The core mechanic involves repeatedly sliding down the slide. Each time you slide down, subtle changes occur in the environment.
Observing Changes:
- Pay attention to the environment and items around you. With each slide, the forest might get darker, and you might notice new objects or unsettling changes.
Interacting with objects:
- You might find objects like a flashlight or a newspaper. To interact with them, use the interaction key to read or pick them up.
Following the narrative:
- As you keep sliding, the narrative unfolds through environmental storytelling and occasional text prompts.
Facing the Horror Elements:
- Prepare for spooky and unexpected events. The horror in the game is atmospheric, relying on tension and suspense rather than jump scares.

Tips for playing

Stay calm: The game builds tension gradually. Keep calm and explore thoroughly.
Explore fully; don’t rush. Take your time to notice changes in the environment.
Interact with Everything: Interact with all objects, and read any text you find to better understand the story.
Use Headphones: For the best experience, use headsets to fully immerse yourself in the game's audio cues and atmosphere.

Ending the Game

The game is relatively short and will reach a natural conclusion as you continue to slide and explore. There is no other complex objective than to experience the unfolding narrative and atmosphere.

Slide in the Woods is a great example of how minimalist design and gradual tension can create a memorable horror experience. Enjoy the unsettling journey!