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Survivorman VR The Descent

A gripping reality-based survival simulator set in the Canadian Arctic with Survival expert Les Stroud. After narrowly surviving a helicopter crash in the mountains, use your skills, smarts and creativity to battle the elements and save your own life, before you freeze to death or worse...

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February 15, 2024
2 years and 169 days ago
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About the Game

Participate in an episode of the hit TV series “Survivorman”:
Survive an Arctic nightmare as the sole survivor of a helicopter crash on a freezing mountain. Lost, cold, and with darkness closing in, can you build a fire and shelter to brave the elements?

Test your survival skills in Survivorman VR: The Descent, an authentic and dynamic adventure in the breathtaking Canadian Arctic. Face real-world extreme challenges that push your intellect, emotions, and physical abilities to the limit. Under the expert guidance of legendary survivalist Les Stroud, rely on your skills and resourcefulness to save your own life.

PROGRESSION

Over six intense levels, confront challenges that test your survival skills and inch you closer to rescue. From crafting snowshoes to glissading down slopes, navigating glacial crevasses, building hunting traps, rappelling cliffs, and keeping the fire burning - every move counts.

Follow the river to potential rescue, but watch out for polar bears.

AUTHENTIC SURVIVAL

Survivorman VR, featuring the esteemed survival expert Les Stroud, immerses you in authentic survival scenarios. Stroud, with experience spanning over three decades in wilderness survival, imparts invaluable knowledge and skills. As he leads your virtual expedition, each decision you make is crucial, shaping the outcome of your journey. This game not only tests but also hones your survival instincts, offering an unparalleled experience in the realm of virtual reality survival simulations.


KEY FEATURES

* Authentic Survival with Les Stroud: Learn from survival legend Les Stroud in Survivorman VR: The Descent, where you'll navigate true-to-life survival scenarios.

* Photorealistic Exploration: Experience the extremes of mountain survival in a stunningly immersive, first-person environment.

* Vital Survival Mechanics: Monitor body temperature, fatigue, and hunger using a convenient, wrist-mounted HUD-like display to survive harsh conditions.

* Real-World Challenges: Face genuine dangers like deadly snowstorms and freezing temperatures in a world where nature is your greatest adversary, free from fictional monsters and firearms.

Survivorman VR: The Descent is produced by Cream Productions and Les Stroud Enterprises, with the financial participation of Ontario Creates, CMF and Meta.

Join the Survivorman VR Discord community to get the latest news and meet other survivors!