We Happy Few

We Happy Few: Action-Adventure Survival Horror

Explore a dystopian 1960s England in We Happy Few, an action-adventure survival horror game where three survivors refuse Joy and face the challenges of escaping through Wellington Wells.

What is We Happy Few?

We Happy Few is an action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. Set in a dystopian, retrofuturistic 1960s England, the game follows the story of three survivors who refuse to take Joy, a drug that keeps inhabitants in ignorant bliss, and face the challenges of escaping through the ruins of Wellington Wells.

The player must blend in with other NPCs taking Joy to avoid detection and survive encounters. The gameplay involves scavenging items, crafting weapons and tools, sneaking past enemies, and fighting off foes when necessary. The story is told through the interwoven narratives of the three protagonists, each with unique playstyles and challenges.

We Happy Few provides an immersive experience with its vivid, stylized graphics and unsettling atmosphere. Released initially through early access in 2016, the game was praised for its visuals, survival mechanics, and intriguing setting. On its full release in 2018, it garnered mixed reviews citing gameplay and technical issues but was generally appreciated for its ambitious, narrative-driven approach to the survival genre.

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