Sons of the Forest players should try to make friends with Virginia because she has a lot of useful skills.
One of the biggest changes between The Forest and Sons of the Forest is that Sons of the Forest has companions. Players who have spent more than a couple of nights on the cursed island with its howling winds and dangers may have noticed that one mutant is very different from the others. Virginia is a mutant woman with three arms and three legs. She will approach the player over the course of the game, at first shyly but then with more confidence if the player is kind to her. As time goes on and the player gains Virginia’s trust, they can tame her and have her as a friend in the game.
Virginia is a lot like Kelvin in that she can help people survive in a hostile world where there aren’t many friendly things. But the skills of these two friends are different, and they each bring a different set of skills that, when put together, make them a very useful and effective team. Sons of the Forest is still in early access, so it’s possible that both companions will get more features.
Bring Offerings
Kelvin needs to be told what to do through the notepad. But Virginia has lived on the island for a while and can take care of herself. She is also happy to help. Virginia will often bring the player things he needs, like fish if he’s hungry, sticks if he’s building, or aloe vera if he’s hurt. These actions look like a way to win trust, and that’s fine. As we’ve already said, Virginia won’t need to be fed, and you don’t need to give her anything in return. Just taking what she gives you will build her trust. As will being calm around her and not doing anything that might scare her away.
Over time, players will see an icon when they are close to Virginia. This will let them trade clothes, guns, and a GPS locator to find out where she is. At this point, Virginia will usually trust the player enough to spend most of her time with them. She can be thought of as a friend, like Kelvin.
Show Points Of Interest
Virginia’s urging to be followed is one of her more unsettling moves, especially for new players. At first, players might not even notice this exchange. Or they might be afraid to follow a six-legged mutant who can’t talk around an island full of cannibals. But Virginia will lead those who are brave enough to follow her to nearby places of interest. Like old camps or places with lots of tools and resources to be found. She will also sing along with the radio if it is on.
Since Virginia has lived on the island for a lot longer than Kelvin and the player-character. It’s not surprising that she’s found a few interesting spots that might come in handy. These places can have things like energy drinks, rope, and watches. A, as well as tools like explosives and flares that can be helpful. If Virginia tells you to follow her, you can be sure she has found something worth looking into.
Spot Enemies
Virginia is also kind of quiet, just like Kelvin. Because of the horrible trials that were done on her, she can only make noises and not talk properly. As long as the player hasn’t scared her away, she will start spending more time near the player. When cannibals are nearby or hiding in the trees. She will point them out and start moaning to get the player’s attention.
This skill can be very helpful a lot of the time, especially when building things or doing other complicated tasks. Because the AI in Sons of the Forest is so much better than it was in its predecessor, The Forest, cannibals will often try to stay out of sight and will peek out from behind trees before running away. Even though Virginia’s warning system isn’t the most eye-catching. Her clear female voice is often easy to pick up over the wind and snapping branches of the dark and scary forest.
Fight Cannibals
Virginia’s skill to fight cannibals is probably one of her best qualities. Guns are one of the most popular new features in Sons of the Forest. They are purposely hard to find. But they are a very effective way to deal with most enemies without putting players in too much risk. The player and Kevlin/Virginia can trade gifts, clothes, and other items, and Kevlin/Virginia can also be armed with the shotgun and the pistol, two of the most powerful weapons in Happy Wheels game, thanks to her three arms.
Armed with these things and what seems to be a thirst for revenge, Virginia will protect the player’s territory efficiently and rather coldly. Blowing up mutants with the shotgun and shooting cannibals in the head with the pistol from a long way away. So, Virginia can be used as a kind of mobile base defense. Patrolling the borders and making sure that any enemies who get too close are dealt with quickly.
Sons of the Forest is now available for PC in Early Access.