The Given

Core Experience: Atmosphere Over Action

The central appeal of this modification lies in its deliberate departure from combat. There are no monsters or hazards present within the map. Instead, the player is tasked with navigating a massive, highly detailed environment to solve a series of intricate puzzles scattered across the landscape. Success is achieved by methodically working through these challenges to ultimately reach a central island location.

The atmosphere is a key component of the design, supported by the inclusion of the music track, "The Village that Time Forgot," composed by Tristan Clark. Furthermore, the modification provides extensive narrative context through a substantial plain text file named PROLOGUE, which contains over 2,500 words detailing the background and setting for the player's journey.

What makes this game unique in the modding scene?

This modification gained significant recognition within the community, notably being named the inaugural winner of the Machaward at the 2017 Cacowards. This critical acclaim highlights its success in delivering a unique, non-combat focused experience within the established Doom II engine framework.

Technical Considerations and Content

Due to the map's immense size and high level of detail, players might encounter performance issues on certain systems. To address this, an alternate WAD file, named TheGivenLD, is included. This version offers a reduced detail setting specifically designed to improve performance stability for a smoother exploratory experience.

Available Content

This release is a standalone modification and does not include any official downloadable content (DLC), expansions, or remakes.