The darkness is manageable; not knowing what might crawl out next is the real nuisance. Scavenging, smashing objects, and tuning up weapons sound straightforward until night exposes every weak spot in your preparation. Free purchases in the shop are already unlocked in the current version, making it easier to stock up before heading back out.
The woods have a grim, abandoned feel, with clues scattered just far enough apart to make you piece things together yourself. Quiet stretches do much of the work, then a creature appears at exactly the wrong moment.