Wilson's lore set the standard for the dark, Tim Burton-esque world of Don't Starve . The Forbidden Knowledge

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Before being trapped in the unforgiving world known as , Wilson was a reclusive scientist living in a rickety, isolated mountain cabin. Despite his lofty title of "Gentleman Scientist," Wilson was not actually a very good scientist. He was eccentric, brash, overconfident, and prone to catastrophic accidents. After a long streak of failed experiments and overwhelming frustration, Wilson's radio suddenly began to speak to him.