Bigfoot Forest
- January 8, 2021
- Kiddy
Get on Steam"Bigfoot Forest is a first-person indie horror game where you, while on a road trip, run out of gas and find yourself in a forested town inhabited by a dangerous Bigfoot-like creature. Armed with a gun, your mission is to kill the creature and survive the night to continue your journey. Watch your back, as any misstep could lead to becoming the creature's next victim."
Reviews
- The game is entertaining and provides some good jump scares, making it a fun experience for a short playtime.
- It's very affordable, offering a unique experience for its price, and many players found it enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- Some players reported that the game helped them find joy and motivation during tough times, highlighting its emotional impact.
- The game lacks depth and replayability, with many players feeling it becomes boring after a few plays due to limited content.
- Controls are poorly explained, leading to confusion about how to use the gun and navigate the game effectively.
- The graphics and overall design are criticized for being low quality, with issues like poor visibility and bugs affecting gameplay.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. While some players appreciate the ability to create their own narratives through simple concepts and lore, others criticize the lack of a clear storyline, which can lead to confusion about objectives, such as hunting Bigfoot. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a mix of personal interpretation and minimal guidance.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Peak gameplay, peak storytelling.”
“No storyline or details is the reason many at first could not realize the gun, as there is nothing to indicate you need to hunt the Bigfoot.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“With a simple concept and lore, you're able to build your own story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their stunning quality, while others criticized them for being subpar and blending together, leading to gameplay issues such as difficult enemy encounters. Overall, the visuals seem to evoke strong reactions, both positive and negative.
“The graphics are to die for! I really hope this studio comes out with more games like this!”
“The terrible graphics can be excused, but bigfoot spawning right next to you and being literally impossible to outrun cannot!”
“The visuals lack as the screen blends together too well.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its excellence, seamlessly integrating with the storytelling to create a peak experience for players.
“Peak gameplay, peak storytelling.”
“The gameplay is superb.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, particularly in certain scenes, while others are put off by unsettling elements, such as a creepy character laughing. Overall, the comedic moments contribute to the game's fun atmosphere, despite some mixed reactions.
“Absolutely flabbergasted that I never got a better cutscene other than a creepy old 53-year-old man laughing into my eardrums, but other than that, absolute quality fun and scenes in the house.”
“- Death hit is funny”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a sense of relaxation and reassurance to players.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While some players express a desire for a randomization feature to enhance replayability, the overall enjoyment of Bigfoot Forest remains high, indicating that the game still offers engaging experiences upon replay.
“I do wish there was a randomizer of sorts for replayability, but I enjoyed Bigfoot Forest regardless!”
