Bound Forest
- August 17, 2020
- Treplacon Studio
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Reviews
- The game has a charming aesthetic with simple graphics and solid music that enhances the overall experience.
- It shows a lot of potential with engaging mechanics and a compelling story that draws players in.
- Despite its issues, many players find the gameplay fun and enjoyable, especially for an alpha version.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- Combat mechanics, particularly with the bow, feel awkward and unpolished, leading to frustration during encounters.
- There are issues with platforming and interaction, including invisible walls and unresponsive quest updates, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while some players find the mechanics, particularly the use of mushrooms, fun and engaging, others criticize the gameplay for being disjointed and overly reliant on repetitive parkour sections. There are calls for improvements in combat and stealth mechanics, with some players suggesting that a focus on these elements could significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as promising but in need of refinement to reach its full potential.
“The game mechanics were fun to use; I enjoyed the mushrooms, they were fun to play with.”
“Very fun gameplay for an alpha game.”
“I prefer this type of animation for this style of gameplay; it sets the mood and ambiance better, in my opinion.”
“My only real problem with it is the mechanics and stuff you do; they seem all over the place.”
“Too many parkour sections; it's the only thing I'd say to cut out completely from the game. It's way too boring, repetitive, and doesn't connect as well to the other mechanics like combat and stealth.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally praised for its compelling narrative and engaging concept, drawing players in effectively. However, some users have experienced frustrating technical issues that hinder quest progression, impacting their ability to fully enjoy the storyline.
“This game was amazing; I don't even know where to start. The story was nice and really pulled me in.”
“Great concept and compelling story.”
“Once I crafted the fire arrows, I was unable to continue as the quest would not update even when I lit the fire.”
“The ding when quests update sounded but did nothing, which is disappointing as I would like to continue.”
“Hopefully this gets resolved so I can continue on, as I did enjoy the game and want to see what's next with the story.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for creating a quaint atmosphere, with solid, classic adventure tunes that enhance the various settings. While the graphics and music contribute positively to the overall experience, some users note that bugs need to be addressed to fully realize the game's potential.
“Great atmosphere and very good classic adventure music that goes along with the various settings you'll encounter in the game.”
“The simple graphics and music give the game a quaint feel.”
“Music is solid.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs and glitches, including movement issues and unintended exploits that can disrupt gameplay. While these problems can lead to frustrating experiences, some players find them amusing and believe the game has significant potential once these issues are resolved. Overall, there is optimism for improvements in the full release.
“I found a couple of movement glitches; sliding/rolling on declines sends you crazy distances.”
“It has a lot of potential, but it has a lot of bugs and glitches (some are hilarious) and many exploits, such as being able to climb the sides of the mountains in a certain area to basically skip the whole section.”
“The game is promising when it's working correctly, but I think I had the luck of encountering most of the glitches, which made it a pretty frustrating experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and music create a charming atmosphere, though they are described as simple and somewhat rough. While there is potential in the visual design, users note that bugs and issues with animations and voice acting detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics, music, and overall atmosphere have great potential, but bugs need to be fixed.”
“Animations, graphics, and voice acting are rough.”
“The simple graphics and music give the game a quaint feel.”
“Tents and campfires can't be made and placed... it has potential because of the graphics, music, etc., but bugs need to be fixed.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating atmosphere enhanced by excellent classic adventure music that complements the diverse settings players will explore.
“Great atmosphere and very good classic adventure music that goes along with the various settings you'll encounter in the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its potential, often stemming from the numerous bugs and glitches, some of which are unintentionally funny. Players also find amusement in exploiting game mechanics, such as climbing mountains to bypass sections, adding to the overall comedic experience.
“The game is filled with hilarious bugs and glitches that add an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.”
“I love how the game embraces its quirks; some of the exploits are downright funny, like climbing the sides of mountains to skip sections.”
“The humor in the game shines through its unexpected moments, making even the bugs entertaining.”
