Dark Forest: Lost Story VR

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Dark Forest: Lost Story VR is a single player action game. It was developed by Igor Migun and was released on April 11, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

In this horror game we will tell you truthful stories about demons and ghosts.

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a good atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.
It includes some effective jump scares that contribute to the overall tension.
The game is suitable for casual play, making it a fun option for Halloween-themed gatherings.

The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay less enjoyable.
Players often get stuck in the environment, leading to frustrating experiences.
The game currently lacks content, with only one of the two promised story chapters available at launch.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect features two short chapters that, while not particularly scary, are praised for their appealing visuals and atmosphere. Currently, only one of the two planned stories is available, with the second story expected to be released soon, leaving players eager for more content. Overall, the narrative experience is described as slightly interactive, with a mix of storytelling and jump-scares.
- “The story of Baba Yaga can be split up into three different parts, plus the intro.”
- “'Dark Forest: Lost Story VR' is a slightly interactive horror story of which there are two main stories to enjoy.”
- “The first one is about 'Baba Yaga'; you get told a short story in Russian, with English text, then you go on a 20-minute adventure with jump scares and a small amount of interactivity.”
- “This is a horror game for VR that currently only has 1 of 2 story chapters available.”
- “Sadly the 2nd story called 'Killers Creepers' is not ready yet, so you only have the one for now.”
- “The first one is about 'Baba Yaga', you get told a short story in Russian, with English text, then you go on a 20-minute or so adventure with jump-scares and a small amount of interactivity.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric impact, with many players noting that they exceeded expectations, particularly on high-end hardware like the RTX 3080. However, some users reported a decline in visual quality over time, especially after certain gameplay events. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's vibe, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I liked this game in the beginning; the graphics and atmosphere are good.”
- “On my RTX 3080, I was getting mostly 90 frames per second on ultra graphical settings.”
- “Graphics did seem to get worse over time, especially after taking portals and after a game over.”
- “The graphics were better than I had hoped for; they gave off a really good vibe overall (or well bad, but in a good way!).”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its impressive graphics and immersive quality, creating a visually appealing experience. While the stories may lack depth and scare factor, the overall ambiance is engaging, though some players find the controls frustrating.
- “I played the first two stories; they are both very short and not as scary as Mental Hospital, but both stories look very nice and have a great atmosphere.”
- “Really good graphics and a great atmosphere.”
- “No enemies, just atmosphere.”
- “The game feels empty and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
- “The atmosphere is dull and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky controls and lack of satisfaction, with many finding it unoriginal and mundane. Overall, players feel that it fails to deliver an engaging experience.
- “Kinda awful, clunky controls and not very satisfying gameplay.”
- “As far as criticisms, I didn't think the gameplay was all that inventive and a bit too mundane.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable.