Dark Forest: Lost Story VR
- April 11, 2021
- Igor Migun
Get on SteamIn this horror game we will tell you truthful stories about demons and ghosts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a great atmosphere, enhancing the overall horror experience.
- The jump scares are effective, providing moments of genuine fright.
- It's a budget-friendly horror game that can be enjoyable, especially during the Halloween season.
- The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay less satisfying.
- The game is currently incomplete, with only one of the two promised story chapters available at launch.
- Players have reported bugs and issues, such as getting stuck in the environment and problems with the saving system.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with players noting that the available chapters are short and not particularly scary, yet they appreciate the atmospheric visuals. Currently, only one of the two planned stories is available, with the second story expected to release soon, leaving players eager for more content. Overall, while the initial experiences are enjoyable, the limited story offerings may affect long-term satisfaction.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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!).”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its impressive graphics and immersive quality, creating a visually appealing experience. However, some players note that the lack of enemies and the shortness of the stories may detract from the overall tension and scare factor. Despite these concerns, the atmosphere remains a strong point of the game.
“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 good 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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its clunky controls and lack of satisfaction, with many finding it unoriginal and mundane. Overall, players feel that the experience does not offer much in terms of innovation or enjoyment.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable.
