Dark Forest Survivor

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Dark Forest Survivor is a single player survival action adventure game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Your light is your weapon !

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 490 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization133 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a fun concept, making it enjoyable for players.
It offers a variety of tasks and exploration opportunities, keeping players engaged.
The gameplay mechanics are straightforward, allowing for easy understanding and navigation.

The game is plagued by excessive and intrusive ads, significantly disrupting the gameplay experience.
Many players encounter bugs and glitches that prevent them from progressing, leading to frustration.
Resource gathering and crafting can be tedious, requiring too much time and effort without sufficient rewards.

monetization
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from players, primarily due to the overwhelming number of forced and unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay and lead to frequent crashes. Many users express frustration over the necessity to watch multiple ads for minimal rewards, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and progression of the game. While some players acknowledge the potential of the game, they feel that the aggressive ad strategy undermines its quality and playability, with several considering uninstalling due to the ad overload.
- “It's one of those games that shoves ads down your throat even if you don't want them.”
- “A constant stream of unskippable auto-roll ads turn an already slow game into an unbearable slog.”
- “This could be a fun game, but you actually spend more time watching ads than you spend playing the game.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
9%
The game's story is described as engaging but plagued by significant bugs and glitches that hinder progression, leaving players stuck on missions despite completing tasks. While some users appreciate the adventure and graphics, many express a desire for a more developed storyline and smoother quest progression, as well as frustration over the lack of updates and fixes for these issues. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as fun but ultimately limited by technical problems.
- “This is the best adventure game I've ever played, and I love the graphics; the storyline is fantastic and brilliant.”
- “Fun game, interesting storyline, good job creators!”
- “It's a very fun game where it gives you missions, but you can run around and explore, making campfires and other things because you need to keep your torch lit!”
- “Not much story... it's not entertaining for long.”
- “I like this game, but I've had to delete it and reload it twice now because it glitches, and I get stuck at a mission even though the mission is done.”
- “Game is fun, but I got all the way to fixing the plane and the quest is stuck on making a bonfire, but I already built all possible things and it won't progress the story.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with inventory management. Many players experience crashes, particularly after recent updates, leading to frustration and the need for repeated reinstalls. Overall, the game is described as "awfully buggy," significantly impacting the gameplay experience.
- “The game also glitches and doesn't read your inventory and take the items as it should.”
- “This game used to be one of my favorites until they did a random update for 'bug fixes' on July 17th and now the game glitches so bad I can't even play it.”
- “I like this game, but I've had to delete it and recurrently load it twice now because it glitches, and I get stuck at a mission even though the mission is done.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and appeal, with many users describing them as cute and visually impressive. However, some players noted that the experience is marred by the presence of ads and a lack of sound elements, which detracts from the overall immersion. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics remain a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “I love it so much, the graphics are great and it's compatible with Spotify, which is rare for a game.”
- “I really enjoy the look of the graphics.”
- “This is the best adventure game I've ever played, and I love the graphics; the storyline is fantastic and brilliant.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Overall, players express frustration with the gameplay primarily due to intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt the experience, making it tedious and less enjoyable. While some appreciate the upgrade mechanics and find potential in the game, the overwhelming presence of ads and a frustrating torch mechanic detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment. Many users suggest that improvements in these areas could enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The game is great, I like how the grind system makes it enjoyable.”
- “Entertaining upgrade mechanics need to be improved.”
- “I get the torch mechanic is supposed to be exciting but it's frustrating, tedious, and makes the whole experience annoying. Games should be fun.”
- “Maybe it gets better as you progress, but the fact that ads started playing every minute or so, coupled with the frustration of the torch mechanic, has me ready to uninstall and try one of the many other games like this that do it better and are actually fun.”
- “Great game with possibilities, but terrible ads and unskippable ads interfere with gameplay.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's graphics and initial feel-good factor, many criticize the time-consuming resource farming and the reliance on ads to progress, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the consensus is that the grinding detracts significantly from the game's potential.
- “That's beyond tedious and I cannot deal.”
- “Overall good game but the grinding is way too much and it would just lead to too much of a time waste (already wasted 2 hours on this) can't progress more.”
- “Game is really grindy and clearly made to force you to watch ads.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it helpful for relaxation and distraction from anxiety, others criticize the lack of sound effects and low volume levels. Overall, the absence of music and ambient sounds detracts from the immersive experience for some users.
- “This game is so entertaining; it helps me distract myself from having panic attacks while listening to the music.”
- “Nice game, but the volume of the music is low.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, drawing players into the experience effectively.
- “I like the atmosphere; it's quite immersive.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for players.
- “This game is chill and runs smoothly.”