Dead Forest

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Dead Forest is a single player simulation game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Sashka Shlapik and was released on August 3, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Dead Forest is a first person mystical thriller. The game take place in the protagonist’s dream. Every time the main hero has the same dream in which he sees a mysterious dark forest. But this time it's different ...

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18%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a visually appealing aesthetic with good graphics, particularly in the water, trees, and fog.
It creates a somewhat creepy atmosphere, with certain areas feeling spooky.
The premise of searching for lost items can be enjoyable for some players.

The gameplay is extremely short and repetitive, with players finishing in under 20 minutes.
Achievements are broken and do not unlock despite completing the objectives.
The game lacks depth, with no puzzles, threats, or real difficulty, making it feel incomplete.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and short, lasting only 15-20 minutes, with easily found items and numerous bugs affecting achievements. Players warn against purchasing the game due to its boring mechanics and potential to induce motion sickness.
- “The gameplay lasts around 15-20 minutes, and the items you pick up are easy to find.”
- “The achievements are a bit bugged, but overall, the gameplay experience is enjoyable.”
- “Gameplay is similarly repetitive.”
- “15-20 minutes of gameplay, the items you pick up are easy to find, and the achievements are bugged.”
- “Don't buy this game unless you want 13 minutes of boring, motion sickness-inducing gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully establishes a creepy atmosphere that relies on tension and unease rather than relying on jump scares to engage players.
- “The game successfully creates a creepy atmosphere, focusing on tension rather than relying on jump scares.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The haunting sound design and visuals work together to build a truly unsettling atmosphere.”
- “The game tries to create a creepy atmosphere, instead of relying on jump scares.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and fails to immerse the player in the intended mood.”
- “Despite its efforts, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real sense of tension.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are noted as good, but some users feel that their quality is ultimately unimportant to the overall experience of the game.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in incredible detail.”
- “I was blown away by the vibrant colors and realistic textures; the visuals are truly a work of art.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is impressive, making every scene feel immersive and engaging.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being underdeveloped, with players noting that it sets up expectations that the game ultimately fails to meet. Many describe it as a brief walking simulator lacking a substantial narrative, compounded by technical issues like broken achievements.
- “The story sets up more than what this game delivers.”
- “It's a 10-minute walking simulator without a story but with broken achievements.”