Dead Forest

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Dead Forest is a single player action game with fantasy and erotic themes. It was developed by Manul Games and was released on July 26, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive 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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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story11 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Dead Forest features a captivating storyline with multiple character routes that enhance the overall narrative experience, rewarding players for exploring different paths.
The art and music are beautifully crafted, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that complements the game's fantasy setting.
The characters are well-developed and engaging, with distinct personalities that make the romance routes feel natural and meaningful.

The English translation has some grammatical errors and awkward phrases that can detract from the overall experience, especially as the game progresses.
The structure of the game can be confusing, as players must complete certain routes in a specific order to unlock others, which may lead to frustration.
Some players may find the presence of a spider character off-putting, which could impact their enjoyment of the game.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Dead Forest" is a hand-drawn fantasy visual novel that offers a branching narrative with four character routes, culminating in a true ending that requires players to explore all paths for full understanding. While the plot is engaging and darkly intriguing, some players found the English script lacking, which detracted from the overall experience. The game features rich character development and lore, making it a recommended adventure for fans of the genre, despite some minor grammatical issues in the text.
- “Uncertain if the story is real or if it’s just a means to banish him from his home, Laki sets out to see if it’s real, and if not, to find another way to become normal again.”
- “There are four character routes to explore, with one being the true end and the most story intensive; with the player needing to complete the previous three characters’ good ends to unlock the special dialogue option to start the true route – but don’t let that deter you!”
- “As you follow the story and learn about the cast of characters that Laki meets, you'll unlock lore and backstory about them.”
- “Perhaps this story is truly worth recommending, but it was such a huge torture for me personally.”
- “Now, for some information: the story is split up between the different routes you take, so you do in fact need to play all of them to fully understand what’s going on in this game.”
- “It makes sense with the story, but I spent a long time thinking I was still in the common route when I wasn't...”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, featuring a peaceful and occasionally eerie ambiance that enhances the emotional depth of various scenes. The soundtrack offers a good variety of tracks that align well with the adventure fantasy theme, although the game lacks voice acting. Overall, the music contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “Music is peaceful and at times serenely spooky.”
- “There are numerous CGs shown throughout the story as well as a varied soundtrack, although no voice acting.”
- “As for the soundtrack, there's a decent variety, and the tracks fit well with the adventure fantasy of this story.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “While the music is peaceful, it often feels too subdued and fails to enhance the game's atmosphere.”
- “The absence of voice acting alongside the varied soundtrack makes the experience feel incomplete.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be fantastic with strong replayability, indicating that it offers enough variety and enjoyment to warrant multiple playthroughs.
- “This game is all-around fantastic, has great replayability, and deserves more love!”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Dead Forest" offers a rich experience with multiple choices, allowing for varied player decisions, and typically spans around 22 hours.
- “As for the gameplay, 'Dead Forest' has multiple choices.”
- “Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my critique.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users noted that the humor in the game often stems from the literal translation of idioms, leading to amusing and unexpected phrases that enhance the comedic experience.
- “Sometimes, as usual, our idioms were translated literally, and I once saw a funny sentence translated with our free word order.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations and unexpected twists to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional depth of the game compelling, noting that it blurs the lines between hero and villain, creating a complex narrative that evokes strong feelings.
- “I found it emotional to the point where it's not obvious who the villain is.”
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
- “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating beauty, rich storytelling, and well-developed characters, all set within an intriguing world that enhances the overall experience.
- “Overall, the art is beautiful, the atmosphere is captivating, the chemistry and storytelling are wonderful, the characters have depth, and the world itself is super interesting!”