Deadly Forest

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Horror adventure game where you need to explore and discover the mistery of the area

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has potential and could serve as a developer experiment.
Some players found it to be an interesting experience despite its flaws.
It is free to play, which makes it accessible for those curious about it.

The game is a blatant Slenderman clone with unoriginal gameplay and lacks any real horror elements.
Many mechanics are broken, including item pickups and navigation, leading to frustration.
The graphics and audio quality are poor, with reused assets and distracting sound effects.

gameplay
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being lackluster and unfulfilling, lacking genuine horror elements and relying on occasional loud noises. It is described as a non-linear walking simulator that feels derivative of the Slenderman games, featuring similar mechanics but with a less threatening presence, resulting in a disappointing experience.
- “Gameplay is lackluster with no horror elements whatsoever (except the occasional 'loud' noise).”
- “A non-linear walking simulator whose game mechanics, assets, and even UI combine to provide an eerie experience, but one which provokes a sense of unfulfillment.”
- “It has the same exact physics and gameplay as the original Slenderman games, except an even less active Slender that doesn't pose any threat at all.”
music
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic, reminiscent of stock tracks from 2012 horror games, and overly repetitive, leading to annoyance among players.
- “Music is the stock music from any 2012 horror game, plus the Jaws theme.”
- “And the music started to get extremely annoying.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered adequate but lack vibrancy and detail, resulting in a somewhat dull visual experience. While the atmosphere is acceptable, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance the overall graphical quality.
- “The atmosphere is quite okay, but the graphics are dull and uneventful.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of originality and presence of bugs, which detracts from its overall stability. Despite these issues, some users question whether the amount of effort invested in the game is what sets it apart from more recommended titles.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally acceptable, though many users find the graphics to be dull and lacking excitement.
- “The atmosphere is quite okay, but the graphics are dull and uneventful.”