Deep Forest

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Deep Forest is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Small is Beautiful and was released on February 29, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Deep Forest," the player must use their witchy powers to save a sick forest and find their missing squirrel friend, Squee, to restore harmony to the animal spirits. The game is inspired by Naomi Novik's fantasy novel 'Uprooted' and features retro-style graphics created with Chris Maltby's GB Studio, Cosmigo ProMotion, and Tiled. Players can interact with the game using the arrow keys, WASD, Alt/Z/J, and Ctrl/X/K for hints, and can play it in a browser or on a Game Boy emulator.

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Deep Forest's music is a unique blend of tribal chants and electronic beats, creating a soothing and relaxing atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of listeners.
The album evokes nostalgia and has a timeless quality, making it a favorite for many who have enjoyed it for decades.
It serves as excellent background music for various activities, including road trips and relaxation, and has been praised for its ability to create dreamlike visual experiences.

Some listeners have reported receiving incorrect items or damaged CDs, leading to disappointment with the purchasing experience.
A few reviews mention a sense of repetitiveness in the music, which may not appeal to everyone.
Critics argue that the electronic elements can overshadow the authentic tribal sounds, making it feel less genuine compared to traditional world music.

music
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The music in this album is widely praised for its unique blend of ethnic sounds, particularly pygmy chants, with electronic and dance elements, creating a soothing and entrancing experience. Reviewers highlight its versatility as both relaxing background music and an engaging choice for road trips, appealing to a broad audience across different age groups. Overall, it is celebrated for its high-quality production and ability to evoke vivid imagery and emotions, making it a standout in the world music genre.
- “It is great, unobtrusive background music that I find alternately soothing and nostalgically catchy.”
- “This music creates visual dreamscapes in the mind where you explore.”
- “Tribal voices, sounds of nature and birds on a backdrop of expansive, ethereal and often danceable music with a hypnotic, percussive beat that envelopes the senses!”
- “Some of this music can be extremely boring.”
- “I thought I would like more of this after I heard one song, but I didn't.”
- “Eco music that celebrates the natural sounds of a low tech culture might not need to be so heavily electronic.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and enjoyable, often leading to moments of genuine laughter as they navigate through its content. The lighthearted tone contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “He said he thought I might give it a try, and I did... I recall laughing profusely as I skipped through the tracks.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations had me in stitches from start to finish.”
- “Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”
story
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Users find the story to be soothing and dreamlike, creating a calming experience that allows them to drift off into a peaceful state.
- “I no longer analyze why this story soothes me: as I drift off, it turns into a dream.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted, drawing me in with every twist and turn.”
- “The characters are so well-developed that I felt a deep connection to their journeys.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
emotional
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Users highlight that the music evokes strong emotional responses, providing both a physical and emotional boost, while also appreciating its diverse rhythms that enhance the overall experience.
- “Though I definitely feel this is music to move to (it always gives me a physical and emotional boost) - it has an interesting variety of rhythms - not just the same beat over and over again.”
graphics
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The reviews do not provide specific feedback on the graphics aspect, focusing instead on the evolution of music and geographic changes. Therefore, no clear summary regarding graphics can be derived from the provided text.