Deep, In the Forest
- April 10, 2020
- Satur Entertainment
Get on Steam"Deep, In the Forest" is a deck-building roguelite card game with RPG elements, where you play as a hero accused of kidnapping the princess in a forest kingdom ruled by a mad king. To prove your innocence and restore peace, you'll battle enemies, gain support from locals and barons, and visit four distinct forest locations to find powerful items. The game features a compelling story of loss, grief, and the pursuit of justice.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and interesting combo mechanic that adds depth to gameplay.
- The art style is charming and the atmosphere is enjoyable, especially for a small development team.
- There are some fun and innovative features, such as the jigsaw arrangement of inventory and expendables.
- The game feels unpolished and amateurish, with balance issues and inconsistent art quality.
- Many cards are considered 'junk' and the game lacks depth, leading to repetitive and boring gameplay.
- The writing contains numerous typos and poor translations, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics like a combo system and a card-burning strategy that encourages strategic thinking. However, some players find the core mechanics clunky and non-intuitive, particularly criticizing the "danger level" system and the lack of visibility for deck management during battles. Overall, while the game offers fun and engaging elements, it also has notable drawbacks that may hinder the experience for some players.
“I think this is a very fun game with a unique mechanic.”
“Game is fun, the combo mechanic is unique and interesting.”
“I had a ton of fun with deep in the forest. It's got a nice mechanic where you can burn a card once per turn to gain 1 more mana each turn, and the burned card stays gone, allowing you to thin your deck during the battle and gain an advantage. It's awesome and makes you think and make hard choices.”
“The core mechanics feel clunky and non-intuitive.”
“Some downsides is that the game doesn't have a mechanic to see your deck, discard, or burned cards during battle so it can be a big pain not knowing what cards you have left.”
“Not a fan of the 'danger level' game mechanic.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their polished and charming art style, contributing to a cozy atmosphere. However, there are mixed feelings about the art, with some users noting a significant decline in quality after updates, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the visuals have potential, inconsistencies in style and balance detract from the overall experience.
“Graphically, it looks very polished.”
“I like the cozy atmosphere and art style a lot!”
“There is a good concept here, with some solid ideas and a really charming art style.”
“There is a good concept here, with some solid ideas and a really charming art style, but the art style changed completely sometime after I refunded... it seems pretty ugly now, actually.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as fun and cozy, with a strong appreciation for its art style and overall concept.
“I like the cozy atmosphere and art style a lot!”
“However, it has a fun atmosphere and overall concept.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its lackluster theme and unengaging plot, with some reviewers expressing a dislike for the use of anthropomorphic animals.
“The theme isn't that great; anthropomorphic animals aren't really my cup of tea, and the story isn't interesting.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its beauty and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the unique inventory bag setup and adorable art style complement the soothing soundtrack.
“The music is beautiful and calming.”
“The inventory bag setup is unique (Tetris-like).”
“The art is adorable.”
