Deep, In the Forest

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a unique combo mechanic that allows for interesting card interactions, making gameplay engaging.
The art style is charming and the atmosphere is enjoyable, contributing to a fun experience.
There is potential for strategic depth, especially with the inventory management and card burning mechanics.

The game feels unpolished and amateurish, with balance issues and inconsistent art quality.
Many cards are considered 'junk' and the overall gameplay can become repetitive and boring.
The interface is slow and clunky, making it frustrating to navigate during battles.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring unique mechanics like a combo system and a card-burning feature that adds strategic depth. 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 presents challenges that may frustrate 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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The graphics are generally described as polished with a charming art style that creates a cozy atmosphere. However, there are mixed feelings about the art, as some users noted a significant decline in quality after updates, leading to disappointment. Overall, while the visuals have potential, the inconsistency in the art style has affected the overall enjoyment.
- “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 (update: the art style changed completely sometime after I refunded... it seems pretty ugly now actually) but the balance just feels way off.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its fun and cozy atmosphere, complemented by an appealing art style that enhances the overall experience.
- “I like the cozy atmosphere and art style a lot!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has received criticism for its lackluster theme and unengaging narrative, with some players expressing a dislike for the use of anthropomorphic animals. Overall, it appears to fail in capturing the interest of its audience.
- “The theme isn't that great; anthropomorphic animals aren't really my cup of tea, and the story isn't interesting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the unique tetris-like inventory bag setup and adorable art style complement the soothing soundtrack.
- “The music is beautiful and calming.”
- “The music is beautiful and calming.”