Deep in the Woods
- March 19, 2024
- Cotton Game
Get on Steam"Deep in the woods" offers a unique touch-based puzzle experience, resembling a beautiful painting. Players can explore meticulously designed scenes by dragging and sliding on the screen, enhancing visual aesthetics and immersion, making the interactive puzzle elements more enjoyable.Beautiful sceneThe game follows a classical quest for family, unfolding throughout the changing seasons w…
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- Deep in the Woods features impressively beautiful art that resembles a painting, creating an atmospheric and immersive experience.
- The game offers a variety of puzzles that are well thought out, providing a satisfying level of challenge for players who enjoy exploration and problem-solving.
- The eerie vibe and dark, folklore-inspired atmosphere effectively build a sense of dread, making it appealing for fans of horror and mystery.
- The game suffers from poor controls and navigation, particularly as a mobile port, making it clunky and frustrating to play on PC.
- Many puzzles are obscure and lack clear direction, leading to confusion and reliance on walkthroughs to progress.
- There are significant functional shortcomings, such as the absence of achievements, hint systems, and basic game functionalities like an exit button.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous, folk art-inspired visuals that create an atmospheric forest setting. While the combination of horror elements with the art style may feel disjointed to some, the overall animation and fanciful artwork contribute to a visually appealing experience that enhances gameplay enjoyment.
“Set in an atmospheric forest, the game combines folk art styles with mystery.”
“The graphics are just gorgeous!”
“The art style is endearing and the musical cues are nice.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as both beautiful and obscure, attempting to blend cute and horror elements, but ultimately leaves players confused and frustrated. While some appreciate the narrative's depth, many find it convoluted and lacking clarity, which detracts from the overall experience. The lack of guidance and unusual puzzles further complicate the storytelling, making it a polarizing aspect of the game.
“This game was a beautiful puzzle game; it was easy to follow and had an amazing story.”
“Just when I thought I had completed the game, there was another final section and then a few more scenes taking you back to where your quest began in order to put the world right and tie up any loose ends.”
“The story is extremely obscure, trying to find a balance between cute and horror.”
“The puzzles themselves seemed just as unusual as the story.”
“The weird story (not in a good way) and lack of a hint option really tested my patience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving, encouraging players to immerse themselves in the environment. However, some users found it challenging enough to rely on gameplay videos for assistance.
“The gameplay leans more on exploration and puzzle-solving, allowing you to absorb the setting.”
“For a game that lasts about an hour, I heavily relied on gameplay videos to help me progress.”
“For a game that lasts about an hour, I heavily relied on gameplay videos to get through it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a mysterious forest setting that blends folk art styles with dark, folklore-inspired elements, making it an ideal choice for fans of puzzle games seeking an immersive and enchanting experience.
“Set in an atmospheric forest, the game combines folk art styles with mystery.”
“Deep in the woods is a great pick if you’re into puzzle games with a dark, folklore-inspired atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
“The game tries to create a spooky atmosphere, but it ends up feeling more cliché than chilling.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game features pleasant musical cues that complement its endearing art style; however, the lack of consideration for fading and the length of tracks results in abrupt transitions during cut-scenes.
“The art style is endearing and the musical cues are nice.”
“Unfortunately, there is no thought to fading or length of music, which leaves the cut-scenes feeling totally abrupt.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, detracting from the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling overwhelmed by repetitive tasks and slow-paced mechanics. The lack of engaging gameplay elements leads to a loss of patience, resulting in some players giving up entirely.
“There's never welcome tile-sliding, a tedious maze with a slow-moving bug, etc. They're interspersed with more arcade nonsense, like catching water drops with a skull.”
“It's rare to see a mobile game without the latter and it (and I) could've used one, so I eventually gave up, as both my mouse and my patience got worn out from all the tedious clicking.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally agree that the game lacks replayability, with many stating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replayability value is nonexistent.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
