Forest Camp Story

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Forest Camp Story is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on November 27, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Forest Camp Story" is a business management sim where you create and run your own campground in the great outdoors. Manage activities like bird watching, fly fishing, and horse riding, and offer guided tours for new campers. Expand your business by setting up a camping goods store and attract new customers to spark a nationwide camping craze. Show your campers a good time and make memories that will last a lifetime.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,384 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game is cute and engaging, with a fun management aspect that allows players to build and customize their own campground and store.
It's addictive and offers a relaxing gameplay experience, making it easy to play for long periods without feeling stressed.
The graphics are charming, and the game features a variety of animals and campers, adding to the overall enjoyment.

There are significant quality of life issues, such as the inability to easily move items without incurring costs, which can be frustrating.
The game can feel slow-paced at times, with some players wishing for more content or faster progression.
Some mechanics, like the research points and item restocking, can be tedious and may hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by traditional Kairosoft mechanics that are easy to understand and enjoyable, making it a great time-killer for casual players. While the game offers smooth controls, a variety of upgrades, and engaging pixel art, some users noted a lack of detailed explanations for certain mechanics and suggested the addition of more features for depth. Overall, it provides hours of fun with a good balance of reward and gameplay, though some players feel it could benefit from more complexity.
- “Highly recommend for those who enjoy an easy time killer with simple reward gratification and management-based gameplay.”
- “The gameplay seems traditional with a manual save option (no need to worry if you forgot to save, because there's an auto save too) and control as well.”
- “The pixel art is amazing and there's constantly new mechanics being introduced as you progress in the game.”
- “Enjoyable and reminds me of some of their older games, but the biggest issue is it feels like it's missing some mechanics.”
- “Too shallow, no combos, no mechanics, just build, upgrade, watch, and repeat.”
- “It’s fun, but it could use a little more explanation of the game mechanics.”
monetization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions. Players can enjoy the game fully after a one-time purchase, allowing for a seamless and engaging experience without the pressure of in-game purchases or paywalls. Overall, the game is described as fun and rewarding, with a focus on gameplay rather than monetization tactics.
- “I love that you can customize your campsite the way you want, there's no cash grabs, you earn game currency just through improving your camp, and it is challenging enough to unlock new amenities.”
- “Enjoyable game, love that there's no ads, pay-to-play walls or time restrictions, just the one time buy.”
- “Best part, pay once and no in-game purchases.”
- “Third, advertising and restock items require precious research points instead of money.”
- “Nice to have a game not riddled with ads and constantly asking me to buy gems in order to play peacefully.”
- “No forced timeline or ads.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and quirky pixel art style, reminiscent of other Kairosoft titles and games like Stardew Valley. While some users appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find it engaging, a few express concerns about the graphics feeling outdated or unclear in certain areas. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's charm and entertainment value.
- “I love the graphics direction that Kairosoft has taken with this game.”
- “Cute graphics, nice music.”
- “Great game experience, cute graphics ”
- “Its graphics are average like the other Kairosoft pixel games.”
- “Can the game graphics please be updated?”
- “I mean, come on, £5 for this game is a ripoff if you ask me, especially for the graphics to be like 1990s or 1970s.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the games, particularly "Forest Camp Story," is generally described as light and focused more on progression than narrative depth, which some players find underwhelming compared to other titles like "Game Dev Story" and "Tropical Resort Story." While the graphics and themes evoke nostalgia and charm, many users express a desire for more quests and story elements to enhance engagement. Overall, the games are appreciated for their simplicity and addictive gameplay, but they may lack the rich storytelling found in other Kairosoft titles.
- “Cute graphics, cute story, and lots of easy but satisfying advancements.”
- “One of my favorites from Kairosoft, my second favorite after World Cruise Story, but gameplay is simpler in this one and relaxing to play. Even after you've beaten the game, there's still a lot to do.”
- “This Forest Camp Story game is the best, I believe, of all Kairosoft games. My family camped all during our childhood years... never to forget all the great times we shared, as children, then I, now an adult child with my dear parents.”
- “Kinda light on story, this is more about progression over time.”
- “Has fewer story elements than some of their other games.”
- “Forest camp story is underwhelming.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the game to have high replayability, with many noting its engaging dynamics and fun elements that encourage multiple playthroughs. While some users express uncertainty about its long-term replay value, the consensus leans towards it being a worthwhile investment for hours of gameplay.
- “It's cute, fun, and replayable.”
- “High replay value.”
- “I am enjoying the dynamic and replayability.”
- “Not sure about replayability yet.”
- “They are very cheap, and the replay value gives you the bang for your buck.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when stocking the shop and during late-game expansion efforts. While some appreciate the lack of ads and mindless grinding, many note that the game becomes increasingly grindy, especially from B rank onwards, which can lead to moments of boredom. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant but manageable part of the gameplay experience.
- “While the game is really good, if you have played other Kairosoft games then you'll know Forest Camp still lacks features and it's very grindy, more so the money gain.”
- “It does get grindy from B rank onwards when you will have to focus on expanding.”
- “Pretty fun though becomes grindy late game.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with particular acclaim for the "camp fever" segment, which is described as catchy and enjoyable. Overall, players find the soundtrack to be a delightful complement to the cute graphics.
- “The music is great too, especially the camp fever part; the music is such a banger.”
- “Really enjoyable, and the music is nice.”
- “Cute graphics, nice music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report a generally stable experience with no significant glitches, allowing for smooth progression in the game. However, some users, particularly on specific devices like the Stylo 6, have encountered buggy issues that affect their gameplay.
- “Not difficult to build up cash from the store, and no glitches which allows for steady progress through the game.”
- “Happy for the people it works for, but I am having buggy issues on my Stylo 6.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be engaging, as it allows for a sense of achievement and progression through strategic planning and patience, even when the gameplay is largely passive. This creates a rewarding experience that resonates with players as they see their efforts culminate in success.

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Forest Camp Story is a casual management game with business theme.

Forest Camp Story is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, iPhone and others.

Forest Camp Story was released on November 27, 2022.

Forest Camp Story was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

Forest Camp Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Forest Camp Story is a single player game.

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