- November 28, 2023
- Eriction
Forest Grove
Forest Grove has a good concept but doesn't take advantage of its unique aspects. The future setting is just a gimmick to see how scenes play out. Though I enjoyed looking for the evidence and making the connections to find out what happened to Zooey, the game constantly held my hand but let it go right at the end when I needed its help the most. It's short, it's simple, and it's predictable.
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About Forest Grove
Forest Grove is a single player simulation game with drama and mystery themes. It was developed by Eriction and was released on November 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.
A teenage heiress has gone missing. Foul play is suspected. Uncover a cast of characters, collect evidence, and find the truth in this futuristic detective game!
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Reviews
- The game has a good concept with an intriguing mystery to solve.
- The visuals are polished and the audio is refined, contributing to a decent atmosphere.
- Gameplay is calm and relaxing, with exploration mechanics that some players may enjoy.
- The story is predictable and lacks depth, failing to deliver any significant twists.
- Gameplay is too easy and simplistic, which may frustrate veteran gamers looking for a challenge.
- The game feels rushed and incomplete, with many technical issues and a lack of character development.
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8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is centered around exploration and detective mechanics, focusing on solving the mystery of a missing teen named Zoey. While some players appreciate the solid foundation, others criticize the simplicity and repetitiveness of the mechanics, noting that distinguishing relevant clues can be the most challenging aspect. Overall, the experience may appeal to fans of exploration games but may feel dated and basic to others.
“Gameplay is pretty solid - that is, if you don't mind pure exploration games.”
“This game uses detective mechanics so that we can solve the mystery of a missing teen named Zoey.”
“Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
“The game mechanics are way too simple and repetitive, the hardest part being to discern what is relevant for the case and what is not.”
“[dated visuals, very short, basic and repetitive gameplay mechanics]”
Critic Reviews
Forest Grove Review - A Short And Predictable Mystery
Forest Grove has a good concept but doesn't take advantage of its unique aspects. The future setting is just a gimmick to see how scenes play out. Though I enjoyed looking for the evidence and making the connections to find out what happened to Zooey, the game constantly held my hand but let it go right at the end when I needed its help the most. It's short, it's simple, and it's predictable.
60%Forest Grove
Forest Grove is a detective walking simulation title. Moreover, it has an array of puzzles to solve and plenty of clues to uncover. However, it is far too easy and this prevents it from excelling. Additionally, it isn't long enough and this will annoy veteran gamers. + Polished graphics. + Refined audio. + A simple concept. - It is not long enough. - The controls are twitchy. - It is too easy. - A lack of replay value. (Rating: PEGI 12 Horror, Mild Swearing Release date: 29/11/2023 Price: £16.99) (Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5) (Full disclosure! This review is based on a copy of the game being provided by the publisher/developer.)
50%Forest Grove Review (PS5)
Forest Grove is not the stocking filler I have hoped for. It is a mediocre game at best, that does not offer any real challenge or satisfaction. The game mechanics are way too simple and repetitive, the hardest part being to decern what is relevant for the case and what is not. While I appreciate what the developers tried to build here, I cannot recommend the game as long as there are so many better alternatives out there. You are better off watching your favorite TV series. Review key provided by the publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Grove is a simulation game with drama and mystery themes. Common tags for Forest Grove include indie, exploration, narrative, relaxing, experimental and others.
Forest Grove is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.
Forest Grove was released on November 28, 2023.
Forest Grove was developed by Eriction.
Forest Grove has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Forest Grove for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
Forest Grove is a single player game.
Similar games include Scorch, Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, The Painscreek Killings, Dahlia View, In Fear I Trust and others.