Forest Island : Relaxing Game

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"Forest Island: Relaxing Game" is a single-player Simulation game with a good plot, set in a beautifully designed natural environment, where players care for animals to the accompaniment of soothing music. However, the game is marred by frequent advertisements, bugs, and grinding. Despite its flaws, it has been chosen by over 5M users for its calming and emotional appeal. The game is marketed as an "idle" title for nature lovers and animal enthusiasts.

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

Forest Island : Relaxing Game screenshot

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,381 reviews

graphics237 positive mentions

monetization756 negative mentions

The game is beautifully designed with calming music and adorable animals.
It offers a relaxing experience without intrusive ads, allowing players to choose when to watch them for rewards.
The gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it a great way to unwind and escape from stress.

The game often requires watching ads to progress, which can become tedious and disrupt the relaxing experience.
There are frequent pop-ups for in-app purchases that can clutter the screen and detract from the gameplay.
Some players experience bugs, such as the egg feature not working properly, which can hinder progress.

monetization
883 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
5%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the heavy reliance on ads for progression, with some missions requiring multiple ad views, leading to a perception of the game as a "cash grab." While in-app purchases are available, they are often seen as expensive, and the overall sentiment suggests that the balance between monetization and gameplay experience could be improved.
- “The monetization is also well done - not very intrusive and very unnecessary to play!”
- “There are in-game purchases, but it's not like it's a pay-to-win game (so far for me, at least).”
- “No ads unless you choose to watch them, the 3D art and sounds are amazing and just a great way to relax while I'm on break at work or at home!”
- “You really can't do much without watching ads that are for fake AI games that are absolutely infuriating and defeat the purpose of playing a peaceful game.”
- “The game is cute, but very predatory with the microtransactions. You can't level up unless you watch ads.”
- “This game actively hamstrings the experience it sells by being so aggressive with the advertising to please spend money on us.”
graphics
362 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
34%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and aesthetic appeal, featuring adorable animals and beautiful landscapes that create a relaxing atmosphere. Many players appreciate the soothing sound design that complements the visuals, enhancing the overall calming experience. However, some users have noted issues with app performance, including crashes and lag, which can detract from the enjoyment of the otherwise charming graphics.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “The art style is stunning, and I love the animals, but the gameplay is abysmal.”
- “The graphics, sounds, and animations are all on point!”
- “I truly love the game but after 3 days of playing it is so laggy and even crashes upon starting. I turned down the graphics in the settings and it still didn't fix much; the fact that it's pretty much unplayable is saddening.”
- “The graphics are cute, but it asks you constantly to spend money non-stop, which ruins the game.”
- “Cool definitely relaxing but gets really repetitive later on and graphics can definitely be improved.”
music
315 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
52%
1%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Many players find themselves enjoying the soundtrack so much that they prefer it over their own music, often using the game as a way to unwind and relieve stress. While the majority of feedback is positive, some users express a desire for more music variety and smoother transitions between tracks.
- “The music is calming and beautiful, and the art is simple and adorable!”
- “The soundtrack is soothing.”
- “The music and the atmosphere are very nice.”
- “The one thing I will say is that music transitions can be a bit jarring, especially when it starts and stops raining.”
- “Game is pretty but a little clunky, and not helping with my anxiety as the music is a bit loud and not chill enough.”
- “I waited for almost 20 minutes thinking it was loading, because there was music playing but it never happened.”
story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
87%
4%
The game's story revolves around completing various quests that often require players to watch ads or spend real money to progress, which detracts from the intended relaxing experience. While the game features cute animals and a simple storyline, many players find the repetitive nature of the missions and the constant need for ads frustrating, leading to a sense of stagnation once they reach higher levels. Overall, the narrative is overshadowed by monetization tactics, making it feel more like a grind than an engaging story.
- “The quest is the most fun element, making you somewhat plan ahead.”
- “It's fun to optimize energy and heart gains and quests with gameplay elements like photo or blossoms.”
- “Just beautiful art, sounds, and story.”
- “The game has multiple quests that force you to watch ads in order to progress, disrupting the chill environment that this game should have had.”
- “It's not relaxing when your next quest to level up requires you to watch ads.”
- “However, I hate that some of the quests force you to watch an ad.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of simplicity and repetitiveness, often described as relaxing yet occasionally tedious due to the reliance on ads for progression. While many players appreciate the cute art style and soothing mechanics, others find the gameplay shallow and overly dependent on watching ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some users enjoy the incremental nature of the game and its ability to provide a casual, stress-free gaming environment.
- “The gameplay is really smooth, interesting animals, and much more!”
- “Wonderful gameplay, adorable animals, and overall just a very relaxing game.”
- “The sound design is relaxing while the gameplay is just engaging enough to not demand too much attention.”
- “The gameplay itself is also not fun because it's just mindless tapping with no personal input or creativity or even strategy to it.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay and ambience is severely let down by the amount of ads and purchases the game pushes on you.”
- “There becomes no actual gameplay that one is able to do aside from waiting for energy/photo opportunities to respawn on screen to click and then watching ads.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues with specific features, such as the egg interface and ad playback, which often lead to the game becoming unresponsive. While some users report a smooth experience, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires urgent fixes to improve its stability and performance.
- “Such a relaxing game! I love it and I have no improvements. The game is cute, it relieves stress, and the music fits just right. I really, really recommend this game; also, there are no glitches or errors, and that really helps, so... thanks!”
- “I could play it for hours, and there would be no glitches!”
- “It's a really relaxing game; no bugs, no glitches, just play and restore nature.”
- “My only issue is that it crashes and freezes a lot and seems to drain phone battery.”
- “But the big problem is that whenever I play an ad to get something, the game completely freezes and crashes at the end of the ad, meaning I can't get the reward and I need to reboot the game to keep playing.”
- “I used to play this game, but now when I open the app my entire phone freezes, then after a while it kicks me out of the app.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
8%
13%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and serene qualities, enhanced by cute visuals, soothing music, and immersive sound design. Players appreciate the peaceful environment and the charming animations of the animals, making it an ideal choice for stress relief and relaxation. However, some users express frustration with the monetization aspects, which detracts slightly from the overall experience.
- “The art style is also cute and the landscapes partnered with the atmospheric sounds and calming music makes the experience very serene.”
- “Not only do you get to watch cute little animals be cute, but the calming sounds and music are so atmospheric and it's just nice to escape into nature in this app.”
- “I love this game, I'm absorbed into its haven-like atmosphere; I enjoyed every second of it.”
- “Peaceful atmosphere, can you separate the sound options and rain?”
- “Relaxing music and atmosphere.”
- “Such a serene atmosphere, very relaxing with cute animals.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it tedious and feel that it detracts from the relaxation experience, others appreciate the balance it offers and enjoy the cute aesthetics. Many users note that grinding can become necessary for progress, especially when free rewards are limited or locked behind paywalls, but some still find the game enjoyable despite these challenges.
- “Very, very cute and not too grindy!”
- “It's calm and not that grindy.”
- “My main issue is with how much grinding is encouraged for a 'relaxation' app.”
- “But, also, the core game loop is tedious and boring, requires watching ads (or spending), and essentially ends abruptly after you unlock all of the free animal content.”
- “Cute game, but the snow season is lame; anything worth grinding for is locked behind a paywall and the free things you can earn are all the same/boring. The summer season was way better and actually worth the work to earn the stuff.”
emotional
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as satisfying, wholesome, and heartwarming. Many users report feeling deeply connected to the game's adorable animals and soothing music, often experiencing moments of joy and even tears during gameplay. Overall, it is praised as a relaxing and beautiful experience that provides comfort and emotional relief.
- “🌱 It's so heartfelt when you unlock more animals along the journey ❤️ I think this is my new favorite app, and I seriously recommend it.”
- “I cried a little bit, let some tears out, and I don't ever do any reviews for any apps or games!”
- “Peaceful and relaxing, the most calm a game has made me feel, truly a beautiful game.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of cute and funny animal characters, with some players finding the contrast between beautiful scenery and capitalist themes amusing, though ultimately frustrating. While some elements are initially entertaining, others may become repetitive over time. Overall, the humor is appreciated, particularly for its lighthearted moments, such as the presence of a duck.
- “Funny animals.”
- “I rate this game funny because there is a duck.”
- “At first, it kinda looks funny.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with users reporting smooth performance and stability, particularly on mobile devices. However, some players express that the optimization did not meet their expectations, suggesting that experiences may vary based on hardware. Despite minor criticisms, the game's enjoyable graphics and performance contribute to a positive reception.
- “On my phone, it runs smoothly and it is really fun.”
- “Performance is stable without major issues.”
- “Great graphics with great optimization; time-consuming and enjoyable.”
- “Yet, optimization is not what I expected.”