Forest of Destiny: Otome

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"Forest of Destaly: Otome" is a visual novel game where players enter a mystical forest and encounter handsome animal spirits. The goal is to build relationships with these spirits through choices that determine the story's outcome. With beautiful artwork and engaging characters, this otome game offers a unique and enchanting experience.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 221 reviews

story40 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and well-designed characters, enhancing the overall experience.
The storyline is engaging and offers emotional depth, making players feel connected to the characters.
Players appreciate the ability to earn points through mini-games, allowing for some free gameplay despite the premium choices.

The cost of premium choices is excessively high, making it difficult for players to enjoy the full experience without spending money.
Earning rubies and points is a slow grind, with long wait times for mini-games and limited opportunities to gain currency.
Many players express frustration with the game's reliance on in-app purchases, feeling it detracts from the enjoyment of the story.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
5%
The story has received widespread praise for its engaging narrative, character development, and beautiful artwork, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the characters and plot twists. However, some reviews highlight frustrations with the game's pay-to-play mechanics, particularly regarding the difficulty of earning rubies, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the majority of players recommend the game for its rich storytelling and immersive world.
- “I genuinely don't have any regrets playing this; the story building was so good!”
- “This is a wonderful story, great character development.”
- “Such a beautiful and empowering storyline, thank you very much producers for this; I enjoyed it ever so much.”
- “A few hours in, the story doesn't make sense because in the midst of chaos they'll kind of do something that has nothing to do with it... but the ending was beautiful; I made the four endings, well.”
- “I like the main character here too; however, I think the main character needs a little more character development. The main character was average. That being said, the story made up for what the characters lacked, and I'm really impressed by it!”
- “I love the story of the game, but I wish there was a season 2. I love this game; it makes me feel amazing, and I'm really, really fallen for 4 boys. I love the art of this game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and detailed character designs, contributing to an overall beautiful visual experience. Players appreciate the combination of impressive visuals and engaging storylines, although some express frustration over the difficulty in acquiring rubies for character progression. Overall, the art and graphics are considered a highlight of the game.
- “The art work is glorious in this one.”
- “Good storyline and the artwork is beautiful; the details of the characters are great.”
- “Art style is simple, but beautiful.”
- “Love the graphics but hate that you can't get anywhere with the characters without rubies.”
- “The graphics and the main character, along with the other characters, were just okay.”
- “Need more games with an art style like this.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over the limited availability of rubies and the reliance on ads for in-game currency. While some appreciate the option to play premium routes for free through ad viewing, many find the waiting periods and ad availability inconsistent and unsatisfactory, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization system is seen as a barrier to fully enjoying the game without spending money.
- “So the only way to gain more is to wait 4 hours to watch ads to get enough for gems.”
- “I really wish I didn't have to spend money (for rubies) to be able to take the choices that I want to make as well. Okay, so you all want that cash grab, but did you really have to make the amount of starter rubies so low?”
- “The game is good, but I am here to complain about the freaking rubies. I chose Rei in hopes that I can restore them by ads like every other game, but no!”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Character development in the game is generally viewed as a mixed aspect; while some players appreciate the character designs and the overall storytelling, others feel that the main character lacks depth and could benefit from further development. Despite this, the narrative effectively compensates for any shortcomings in character complexity, leading to an overall positive impression of the story.
- “This is a wonderful story, great character development.”
- “I like the main character here too; however, I think the main character needs a little more development. The character wasn't plain nor intriguing; they were average. That being said, the story made up for what the characters lacked, and I'm really impressed by it!”
- “Personally, I liked the character designs, how the story unfolds, and how we got the story about Jinta.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its great concept and artistic presentation.
- “Great concept, and the art and music are beautiful.”
- “The music is amazing and calming.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, contributing to an overall positive experience. Many appreciate the comedic elements, which enhance the fun factor of the gameplay.
- “I played this once when I was 13, and now I stumbled upon it on the Play Store. I thought, why not download it again? It's really fun and really funny. I liked it overall; it's nice.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- “Every time I play, I discover new jokes and funny moments that keep me entertained. The developers really nailed the comedic aspect!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for making some players, particularly those from marginalized identities, feel invalidated or unsupported in their experiences.