Forest Ranger Services: Episode 1
- November 29, 2024
- GuardHouse
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Get on itch.io StoreFRS Episode 1 brings a lot of explanations and lore to the FRS Pilot along with a lot of additional content. Contains updated sections of the pilot and several new locations and characters. Play time about 35 mins. FRS is a new horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate th…
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- The game has a nice creepy atmosphere that effectively immerses players and creates tension.
- The visual style and audio atmosphere are appealing, contributing to a scary and engaging experience.
- The storyline is intriguing and leaves players wanting more, with potential for future episodes.
- The game is quite short and lacks interactivity, which may leave some players wanting more depth.
- There are some bugs, including a significant issue that can force players to restart the game.
- The story can be confusing at times, requiring players to connect the dots rather than following a linear narrative.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it engaging and interesting, while others felt it was too short and chaotic, lacking interactivity. Many appreciated the depth and potential for exploration within the narrative, though some experienced confusion due to its non-linear structure. Technical issues, such as bugs affecting progression, also impacted the overall storytelling experience for some users.
“Despite only playing it to beat my friend in a speedrun, I enjoyed the story I was still able to pick up on!”
“The storyline was interesting and the voice acting was decent.”
“The story was more than I had expected it to be going in and I can't wait for the next episodes.”
“Really short and not so interactive. I wish it was a little bit more engaging, but I was missing the story, which is the leading part in these types of games.”
“I thought there would be more story, but I realized I ended up doing more talking than actually experiencing the game.”
“However, I encountered a major bug at one point: I was able to collect an item through a wall before unlocking the door, which forced me to restart the game as I couldn't progress with the story.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, effectively creating tension without over-relying on jump scares. The combination of a strong audio design and appealing art style enhances the overall spooky experience, leaving players eager for future episodes.
“Short but it had a nice creepy atmosphere; definitely interested in playing future episodes.”
“Has a good spooky atmosphere with nice tension; it doesn't rely too much on absurd jumpscares.”
“The audio atmosphere was great for creating tension in specific areas.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, optimization is generally well-received, with users noting good performance. While some experienced brief FPS drops at the start, these issues were minor and not significant enough to detract from the overall experience.
“Optimization was very good.”
“In terms of performance, it's fine overall. I did have some FPS drops, but only in the beginning and for a few seconds; nothing worth complaining about.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their immersive quality and effective art style, contributing significantly to the overall scary experience of the game.
“Pretty immersive and a scary experience; I also love the art style.”
“The art style and immersive atmosphere were a big plus for me.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a comprehensive experience, with users expressing curiosity about its full mechanics and features. Overall, it appears to provide a well-rounded and immersive gaming experience.
