Forest Ranger Services: Episode 1

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In "Forest Ranger Services: Episode 1," players begin the series as the main character, exploring atmospheric locations and examining surroundings to uncover clues and lore related to missing hikers and UFOs. The non-linear story is influenced by real-life events and features a podcast-style radio show to further immerse players in the mystery.

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Play Modes

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

Forest Ranger Services: Episode 1 screenshot

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a nice creepy atmosphere and effectively builds tension, making it an immersive horror experience.
The visual style and audio atmosphere are appealing, contributing to a unique and engaging narrative that leaves players wanting more.
Despite being short, the game packs a lot of content and has potential for future episodes, with many players expressing excitement for what's to come.

The game is quite short and lacks interactivity, leading to feelings of chaos and confusion regarding the story.
There are technical issues, such as bugs and a lack of save/checkpoint mechanisms, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some players found the pacing slow, with too much driving and exposition, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a horror game.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
64%
9%
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others feel it is too short and chaotic, lacking interactivity. Many express a desire for more depth and clarity, noting that the narrative seems to set up for future episodes, which has piqued their interest. Overall, while the storyline has potential, it currently leaves players wanting more and can be confusing at times.
- “The story was more than I had expected it to be going in and I can't wait for the next episodes.”
- “The setting, atmosphere, and vibe are very good; the story seems interesting and I hope it will be slowly unraveled in the next episodes.”
- “Short but interesting, I'm now invested in the whole story.”
- “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.”
- “Played through the whole story, if you could call it that.”
- “Looked like an asset flip with a story generated by ChatGPT.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by effective audio design and a compelling art style. Reviewers appreciate the tension it creates without over-relying on jump scares, and many express excitement for the unfolding story in future episodes. Overall, the setting and vibe contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially considering its low price point.
- “Has some good spooky atmosphere, nice tension, doesn't really rely on absurd jumpscares too much.”
- “The setting, atmosphere and vibe are very good, the story seems interesting and I hope it will be slowly unraveled in the next episodes.”
- “Art style and immersive atmosphere was a big plus for me.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are praised for their immersive and intentional design, with many players appreciating the unique low-poly, PSX-style presentation. The art style contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the scary experience. Players also recommend enabling RTX settings for improved visual quality.
- “Pretty immersive and a scary experience, I also love the art style.”
- “Art style and immersive atmosphere was a big plus for me.”
- “The graphics aren't necessarily good, but I think they are very intentional in how everything is presented, and I actually kind of love this low poly, almost PSX style presentation.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed feedback, with players enjoying the exploration aspect but expressing frustration with the driving mechanics and the absence of a save or checkpoint system. The initial experience involves wandering through a wooded area, which some found engaging, while others were left hoping for a more streamlined experience.
- “My only complaint is the driving mechanics and a lack of a save/checkpoint mechanism.”
- “Let's hope it's a short one. That opinion persisted for the first 5-10 minutes of gameplay, which saw me wandering around the woods on some sort of dare.”
- “My only complaint is the driving mechanics and a lack of a save/checkpoint mechanism.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is considered very good, with users reporting satisfactory performance. While there were minor FPS drops at the beginning, they were brief and not significant enough to detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “Optimization was very good.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a blend of lightheartedness and creepiness, providing players with a fun experience that elicits chuckles while also introducing unsettling moments. Overall, it strikes a balance between amusing and eerie, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “I feel like I got a fun experience that had me chuckling while also having some moments of being creeped out.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, with multiple users expressing that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “I would say there really isn't any replay value.”
- “I would say there really isn't any replay value.”