Forest Star

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Forest Star is a single player role playing game. It was developed by SeaPhoenix and was released on December 8, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Help a monkey find a fallen star in this short adventure game! Meet and recruit other animals, find useful items, and discover new abilities. Multiple endings available depending on your choices!

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Forest Star features charming pixel art and delightful character interactions, making it a visually appealing and engaging experience.
The game offers multiple endings and in-game achievements, encouraging replayability and exploration of different choices.
As a free game, it provides a short but enjoyable adventure that is suitable for all ages, particularly children.

The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and complexity.
There are no Steam achievements, which may disappoint players looking for additional challenges.
The RPG Maker engine results in a simplistic gameplay experience that may not appeal to those seeking more traditional RPG elements.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming and cute art style, with well-designed environments and creatures that reflect the developer's passion. However, the limitations of the RPG Maker engine result in poor fullscreen performance and lack of HD support, which may disappoint dedicated modern PC gamers. Overall, while the aesthetic is appealing, technical shortcomings hinder the visual experience.
- “It has charming graphics and some interesting encounters.”
- “The environment and creatures are very cute in visuals and writing; the developer clearly has put a lot of heart into both.”
- “Artstyle is really nice.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story follows a charming little monkey on a whimsical quest to find a fallen star, navigating through various forest locations and interacting with a community of critters. While the narrative is lighthearted and humorous, the game offers engaging non-fighting plot mechanics, making it a delightful short experience for players.
- “An adorable little game about a monkey on a quest and a community of forest critters!”
- “It's short, but it's also pretty good for an RPG Maker game and has interesting non-fighting plot mechanics.”
- “The story takes you through a few locations in the forest.”
- “It's a cute short little game (a few hours if you want to get all the endings) revolving around a monkey's quest to find a fallen star.”
- “You play as a little monkey on his quest to find the fallen star he saw the night before.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease, featuring well-executed puzzles and a unique mechanic that allows for multiple endings based on companion choices. Despite its low-quality visuals typical of RPG Maker titles, the game offers engaging non-fighting plot elements and a surprising depth of achievements. Overall, it is a short but enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
- “While the gameplay is simple, the puzzles are executed quite well.”
- “I especially liked the mechanic where different endings spawned due to different companions.”
- “While the gameplay is incredibly easy and quick, it offers a surprising amount of endings and in-game achievements based on your actions and what animal companion you choose.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its goofy and creative storytelling, with witty dialogues and amusing character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players find the humor to be engaging and enjoyable, contributing to the game's replay value despite its short length.
- “The story is goofy and funny.”
- “Cool humor and the dialogues between the animals are just nice to read through.”
- “Creative, sweet, and funny; it's a short game but with a lot of replay value!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are described as chill and cool, complementing its nice aesthetic. The overall vibe is enhanced by goofy writing and a kid-friendly atmosphere, fitting well with the puzzle genre that lacks combat elements.
- “The music and sound effects are chill and cool.”
- “Nice aesthetic and music, with goofy writing and a kid-friendly vibe.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, as players can explore different routes that reveal new content and experiences. Despite its short length, its creative and humorous elements encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “It has replay value, as trying different routes leads to learning new things in the game.”
- “So it has replay value, since trying different routes leads to learning new things in the game.”
- “Creative, sweet, and funny, it's a short game but with a lot of replay value!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as being overly focused on advertising RPG Maker, leading users to perceive it more as a promotional tool than a standalone product.
- “The purpose of this game seems to be to advertise and generate sales for RPG Maker; essentially, it's just an advertisement.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating that the game locks essential content behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game to be a brief yet heartwarming experience, making it a worthwhile choice for those seeking a wholesome emotional journey.
- “This game beautifully captures the essence of human emotions, making every moment feel deeply personal.”
- “The story left me in tears; it resonated with my own experiences in a way I never expected.”
- “Playing this game was like going on an emotional journey that I didn't want to end.”