Forestation

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"Forestation" is a meditative puzzle game where you grow green forests by drawing a continuous line through cells in each level across three biomes: forest, desert, and swamp. The game features an enormous number of levels and hidden objects, with a mysterious duck accompanying you throughout the game, potentially holding the key to the story's sinister secret.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, creating a calming atmosphere for players.
It offers a simple and engaging puzzle mechanic that is suitable for all ages, making it a good choice for casual gaming.
The game has a nice tree-planting theme and provides a sense of satisfaction when completing levels.

The game is plagued by bugs, including an auto-complete feature that makes it unplayable and frustrating.
Levels are overly simplistic and do not increase in difficulty, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
The controls are poorly implemented, making it difficult to navigate and complete puzzles accurately.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by straightforward mechanics centered around a single core action of clicking and dragging tiles, which some players find enjoyable while others consider it repetitive and lacking depth. While the game offers a relaxing experience with soothing visuals and sound, many reviewers note its limited content and suggest that better alternatives exist. Overall, it provides a brief but mixed gameplay experience, with some players appreciating its simplicity and others criticizing its lack of variety.
- “The game mechanics are pretty straightforward.”
- “Forestation is a short but very enjoyable puzzle game with easy mechanics and a soothing soundtrack.”
- “The easy mechanics and the calming soundtrack, together with the lovely graphics, make this game a relaxing, zen-like experience.”
- “Annoying game mechanics, poor implementation, and barely 60 minutes of content make this an easy pass.”
- “I just find that this game is strangely similar to 'Roofbot' but pales in comparison because no additional mechanics are added to make the gameplay more interesting.”
- “Seeing as this is a simple puzzle game that follows the same mechanic throughout the entire game, there really isn't much else to be said.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its relaxing and soothing qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some find it reminiscent of typical relaxation soundtracks, others note that the sound effects, particularly the satisfying plops, contribute positively to the experience. Overall, the combination of music and sound effects creates a calming, zen-like ambiance that complements the game's visuals.
- “The music is relaxing and the sound effects make very satisfying plops when the trees are popping up.”
- “The easy mechanics and the calming soundtrack together with the lovely graphics makes this game a relaxing, zen-like experience.”
- “The imagery is calming and the music is soothing.”
- “It isn't particularly relaxing; it just has a stereotypical 'relaxation soundtrack.'”
- “If you took away the soundtrack, this game would just be a terrible puzzle game with no redeeming value.”
- “I also wasn't a big fan of the music, but the sound effects were okay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their lush and sweet aesthetic, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some users note that while the artwork is appealing, it can be repetitive and lacks depth, particularly in the retro style. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, though opinions vary on their originality and long-term appeal.
- “Forestation is a fun puzzle game with lush, sweet-looking graphics.”
- “+ sweet-looking artwork.”
- “The easy mechanics and the calming soundtrack, together with the lovely graphics, make this game a relaxing, zen-like experience.”
- “Graphics and layout: the graphics in general are tolerable if repetitive.”
- “I find it hard to believe anyone on the development team actually tested out the 'retro' graphics in-game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of [i]forestation[/i] is subtly woven into the gameplay, as players experience a sense of achievement and satisfaction from skillfully navigating the tiles without repetition. The introduction of hovering over pits adds a layer of tension and excitement, enhancing the emotional engagement as players strive to complete their task. Overall, the game evokes feelings of determination and triumph through its unique mechanics.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is positively highlighted, with users appreciating the music, graphics, and overall ambiance, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “I generally enjoyed the music, graphics, and overall atmosphere of the game.”

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