Forestry
- April 7, 2017
- Decoder
Forestry is a game where you are hired to manage a forest, felling trees and building with the resulting logs. The game features procedural mesh destruction and construction, allowing you to build new objects from the pieces of destroyed ones. The world is fully destructible, including the ability to find hidden items, strange obelisks, and mysterious areas to explore, all set to a choice of two original soundtracks.
Reviews
- The game offers a beautiful and immersive environment that captivates players, making it easy to lose track of time.
- It's a fun and enjoyable sandbox experience, allowing players to explore and interact with the world in a creative way.
- The art style and atmospheric music contribute to a charming and engaging gameplay experience.
- The game can become boring quickly, with limited content and repetitive gameplay.
- There are issues with the handling of materials and the physics engine, making certain tasks tedious and frustrating.
- The tutorial lacks clarity, leaving players unsure of what to do next, which can lead to a disjointed experience.
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their pleasing design aesthetic, vibrant color choices, and smooth movement through the world, creating an immersive and atmospheric experience.
“The overall design aesthetic, choice of colors, and movement through the world are all really pleasant.”
“The art style and music are really atmospheric.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the impactful art style and music that contribute to an immersive experience.
“The art style and music create a truly immersive atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The art style and music are really atmospheric.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating due to the difficulty in controlling materials, making tasks like milling lumber tedious and prone to errors, such as missing sides.
“The materials are immensely hard to control, and milling lumber is incredibly tedious, often resulting in lumber missing sides.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the gameplay offers a fresh perspective, introducing innovative mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“Pros: The game offers a fresh perspective on gameplay mechanics.”
“Pros: The innovative approach to gameplay keeps things exciting and engaging.”
“Pros: The unique gameplay elements provide a captivating experience.”