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Forestry 2017 - The Simulation

66%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
music, stability
66% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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Forestry 2017 – This Simulation takes you to the forest! Take over the tasks of a professional woodcutter and enjoy working in the woods. Control huge machinery, fell the trees, arrange the timber and comb through your wood. Sell the wood, several products and earn money to expand your company.

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Forestry 2017 - The Simulation screenshot
Forestry 2017 - The Simulation screenshot
Forestry 2017 - The Simulation screenshot
Forestry 2017 - The Simulation screenshot
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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoy forestry simulation, with a relaxing atmosphere and enjoyable ambient music.
  • Once patched, the game becomes a fun budget title with a nice progression system and engaging gameplay for those who appreciate the genre.
  • The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, creating an immersive environment that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay and loss of progress.
  • Many players find the lack of guidance and instructions makes it difficult to understand the gameplay mechanics, resulting in a confusing experience.
  • The controls are poorly configured, causing issues with vehicle handling and overall gameplay, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the neat visuals and realistic aesthetics, some criticize them as outdated, comparing them to graphics from earlier gaming eras. The game features smooth gameplay and decent sound design, but there are mentions of plain vehicle graphics and room for improvement in physics. Despite the criticisms, the graphics are generally considered satisfactory for a simulator, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are pretty realistic.”
    • “The graphics are top notch and the mechanics are amazing.”
    • “My experience with it was very pleasant, smooth gameplay together with fancy visuals and neat sounds.”
    • “Published 2016, graphics kind of 2006, and game engine 1996.”
    • “Vehicles and graphics are too plain.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth enough, graphics aren't top notch but not ugly or outdated as people say it is.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the smooth mechanics and variety of tools available, others find it lacking in depth and coherence. The graphics receive a range of opinions, with some praising their quality and others deeming them average. Despite its solid foundation, many feel that the gameplay could benefit from further refinement and improvement.

    • “A very solid game with nice mechanics and stable condition.”
    • “My experience with it was very pleasant, smooth gameplay together with fancy visuals and neat sounds.”
    • “From the economy to the onboarding to the moment-to-moment gameplay, this is a lumbering mess.”
    • “The gameplay and the objectives of this game are just fine.”
    • “There is a nice bunch of tools and machines - from chainsaws to harvesters, cranes, trucks, or tractors - at your disposal, but you tend to orders and try to max your skills within different areas of the gameplay.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, featuring a soothing ambient soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful sound effects and a country/rock soundtrack, which together create a cathartic atmosphere that complements the game's visuals. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the enjoyment and appeal of the game.

    • “I used to come back to Forestry 2017 and start a new game, just wandering around harvesting a few trees with the logging horse and listening to the ambient music loop to hoof beats as it's strangely cathartic.”
    • “It has beautiful music and sound effects that really make you feel like you are a part of the world and great visual aesthetics.”
    • “This game has a few issues, but nothing major by any means. I love the music, I love the gameplay, and I love that it has controller support. It's an easy game to pick up after about 10 minutes of learning the controls. Overall, I would rate it an 8/10 for sim games.”
    • “Background music and sounds are very relaxing.”
    • “Relaxing background music.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and glitches reported by users, rendering it largely unplayable. Overall, it is poorly optimized and in need of urgent fixes.

    • “It is not optimized and it crashes and glitches all the time.”
    • “So buggy that it's not playable!”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, frequently crashing and experiencing numerous glitches, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

    • “It is not optimized and it crashes and glitches all the time.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting the comedic element of the horse as a "troll" aspect that adds a layer of fun and amusement.

    • “I think the horse is such a troll aspect of the game; it's honestly super funny.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is noted for being very short, which may leave players wanting more depth and development.

    • “The storyline is very short.”
    • “The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the monetization strategy appears to be similar to that of other games in the genre, with packaging and advertising reflecting this resemblance.

    • “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the gameplay and makes it feel more like a cash grab.”
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