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Forestry 2017 - The Simulation is a single player shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by SilentFuture and was released on March 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic charm for those who played it back in 2017, with enjoyable ambient music and a relaxing atmosphere.
Once the bugs are patched, the game can be quite fun and offers a decent simulation experience for forestry fans.
The graphics and sound design are appreciated, providing a visually appealing environment that enhances the gameplay experience.

The game is plagued with numerous glitches and bugs, making it frustratingly unplayable at times.
Many players find the controls poorly configured and lacking guidance, leading to a confusing experience.
Overall, the game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in its execution.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many users praise the visuals as neat, realistic, and top-notch, others feel they are outdated and lack detail, comparing them to older titles. The game features smooth gameplay and a user-friendly HUD, but some players believe that the graphics do not significantly enhance 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- “The gameplay is smooth enough, graphics aren't top notch but not ugly or outdated as people say it is.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many users.
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it smooth and enjoyable, complemented by impressive graphics and mechanics. However, others criticize it as disorganized and cumbersome, despite acknowledging the variety of tools and machines available for use. Overall, while there are elements of solid gameplay, opinions on its execution vary significantly.
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches that can trap players in the environment and hinder gameplay mechanics, such as log manipulation. Many users report that it is poorly optimized, leading to constant crashes and making the game nearly unplayable.
- “The game constantly glitches, causing players to get stuck in the landscape or lose the ability to pull logs.”
- “It is not optimized, and it crashes and glitches all the time.”
- “It's so buggy that it's not playable!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I frequently experience frame drops and long loading times due to poor optimization.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 in-game purchases are not just cosmetic; they give significant advantages, creating an unfair playing field.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting the comedic portrayal of the horse as a "troll" element that adds a layer of fun and amusement to the overall experience.
- “I think the horse is such a troll aspect of the game; it's honestly super funny.”

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Forestry 2017 - The Simulation is a shooter game with horror theme.

Forestry 2017 - The Simulation is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Forestry 2017 - The Simulation was released on March 25, 2016.

Forestry 2017 - The Simulation was developed by SilentFuture.

Forestry 2017 - The Simulation has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

Forestry 2017 - The Simulation is a single player game.

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