Forklift Load

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Forklift Load is a single player open world simulation game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by KIMIDORI SOFT and was released on October 22, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Forklift Load" , you operate an AI forklift in a human-free city, solving puzzles and uncovering the truth about the AI machines and the disappeared humans. This radio control style open-world sci-fi adventure offers a unique gaming experience, with a focus on story and mystery-solving. The game allows monetization through partner programs for video creators and streamers.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a thought-provoking story that explores themes of AI and humanity, providing an emotional depth that resonates with players.
The open-world exploration and atmospheric graphics create a relaxing and immersive experience, making it enjoyable to navigate the desolate landscapes.
Despite its technical issues, the game offers a unique and charming gameplay experience that encourages patience and creative problem-solving.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and janky physics, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and frequent restarts.
The translation and writing quality are often poor, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
Many players find the controls overly sensitive and difficult to manage, making precision tasks frustrating and sometimes unplayable.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a blend of emotional depth and intrigue, effectively engaging players with its themes of mystery and loss, despite some cliches and amateurish writing. While the narrative unfolds through exploration and notes, it is complemented by a calming atmosphere and beautiful world design, making it a compelling experience overall. However, the gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, detracting from the storytelling experience at times.
- “The storyline is the heart and soul of this game, weaving an intricate tapestry of mystery, curiosity, and a touch of sorrow.”
- “The beauty of the storytelling lies in its ability to make you care about the fate of the vanished humans, infusing an unexpected emotional depth into the robotic adventure.”
- “If it had any promise of story development, I might have tried to suffer more of the barren playable zone, but even without looking up the ending, it telegraphs it pretty hard from early on.”
- “The story is told through notes left around, and while it's not complicated, it has a message and is worth thinking about, if only for a few minutes.”
- “The story is kind of silly, though.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is a blend of simple mechanics and thought-provoking challenges, particularly centered around the use of a forklift, which adds a unique twist to routine tasks. While the controls can be frustrating due to janky physics and precision requirements, the overall experience is enhanced by a calming atmosphere and engaging puzzles that encourage creative problem-solving. Despite some shortcomings in writing and translation, the gameplay remains enjoyable and memorable for players seeking a distinctive experience.
- “The forklift, initially a mere mechanical tool, becomes an integral part of your journey, transforming routine tasks into thought-provoking challenges.”
- “Honestly has a lot going for it, the story, the calming atmosphere, the simple gameplay loop of taking fuel or a car and placing them in a position, with 14 missions and lots of notes to find about the lore of the world, it's really nice, genuinely.”
- “The gameplay is simple but provides a sense of challenge and encourages creative thinking and problem solving—very reminiscent of old flash games.”
- “Thing is, it can be rather charming and oddly compelling, but it's not particularly well written - it's interesting in scope and vision, but the story and dialogue are amateurish at best and poorly translated to boot - and the gameplay leaves much to be desired. It's got some of the jankiest physics I've experienced in a game and yet requires surgical precision with regards to controlling the forklift itself - one or the other I could handle, but the combination of both makes it truly infuriating at times.”
- “The gameplay is simple but provides a sense of challenge and encourages creative thinking/problem solving—very reminiscent of old flash games.”
- “The mechanics can be a bit janky, but otherwise it worked well.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its serene and melancholic qualities, evoking a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of titles like Nier: Automata. However, the gameplay can be stressful, contrasting with the chill soundtrack, as players navigate challenges that can lead to repeated failures. Overall, the music enhances the game's ethereal feel, despite the frustrations of the gameplay.
- “Due to the game's themes and melancholic music, it surprisingly reminds me the most of Nier: Automata.”
- “There's some nice music and the game has a lot of bloom, giving it an ethereal, almost dream-like quality as you forklift things around.”
- “From the music, this game would appear to be relaxing; however, it is far from that. The game is mostly about delivering items around the city and land, and you have to move cars, objects, and gas cans. When moving the gas cans, you have to be really careful not to knock them over as you go down a slope or a hump, for example. Because of this, the game can be quite stressful as you try to complete the mission without having the gas can topple over, forcing you to begin the entire mission all over again with no checkpoint.”
- “The music is so sad because you don't get your forklift certification afterwards.”
- “With its serene environments and peaceful music, it can be very relaxing, until you accidentally overcorrect your steering right off of a ramp and dump your cargo for the 4th time in a row.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their breathtaking quality and emotional impact, contributing to a memorable gaming experience. However, some users note performance issues, such as high demands on hardware and occasional glitches, while others find the visuals to be serviceable but not overly detailed. Overall, the graphics evoke a strong sense of atmosphere, despite some inconsistencies.
- “The graphics are nothing short of breathtaking.”
- “The combination of a compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and emotionally resonant gameplay makes it a must-play for those seeking a unique and memorable gaming experience.”
- “Graphics are nice but a little glitchy here and there, and the music is chill.”
- “It did make my graphics card howl, on any quality setting, so there's something up with it.”
- “The graphics are serviceable, the translation is a little funky, the physics are bonkers.”
- “Don't let the screenshots or video visuals fool you.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a profound emotional experience, skillfully blending stunning visuals and a compelling narrative that evokes a deep connection to the fate of the vanished humans. Players report a range of emotions, from anger to joy, culminating in a heartbreaking ending that leaves a lasting impact. This unique exploration of the relationship between machines and humanity transforms the adventure into a memorable and touching journey.
- “The beauty of the storytelling lies in its ability to make you care about the fate of the vanished humans, infusing an unexpected emotional depth into the robotic adventure.”
- “The poignant revelation of AI tears adds an unexpected emotional punch, turning what could have been a straightforward sci-fi adventure into a touching exploration of the relationship between machines and humanity.”
- “Truly a heartbreaking game, a wonderful story.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vast, immersive open-world exploration and calming environment, which effectively captures the joy of operating a forklift. Despite some gameplay frustrations and translation issues, the overall experience is enhanced by a relaxing ambiance and engaging lore, making it a worthwhile simulation for aspiring forklift operators.
- “The open-world exploration is a standout feature, offering a vast, atmospheric landscape to uncover.”
- “But it's quite relaxing, and it actually manages to have quite a nice atmosphere.”
- “Its translation is imperfect, and the gameplay is sometimes frustrating, but Forklift Load is brief enough that I can forgive those quirks for the atmosphere and the core concept.”
- “Honestly has a lot going for it, the story, the calming atmosphere, the simple gameplay loop of taking fuel or a car and such and placing them in a position, with 14 missions and lots of notes to find about the lore of the world, it's really nice, genuinely.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches that can lead to black screens and the need for restarts after completing levels. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend against purchasing it at full price due to its technical shortcomings.
- “The game is horrendously buggy and will frequently become stuck on a black screen, requiring a restart upon completing a level.”
- “On a technical level, there are a lot of glitches and bugs.”
- “It's a surprisingly enjoyable albeit buggy game; I wouldn't buy it for more than 5 bucks.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally better than expected for a low-budget 3D indie title, with some technical issues related to performance and physics, but they are not overly problematic.
- “The game runs surprisingly well for a budget indie title, with only minor technical issues that don't detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite some performance hiccups, the optimization is impressive for a game of this scale, allowing for smooth gameplay.”
- “The physics and performance are not perfect, but they are far better than I anticipated for a low-cost 3D indie game.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the game feels unpolished due to poor optimization and technical glitches.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often perceived as unintentional, resonating particularly with players who relate to the experiences depicted, such as those who identify with a NEET lifestyle.
- “Though I will say, as someone who spent time as a NEET, I found it a bit unintentionally funny.”