Forklift Load

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Forklift Load is a single player open world platformer 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.

Forklift Load is a forklift simulator created by KIMIDORISOFT. You operate a forklift making its way through the world, helping other vehicles with their problems, and trying to discover what happened to human life.

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Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Unique and charming concept combining forklift simulation with a mysterious post-human world and emotional story.
Relaxing and immersive atmosphere enhanced by thoughtful music, lighting, and open-world design.
Engaging puzzles and challenges that require patience, precision, and creative problem-solving.

Janky and frustrating physics with erratic forklift controls that sometimes make gameplay difficult or unfair.
Technical issues including bugs, clipping, glitches, and sometimes poor translation detract from the experience.
Large, often empty world that can feel tedious to traverse, with some missions designed to be unnecessarily frustrating.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as a compelling and emotionally engaging narrative with thought-provoking elements, conveyed through exploration and scattered notes, though it can be clichéd or nonsensical at times. While some praise its depth and atmosphere, others find the writing amateurish and the plot progression minimal unless players actively seek out lore. Overall, the story is appreciated for setting tone and mood despite rough edges and frustrating gameplay moments.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “A neat idea with a completely nonsensical plot and a few little missions and collectables.”
- “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.”
- “There is really no story progression unless you go out of your way to find the developer logs scattered throughout the city.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a unique forklift mechanic that offers a blend of simple yet thought-provoking puzzles, creating a calming and immersive experience despite occasionally janky physics and overly sensitive controls. While some find the precision and frustrating mechanics challenging, others appreciate the creative, surgical control required and the game's "frustration as a mechanic" approach, making it a memorable and engaging puzzle experience.
- “The forklift, initially a mere mechanical tool, becomes an integral part of your journey, transforming routine tasks into thought-provoking challenges.”
- “The gameplay is simple but provides a sense of challenge and encourages creative thinking and problem solving—very reminiscent of old flash games.”
- “It's also pretty creative, using its few mechanics very well to create different and thought-provoking puzzles—even if they're quite simple, they may not always be obvious.”
- “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 is 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 mechanics can be a bit janky, but otherwise it worked well.”
- “Gameplay wise, the controls are decent and it's actually pretty fun.”
music
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The game's music is widely praised for its relaxing, melancholic, and serene qualities, often evoking a calming, dreamlike atmosphere despite the game's sometimes stressful gameplay. Many users find the soundtrack fitting and enjoyable, with comparisons to titles like Nier: Automata highlighting its emotional depth. However, some note that the music volume and sensitivity settings could use adjustment for better balance during play.
- “Due to the game's themes and melancholic music, it surprisingly reminds me the most of Nier: Automata.”
- “With its serene environments and peaceful music, it can be very relaxing until you accidentally overcorrect your steering right off a ramp and dump your cargo for the fourth time in a row.”
- “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.”
- “There are some issues with the English; the sensitivity is too high, and even at the lowest setting you can still hear the music.”
- “From the music this game would appear to be relaxing; however, it is far from that. The game is mostly you delivering items around the city and land, moving 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. 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 start the entire mission over with no checkpoint.”
- “The music is so sad because you don't get your forklift certification afterwards.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for being visually striking and fitting the game's atmosphere, creating a memorable experience despite occasional glitches and performance demands. While some users note inconsistent detail or quirky visuals, the overall impression is positive and complementary to the gameplay.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a powerful emotional experience through its compelling narrative and stunning visuals, deeply engaging players in the fate of vanished humans and the complex relationship between machines and humanity. Its heartfelt storytelling elicits a wide range of emotions—from joy to sorrow—making it both memorable and impactful. Many players found the emotional depth particularly striking, with moments that resonated long after gameplay.
- “From the moment you delve into this robotic adventure, you're greeted with a visual and emotional feast that leaves a lasting impression.”
- “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.”
- “It made me angry, it made me cry, it made me happy and it made me into the man I am today.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a calming and immersive atmosphere through its open-world exploration and authentic forklift operation experience. Despite some translation issues and occasional gameplay frustrations, the relaxing ambiance and engaging lore make the overall environment compelling and enjoyable.
- “The open-world exploration is a standout feature, offering a vast, atmospheric landscape to uncover.”
- “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.”
- “But it's quite relaxing, and it actually manages to have quite a nice atmosphere.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some moments of amusement mainly tied to its quirky premise and ending, but poor translation and writing quality dampen the overall comedic impact. Some players find it unintentionally funny, especially in a lighthearted or casual context.
- “Forklift Load is a humorous open-world adventure where you drive around a forklift and move things from place to place.”
- “The ending was a little funny, adding some charm to the experience.”
- “Funny little game for in-between moments.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and crashes such as getting stuck on black screens after levels, often requiring a restart. Despite these technical problems, some players still find it enjoyable but consider its price should reflect the instability.
- “Game is horrendously buggy and will frequently become stuck on a black screen and require a restart upon completing a level.”
- “Like on a technical level there are a lot of glitches and bugs.”
- “Surprisingly enjoyable albeit buggy game I wouldn't buy for more than 5 bucks.”
optimization
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The game's optimization shows some technical issues with performance and physics, but overall it performs better than expected for a low-budget 3D indie title.