FREST

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FREST is a single player action game. It was developed by Dart Frog Studios and was released on May 12, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In FREST, Riley is transported to the mystical world of Nekojima, inhabited by cat-like beings called Cates and ruled by three tyrannical World Lords. Guided by a talking frog named Ben, she must master her skills, overcome challenging obstacles, and restore balance by freeing the trapped Cates across diverse provinces. Along the way, hidden secrets reveal the lost history of this fractured land.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and enjoyable interactions with NPCs, making it a cute experience.
The mechanics are simple yet require skill, especially in later levels, providing a fun challenge.
It's a free game that offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of N64 platformers, with a decent amount of content for players.

The controls are unreliable and the platforming mechanics can be frustrating, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
The game suffers from poor lighting, confusing hitboxes, and a lack of clear instructions for mechanics and puzzles.
The final level is excessively punishing with no checkpoints, turning the experience into a frustrating cycle of trial and error.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay features simple yet skill-demanding mechanics, particularly in later levels, complemented by charming art and well-executed platforming. However, the explanation of special mechanics and abilities is often unclear, reducing their effectiveness to mere suggestions. Overall, while the game offers engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic titles, it suffers from a lack of clarity in its mechanics.
- “The mechanics are simple but still require skill, especially in later levels.”
- “The platforming is well done, and the art style, NPCs, and mechanics are all charming!”
- “The game has special mechanics, tools/abilities you can use to advance puzzles and whatnot, but a lot of it is explained really, really badly.”
- “Turning the mechanics they spent ages coding into mere suggestions.”
- “Imagine a game with the map scale of Battlefield, the immersion of Skyrim, and the gameplay of Dark Souls.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of atmosphere in the game, with users expressing disappointment in its ability to create an engaging or immersive environment.
- “There is no atmosphere.”
- “The game feels lifeless and lacks any immersive environment.”
- “The overall ambiance is flat and uninspiring.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have noted that while boss fights are manageable, the lack of checkpoints during these encounters can lead to frustrating experiences, as any mistakes require starting over from the beginning.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story did not resonate with some players, with one reviewer noting that it failed to engage them and felt lacking in substance.
- “Unfortunately, this genre wasn't for me at this point, and the story, if there was one, didn't grab me.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their charming art style, well-designed NPCs, and effective platforming mechanics, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience.
- “The platforming is well done, and the art style, NPCs, and mechanics are all charming!”