Heaven Forest NIGHTS
- March 14, 2017
- Fabio Ferrara
Get on Steam"Heaven Forest NIGHTS" is a narrative-driven, atmospheric adventure game set in a mystical forest. Players uncover the secrets of the forest and its inhabitants, making choices that affect the outcome of the story. With its beautiful art style and immersive soundtrack, this game offers a unique and emotionally impactful experience.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players.
- It offers a unique exploration of philosophical themes, providing players with food for thought as they wander through the environment.
- The game is very affordable, making it accessible for those looking for a low-cost, casual gaming experience.
- The game is criticized for being a copy of the previous title, Heaven Forest VR MMO, with minimal changes and lacking originality.
- Gameplay is extremely limited, primarily consisting of wandering around and collecting items without any meaningful objectives or interactions.
- Technical issues such as low-resolution textures, pop-in problems, and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience.
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful textures and aesthetic, particularly in nighttime settings. However, there are significant criticisms regarding animal animations, performance issues, and some players finding the graphics underwhelming or poorly executed from certain perspectives. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are generally considered appealing for an indie title, especially given its price point.
“Game is nice looking, beautiful graphics and textures.”
“Very relaxing game, the graphics are pretty nice and the achievements are easy to get.”
“The graphics are great.”
“The animals still have horrid animation (the rabbit looks like it sat on a plug and can't get it unstuck from its rear...), animals path horribly (up sheer faces, stuck running in one place or doing small circles, etc.), you can fall through building floors and roofs (going up or down), collectables are in the exact same spots, a few are in areas you have to fidget for ages to get them to sparkle so you can collect them, flying is still broken (you may get stuck flying up but have no ability to move from left, right, back or forward, and you may not be able to do the 'float down' thing, unless you manage to find an invisible wall to fly into and break the leash...), graphics are terrible, yet will heat your GPU and CPU up, no matter what settings you try, 2D (2D that tries to look like 3D and fails)...”
“The graphics aren't that great and it really looks bad from up above.”
“Its aesthetic is like the Black Panther dream sequences.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and atmospheric, enhancing the nature exploration experience. However, some users noted issues with the soundtrack's quality and transitions, suggesting that it could be improved for a more seamless experience. Overall, while the music is appreciated, there are mixed feelings about its execution and integration within the game.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The soundtrack is very relaxing.”
“Love the new music, even better atmosphere.”
“A very relaxing nature exploration game, I would have chosen the music differently.”
“The sound/music is a little rough and is pretty much noise, so just mute or lower the sound down and it isn't a problem.”
“+ music is at least changed, but still is poorly coded so it doesn't transition well.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and peaceful qualities, enhanced by stunning visuals like the moon and a serene soundtrack. Players appreciate the immersive experience that combines nature, spirituality, and philosophical themes, although some note that the game is quite short. Overall, it creates a tranquil environment that resonates well with fans of atmospheric gameplay.
“I bought both of the Heaven Forest games as I love nature (the moon is particularly stunning in this one!), calming atmosphere, animals, and I am interested in spirituality and philosophy.”
“Very atmospheric and peaceful little game.”
“Love the new music, even better atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere, the ability to fly, and the 'what is the meaning of death?' theme is okay, but it's incredibly short.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an action-packed and enjoyable experience, featuring challenging objectives and competitive elements. Players explore a large open world to collect various items while engaging with atmospheric elements, including floating scrolls with metaphors, all complemented by relaxing sounds.
“Action-packed, fun, and intriguing gameplay: challenging objectives, difficult checkpoints, and high levels of competitiveness.”
“The gameplay is very enjoyable and atmospheric.”
“The core gameplay has you exploring a fairly big open level in search of collectibles (mushrooms, crystals, souls, apples, and quatrefoils) while you can read floating scrolls filled with metaphors and wise sayings.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. While the narrative is calming and whimsical, featuring fairies and unicorns, some players feel that the addition of NPCs and quests could enhance the overall experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the player feeling disconnected from the story.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing and offers a contemplative exploration experience; however, it suffers from significant bugs that detract from the overall stability, leading to a frustrating experience during gameplay.
“It is a really pretty game and a sort of mindless wander and ponder, but it is still buggy.”
“Buggy and boring exploration after 2 hours.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as it resembles that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its quality and value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the game's approach to monetization is problematic.
“There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes a sense of emotional grounding and connection, allowing them to feel more centered and purposeful rather than aimlessly drifting through experiences.
“It made me feel collected and found rather than just drifting away with the flow.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, with users indicating that there are few incentives or variations to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There is barely any replayability.”
“The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
“Once you finish the story, there's little reason to return.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's quirky physics, particularly the amusing antics of animals, such as deer and rabbits walking into lakes or moving through solid objects. These unexpected behaviors often lead to laugh-out-loud moments, adding a lighthearted charm to the gameplay experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch! Watching animals walk into lakes and then just casually stroll out the other side is hilarious.”
“I can't stop laughing at the way the bunnies walk backwards and in circles. It's such a funny sight!”
“The quirky animal behaviors, like deer and rabbits getting stuck in odd places, add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.
“The game suffers from bad performance, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced significant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
