Lost in a Forest

About

In "Lost in a Forest" , players parody horror game mechanics by fighting back against monsters instead of running or hiding. The objective is to find important documents while staying alive, but the task is made more challenging by the need to explore off the beaten path and avoid prolonged eye contact with the monster. Players can collect money to buy weapons and repel enemies in this unique horror experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous twist on the horror genre, allowing players to throw random items at enemies.
Some players found the game entertaining for its absurdity and comedic elements, particularly the potato gun.
The ambient noises and occasional jump scares provided some moments of genuine surprise.

The game suffers from poor execution, with a lack of plot, confusing navigation, and repetitive gameplay.
Graphics and design are subpar, featuring barren landscapes and low visibility that detract from the experience.
Many players found the game frustrating due to high mouse sensitivity, lack of instructions, and overwhelming enemy encounters.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking purpose, primarily involving aimless wandering in a forest with minimal engaging activities. Players find the combat poor and the initial comedic appeal fades quickly, leading to a tedious experience that feels more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. Overall, it has been rated poorly, with many users expressing boredom.
- “The poor combat and gameplay aside, what this game has you do is wander around the forest for seemingly no reason, with signs pointing to different locales like a warehouse and other such things.”
- “The game really loses its comedy charm about 3 minutes in, leaving you with nothing more than monotonous, boring chore gameplay.”
- “4/10 pretty boring... if you would like to see some gameplay, here is a link.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users describing them as "okay" while others criticize them as "horrible." The setting, intended to be a scary forest, fails to impress, leading to a general recommendation to lower expectations regarding visual quality.
- “My main complaint concerning the graphics was the setting, which was supposed to be this scary forest.”
- “Horrible graphics.”
- “I have to say I recommend it, just keep your expectations on graphics and logic down.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding the concept of throwing objects at supposedly frightening childish figures unamusing. While some elements may be intended to be funny, they often fall flat, failing to deliver the comedic impact expected from such scenarios.
- “Hilariously deadly - to the evil patriarchs from almost all other games.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial story, with many users expressing a desire for a more developed narrative. While the graphics are deemed acceptable, the absence of a compelling storyline is a notable drawback.
- “Graphics are okay, but there isn't really a story.”
- “An overall story would be golden.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players frequently mention that grinding involves aimlessly wandering and farming specific enemies, such as Slendy and the Grim Reaper, which can lead to a sense of disorientation and repetitiveness in gameplay.
- “Most of the time I was just wandering around farming Slendy, the Grim Reaper, and Camel-Headed Slendy while completely lost.”