Red Goblin: Cursed Forest

24%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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In "Red Goblin: Cursed Forest" , explore 3 eerie worlds filled with challenging gameplay, secret areas, and magical pixel art. Meet intriguing characters and earn elemental powers to help you uncover the story of Artuo, Red, and Melchior. The game offers different endings and an eerie musical soundtrack, providing a rich and immersive experience. Be prepared to die often in this old-school retro platformer.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

24%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming art style and a catchy, addictive soundtrack.
  • It offers a nostalgic throwback to NES-style game design, providing a mix of peaceful and intense gameplay.
  • Some players find it entertaining and a good challenge, despite its difficulty.
  • The controls are described as flimsy and floaty, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The level design is poorly executed, with hidden traps that result in instant deaths, making it feel unfair.
  • Many players report performance issues and a lack of proper controller support, further detracting from the experience.
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being unfulfilling and lacking enjoyment, with players struggling against illogical mechanics like slope jumps. While it attempts to evoke a sense of childhood imagination and challenge, it ultimately fails to provide a rewarding experience.

    • “Fight your own logic as much as the featured slope jump mechanics as you work your way through a world that speaks very little and lets you embrace a childhood sense of imagination, fervor, and challenge.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game features a mix of opinions, with some players finding the high-pitched piano notes unpleasant, while others praise the soundtrack as charming, catchy, and addictive. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its quality, despite the divisive elements.

    • “It's charming, with a top-notch, catchy, addictive soundtrack.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics in the game are criticized for their lack of clarity, as players encounter hidden spike traps without any visual cues or warnings, leading to frustration with the level design. This absence of graphical hints detracts from the overall experience, making navigation feel arbitrary and unfair.

  • optimization2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant performance issues on most modern CPUs, leading to widespread frustration among users.

    • “Serious performance issues on most modern CPUs (what the heck?)”
    • “Serious performance issues on most modern CPUs (what the heck?)”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized as simplistic yet stylistic, creating a unique and immersive experience for players. This combination enhances the overall ambiance, contributing to the game's engaging environment.

    • “The atmosphere is simplistic yet stylistic, creating a unique and immersive experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is beautifully simplistic and stylistic, drawing players into its world.”
    • “The atmospheric design is both simplistic and stylistic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
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