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Silent Forest: Survive is a single player role playing game. It received negative reviews from players.

Silent Forest: Survive is a single-player role-playing game where you must cut down trees until dawn to progress. It features good game mechanics and delightful visuals that enhance the immersive experience. However, frequent ads and numerous bugs can disrupt the gameplay, making it a mixed but intriguing adventure.

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33%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
monetization1k negative mentions

  • The game features a unique art style reminiscent of 'Don't Starve', which many players find appealing.
  • The gameplay can be fun and engaging, providing a decent challenge for players.
  • The game has potential for enjoyable mechanics and character upgrades.
  • The game is heavily ad-driven, with players often spending more time watching ads than actually playing.
  • Purchasing the 'no ads' option does not effectively remove ads, leading to frustration among players.
  • The game frequently crashes and has numerous bugs, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the experience.
  • monetization
    1,115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the misleading "ad-free" purchase, which still requires them to watch ads for essential upgrades and rewards. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads has led to a negative gaming experience, with users feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.

    • “I would easily pay for no ads if it got rid of all ads like a game my wife plays.”
    • “The developers of that game agree that if you pay for no ads, you should get no ads.”
    • “I was really enjoying this game to the point that I even decided to pay for no ads.”
    • “I dunno this game is fun but I've spent more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
    • “Paid for ad-free, still have ads.”
    • “This game would be great but it is so oversaturated with ads it is literally unplayable.”
  • gameplay
    109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and easy to understand, with appealing aesthetics and mechanics; however, it is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads that often exceed the actual gameplay time. Many players report significant issues with game stability, including crashes and glitches, which further detract from the experience. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, the excessive ad interruptions and technical problems lead to a frustrating user experience.

    • “The actual gameplay is super fun and the aesthetics are beautiful to say the least.”
    • “The gameplay loop is enjoyable but the ads and crashes really pull me out of it and I'm regretting paying for the no ads bundle.”
    • “Pretty fun game, I enjoy the survival type gameplay.”
    • “Either the forests won't appear or mobs don't show as they hit you, or gameplay starts to stutter as the game doesn't properly refresh.”
    • “Gameplay is meh and you only get about 20 seconds of it between each ad.”
    • “You literally cannot play this 'game' unless you watch 6-8 adverts to every minute of actual gameplay.”
  • stability
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay and cause players to lose progress. Many users report that the game becomes increasingly buggy as they advance, with glitches affecting weapon movements and overall performance. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the persistent technical problems make it frustrating and often unplayable.

    • “Sometimes the game randomly freezes and you have to close out and restart, losing your progress in the level.”
    • “The game freezes and has to be restarted frequently.”
    • “While it's a fun game and great concept for this style of games, it constantly freezes in the middle of gameplay, resulting in you losing any progress you've made during that playthrough.”
  • graphics
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are frequently compared to the art style of "Don't Starve," with many users appreciating the aesthetic but criticizing it for being derivative and unoriginal. While some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the gameplay, the overwhelming presence of ads and performance issues, such as lag and crashes, detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, praised for their style but condemned for their lack of innovation and the game's technical shortcomings.

    • “The actual gameplay is super fun and the aesthetics are beautiful to say the least.”
    • “Great graphics, reminds me very much of the Don't Starve franchise...”
    • “I really like the concept and the art style.”
    • “The graphics can't even keep up, and it's very difficult to progress like this.”
    • “You expect a game to hold up past the 3rd level, but if you get the right combo of graphically intense abilities and a large number of enemies on screen, it lags to the point of unplayability.”
    • “It's the graphics and sounds from 'Don't Starve' in a completely uninspired ad-infested mess.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the spooky themes and sound effects but expressing frustration over audio management issues. Users report that their audio preferences do not save between sessions, leading to jarring volume levels, and the game's audio ducking feature disrupts other audio sources, such as music or podcasts. Additionally, the presence of loud advertisements and persistent clicking sounds when adjusting settings detracts from the overall experience.

    • “I enjoyed the art and the spooky music and sounds.”
    • “Decent game, cool theme/music/sound effects.”
    • “It gives 2 bar sliders for music and sound.”
    • “The game uses 'audio ducking' to lower your background audio (like podcasts or music) and prioritize focus on the game's annoying sound effects and long advertisements.”
    • “The ads are too annoying; if listening to music/audio, they push and mute everything else and blast the advert.”
    • “Can't listen to music while playing; immediately deleted the game.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, leaving players feeling bored and confused about the narrative. Many users express frustration over the heavy reliance on ads for progression, which detracts from the overall experience and diminishes the value of paid features. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline significantly impacts player enjoyment and satisfaction.

    • “Good gameplay needs a story.”
    • “You can either spend your hard-earned money on playing a game with no storyline that you'll be bored with after a few hours or watch ads to win.”
    • “Way too many ads... no storyline really, unsure what is going on.”
    • “Once you buy that the number of ads you should see is zero; end of story here. You pay money, you get nothing, a few extra currencies but not what you paid for.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, poor performance, and glitches even on newer devices. Many players find it unplayable after a few rounds due to significant drops in frame rates, and the heavy reliance on ads further detracts from the experience. Overall, the game's optimization issues overshadow its fun concept, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.

    • “Good concept but the game performance is affected by heavy ads, making it difficult to play offline.”
    • “My phone is less than a year old, set to performance mode with no other apps open, but it still glitches.”
    • “The game performance drops after playing a few rounds.”
    • “The game is very poorly optimized and runs very slow.”
    • “Game is lagging, optimization is very bad, and you have to watch video ads every time you want to pick a sword. Ridiculous, there are way better games like this, uninstall.”
    • “Not worth even downloading; you are forced to watch ads in order to survive more than 3 waves, and on top of that, it is not optimized for fold phones.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by mandatory ads that hinder progress and enjoyment. While some appreciate the variety in weapons and modes, many feel that the game is overly grindy and unfair, making it difficult to advance without significant time investment or ad viewing. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the game's potential.

    • “Very fair, not very grindy by Android standards, and pretty varied in terms of weapons and modes.”
    • “The game is impossible to win; it feels too grindy and unfair.”
    • “Decent concept for a game, but it's ridiculously tedious at the beginning and every weapon boost around the map requires ads.”
    • “This has to be the most grindy cash grab I've possibly ever played.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its immersive quality and exceptional sound design that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Such a great atmosphere!”
    • “The atmospheric sounds are incredible.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted to be both hilarious and tinged with sadness, as it highlights the potential for creating enjoyable content that could naturally attract players and generate revenue.

    • “It's hilarious and sad because if you just made a game like this that people enjoyed, which you guys are capable of, people would spend money on it naturally because it's fun.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is praised for its unique design, reminiscent of Tim Burton's style, which combines a creepy yet enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “I also love the character design; it really feels like a Tim Burton game, with the creepy but fun vibe.”
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Silent Forest: Survive is a role playing game.

Silent Forest: Survive is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Silent Forest: Survive.

Silent Forest: Survive was developed by Harvest Star Game.

Silent Forest: Survive has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Silent Forest: Survive is a single player game.

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