The Beast of Stormy Forest

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The Beast of Stormy Forest is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Cobley Games and was released on September 29, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

Time travel to the past as Detective Cobie Cromwell. Find clues and solve puzzles in this story rich, immersive, virtual reality escape room game. Game to be released in successive chapters, with four total planned.

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story2 negative mentions

The game features an atmospheric adventure with a nostalgic pixel art style that is both pleasant and memorable.
The sound design effectively immerses players in the game world, enhancing the mysterious atmosphere.
The premise of escaping a room with puzzles is engaging, and the main character's abilities add an interesting dynamic to the gameplay.

The game is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 15 minutes, leading to a lack of replay value.
The controls and combat mechanics are clunky, making the gameplay experience frustrating at times.
There are numerous technical issues, including glitches and poor physics, which detract from the overall experience.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally considered unremarkable, with users expressing indifference towards its narrative quality. Additionally, there are technical issues noted that may detract from the overall experience.
- “Story is ho hum.”
- “I suspect this may have been intended for either the Quest or perhaps one of those cardboard cellphone VR adapters.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express a lack of replayability, indicating that they do not find enough incentive to revisit the game in the near future.
- “I don't see much replay value in doing it again anytime soon.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally considered crude and lack polish, contributing to a clunky gameplay experience. While some physics elements are present, they often feel awkward, detracting from overall immersion.
- “The graphics are way too crude.”
- “The graphics and audio are okay... there is some physics implemented, like when you grab an item it can knock down other items, but in the end, it feels a bit too clunky. For example, if you want to get close to the desk, it 'pushes' you back.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant bugs, affecting its overall stability, which may detract from the user experience.
- “Try it, but it is buggy.”