The Cold Forest
- August 8, 2022
- RealGames Dev
Get on SteamIn "The Cold Forest," you crash land on an island with valuable medical supplies on board. With limited strength and time due to injury and blood loss, you must navigate the freezing wilderness, scavenge for food and warmth, and reach the lighthouse to signal for help. This harsh, realistic survival experience challenges you to manage your injuries, resources, and priorities in a race against time. Remember, you only get one life.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The music and atmosphere are relaxing, providing a pleasant backdrop for gameplay.
- The game is inexpensive, making it a reasonable purchase for those looking for a short experience.
- Despite language barriers, some players found enjoyment in the scenic walking and resource collection.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no real story or character development.
- There are significant language issues, as the game is not available in English, making it difficult for many players to understand.
- The game is too easy, with abundant resources that prevent any real survival challenge, leading to a boring experience.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, featuring pleasant piano tracks reminiscent of elevator music, which enhances the tranquil atmosphere. However, some users feel that the audio experience is limited and not worth the game's price, especially given the repetitive nature of the gameplay. Overall, while the music is appreciated, it may not be enough to elevate the overall experience.
“The music is very nice, though.”
“30 minutes of walking to a chilly classical music, and collecting woods and rosehips.”
“However, the music and atmosphere is rather relaxing.”
“The audio department is mostly comprised of a track of piano elevator music and some sound effects which were taken from freesound.”
“30 minutes of walking to a chilly classical music, and collecting wood and rosehips.”
“However the music and atmosphere is rather relaxing, and all you do is walk and collect berries/wood. The game is also not in English, not at all worth $5.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing, complemented by soothing music, though the gameplay primarily involves walking and collecting resources. However, the lack of English language support and limited activities have led some users to question the game's value.
“The music and atmosphere are rather relaxing, creating a soothing experience as you walk and collect berries and wood.”
“The music and atmosphere are rather relaxing, but all you do is walk and collect berries and wood. The game is also not in English, making it not worth the $5.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and lacks any real engagement, making the gameplay tedious.”
“While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse you in the game world.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being quite repetitive, which may lead to a lack of engagement over time.
“Pretty repetitive gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial narrative, with players noting that the only story elements are found in the initial description, leaving little to engage with beyond that.
“There's no story in this game aside from what you read in the description.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment over the absence of exploration and engaging character arcs. Overall, the characters feel underdeveloped and uninteresting.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a painterly art style, but are marred by noticeable billboarding issues and a lack of variety, leading to a sense of repetition in the visuals.
“While the art style could be called 'painterly', there are some glaring billboarding issues and also lots of repetition.”
