The Cold Forest

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In "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.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

27%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

character development1 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

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 some language barriers, players found enjoyment in the scenic walks 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.

music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, featuring pleasant piano tracks reminiscent of elevator music, which enhances the atmosphere during gameplay. However, some users feel that the audio experience is limited and not worth the price, especially given the game's simplistic mechanics and lack of English support.
- “The music and atmosphere are rather relaxing, making the experience enjoyable as you walk and collect berries and wood.”
- “30 minutes of walking to a chill classical music soundtrack while collecting wood and rosehips.”
- “The music is very nice, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “However, 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 $5.”
- “30 minutes of walking to a chilly classical music track while collecting wood and rosehips.”
- “The audio department is mostly comprised of a track of piano elevator music and some sound effects that were taken from Freesound.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as relaxing, complemented by soothing music, but the gameplay primarily involves simple tasks like walking and collecting resources. However, the lack of English language support has been noted as a drawback, leading some users to question the game's value at its price point.
- “The music and atmosphere are incredibly relaxing, creating a serene environment 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 uninspired, lacking any real engagement or excitement.”
- “While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse you in the game world.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being somewhat repetitive, which may lead to a lack of engagement over time.
- “The gameplay feels pretty repetitive.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and make the experience frustrating.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the missions, leading to a dull experience.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial narrative, with players noting that the only story elements are found in the initial description, leaving much to be desired in terms of storytelling depth.
- “There's no story in this game aside from what you read in the description.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
- “Character development is almost non-existent, making it hard to care about the plot.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a lack of exploration and character development, with many players finding the characters uninteresting and underdeveloped.
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % 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 a lot of repetition.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the overall experience less immersive.”