The First Tree
- September 14, 2017
- David Wehle
- 4h median play time
Everything aside from the story is simplistic, but it doesn’t matter if the puzzles are non-existent or that the graphics are basic, because The First Tree packs an emotional narrative and is a game that every indie fan should play as a result.
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Get on Epic Games Store"The First Tree" is a third-person exploration game that follows a fox's journey through a mysterious forest as it searches for its lost family. Intertwined with the fox's story is that of a son trying to reconnect with his estranged father. The game features emotional storytelling and a stunning art style, using its gameplay to explore themes of love, loss, and reconciliation.
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Reviews
- story3,738 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
- music1,471 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- graphics1,095 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- emotional1,060 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
- gameplay994 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
- atmosphere266 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- grinding72 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
- stability56 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
- replayability44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
- optimization38 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
- funny26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
The First Tree PC Review
The First Tree tells a gripping story but could have used more polish in its other departments.
68%The First Tree (Switch) Review
The First Tree is the definition of an indie, but we should still expect more.
65%The First Tree Review
An incredible passion project eschewing video game norms and wearing its heart proudly on its sleeve, The First Tree is a masterfully executed work of art and storytelling showcasing the harsh realities of life even in the face of beautiful surroundings.
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