The Forestale

About

"The Forestale" is a challenging platformer game built on the GZDoom engine, an updated version of the classic Doom engine. In this game, you play as Alex, a rabbit trying to save the world of the Forestale after a star falls and disturbs its peace. With diverse mechanics, unique abilities, and increasing enemy difficulty, this game offers a fresh take on old-school 3D platformers while providing a thrilling and engaging experience.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The game features bright, juicy graphics and skillfully crafted, non-linear levels that encourage exploration and contain many secrets.
The gameplay is engaging with an interesting skill upgrade system that allows players to enhance their character through exploration and in-game purchases.
It successfully evokes nostalgia for classic platformers, providing a fun experience reminiscent of childhood gaming.

The physics of the main character are not well-implemented, making the controls feel clunky and difficult to master initially.
The game can be overly punishing, with limited health and challenging difficulty even on the easiest mode, which may frustrate casual players.
The plot is underdeveloped, losing intrigue as the game progresses and ultimately feeling simplistic.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics in "The Forestale" are consistently praised for their bright, vibrant visuals and skillful design, enhancing the overall platforming experience. Similarly, the gzdoom-based game is noted for its appealing graphics, which complement its straightforward controls and unique boss battles. Overall, both games feature visually engaging environments that contribute positively to their gameplay.
- “The forestale is a fun platformer with bright, juicy graphics and skillfully crafted levels.”
- “Graphics: the main part of the game world is drawn beautifully and brightly.”
- “We have a decent platformer with interesting gameplay and nice graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as interesting and engaging, particularly within the context of a decent platformer that features appealing graphics. Overall, players appreciate the creativity and execution of the gameplay mechanics.
- “The author has definitely managed to create an interesting gameplay.”
- “We have a decent platformer with interesting gameplay and nice graphics.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The story begins with an intriguing premise but quickly loses momentum, becoming almost nonexistent as the game progresses. While the conclusion reveals a fantastical plot twist, it is ultimately criticized for being overly simplistic.
- “In the end, it turns out that the plot is mega-fantastic, but at the same time too primitive.”
- “In the beginning, there is an intrigue, but then the plot leaves the game; it is almost gone.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as great and fun, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Great, fun music.”