The Forestale
- April 11, 2019
- Yorzh Aleksey
Get on SteamThe Forestale is a platformer in old-school 3D style of the 2000s. The developer was inspired by masterpieces of the PS1 and Nintendo 64 era.
Reviews
- 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 and unique boss battles that evoke nostalgia for classic platformers.
- Despite some flaws, the game is a fun homage to retro platformers, providing a challenging experience that can be rewarding for dedicated players.
- The controls and physics can be clunky and difficult to master, leading to frustration, especially for casual players.
- The game is quite challenging, with limited health and a lack of balance that can make progress feel punishing.
- The plot is underdeveloped and becomes almost non-existent as the game progresses, leaving players wanting more narrative depth.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their bright, vibrant visuals and skillful design, enhancing the overall experience of the platformer. Players appreciate the beautiful and engaging art style, which complements the interesting gameplay and unique boss battles.
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for being engaging and well-designed, combining solid platforming mechanics with appealing graphics.
“The author has definitely managed to create an interesting gameplay.”
“We have a decent platformer with interesting gameplay and nice graphics.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story begins with an intriguing premise but quickly loses momentum, ultimately revealing a fantastical conclusion that feels 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.”
“The story starts off strong but quickly loses its direction and becomes forgettable.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player as it progresses.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being great and fun, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“Great, fun music.”
