The Forgotten Forest
- November 11, 2015
- Dylan Wentz
Get on SteamThe Forgotten Forest is a horror-adventure game where you play as Rebecca, a young girl lost in a cursed forest filled with puzzles, jump scares, and the potential for a lot of death. With 2-4 hours of gameplay, uncover the forest's secrets and discover one of the game's three alternate endings. Your choices and survival skills will determine your fate in this atmospheric and immersive experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and suspenseful gameplay experience with elements of instant death and quick decision-making.
- Many players found the puzzles engaging and appreciated the smooth gameplay mechanics.
- Despite its flaws, some players felt a connection to the story and characters, enjoying the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor level design, and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- Players reported a confusing and often nonsensical plot, with many instances of 'cheap deaths' that feel unfair.
- The game lacks polish, with spelling and grammar errors, as well as a lack of clear objectives, leading to frustration.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it initially confusing and bland, particularly during a lengthy introductory scene that lacks engagement. While there are moments of intrigue, many criticize the overall plot as uninspired and rushed, leading to a disappointing narrative experience.
“Nice RPG story.”
“That intro alone sums up the style of this game’s story.”
“Inane plot and dialogue.”
“It's an okay RPG; there is a long scene in the beginning that doesn't let you do anything other than read and watch. While many RPGs do that, this one is a bit bland in the story content of the beginning.”
“Boring, uninspired, senseless plot makes this project feel like the developer rushed to push out a game for Steam to try and make a quick dollar, or $1.49.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent, especially for fans of RPG Maker, but lacks traditional RPG mechanics and relies heavily on trial and error, with some frustrating instant-death elements. Overall, it may not hold players' attention long-term.
“Game is pretty good, not gonna lie. I'm a huge RPG Maker fan; it's pretty okay for the price. I just started playing it, but to be honest, I never would have actually finished the game if I didn't find out about your community tab. Anyway, I just played your game and here is the video of my gameplay.”
“Trial and error gameplay with instadeath hotspots.”
“The gameplay is ok, I guess.”
“No RPG mechanics.”
“Trial and error gameplay with instadeath hotspots.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability issues, particularly by those who are averse to bugs commonly found in titles from inexperienced developers. However, some players still found enjoyment in the game despite these drawbacks.
“If you do not like buggy games made by inexperienced developers, don't get this. I played it and liked it quite a lot, despite pointing out more cons than pros.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking authenticity, with some users feeling that the low price point suggests the developer is more focused on profit than delivering genuine comedic value.
“Even at $1.49, it makes you feel like the developer is laughing all the way to the bank.”
