The Forgotten Forest

About

The 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting story with some engaging moments and a good soundtrack.
Gameplay is generally smooth, with decent puzzles that can be enjoyable, especially with the help of provided guides.
The game offers a unique experience with its instant death mechanics, creating a sense of tension and urgency.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky mechanics, and poor level design, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many plot points and gameplay objectives are unclear, resulting in confusion and a reliance on trial and error.
The overall presentation feels amateurish, with spelling errors, bland character development, and a lack of polish.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its value for RPG Maker fans, while others criticize it for lacking RPG mechanics and featuring frustrating trial-and-error elements, including instadeath hotspots. Overall, the gameplay is described as mediocre, with some technical issues affecting movement.
- “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 I never would actually finish 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.”
- “The gameplay is okay, I guess.”
- “The negative point I found in the game was the gameplay; for example, if the player moves quickly to go to another area, the passage stops working.”
- “Trial and error gameplay with instadeath hotspots.”
- “Now, there really isn’t too much to say about gameplay.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game enhances the engaging historical narrative, with a well-composed soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- “The history is interesting, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, immersing players in the game's atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its stability issues, particularly by those who are sensitive to bugs and glitches, suggesting it may not appeal to players who prefer polished experiences. However, some users 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, which really detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking authenticity, with some players 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.”