The Forgotten Room

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 180 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
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Decipher clues, solve puzzles, and help a lost girl escape a lost room!

  • Mac OS
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  • Windows
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews
story9 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent atmosphere and a genuinely creepy vibe, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are mostly logical and provide a good challenge without being overly difficult, leading to satisfying 'AHA!' moments.
  • The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience.
  • The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more and feeling that the ending is abrupt or anticlimactic.
  • There are several glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as disappearing toolbars and crashes.
  • Players are required to purchase the full game after a brief demo, which can feel misleading and frustrating.
  • story22 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its engaging atmosphere and clever integration of puzzles, creating a captivating ghost story experience. While some players found the ending anti-climactic and wished for a longer narrative, many appreciated the intriguing plot and the emotional depth it offered. Overall, the storyline is seen as a strong point, with hopes for further development in potential sequels.

    • “Excellent atmosphere and story.”
    • “Genuinely challenging game and a very interesting storyline.”
    • “Storyline captures the imagination while music and sound effects set a creepy atmosphere.”
    • “The final step of the bucket one was a little unrealistic, even for a ghost story game.”
    • “Only let down was the ending; hope they don't leave it on such a cliffhanger to the storyline behind the game.”
    • “Rather a sad story ending.”
  • atmosphere16 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by effective sound design and detailed graphics. Many players appreciate the combination of a haunting storyline and engaging puzzles, although some feel that certain elements, like the artwork, detract from the overall ambiance. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating and eerie environment that resonates well with fans of the genre.

    • “Very atmospheric haunted house puzzle game.”
    • “I love ghost stories, so I really enjoyed the creepy atmosphere, effects, and story of this one.”
    • “The artwork in this game is overly cartoonish, which detracts from the creepy atmosphere, and the font is annoying.”
    • “Gloomy atmosphere, kind of creepy, with puzzles that make you think but don't make you want to cheat.”
    • “The storyline captures the imagination while the music and sound effects set a creepy atmosphere.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality and atmospheric appeal. However, some critiques highlight issues such as dull visuals, overly cartoonish artwork, and inconsistencies in visual cues. While the game may not be as graphically intensive as newer titles, it still offers a visually pleasing experience complemented by good music and interface design.

    • “The game is several years old, so it isn't as graphic-intensive as newer apps, but it's still really well done.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and music with a pleasantly spooky story.”
    • “A graphically pretty game, with a good interface, some nice, atmospheric music and decent puzzles.”
    • “Also, searching for matches to light a fire when the graphics clearly display 10 lit candles in the hallway next door is just dumb!”
    • “Only real negative is the dull visuals, aside from those uncanny paintings.”
    • “The artwork in this game is overly cartoonish, which detracts from the creepy atmosphere, and the font is annoying.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and clever design, though some users noted issues with specific puzzles that lacked clear instructions or introduced mechanics unexpectedly. While many found the gameplay enjoyable and well-integrated with the plot, others criticized certain elements as repetitive or overly simplistic.

    • “Awesome gameplay!”
    • “Great plot and gameplay.”
    • “Excellent taster and amazing gameplay.”
    • “There were only three that I had a problem with: two with simpler solutions you can't use (why would you melt ice in a bucket when you could just stick the bucket outside in the rain?) and one puzzle that required a mechanic that was never mentioned or used prior to the one time that it is used (how was I supposed to know that I needed to use multiple fingers at once to tap multiple things or that the game would even recognize it?).”
    • “The glitch games are those that seem clever and tricky but really are lazy games repeating over and over the same mechanic.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the spooky storyline and overall experience. Players particularly enjoyed the beautiful piano score, noting that it complemented the graphics and puzzles without being distracting. Overall, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the game's immersive and captivating ambiance.

    • “Beautiful graphics and music with a pleasantly spooky story.”
    • “Storyline captures the imagination while music and sound effects set a creepy atmosphere.”
    • “By the way, I really enjoyed the piano score in this game and didn't find myself turning off the music, which I do in most games as it can be distracting.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes at load screens and numerous glitches across all versions. Players have reported that the puzzles lack logical coherence, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Freezes at load screen; I really wanted to like this game.”
    • “This had multiple glitches and overall an okay game.”
    • “The whole ecosystem is buggy on all versions of the game (yep, I tried them all).”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Many mobile games utilize a free-to-play model supported by advertisements, with options to display ads before advancing to the next chapter or for accessing in-game clues.

    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
    • “I appreciate that there are options to support the game through purchases, but it's not necessary to enjoy the full experience.”
    • “The balance between free content and paid features is well done, making it accessible for everyone.”
    • “Many mobile games are free to play, but they rely heavily on ads for revenue.”
    • “The game could benefit from incorporating ads before transitioning to the next chapter, as well as using ads to provide hints.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive process of selecting pins and balls in separate puzzles, which involves frequent navigation in and out of menus.

    • “Selecting one pin after another and managing balls in two separate puzzles was tedious.”
    • “The constant back and forth between menus made the grinding feel unnecessarily drawn out.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding tasks quickly became monotonous and frustrating.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players appreciate the subtle humor woven into glitch games, highlighting it as a charming and enjoyable aspect of the overall experience.

    • “I also love the subtle humor throughout glitch games!”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing the whole time!”
    • “The game is filled with clever puns and funny references that made every moment enjoyable!”
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