The Rubberhose Forest
- February 27, 2024
- lilleBror
Get on SteamWelcome to a bone-chilling horror experience set a world inspired by the iconic Steamboat Willie cartoon and Slender: the eight pages. You are a daring cargo collector, navigating through an eerie forest, collecting valuable cargo while desperately avoiding the nightmarish duo, Mickey and Minnie. Once beloved characters, Mickey and Minnie have transformed into strange entities, their hollow eyes …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game creatively uses a microphone mechanic, adding an extra layer of tension as players must remain quiet to survive.
- The horror elements, including the chase mechanics and the eerie atmosphere, provide a thrilling experience for players.
- The game has potential for improvement and could benefit from updates that enhance gameplay and replayability.
- The microphone usage is not clearly communicated in-game, leading to confusion and frustration for players with broken or malfunctioning microphones.
- The time limit for collecting cargo is too strict, making it difficult for players to complete the objective without feeling rushed.
- The AI behavior of the characters can be frustrating, as they can be overly aggressive and difficult to avoid, leading to a tedious experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics effectively capture a cartoon aesthetic, enhancing the game's eerie atmosphere with creepy character models and animations. While the visuals align well with the whimsical theme, they also contribute to a sense of unease, particularly with elements like the weeping angel-inspired character. Overall, the graphics are well-received, especially considering the game is free.
“The graphics fit very nicely with the cartoon world; the models are definitely creepy, especially the footsteps. The game is free, so there is truly nothing to complain about. It took me a little too long to realize that Minnie is a weeping angel, but otherwise, solid free game!”
“The cartoonish graphics only serve as a superficial aesthetic; Mickey and Minnie both appear to be menacing, and the destination for the cargo boxes is a small port called Podunk Landing.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
“The character designs are overly simplistic, which detracts from the overall appeal of the game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is designed to be strategic, requiring players to grasp the mechanics of characters like Mickey and Minnie, which can make developing effective strategies challenging.
“I understand that the game is meant to be played strategically when you grasp the mechanics of Mickey and Minnie, but developing strategies can be quite challenging.”
“Here’s a little playthrough I did if you want to see some gameplay while supporting a small YouTuber!”
“I understand that the game is meant to be played strategically when you understand the mechanics of Mickey and Minnie, but strategies are meant to be challenging to come up with.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users suggest that incorporating a randomizer could enhance the game's replayability, but this improvement is contingent on the effectiveness of Minnie’s AI.
“The randomizer adds a whole new layer of excitement, significantly boosting the game's replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, thanks to the dynamic elements that keep you coming back for more.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same, making it incredibly replayable.”
“A randomizer could increase its replayability, but only if Minnie’s AI is improved.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating and tedious, particularly due to the overwhelming challenge posed by enemies like Minnie, who can quickly eliminate characters, diminishing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“This was funny for like 2 seconds, but Minnie being able to just instakill you turns it into an incredibly frustrating and tedious experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is initially amusing but quickly becomes overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics, particularly the character Minnie, whose ability to instantly defeat players detracts from the comedic elements.
