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The Secret of Pineview Forest

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59%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
monetization, story
59% User Score Based on 54 reviews

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The Secret of Pineview Forest is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by VIS-Games and was released on October 31, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Secret of Pineview Forest is a free prequel to Pineview Drive - Rising Storm. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest...

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews
atmosphere11 positive mentions
monetization11 negative mentions
  • The game creates a tense and immersive atmosphere, effectively utilizing sound and visuals to enhance the horror experience.
  • The gradual unfolding of the story keeps players engaged as they uncover the mysteries of the past.
  • Despite some gameplay flaws, the game offers enjoyable exploration and a sense of suspense for fans of psychological horror.
  • The gameplay often feels aimless, with a vast and empty map that can lead to confusion and boredom.
  • There are significant issues with game mechanics, including slow movement speed and unclear objectives, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel misled, as the game is perceived more as an advertisement for another title rather than a standalone experience.
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, with vivid visuals and evocative sound contributing to a chilling experience. However, some players find the dark, bland environments can lead to boredom and confusion, particularly in open-world settings. Overall, while the atmosphere is a highlight for many, it may not engage all players equally.

    • “Runs well, looks and sounds good (a bit dark for my eyes but ok), atmospheric.”
    • “I like games that give me an interesting, atmospheric landscape to investigate.”
    • “The atmosphere of this game is 10/10.”
    • “I'm all in for a walking simulator, but when the whole thing is treading through a dark, bland forest with little atmosphere, it becomes boring rather quickly.”
    • “Atmosphere: fair”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of this game is criticized for being essentially an advertisement for another product, misleadingly presented as a free game. Reviewers argue that this practice detracts from genuine game developers and misleads consumers, as it occupies valuable marketing space while offering no real gameplay experience. Overall, the consensus is that such advertisements masquerading as games are harmful to the gaming community and should be avoided.

    • “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and unengaging, with many reviewers noting a lack of character development and a thin plot that fails to captivate. While there is a brief backstory, it does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, leading to an overall impression of a poor narrative.

    • “I enjoyed the walking in the woods, though the plot didn't engage very often and the ending was puzzling and abrupt.”
    • “There's no story, besides the text at the beginning of the game which could have led to a story, but doesn't.”
    • “And to give my two cents on it, I honestly don't think playing this before the original game (or at all for that matter) would impact your perception of 'Pineview Drive - Rising Storm' because again; there's no story.”
    • “The story is a little thin.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vivid visuals and atmospheric effects, particularly in well-lit areas, while others feel that there is significant room for improvement. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, but not without notable shortcomings.

    • “Technically, in particular, it's impressive: vivid visuals, evocative sound... very atmospheric stuff indeed.”
    • “The graphics are awesome and the atmosphere is scary.”
    • “The good things I can say about this game: the graphics aren't bad, and I like the item highlight.”
    • “No characters, no story, no nice graphics, no save system.”
    • “Graphics: well......they could do more, much more”
    • “Graphics: fair”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being aimless and slow, primarily involving tedious exploration in dark environments with minimal direction. Players find it challenging to understand objectives, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement, with many describing the overall experience as poor.

    • “The gameplay is very tricky, and it can be somewhat hard to discover what you have to do, as I lost around 2 hours figuring it out.”
    • “The gameplay almost solely consists of aimless and annoyingly slow walking in the dark in search of items unknown to you, while some generic scares are constantly making poor attempts to frighten you.”
    • “Gameplay: very tricky, somehow hard to discover what you have to do (I lost around 2 hours).”
    • “Gameplay: poor.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, with some suggesting it requires a second life to manage effectively. Despite this, the game is still considered interesting and tense, indicating that the grinding may detract from an otherwise engaging experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Despite the mixed reviews, this was a really interesting and tense game, if not for the slightly tedious walking.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as effective and enjoyable, providing a constant backdrop without being intrusive or overly narrative.

    • “The sounds were effective, and I enjoyed the music, which was constant but not narrative or intrusive.”
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The Secret of Pineview Forest is a action adventure game.

The Secret of Pineview Forest is available on PC and Windows.

The Secret of Pineview Forest was released on October 31, 2016.

The Secret of Pineview Forest was developed by VIS-Games.

The Secret of Pineview Forest has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its monetization.

The Secret of Pineview Forest is a single player game.

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