The Forest (2014)

 PC
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 650 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 400 out of 650
  2. Mixed: 179 out of 650
  3. Negative: 71 out of 650

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  1. thehoang123
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Great survival game with good environmental storytelling. The game won't tell you what you need to do but it's not too hard to get used to. And when you know the mechanics, this game is very easy.
  2. Bigwillyhaver69
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    A good story,Scary,good survival,big map, just a very good survival horror game
  3. vincenzocosmo
    May 21, 2023
    8
    My first Survival game on PC. I really appreciated eating cannibals legs but i'm not a cannibal just a survivor.
  4. NotXDbooi
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Best survival game with co-op right now. Intresting to explore the map, fun to build slides & bases.
    Game has scary atmosphere inside caves.
    But game is very short, you can finish it in 5-6 hours.
  5. MetehanS5
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Arkadaşlarımla çok iyi ama tekken biraz sıkıcı ama güzel bence alın
  6. levoxyl
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    True survival horror. Story-line is perfect. Game is fun. I see why it was so popular
  7. azor_4e
    Mar 5, 2023
    8
    The Forest is a survival horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You play as a plane crash survivor who finds himself stranded on a mysterious island full of cannibals and mutants. You have to scavenge for resources, craft weapons and tools, build shelters and defenses, and fight for your life against the relentless enemies. The game has a stunning open world that you canThe Forest is a survival horror game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You play as a plane crash survivor who finds himself stranded on a mysterious island full of cannibals and mutants. You have to scavenge for resources, craft weapons and tools, build shelters and defenses, and fight for your life against the relentless enemies. The game has a stunning open world that you can explore freely, with dynamic day and night cycles, weather effects, and wildlife. The game also has a compelling story that unfolds as you discover clues and secrets about the island and your past. The Forest is not for the faint of heart, as it features realistic gore, violence, and scares. But if you are looking for a thrilling and immersive survival experience that will challenge your skills and nerves, then The Forest is the game for you. I give it 8/10 stars.… Expand
  8. k1erx
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    игра очень прикольная пещеры и крафты в игре очень крутые еще прикольный сюжет и монстры в игре
  9. Zezman
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Forest is one of the most interesting survival games. At the time it came out, and even today, I still think it's the survival game with the best graphics! Good game, I would definitely recommend it! Just waiting for the second part of this game!
  10. Nick7000
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Хороший, добротный выживач. В меру жуткий, в меру продолжительный. Для дополнительного удовольствия советую проходить в кооперативе.
  11. pacifist320
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In fact, the game is top, I played it with a friend 2-3 times, and I don't regret it....
    In many ways, the game is monotonous and buggy, and with prolonged gameplay it becomes simply boring. I am far from a hater of Forest, but it is necessary to understand that many games are not perfect, and especially this one. But it is worth noting the advantages of this fun and slightly (to put it mildly) scary game. First of all, I have not noticed such a fun gaming experience in games of this genre, how fun it is to build all kinds of American Roller Coasters and then cut them open on a turtle shell) And secondly, despite the bugs, there is a general good and unforgettable atmosphere...    … Expand
  12. bar0yka
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    hikaye mükemmel oynanış çok güzel multiplayer bitirebiliyorsunuz ama 10 da verilmez bazı optimizasyon sorunları ve oynanıştaki yapay zeka yüzünden 9 u hak ediyor kral oyun burdan ibrahim abiye selamlar
  13. Conla79
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Brilliant engrossing game. Suits the solo player who likes an open world with crafting and building with combat. I am really enjoying it.
  14. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Estoy harto de los mundos abiertos pero la historia de este juego si me llamó la atención la verdad, aparte la intensidad que sientes cuando te encuentras a uno de estos fanáticos del Atlas es otro pedo.
  15. NotCeeJay
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    A very solid game & one of my favorite horror games I've played to this date. The game play is amazing & storyline isn't that bad either. However including friends is a whole different story. Endless shenanigans can happen and it can get quite hilarious at times, but single-player is also great as you can mostly focus on the game itself. Bugs in this game can be a bit problematic but itA very solid game & one of my favorite horror games I've played to this date. The game play is amazing & storyline isn't that bad either. However including friends is a whole different story. Endless shenanigans can happen and it can get quite hilarious at times, but single-player is also great as you can mostly focus on the game itself. Bugs in this game can be a bit problematic but it makes up for the fun game play there is.… Expand
  16. zaneraven
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the best games I have ever played, the survival aspect is good same with the story
  17. Allord
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Bu oyun mükemmel mi ne! Tek kelime ile bayıldım. Orman size tam bir korku havası veriyor. Mağaralar epeyce geliştirilmiş ve özenle dizayn edilmiş. Yamyamların yapay zekası daha iyi olsaydı güzel olurdu. Bazen anlamsız hareketler yapıyorlar. 60 saat kadar oynadım ve yapılabilecek her şeyi yaptığıma inanıyorum. Grafikler ise güzel. Beni tatmin etti. Arkadaşlarımla bir ara bir daha oynamayıBu oyun mükemmel mi ne! Tek kelime ile bayıldım. Orman size tam bir korku havası veriyor. Mağaralar epeyce geliştirilmiş ve özenle dizayn edilmiş. Yamyamların yapay zekası daha iyi olsaydı güzel olurdu. Bazen anlamsız hareketler yapıyorlar. 60 saat kadar oynadım ve yapılabilecek her şeyi yaptığıma inanıyorum. Grafikler ise güzel. Beni tatmin etti. Arkadaşlarımla bir ara bir daha oynamayı düşünüyorum. Kısacası alıp oynamanız gereken bir oyun.… Expand
  18. ProsteNicolas
    Aug 21, 2022
    9
    This game is one of the best survival games ever, i start with story, the story is for soemone bad for someone its good, for me its decent because i dont like the story on survival games, but this one is good,the gameplay is really good, you must hunt to survive, the canibals are want to eat you, you can get so many weapons, so many craftings, this game is really fun, but if you playThis game is one of the best survival games ever, i start with story, the story is for soemone bad for someone its good, for me its decent because i dont like the story on survival games, but this one is good,the gameplay is really good, you must hunt to survive, the canibals are want to eat you, you can get so many weapons, so many craftings, this game is really fun, but if you play alone this game is so scary if you want to have fun minimal 2 players, the negative on this game is this game have bugs, but still this game is awesome, milions things to craft, milion things to examine, this game is so much fun with friends :D But there is some bugs so, but still its really good game.… Expand
  19. 1ndastreal
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    EMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE MAN - BLEED A RIVERSEMATARY GRAVE
  20. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Play this with friends. When me and them started we were noobs, we kept arguing and kept fighting. We beat the game but the fights keep on coming... We'll revisit it soon to do some other stuff. The story is not all there but then again it's a survival game the focus was clearly placed on that aspect and with the limited resources the studio had they did pretty well...
  21. GoodBoiRB
    Jul 1, 2022
    9
    Ok that game is amazing if you play solo its kinda scary but if you play with friends its even better. survival game that is different than others it has caves that can be very scary if you play solo. fun and big world to explore that game is very good
  22. mstf16771677
    May 25, 2022
    10
    Harika bir oyun bazı hatalar olsada güzel bir oyun hiç sıkılmadan oynadım
  23. NINAPEDIA
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    One of my favourite game to play with my friends. I don't think I've ever beat the story but I sure do have a lot of fun running around with my buddies exploring caves and beating monsters with pipe bombs. It's a simple game. The story is a little convoluted, but I admit I'm not playing for the story.

    Docking a couple points because once in a while my camera glitches when I'm swimming    One of my favourite game to play with my friends. I don't think I've ever beat the story but I sure do have a lot of fun running around with my buddies exploring caves and beating monsters with pipe bombs. It's a simple game. The story is a little convoluted, but I admit I'm not playing for the story.

    Docking a couple points because once in a while my camera glitches when I'm swimming and it winds up disorienting me to the point where my guy dies.    … Expand
  24. TCM_Crash
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☑ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ Very good
    ☑ Good
    ☐ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{ Story }---
    ☐ No Story
    ☑ Some lore
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☐ It'll replace your life

    ---{ Game Time }---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☐ Short
    ☐ Average
    ☐ Long
    ☑ To infinity and beyond

    ---{ Price }---
    ☐ It's free!
    ☑ Worth the price
    ☐ If it's on sale
    ☐ If u have some spare money left
    ☐ Not recommended
    ☐ You could also just burn your money    … Expand
  25. AminAlih47
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    It was one of the best games of my life. Because the game was natural, it was very interesting.
  26. TokyoPog
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing! There is a good number of bugs and a few confusing plot loops, but I still think this is an amazing game. The Canabals AI feels very fleshed out and the map is very good on the surface and inside the caves. The story is beond amazing and the final boss fight has so much backed to it to where you feel bad after killing her. Overall if you have not played this game PLAY IT NOW!!
    Play it before the second game comes out later this year    … Expand
  27. metesuzuk
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    It's fun to play with friends, the locals and their sounds scared me a lot, the survival mechanics and the tension of the caves are great.
  28. TiredAlfred
    Dec 29, 2021
    9
    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive
  29. retromyioi
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    So, this game is amazing. It got really interesting and cool gameplay. You always need to run or fight with someone. Also graphics good and shadows done amazing. I recomend you to buy it in full price if you like open world games. There are many caves to discover and places to visit
  30. Recepsamet
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    oyun güzel ve eğlenceli cidden arkadaşlarınız ile oynayabilmek çok rahat oluyor evet oyunun dövüş sistemi biraz bayat ama cidden oynadığım en güzel hayatta kalma oyunlarından biri olabilir ama en çok sevdiğimşey düşmanlara karşı savunma yapmak bide cidden oyun çok ama çok güzel bir ağaç kesme mekaniği var oyun güncellemeler ile cidden çok güzel yerlere gelebilmiş bunla beraber efsane biroyun güzel ve eğlenceli cidden arkadaşlarınız ile oynayabilmek çok rahat oluyor evet oyunun dövüş sistemi biraz bayat ama cidden oynadığım en güzel hayatta kalma oyunlarından biri olabilir ama en çok sevdiğimşey düşmanlara karşı savunma yapmak bide cidden oyun çok ama çok güzel bir ağaç kesme mekaniği var oyun güncellemeler ile cidden çok güzel yerlere gelebilmiş bunla beraber efsane bir hikayesi var (bu arada bu oyunda düşmanlara karşı sinir krizi geçirebilirsiniz)… Expand
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#38 Best PC Game of 2018
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#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Gamersky
    Jul 16, 2018
    90
    The Forest is an awkward open-world survival game. It's thrilling to play because of the intense atmosphere, but confusing maps and annoying enemies make it really hard for me to immerse into the game.
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  2. DarkStation
    Jun 21, 2018
    80
    In a crowded landscape littered with a few too many survival crafting games, The Forest makes a pretty strong case for itself. With an open-ended world balanced by a story that moves forward, The Forest contains both freedom and mounting tension and provides not just the means for the player to survive, but a compelling reason to do so.
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  3. GameSpot
    Jun 3, 2018
    80
    There's a lot to think about when it comes to surviving in The Forest, but the balance between each of its interlocking parts keeps the game moving at a riveting pace.
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