The Forest (2014)

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7.5

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  1. TheFoxEye
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эта игра захватила меня полностью. В ней считаются сразу 3 жанра - выживание, хоррор и чуток приключения. Сюжет хоть и запутанный но разгадывать его интересно. Боевка на 7/10 ведь тощий абориген выдерживает 7 ударов топором, а здоровый и взрослый мужик умирает от 4пощечин. Так же удтвили 2мя концовками. Обе вполне логичны (в первой гг сбивает самолет спасает сына и уплывает. Во второй он смиряется со смертью сына и остается на острове.) Рекомендю любителям выживания. Так же если имеется PS3 то советую брать именно на нее. 30FPS, 1080p, и ультра настройки если сравнитт с ПК.… Expand
  2. GentleGamer
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    The theme of survival, trying to survive is very well worked out in this game. I really liked the game, but after a while we start doing the same things all the time. The game is worth its price.
  3. ErayTellezi
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    Arkadaşlarla oynadım. Issız bir adada hayata kalma, malzeme edinme, bunlarla bir şeyler inşa etme ve gizemi çözme işini çok iyi veriyor. Arkadaşlarla eğlenceli ama tek başına çok zor ve daha korkunç olacağına eminim.
  4. PlayerFoxy
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Esse jogo melhorou 90% da primeira versao do game ele melhorou muito e é um jogo que é muito legal de se jogar com amigo
  5. dittoTHEstevie
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    One of the best survival game ever. It has lots of glitches and bugs, but it's very funny. In my opinion, it is better in multi then in a singleplayer game.
  6. Holiday305
    Oct 3, 2020
    8
    For horror-oriented survival fans who want even more, here is TheForest a single player / cooperative game (depending on your preference) of extreme survival,so the health (infection or damage), food, thirst, form, endurance as well as armor (yes them because there are several) are managed in this game, in TheForest there is also the construction aspect of what to feel like Bob theFor horror-oriented survival fans who want even more, here is TheForest a single player / cooperative game (depending on your preference) of extreme survival,so the health (infection or damage), food, thirst, form, endurance as well as armor (yes them because there are several) are managed in this game, in TheForest there is also the construction aspect of what to feel like Bob the Builder, there are different types of construction (Walls, personalized or non-personalized house, traps of all kinds etc ...) even if there is only one material you have enough to spend several hours having fun just to make your little one at home.
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    There is also the exploration part which I found just super interesting, always wanting more loot made my mouth water, even visiting the caves with a dismal and heavy atmosphere was also a real pleasure .
    The enemies are also very creepy ... even if a little stupid sometimes.
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    On the side of the history of the game I will say nothing, except that it is not this game that will shock your entire life as a gamer, be aware, but TheForest manages to stay. solid on its supports on that side (for independent play).
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    Personally I will not be able to judge the solo part of the game because I finished it in co-op, it was a really interesting cooperative experience whether it was from the exploration of the caves to the housing nothing to say on that side even if some bugs still reside there at times even after the final game has been released (but nothing very worrying, don't worry), in short ...
    For me it's a good 8/10 that TheForest gets.

    Thanks Endnight Games for this game!    … Expand
  7. b3nj4m1nb
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    I've never given a survival game a proper chance until The Forest and I was pleasantly surprised.

    The surivival machanics (Hunger, Thirst) I found to be easy enough to manage but still present enough that you had to plan and prepare for them. I love the way the canibals stalk you throughout the day, watching, waiting. It really adds to the tension. At times this game can be really    I've never given a survival game a proper chance until The Forest and I was pleasantly surprised.

    The surivival machanics (Hunger, Thirst) I found to be easy enough to manage but still present enough that you had to plan and prepare for them. I love the way the canibals stalk you throughout the day, watching, waiting. It really adds to the tension. At times this game can be really peaceful, chopping wood, hunting animals and building your settlement up but the enemy is always near by to keep the game from getting dull. The Island is a great map. Plenty of variety and the underground cave system is really well designed and a joy to explore. The story is somewhat interesting but it really takes a back seat for the main gameplay loop.

    Crafty is a breeze with an easy to read menu system and despite it sometimes being too cluckered, I really liked how the game lays out all your resources in the menu by showing you all the 3d models spread out on a tarp. Highly reccommend overall !    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. Lepetitroig
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    Sobrevivir en una isla llena de caníbales no solo da miedo, también es bastante difícil. En The Forest debemos mantenernos vivos mientras nos preocupamos de no morir de hambre o sed, además de mantener a raya a todos los locales que nos quieren comer vivo. Pero también deberemos encontrar explicación a lo sucedido mientras buscamos el paradero de nuestro hijo en el interior de una cuevaSobrevivir en una isla llena de caníbales no solo da miedo, también es bastante difícil. En The Forest debemos mantenernos vivos mientras nos preocupamos de no morir de hambre o sed, además de mantener a raya a todos los locales que nos quieren comer vivo. Pero también deberemos encontrar explicación a lo sucedido mientras buscamos el paradero de nuestro hijo en el interior de una cueva lúgubre.… Expand
  10. Crubster
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the next critic is in spanish so ignore it if you want:

    debo decirlo, the forest es un muy buen juego. mucho mas sabiendo que fue creado en un sistema como unity y por menos de una decena de personal.

    Primer apartado, jugabilidad : no hay mucho que decir, se juega como cualquier otro survival, te abasteces, creas objetos,consumes y repites el ciclo. con la diferencia que los enemigos lo cambian todo al hacerte sentir la presa o el cazador muchas veces. yo alguna vez me queje de la cantidad de canibales que solian llegar a mi base pero vas aprendiendo sus rutas diarias y ya sabes. en experiencia propia este juego es mucho mas entretenido con amigos.

    apartado ambiental: si bien durante los primeros anios el juego se veia mediocre graficamente con diversas actualizaciones lograron hacer que el juego se vean bastante bien logrados. realmente te hace sentir perdido

    apartado sonoro: debo decir que aqui es donde el juego brilla. en la noche al sentir los gritos de los enemigos te hacen sentir nervioso. ni hablar de los mutantes cuando los ves en medio del bosque. en cuestion de otros sonidos es decente.

    inteligencia artificial: aqui debo resaltar a los enemigos hostiles de nuevo, sinceramente no creia que sus comportamientos fueran tan avanzados mas alla de atacarte pero no, si haces ciertos gestos, atacas en cierto orden, llevas algo encima reaccionaran diferente.

    apartado argumental(spoilers): la historia esta buena, no es la mejor pero tiene toda la cosa sobre que en realidad los canibales son una tapadera para esconder los secretos de esta isla.

    en general solo tengo dos quejas con este juego.

    1) incluso despues de anios de desarrollo los bugs persisten, mi olla o troncos se multiplicaban aveces, no hay forma de sacar algunos objetos del agua etc. pero no encontre algun bug tan grande aun.

    2) las cuevas despues de ciertas veces no las visitas mas que para obtener los objetos unicos ya que estas totalmente reabastecido. eso me parece un desperdicio.

    en fin, despues de todo esto debo decir que el juego tiene este merecido 8 en puntaje. siguiente.    … Expand
  11. Alegotron
    Jan 13, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    Decent graphics, especially for an indie game
    +Really good, customizable building mechanics +Just the right amount of survival mechanics, food is easy enough to stockpile but water can be harder to come by unless you keep finding soda. +No handholding or drawn out tutorials. You can skip the intro cinematic on replays and get right into the action. +Pure gameplay, uninterrupted    Pros:
    Decent graphics, especially for an indie game
    +Really good, customizable building mechanics
    +Just the right amount of survival mechanics, food is easy enough to stockpile but water can be harder to come by unless you keep finding soda.
    +No handholding or drawn out tutorials. You can skip the intro cinematic on replays and get right into the action.
    +Pure gameplay, uninterrupted by cinematics, mandatory questlines, or forced gameplay.

    Cons:
    -Enemy AI is pretty great, but character combat is clunky. My character has frozen in combat despite having stamina and not getting hit.
    -Caves are cool, especially when using color filters like Texas or Modern for visibility. But other than finding clues and unique weapons, they all look the same and lack an artistic flair that would make them seem more lived in. It's basically the same dark craggy walls and mutilated corpses everywhere. The outside gameplay is vastly superior, but you find some neat gear in the caves.

    The forest took me around 30 hours to beat my first time, and I'm sure I didn't collect everything. Overall the game is very good, has some replayability and gives some great scares for the first 3 hours. It's got plenty to explore and doesn't overstay its welcome, but the option to continue playing after beating the game exists, and every tree can be cut down providing near infinite building possibilities. It's one of the best in the survival horror genre, here's to hoping Endnight can refine and improve the formula for Sons of the Forest.    … Expand
  12. NeeRay
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    Now, of course, you can already write a normal review about the game. It's Survival Horror, so to speak
    It all starts with the fact that after the crash of the plane we get to the island, which is full of aboriginal cannibals. But that's half the trouble. Since various experiments were conducted on the same island, after which mutants appeared. There is also an alien weapon or device.    Now, of course, you can already write a normal review about the game. It's Survival Horror, so to speak
    It all starts with the fact that after the crash of the plane we get to the island, which is full of aboriginal cannibals. But that's half the trouble. Since various experiments were conducted on the same island, after which mutants appeared. There is also an alien weapon or device. With the help of which I understand and made those very mutants. Something I moved away from the main theme of the plot, the son of the main character was kidnapped by a red man. Our task is to find our son at any cost.

    In the game you need to survive by building traps, buildings or create your own buildings (use your imagination) The game has a lot of piercing weapons, a lot of crafting from weapons, clothes, items and herbs. Aborigines can be burned, hacked,blown up. The game even has a musket(good luck finding it)
    You can play solo, with friends or with random players.Even there are some separate servers with ip, they are not tested. The game also has two endings to choose from.
    A lot of Easter eggs that will help you understand what has been happening on the island for the last few decades.

    When I first got acquainted with this game (and it was somewhere 0.29 version of the game) It was still very raw, but already playable. Now, of course, I have to spend a lot of time in this game for personal reasons. But if you play it solo, you can quickly get bored with it.    … Expand
  13. YuriRys
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Идеальная игра которая сочитает в себе и хоррор и survival. И впринцепи интересный сюжет)
  14. Kamilkocsofor
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    Yaklaşık 150 saat oynadım. Şiddetle tavsiye ederim. Oynanış 9/10 , grafikler 7/10 , hikaye 9/10 . Oyun içinde bazı hatalar var ama oyunun keyfini kaçırmıyor . Genel olarak kaliteli bir oyun . Ellerinize sağlık Endnight Srudios .
  15. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Fun survival game best to do online since its a little unclear how to complete the game and being honest the ending is sort of like an easter egg its a fun game to play online to go explore and build massive fortresses.
  16. Dominescu
    Feb 4, 2021
    2
    It feels more like a bully is punching at your ribs...telling you being setup for failure is fun. No. This is not what makes games fun...we're past scamming people for squarters through lack of difficulty options. I mean if you want the experience of losing your quarters without losing quarters every time...you'll love this horrendous experience. I expected a more robust difficulty curve.It feels more like a bully is punching at your ribs...telling you being setup for failure is fun. No. This is not what makes games fun...we're past scamming people for squarters through lack of difficulty options. I mean if you want the experience of losing your quarters without losing quarters every time...you'll love this horrendous experience. I expected a more robust difficulty curve. Don't go from no zombies to them spawning during the daytime on the second day in-game! That's ridiculous!!!… Expand
  17. Intermo101
    Apr 10, 2021
    10
    The Forest is an excellent game with a compelling story line and the gameplay to back the story up. The visuals are stunning, with the lighting being very well done. The attention to detail in this game is meticulous, such as the precise sound design, the animations, and some other completely random things that just enhance the experience such as the chance for a bird to fly onto your handThe Forest is an excellent game with a compelling story line and the gameplay to back the story up. The visuals are stunning, with the lighting being very well done. The attention to detail in this game is meticulous, such as the precise sound design, the animations, and some other completely random things that just enhance the experience such as the chance for a bird to fly onto your hand if you're standing outside. Most of the things and items found on the peninsula have some connection to the lore. The AI of the mutants in this game is where this game really shines, this isn't some AI pathfinding thing where it just constantly looks for you to kill you. You can remain friendly with the mutants, you can be hostile, the mutants respond to your actions accordingly. There are patrol lines of the mutants, there are multiple tribes and they clash. Now, the cave system is really the bread and butter of The Forest, and this is where it really gets interesting. By delving deep into the complex cave systems of The Forest, you will encounter new enemies, find new and better weapons and find items crucial to the lore. Without spoiling anything, I can say that this game exactly follows a linear circular narrative with the ending, the ending isn't cliche, and will probably surprise you (unless you've paid very good attention to the lore throughout the game). I personally find The Forest much more enjoyable with friends, however, the single-player experience is also excellent.

    All-in-all, if you're a fan of survival/horror games, there is no game I would recommend more than The Forest.    … Expand
  18. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    7
    A mediocre surviving game. Thing we can do is not much, grind is high. Need to down so many trees.
  19. 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
  20. Jirentix
    Jul 16, 2021
    6
    The game is obviously nice, but the only problem is that it doesn't show you direction, my friend, I want to play this game without opening Youtube. Make a smart to-do list, let's finish the game like this, the exaggerated mystery gets boring after a while. I prayed for it to end. By the way, the finale was bad. It has a lot of optimization issues as it's made with Unity. Other than that,The game is obviously nice, but the only problem is that it doesn't show you direction, my friend, I want to play this game without opening Youtube. Make a smart to-do list, let's finish the game like this, the exaggerated mystery gets boring after a while. I prayed for it to end. By the way, the finale was bad. It has a lot of optimization issues as it's made with Unity. Other than that, it's a fun game if you enter with your friend.… Expand
  21. Alpha10
    Oct 20, 2022
    7
    Its just a slow and boring survival game but its worth for the size and co op with friends.
  22. defenz
    Sep 17, 2021
    6
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  23. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    I don't like survival games, but this one hooked me up, played in co-op, a lot of pleasant memories and nights around the fire
  24. Nightgrinder
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    The multiplayer fun is undeniable, even exhilarating, despite the games flaws. All-around solid game design. Some bugs. Highly recommended.
  25. xwerswoodx
    Oct 21, 2021
    4
    Honestly, i don't think it's really bad game but it's really simple and so easy to play. There is really little things you can do in game, very short game to finish it, even you play hardcore, it can be only finished after 15 hours, so it's too short for a survival game. Still good game but honestly I haven't been satisfied enough.
  26. IdleSpace
    May 30, 2022
    7
    Довольно средний выживач с очень малым количеством контента, который захватывает только за счет исследования мира и общей мистической направленности сюжета, до концовки которого хочется докопаться (как такового его тут нет, просто есть завязка и финальная локация, которая все разъясняет, что вообще происходит на этом острове).
    Общая атмосфера очень захватывает, и пока не привыкнешь к ней,    Довольно средний выживач с очень малым количеством контента, который захватывает только за счет исследования мира и общей мистической направленности сюжета, до концовки которого хочется докопаться (как такового его тут нет, просто есть завязка и финальная локация, которая все разъясняет, что вообще происходит на этом острове).
    Общая атмосфера очень захватывает, и пока не привыкнешь к ней, будешь находится в постоянном напряжении и с ужасом переживать каждую ночь в надежде, что она пройдет как можно скорее (что, кончено, огромный плюс к атмосфере).
    Подробностей и причин всего этого не буду описывать, лучше это однажды пережить самому, общую концепцию можно увидеть и по скриншотам.
    Из того, что увидеть по ним нельзя - в игре безумно дорогой и долгий крафт базы, из-за чего кроме промежуточных мелких лагерей ничего особо больше строить и не хочется, а хочется просто исследовать остров в поисках зацепок для дальнейшего продвижения в цели всей игры.
    Попробовать эту игру точно можно посоветовать всем, но именно задерживаться в ней для продолжительного выживания - не уверен.
    Повторюсь - я не особый любитель жанра, но в коопе провел в ней 20 часов в удовольствие (под конец кишкообразные пещеры с бедным крафтом немного утомили).
    В планах через время вернуться и еще попробовать поиграть чисто на выживание, с обустройством своего лагеря, но не уверен, что после этого захочу повысить оценку.    … Expand
  27. deax
    Nov 11, 2021
    8
    As mecânicas de sobrevivência são muito boas, o jogo é divertido, a história por mais que seja deixada de lado por um tempo é legal no final.
  28. Nick7000
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    Хороший, добротный выживач. В меру жуткий, в меру продолжительный. Для дополнительного удовольствия советую проходить в кооперативе.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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