The Forest

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Vandal
    Nov 23, 2018
    73
    The Forest is a very good surviving game, although now some of its mechanics feel a little bit updated. However, this PS4 version is a great way to enjoy one of our favorite survival games.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Nov 14, 2018
    70
    A brutal, albeit familiar, survival game that’s thoughtfully designed and elegantly refined, and as a result easily the best game of its type on PlayStation 4.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PS4 Game of 2018
86
#86 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 109
  3. Negative: 18 out of 109
  1. Windlight
    Nov 11, 2018
    9
    This game is hard but well worth the effort, there isn’t a better survival game on PS4. The amount of things to build, craft, defend against,This game is hard but well worth the effort, there isn’t a better survival game on PS4. The amount of things to build, craft, defend against, are enough to keep anyone busy.… Full Review »
  2. MarkStevens
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Fun game. Excellent developer that doesn't bleed the customer dry. Good performance on the base PlayStation 4. Nice price.
  3. maes1890
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    It was a long wait, and a game that was oft described as being stuck in "development purgatory," for years. However, now that it's finallyIt was a long wait, and a game that was oft described as being stuck in "development purgatory," for years. However, now that it's finally been released I can say that it was worth the wait. This is a shining example of a game where the developers took the time to actually see their full vision come to fruition, rather than just prematurely release it to sate impatient fans.

    The Forest is a white-knuckled survival horror that features gameplay depth, stunning aesthetic, and a strong story, all while sending chills down your spine. You play as a plane crash survivor on a remote peninsula filled with cannibals and strange mutants. Your two goals are to survive and to find your missing son, Timmy.

    The actual gameplay involves four basic gameplay mechanics: 1) hunting and gathering to maintain your hunger and thirst stats; 2) building a shelter and defenses to keep safe from enemies and have a place to save and sleep through the night; 3) combat, to fight off the hordes of enemies; and 4) exploration, to find better equipment and clues that help you to find Timmy, and learn the lore of the peninsula.

    Each mechanic adds a new, unique layer of depth to the gameplay, and all of them are well-conceived, exciting, and rewarding to partake in. This game does have a few issues. The difficulty is not well balanced, particularly for beginners; there are structured enemy patrol routes, which lead to some problems with enemies bombarding certain areas way too often; and there are some technical issues related to enemy/animal spawning, and a few related things. However, these do little to overshadow the strong, and memorable gaming experience that comes from the Forest.

    Final Score: 8.4/10    … Full Review »
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