The Forest review

The Forest is a survival horror video game developed and published by Endnight Games. The game takes place on a remote, heavily forested peninsula where the player character, Eric Leblanc, is stranded following a plane crash. The game focuses on exploration, scavenging, and combat, with the player having to gather food and water, build shelter and fight off hostile wildlife and mutants.

Graphics

The Forest has impressive graphics for an indie game. The environment is lush and detailed, with trees, leaves, and bushes swaying in the wind. The lighting is also well done, creating an eerie and atmospheric feeling in the game. The mutants are well designed and look horrifying. The game does have some technical issues, however, with occasional frame rate drops and glitches.

Gameplay

The gameplay in The Forest is great. The game is an open-world sandbox survival game, with the player being able to explore the environment and build shelters and weapons. The game is very challenging, with the player having to scavenge for food and water and build shelter and defenses to protect themselves from the hostile wildlife and mutants. The game is also very replayable, with the player being able to choose different ways to play the game.

Pros:

• You can build things like a small shelter or a large ocean-side fortress;
• There is a variety of weapons and tools you can craft;
• You can lay traps and defenses to keep a safe perimeter;
• The world is living and breathing, with every tree and plant being chop-able down;
• You can explore and build during the day and defend your base at night.

Cons:

• You find yourself battling cannibals in a mysterious forest;
• It is a first-person survival horror simulator;
• You have to be careful of every step you take, or you will die.

Replay Value

The Forest is a unique and challenging game that offers a lot of replay value. The player can spend hours exploring the island, scavenging for resources, and crafting weapons and tools. The game is also challenging, and the player will need to use all of their resources in order to survive.

Conclusion

The Forest is a great survival horror game that offers a unique and challenging experience. The game is graphically impressive, and the gameplay is focused on survival. The game is always changing and offers a lot of replay value. The game is also moddable, allowing players to change the game to suit their own playstyle.