The Forest
Steam Description:
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Episode Summary:
The Forest: A Survival Horror Exploration Game
The Forest is a survival exploration game with elements of horror. Players must piece together the mystery of a plane crash while navigating a mysterious island filled with creepy mutants. The game offers a mix of crafting, survival, and horror elements, making it an intense and immersive experience.
Crafting and Inventory System Issues in The Forest
The players discuss their opinions on the crafting and inventory system in The Forest, with some finding it enjoyable and others finding it frustrating and unintuitive. They also highlight the difficulty in finding and using hotkeys in the game. The lack of tutorial and explanation for key game mechanics is criticized, along with the lazy storytelling and unnecessary building system. However, they do appreciate the extensive cave exploration and challenging mini-boss encounters.
Exploring the Caves and Frustrating Progression
The section discusses the enjoyment of exploring dark caves and the frustration of the game's slow progression and lack of guidance for new players.
The Forest Review and Ranking
The reviewers have mixed opinions about The Forest. Some find it frustrating and dislike the dark graphics, while others think it is a well-done game with good survival elements and mysteries. They agree that multiplayer is more fun for goofing around and killing monsters, rather than serious exploration. Ultimately, they rank it as the 24th game on their leaderboard, below Halo: Reach and above PUBG. The next game they will be reviewing is No Man's Sky.
Key Points Covered
1. The Forest: A Survival Horror Exploration Game
2. Crafting and Inventory System Issues in The Forest
3. Exploring the Caves and Frustrating Progression
4. The Forest Review and Ranking
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Murder
Josh - Make Love
Todd - Make Love