The Cursed Forest

This is probably one of the most visually stunning and beautiful games I've had the privilege to play. I first saw the game by accident while watching a play though by YouTuber Fooster. Just a few minutes in and I decided that the game looked intriguing and captivating enough for me to buy and play rather than watch. And I was in no way disappointed. The story is enchanting and in places immensely atmospheric. The developers obviously don't take themselves too seriously as there are humorous elements dotted through each of the five main sections. There are also moments of suspense, emotion and mild horror. I wouldn't go so far as to describe the game as a horror game per se, but for those who like the odd jump scare, you'll definitely have some fun. If you like story-driven, narrative experiences, where every moment of the game is worthy of a screenshot, I can highly recommend 'The Cursed Forest'.

Just finished the game, what an experience! This game is from 2019 but feels like a newer game graphically and mechanically still 5 years later and very fun. Amazing cave and haunted forest feel with strange shadow creatures that want to kill you. 10/10 game

The atmosphere is very well-crafted, both spooky yet oddly cozy. If you're into the atmosphere, it's a nice walking sim.

Great adventure where you search the forest for bones and runes while avoiding a creature that just wants to play.
After receiving word that your mother is ill, you jump into your car and begin driving. To save time and get to the city faster, you choose to take a shortcut through the forest. But there is something in there that makes you crash your car. Now you need to get out, but the forest will not let you go easily.
First and foremost, despite the fact that this game is five years old, the graphics are still good today. You will spend the majority of your time in the forest, admiring trees, bogs, caverns, rocks, and so on, but everything is original and designed to make the location stand out. You will progress through five distinct chapters.
The gameplay follows the first-person adventure template. This means you can jump and run around without worrying about much. I really appreciate how you do not have to hold down the run button; simply tap it and you will sprint.
Nothing is marked with visual cues, therefore you will have to come near to something and look for the hand icon when hovering over an interesting item. Using them is also simple because you only need to interact with a location and the game will use it immediately if you have it in your inventory. However, objects are extremely rare and hardly worth mentioning. There are also no logical puzzles.
On the other hand, you will find a large number of notes organized into three sections. One is for Sarah, who you will learn more about in the game, an explorer who comments on the forest, and various people who wandered into the woods. Notes appear to glow in vibrant colors, making them more noticeable. You know how many there are for each chapter, so it is worth looking for them because they are quite long and include the majority of the game's lore.
Since there are no puzzles and items, the game is is all about looking for bones and runes. The goal is the same across all chapters. Although each stage provides some choice, there are specific paths you must take to reach your destination. To aid you out, each chapter contains a map that shows where to go. The number bones and runes for each level is seen in your inventory, however this is irrelevant because you must find them all to continue.
Despite the fact that a dark creature with glowing eyes and teeth is following you about and messing with you, you are rarely in danger. Its appearance is primarily linked to jumpscares because it might show up anywhere.
Of course, you can still die from a variety of other threats, including falling from heights, stepping into piranha-infested water, dark swamps, and so on. That is why, if you come upon an altar, you should always save. Sometimes the game will create an autosave, which is usually a clue that something dangerous is going to show up.
There are numerous achievements. Some are rewarded as you progress, some by encountering an event, and some are missable. Fortunately, you may replay any chapter to easily find the tricky achievements.

What a great surprise The Cursed Forest was. It's not a walking simulator. It's a very eerie narrative adventurer and it is very well-designed. The graphics, sound design and music are very strong. The game world has a strong, almost painterly art direction. And it can be very, very strange and unsettling. I'm very glad that I stumbled onto this game and highly recommend it.

very good if u wanna pretend 2 b a 2010s lets player which i do for every game i play so naturally i quite enjoyed this. there are like no graphics options but u can turn resolution way down and get it running at 20ish fps which some may dislike but for me it only added to teh 2010s youtube feel. it was funny when you stepped on a rake

This game was great to explore, I enjoyed the story and found it very creepy. Though having an achievement for playing the Beta version was quite annoying.