The Forest Song
With all the politics and anger in the air, it is a respite to be in a game that feels gentle – forests, chicken in the garden, a wedding cake to bake. A need to be aware of how you inhabited the world – sounds like the forest spirits might have an an ecological agenda.This game won the Casual Connect Indi award for the Best Game Narrative.
"The Forest Song is a video game adaptation of Lisova Pisnya, a classic Ukrainian drama in which players assume the role of a peasant who has an extraordinary encounter with an elusive and powerful Forest Spirit. Their connection opens the player to a spirit world and sparks a dramatic clash between the supernatural inhabitants of the forest and the world of humans. The Forest Song features a living systemic game world in which its human and supernatural inhabitants follow their own goals and agenda. A unique time-loop mechanic (akin to the movie Groundhog Day) challenges players to observe and anticipate events. A wide array of interconnected puzzles enable players to then manipulate the game world.
Reviewed by: Editor - Jul/16
Rating: N/A - Rating Not Applicable