Why The Forest Is So Awesome 

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The thing that makes the cannibals so captivating is the Ai. EndNight did an amazing job utilizing the Ai in interesting ways. They can get scared and run off the get more reinforcements, climb up trees to watch you from a distance, build strange effigies outside your base in an attempt to run you off, they can hit each other and more. Not to mention the fact that as you get further and further into the game, different types of cannibals come out that make your job a LOT harder. In SOTF apparently they have upped the Ai a ton. Cannot wait.

Playing the forest alone is scary while me and my friend made it our goal to collect every animal head in the game and put it on that huge tree on the shore where we had our base. That's the The Forest co op experience in a nutshell and it's just as funny as it sounds

I think the forest is far from an ugly game. When my friends from the desert or from the Low Countries in Europe ask me what the forests around me look like, I always ask “have you played The forest?” They did such an amazing job portraying North American eastern coast forests. Of course I’m from Appalachia so some differences in terrain but, walking through the woods in this game is almost photorealistic at times, and it almost makes me feel at home, like a kid again exploring the creeks and woods around where I live. Until the shout of a local off in the distance reminds me I’m not alone…then that comforting cloak of the forest smothers you…

This is the only game that actually freaks me out about dying.

Honestly a glitchy game but a really enjoyable experience with friends

Highly underrated game, that doesn’t get the love it deserves. Can’t wait for the 2nd one to come out. 😄 The Forest is a simple, yet complicated game. That really immerses you in the game. It can be clunky, but is still overall a fantastic game. And hopefully the 2nd one can live up to its hype. 😅

Spoilers! Correct me if I'm wrong, but Timmy didn't kill the audience in the talkshow, in the new cutscene you see him recover from the seizure without mutating.

Me and my friend started playing this 2 years ago and the first time we played was a horror movie we got so scared we took a 2 hour break. It’s one of the best survival games I’ve played and I can’t wait for sons of the forest.

I never beat the game, but I did plat a lot of it. And I can tell you, it scared me more than most modern horror games. The first scare legit got me to close the game because of how unexpected it was. I was exploring the world and came across a cannibal base, and being the moron I was, I decided to take on the group, and, of course, got myself killed. Now I expected to spawn back at the plane, however, instead I spawned inside a cave. I had no torches or anything to light up the area, but I tried pressing on. I ended up falling into a pool of water, and that's when I heard it. Growls and screeching that got my heart racing. I couldn't find my way out, so I just quit the game and restarted the next time I played.

One of the most underrated games of all time.🌳

I'm sure it has already been said, but Timmy didn't kill anyone. He was able to gain control of himself which is why in the next game he'll probably still be continuing to deal with controlling the monster inside of him

the forest is pretty buggy and i wish the VR support was better but the game is really good still and the art direction especially in the caved and on the mutants designs are awesome and creepy as hell. The cave with the corpses praying to a painting of a black object gives me chills in VR

i started playing this game again about 2 hours ago after not playing for like 2 years and then you upload this, crazy timing lol

south, in the bottom of the map, there is a tiny island, next to the beach with the boat. you can connect the shores with a zipline, which also transports logs, so you can buld a completly cut off islandbase which is 100% protected against the big mutants from all sides. helped me a lot.

The Forest is one of the best games I’ve ever played, and I mean that 100%

14:44 That isn't true, Timmy stops convulsing after you pick him up and hold him closely. That part of the cutscene was left out of the video.

I hunger for the forest 2. The trailer looks soooo good.

One of the few games that me and my girlfriend completed in coop. Going to the caves to get some gear while evading a Virginia and some creepy looking hoping babies... Really unique experience.

Gotta love how you end up in the [ENDING SPOILER] wearing bones and skin of mutants. You really do become what you once feared and even felt bad about killing so brutally.

Here's a tip, if you build a TREEHOUSE, you basically safe lol Because they don't climb the treehouse lol They may smash your walls, and everything in your base, but they don't touch your treehouse, for some reason lol That's been my experience lol So if you come across too many mutants, just run back to your treehouse lol If they manage to follow you, they'll eventually go away.

At the end of the story, there's actually a choice that not many know about. You can also shut the whole thing down at a terminal to the right of the Big Red Button. Doing so will allow you to continue playing on the island if you wish to do so for whatever reason whereas using the device will end the play through.

Everyday is a different experience. Playing with randoms is fun and different, sometimes you meet cool people and or trolls. Spear throwing, sword swinging, guns bows etc. duping. Awesome traps

Playing the Forest with 2 of my close friends was the best experience I have ever had playing video games. The screams that us grown men let out in those caves, were screams of higher pitch than a bunch of little girls. THIS GAME IS A BLAST! I know a large portion of the fan base likes this game for the survival and building, and I do not like that because it paints the WRONG picture of this game. It is a horror game where you have to discover secrets, clues and lore. My favorite part of the game is getting lost in the caves and experiencing (what I can only describe as) blissful terror. And don't get me started on the story! The way this game tells the lore/ story through finding books, magazines, letters, images, videos, is SO FUN. I love getting little bits and pieces of the story as I play, and I especially loved the ending to the game and I love how big of a twist it is. This game makes you want to learn more about what is going on on this island and you want to keep exploring constantly because you never know when the next tidbit of information will appear. TLDR: IF YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED THIS YET, GET A COUPLE FRIENDS AND PLAY!!!! Do not look anything up, do not build houses, do not watch youtube videos on this game. Just play it raw and experience the terror! I love this game and I cannot express how fun it is if you just play with the goal of exploration and finding Timmy!!! PS: If my comment makes you play the game, please come back and reply to me and let me know if you enjoyed it! One of my favorite games ever!

Just finished the game, was pretty fun and scary. Definitely think SotF will be MUCH better. Didn't quite compare to Subnautica (I was playing this to scratch my survival crafting itch that I got from Subnautica years ago), but it's definitely a classic, like you said. I'm also looking forward to Forever Skies and am keeping tabs on Planet Crafter, both of which are more like Subnautica.

this game was one of the best VR experiences i ever played. Highly recommended!

I dig how authentic genuine this review felt. you didnt put the game on a pedastol or went completely overkill in regards to the praise you gave or the criticism you dished out like so many other youtubers seem to. good stuff!

oh my god, I remember back in the day on the ps4 me and my friends made a server on this game, people really need to hear about this game more, it’s honestly so fun especially with friends, so if you can please play it, it’s so worth the cheap price

This game is beyond fantastic. So so fun; and scary as hell. The cannibals are pretty freaky and cool, but the mutants.... First time i saw those, i was mind blown. Being a horror and survival game buff, this game quickly became one of my most favorite games ever. Especially knowing it came out in 2014. Yeah, the team that created this game is a team of champions. Lol

14:47 Timmy didnt kill anyone. Eric rushed to his aid and he stopped spazzing out

I liked how he turned around with the bow 😂😂😂

In terms of Survival games that stand out, I think Planet Crafter is doing an interesting job. I am also a bit of a geography nerd, so seeing those sorts of things is neat to me, but having essentially shorter slices of different themes of gameplay over the course of a single game is a really neat idea to me

3:55 I nearly choked on my iced tea... The ease with which that cannibal runs through that goldfish pond into your base 🤣🤣🤣

I love this game but hell this game can be terrifying because you generally only hear the wind the grass and a couple other things but all of a sudden you hear RAAA! and then your being attacked and I often found myself not wanting to open the game no more just from know what's in the game and from fear that's what makes a wonderful game

I've played over 120 hours and still have only seen like.... 3 of the cave systems. And I've never come close to beating it or making it to the bottom of the sinkhole. I still loved it!

Can't wait for it's sequel

The Forest is the only game where I feel like at home so much, knowing every small item's location, all cannibal spawning points & where they will walk. Counting days... At least I will have a game to play again for many years except for csgo siege and rust.

Always nice seeing you posted

I found The Forest after having played Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero for a long time. Now I am getting close to the hours I played those two with The Forest. Really love the game :)

This is my favorite game right now. Played it years ago but I think I was just young and need that action (cod) now that I'm older (37) these chill rpg games are the best

I play the Forest VR on my old Oculus Quest 1 headset. Still lots of fun.

dude, I feel you in coop I'm too always running around screeming and no much help lol good to know I'm not the only one😂

Never thought I'd check out a video game from a sponsored segment, but ngl that looks cool.

I don't recommend building tree houses as one of the enemies can easily destroy them by running into the tree. You can also use his attacks for your purpose by leading him towards trees and using him as a personal lumber jack while blocking with a high-block weapon (turtle shell or rusty axe). Because of said enemy we usually built our bases on the goose lake, very far inside so the creepy mutants can't reach it.

Started playing this recently and absolutely love it! Can't wait for Sons of the forest!

Me and my friend bought the forest and are having a blast playing it. We spent around 12 hours building a huge base, walls, traps, 2 huge houses, zip lines to a treehouse. Then, a fatty and some weird looking spider thing along with 400 cannibals attacked. After we dealt with them, our whole base was destroyed. So we moved north to the snow area, and figured out we could make a water base which we did and it is so cool. It’s a buggy mess but still really fun

I was 15 when the early access started...now I am 23...turning 24 in a few months...man time flies by. I will buy Sons Of The Forest right when it comes out. Cannot wait

The best bit about the Forest is its long tearm lastability and the scare factor that always has you on the edge of madness..its better in VR.

Now we need, Why sons of the forest Will be great.

14:45 He didn't kill anyone on the show. After it cuts to black, it immediately shows the player character caressing Timmy to stop his seizures.

Just got this for 5 dollars on the PS store. Can't wait to try it out

The fact that the chainsaw in this game is a vintage MC culloch 10-10 is amazing

I've played the game multiple times i never fully understood the story thank u for this

Fr I started out sleeping in caves while building houseboat, soon made my base in seashore near yacht since cannibals and mutants can't get through deep water

You really should consider making a podcast that would so so cool

The Forest is one of the only games I've played that actually has a great VR port/implementation

I just started this game on console ,… I can’t wait till I get back on with friends again. As a 22 year old looking for a hobby and something fun, This is it. Something this simple.

Tummy doesn't kill anyone on the talk show, he just spazzes out

I really didn’t enjoy the forest the first time i tried it. Now having replayed it, it’s up there as one of my faves! Cant wait for the sons of the forest 🙌🏼

*Builds huge fortress* *Cannibals approach* *Disable building destruction* aaahh

The island is actually a peninsula

ive always loved playing the forest!! im so ready for sons of the forest to come out on the 23rd!

OoOOoH IT'S A SPIDER NOISEee 🤣 This is exactly why I enjoyed the forest so much. Something freaks you out, you steel yourself and face it anyway.

Great video 😊

That was a really funny way of saying ‘establish dominance over the local cannibals by eating their chief and absorbing his powers.’

As someone who watched this game develop, starting in public alpha 0.01, I couldn't be happier to see you cover this game :) unrelated, but seeing you use the spear as an actual weapon instead of throwing it was genuinely disheartening for some reason

Bro I'm doing a playthrough with my dad (who is 50) and this is almost the only game he likes. he has like 200+ hours on our SINGLE playthrough and its only been like 2 months!

No one told him about the infinite tree glitch.

You make good videos dude. Just wanted to share

0:12 "BTW Guys this video was sponsored by valheim"

I remember 1st time playing the forest. night time and cannibals are watching me from the dark and placing markers outside my base.

Ive been playing on ps5 w 2 save slots. 1 for the full experience. The other a peaceful save without mutants. Its nice to not have to watch out for them every 30 seconds. I can still die from not eating or from boar and crocs. I havent seen any sharks.

Every new world I start I give myself a new goal

I heard the rumor about the Forest 2 was about finding the lost daughter not about the cure and I think you just missed that part where Timmy stop his seizure when his father hug him.

Timmy doesn’t kill the crowd of the show his dad runs up and comforts him

SOTF has been a great experience but this game was something special and it still is. Imo the caves in this game were just far superior-- case in point the sinkhole-- but as well as the collectibles and the story feeling more personal to the MC.

I did play this game in VR and i loved it. But the final boss was very buggy sadly.

I just finished green hell with all its dlcs and i can really recommend it to you guys if you love the survival genre🙌🏽

Hurtworld v2 has everything I need. I will die playing it. Its underrated af, and its not like rust where all items look the same.

How can you save a coop game ? My son and myself played and when he restarts the server all my stuff is gone and I can't start where we finished??

As far as I know Timmy didn´t kill everyone at the talkshow, never heard of such a theory

Play with friends: Luagh at the locals Play alone: The locals laugh at you

Also is there a way to watch your playthrought?

Yeeeh, geese lake! Best place on the map to build a base, hands down

This is indeed one of the best survival game and also my most favorite 👍

Game is really alot of fun, completed it twice and id love to play it again but with someone since doing it alone again sounds boring

its shocking that this game is made on unity, first build released in 2014. the graphics are phenomenal for an indie game

12:42 That black dude is one of the character models you can play as, just not the same hair.

Great video on a awesome game.

Imagine if the main protagonist of Sons of The Forest is actually Timmy from the first game and in the end he mutatis and kills the guy he tries to find

I remember this game

14:44 THAT'S NOT FUCKING TRUE. If you play through the full release of the game, you'll see that Timmy didn't kill anyone and didn't turn into a mutant, he was just shaking.

48 hours into this game, built log cabin and stuff, got attacked by the locals, i was frustrated so i applied cheats, story was cool tho It should not be this hard at normal wtf

Hey Robo have you ever played kenshi? It seems like a game you would like.

yeaaaa i was waiting for a vid abt the forest

Last played 2015. Never felt the need to reinstall

How do I buy this game? Is it download only?

Hello. The casual player obviously has his fun in this game. Something that is a big problem is that normally when a game is fun to speedrun it’s not fun to actually play and the other way around. But I can safely say that, as a speedrunner, this game is not only fun as a casual player, but also fun as a speedrunner.

What was the game in the start when the deer got headshot ? 0:05

Play this solo it's much more tense