Fox n Forests
May 30, 2018 8 years ago
"Fox n Forests is a 2D 16-Bit style action platformer with adventure and puzzle elements, empowering you to switch seasons on the fly! Set within a mystic forest and its surroundings, Fox n Forests is a stunning fable offering pixel perfect Retrotainment and rewarding challenges! The game is inspired by the glorious days of 16-Bit and all time classics like Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts, Wonder Boy in Monster World and ActRaiser 2 as well as the Castlevania and Zelda series. You play as Rick the Fox and your weapon is a magic melee crossbow that can not only be used for ranged and close up combat, but empowers you to seamlessly switch between 2 seasons per level, completely changing the whole environment and resulting in amazing secrets, tricky skill tests and thriving exploration. Pixel perfect platforming, screen filling bosses, rich bonus levels, powerful potions, bags of loot, stuffed shops, clever backtracking, challenging skill tests, a magic melee crossbow to shoot and slash enemies, upgradeable shots, not 4 but 5 seasons to explore, stunning 16-Bit pixel art, a catchy chip tunes soundtrack and tons of humorous retro charm combined with the luxuries of modern game design will make Fox n Forests a worthy revival of games from the Golden Age. Easy to learn, difficult to master, impossible to not fall in love with!"
What it’s like
Fox n Forests delivers a high-energy, retro-inspired action platformer experience that prioritizes mechanical mastery and environmental interaction over narrative depth. You control Rick the Fox in a vibrant, pixel-perfect world where the core loop revolves around seamlessly switching between seasons to alter terrain, reveal secrets, and overcome obstacles. The game channels the spirit of 16-bit classics like Wonder Boy and Castlevania, offering tight controls, challenging skill tests, and screen-filling bosses. While the premise involves a humorous, somewhat absurd quest driven by a trickster owl, the writing serves primarily as light comic relief rather than a focal point. The structure is linear yet dense with collectibles and bonus levels, encouraging thorough exploration. Visually, it is a stunning homage to the golden age of gaming, supported by catchy chiptune audio that enhances the nostalgic atmosphere. It is a polished, challenging ride for fans of precision platforming.
Strong in Exploration / WorldVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCombatDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsPacingProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The narrative and character development are minimal and often rely on silly humor that may not appeal to everyone. While the core mechanics are tight, the game lacks the sheer polish and iconic status of its primary inspirations like Shovel Knight, occasionally feeling like a competent but derivative homage.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, nintendolife.com, honestgamers.com, sirusgaming.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | May 17, 20188 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | May 30, 20188 years ago |
