FOX n FORESTS

The pixel artwork is gorgeous. However, that is about the only positive thing I have to say about the game. The season change element is interesting, but the time it takes to change is too long. I'm baffled why the arrows only work while standing still. The level designs don't feel... polished. The sound effects have a Sega Genesis (Megadrive) quality to them that evokes some nostalgia, but does no favors to the game play experience. It really is a shame because this game look far better than it plays. But playing it... just isn't... fun.

First off, let me lead off with the game contains a game breaking bug. in the third stage a required platform just does not work, preventing you from completing the game entirely. I found a post from 2018 where the devs acknowledged it and offered a all levels cheat code as a work around. They said that it depends on your hardware so beware buying this game. you are rolling the dice on whether you can even finish it. This brings me to my second gripe, the airplane levels are horrendous. for some reason movement sensitivity was dialed to 11 and the entire difficulty of the game is you struggling to move LITTLE enough to not kill yourself on the walls. also for some reason button presses to switch weapon tend to not register in the airplane levels. they are poorly designed enough for me to not recommend. Beyond that the game is ~ok~ and somewhat bland. music is enjoyable enough and will remind you of games past, plenty of little throwback lines as well. buy on deep sale or avoid.