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The Forest Quartet

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

What works
  • Emotional and heartfelt narrative
  • Beautiful jazz soundtrack and sound design
  • Stunning atmospheric visuals and lighting
  • Relaxing and meditative gameplay
  • Intuitive and accessible puzzles
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short playtime (~1-2 hours)
  • Simple and easy puzzles lacking challenge
  • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
  • Minimal replay value
  • Some minor control and navigation issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Margo

  • The Mind of Marlo

  • Sea of Solitude

  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page

  • The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

  • Once Again

  • Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

  • LiEat

  • The First Tree
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Margo

  • The Mind of Marlo

  • Lost Words: Beyond the Page
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The Forest Quartet: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle, Continuation.

Why this game works

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