The Forest Quartet
by Mads & Friends, Bedtime Digital Games
The Developer Says...
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.
Keywords
Puzzle Adventure
Spirit Journey
Emotional Healing
Musical Interaction
Environmental Puzzles
Exploration Gameplay
Narrative Driven
Players Like...
❤ Story and Narrative
The game is a personal tribute to the deceased lead singer, Nina, and explores the emotional journeys of her bandmates as they struggle to overcome grief and perform a final farewell concert.
The use of interview-style narration provides insights into the characters' relationships and the significance of Nina's impact on the band.
The narrative is well-paced, allowing players to gradually uncover the characters' emotional arcs.
❤ Sound Design and Music
The game features a jazz score composed by the developer's father, which seamlessly integrates with the environments and interactive objects to create a cohesive auditory experience.
The final song, performed by the developer's sister, is described as a beautiful and fitting conclusion to the narrative.
The sound design emphasizes the emotional weight of the story, with each interactive element contributing to the overall atmosphere.
❤ Gameplay and Puzzles
The puzzles, while simple, are well-integrated into the narrative, with each member's act introducing new mechanics to explore.
The lack of written instructions encourages players to discover and understand the game's mechanics organically, contributing to a sense of personal investment.
The puzzles are not overly challenging, allowing players to focus on the overall experience.
❤ Overall Experience
The game is described as a personal and emotional tribute that is perfect for a relaxing evening.
The game's length (around 1.5 hours) is praised as the ideal duration for this type of narrative-driven experience.
The game's connection to the developer's family adds a layer of authenticity and sincerity to the overall experience.
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