The Fabled Woods

Simply nice walking sim with a good story, graphics and the thrilling touch. No more than that should be mentioned for it is to be completed at one sitting. If you have a heart on that I do recommend the game - on sale! For one buck it is a bargain, but with whole price it is a robbery,

[h3][url=store.steampowered.com/app/1299480/The_Fabled_Woods/]The Fabled Woods[/url] shows signs of underdeveloped potential where everything has that approximately good quality but nothing exceptional.[/h3] Walk beautiful forested linear paths, trigger sound bites, enter bloody flashback vision, backtrack to find the one interactive item, walk now surreal linear paths, retrieve that same interactive object again, pick up keys, go through portal doors, trigger more sound bites, make a choice, watch credits. The trailer made the story look intriguing so I happily bought this on a whim. I would normally show leniency for an indie project by a small dedicated team but this game felt rather uneventful and left me unmoved. Still worth a quick run when on sale if you need to make an evening disappear. [h3]Positive[/h3] [list] [*] Peaceful walk in the woods [*] Pleasant music and mood [*] Beautiful sunrays [*] Good looking exterior environments [/list] [h3]Negative[/h3] [list] [*] Uneven VO performances range from great to dry delivery [*] Vague story and novice writing, not especially intriguing or moving [*] Lots of useless objects to pick up for no reason [*] Bland interior scenes …

Simple and engaging. Quick and fun. Went for a peaceful walk in the woods and left with more questions than I started with.

The Fabled Woods is a short game that delves into the nightmares of someone who has apparently kidnapped and murdered hikers who passed through the forest. The hike through the forest itself is spectacular and beautiful. The repetition of scenes, both with and without changes, does a great job of illustrating the nightmare and creating a sense of uncertainty about what is real and what isn't. The “Remember” mechanic is an interesting idea, providing an additional layer of events that supposedly happened in the past at the very place where you’re currently standing. It adds another dimension to the fragmented storytelling and fits nicely with the game's dreamlike atmosphere. Unfortunately, it feels like the mechanic isn't fully utilized, either within the plot or the overall gameplay loop, leaving me wishing it had been explored a little further. The surreal transition scenes also help glue everything together into a single experience where everything feels possible: subconscious memories, investigation, nightmare, and the search itself. The game constantly blurs the boundaries between these elements, creating an intriguing atmosphere even when the narrative doesn't always manage …

It's fine for a walking sim but there are many better ones out there for sure. The title makes it sound like it's going to be a fairy tale setting, not a murder mystery. This review is more neutral and I only recommend it if you just want to play every budget walking sim ever. Otherwise, there are countless better walking sims out there.

A very short walking simulator with a deeply tragic story — a tale of villainy and forgiveness, about how terrible deeds stay with you until you finally face and acknowledge them. Special shoutout to the music and the beautiful voice acting.