The Clown's Forest

Pros: + Short and simple + Some interesting world building Cons: -too simple -repetitive audio tracks -repetitive game play -repetitive puzzles -some of that world building was unnecessary The game started out great. It created interesting questions and tension to hype up what followed after the introduction. Unfortunately, what followed after was game play that included going from point A to point B with nothing in-between. Once reaching point B, you solve simple, mundane puzzles like, 'find the key to the lock' or 'count items on the screen to find the keycode.' And while that in itself isn't too bad since other games do the same, this game does it ad nauseam. You would think the story would help compensate for the awful game play but it doesn't. The story is that you go camping with friends in some remote woods near a mansion and at night your friends get attacked by a killer clown. Sounds cool, right? except that every time you reach point B, you find the clown, have some cringey dialog and commence a chase sequence. These chase sequences are some of the worst things to have ever occurred in RPG maker, since you're both running at the same speed in some chase sequence…

I think the game was mechanically a bit flat, there were some specific segments where the game could have really done with something more, or elements from other parts of the game incorporated into it. The game noticeably runs out of new mechanics and puzzles near the end, although this is likely due to engine limitations. I think the story is quite simple, but very effective. A few narrative elements could have been moved around, readjusted, or otherwise developed further, but it felt solid. Never felt like it was overstaying its welcome. Characters all felt like they had strong motivations, and I'm eager to see where they develop further, although dialogue often felt unnatural due to the lack of contractions used. Decent variety in maps and visuals. The layout of the manor was a particular highlight, as it was very intuitive to navigate over the game. The game overall had a strong setting.

I got to run from a big, giant, scary, terrifying, heart pulverising, C0CK shrinking, balls shivering, mother fecking clown... AND BE GAY!!! 10/10 Best Game 👍

i genuinely enjoyed the game, the theme, voices (especially the antagonist's), music, the multiple endings, and achievements. The only real downside (minor issues as the game is still great without these) is not being able to eat the pizza (cruel and unusual punishment), the boathouse showed how dumb i was (i solved it and did it faster than others so not that dumb), and that it would have been nice to get chased through out the game. unfortunately, it did take me out how safe i was, even with the few chases and the antagonist watching from a far. told this will be in the second game, so good news when i start TCF2 because i really did enjoy and can't wait till the future installments!!!

Be gay, run from clown. simple but fun puzzles, and you can definitely see the effort put into making the game. It may be short if you don't take your time, but It was enjoyable.

The story is pretty simple and rough around the edges, and a lot of the dialog feels flat, but it's not bad for a little horror game. I do appreciate having multiple endings!