Dark Forest Might Be Even More Terrifying?
The news shocked everyone.
WTF!?
The rating for "Dark Forest" is out?
When did this happen?!
This is so sudden! We weren't even prepared!
Faced with this sudden news, the players were caught off guard, but they showed no dissatisfaction.
On the contrary, I felt a little excited.
With the Bloody Scientist incident still unresolved, this news about Dark Forest is undoubtedly a good remedy for calming players' anger!
It's important to understand that the status of "Dark Forest" in the hearts of players is unparalleled.
For them, it was a sentiment, a passion, and a landmark work that popularized the horror genre.
Now that the VR version has been released, fueled by such strong emotions, die-hard fans have even shouted slogans like "Who can compete with us?"
This shows just how much he loves it!
With this in mind, players flocked to the Fourth Calamity Club.
Because they know that as the largest and leading player community in China, any game news will either be released first or quickly forwarded without any omissions.
Therefore, whenever there's a major event in the game, going to the Fourth Calamity Club is always the right choice.
And indeed, that is the case.
The most prominent position on the homepage is where the website editor posts the latest trending posts.
The title is long and catchy.
[Breaking News! Dark Forest: VR has a CA score of 9.8! It claims to satisfy every imaginable fear experience!]
Whoosh—
9.8 points?
WTF!
Same score as Skyhill!
Although it's not a perfect score of 10, the high rating of 9.8 is proof of the high quality of Dark Forest: VR.
Besides, the previous game, "Control Failure," already scored 10 out of 10. It's impossible to get a perfect score every time, right?
9.8 is amazing!
And this title alone commands the respect of players.
Look at this sentence.
'Fulfill every fear experience you can imagine?'
Honestly, if this statement had been made a year ago, everyone would probably have scoffed at it.
But now, having played several Horror Games, no one would question the truth of this statement.
Especially after watching the gameplay demo of "Dark Forest: VR" a while ago, the eerie banshee, the non-existent refugees, and the chilling note made everyone believe it!
Excited players eagerly clicked on the post to see what the media had to say.
The content on the first floor is naturally the words of the editor of The Fourth Catastrophe:
Brothers! We've been waiting for you all this time, finally bring it out!
Our 'first' Horror Games is finally getting a VR remake!
Countless people have repeatedly completed the PC version, and countless others have lamented on forums about the lack of a VR version.
Now, it's here! It's here!
It's here with a VR HD remaster!
On July 21, 2023, ratings from dozens of media outlets, including CA and JM, were released, and each of them gave it extremely high scores.
I'll stick to my old saying: 'For high scores, look to the media; for low scores, trust yourself.'
The most important thing about any game is finding one that suits you best.
Below are the ratings from various media outlets; please consider them rationally.
After reading the website editor's ramblings, players couldn't wait to scroll down to the rating image.
The first one is naturally CA, which is quite familiar to everyone.
Back then, this review agency from America gave "Control Failure" an extremely low score of 5.9 because of a certain "intern rating" incident.
This time, the score is 9.8 right off the bat. It seems they've corrected their attitude, or perhaps the money from Shuo Guang has been generous.
However, this has nothing to do with the players. What we really want to see is how CA evaluates Dark Forest: VR.
Scrolling down again, players finally saw the main content.
advantage:
The picture quality is incredibly realistic.
+A massive map fraught with danger.
+An unpredictable nighttime mechanism.
+Spectacular random events.
+A chilling document story upon closer inspection.
+A despairing forest atmosphere.
shortcoming:
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Too much freedom leads to not knowing what to do.
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The task guidance is mediocre, making it difficult to determine whether or not to continue.
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The decryption is too complex; it should be made more user-friendly.
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Many small details are not easy to notice
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Easy to get lost
Rating: 9.8 (Excellent)
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The players were delighted to see this.
Putting aside whether the game is fun or not, its six major advantages alone are enough to attract people.
An unpredictable nighttime mechanism?
A series of incredibly exciting random events?
These two points alone are enough to make me very satisfied!
Think about the random events in Skyhill and Control Failure; which one doesn't have excellent motion capture performance and story development?
Now that we've moved to this vast, eerie, and dangerous forest, the quality of the random events is likely to be on a whole new level!
I remember when Shuo Guang posted on the Danmu Network, he said that "Dark Forest: VR" was based on retaining everything from the original game, but added a lot of new content that everyone would enjoy playing.
Now, judging by its 9.8 rating, it seems they really delivered on their promise!
The players were in high spirits and looked at CA's short commentary.
Simply put, it means:
'This is a terrifying forest full of allure.'
'It's also a game that fills me with both anticipation and fear.'
"I had imagined all sorts of dangers that might occur in the forest, but this game has repeatedly exceeded my expectations, leaving me amazed and astonished."
"The powerful VR technology makes the entire forest look indistinguishable from reality, from the trees and grass to even the soil and insects, making you feel like you've entered a game world."
"Especially the thick fog in the early morning and the twilight in the evening, these elements create a very eerie atmosphere in the already dark forest, making people afraid to move around."
"During the evaluation, I screamed in fright more than once, and my colleagues laughed at me for being too old to handle a fright. And when I asked them to try it, they reacted the same way, screaming in fear."
"I can assure you, this game will surpass all previous titles in terms of horror, including those from the company itself."
Despite its flaws, the rich gameplay completely outweighs them, making it so addictive that players lose track of time.
"Of course, I'm talking about bold people, not timid people, including myself."
This is a decent Horror Games!
Holy crap!
After reading CA's reviewer's comments, the players were stunned.
Nima
Is it really that exaggerated?
Is Dark Forest: VR really that scary?
Even the CA reviewers were so shocked they screamed.
It seems that Shuo Guang has come prepared this time. Dark Forest: VR is not just a remake. Is this going to scare players all over the world?
The netizens reading the post swallowed hard, silently preparing themselves for the worst.
Now, after CA's evaluation, the other media below are almost identical.
In particular, JM, who is on par with CA, also gave it extremely high praise.
advantage:
It features a very exciting storyline and excellent presentation.
The operation during the VR experience is very smooth, with no lag or stuttering.
The interactions with NPCs were full of eeriness.
+A shocking and terrifying 'naming' mechanism.
The vast forest map constantly makes one worry about what's behind them.
+Random encounters that are incredibly addictive.
+The architecture and environment are filled with a sense of dread.
Acquiring each ranged weapon will involve a story event.
shortcoming:
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Melee weapons are too easily damaged.
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Ammunition for long-range weapons is too scarce.
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Some of the monsters' designs are disturbing to the senses.
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The rapid transition between day and night leads to insufficient defensive resources at night.
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Easy to get lost
Rating: 9.9 (Excellent)
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Alright, after seeing JM's evaluation of the pros and cons, players have gained a better understanding of the game.
First, Random Quest and events are definitely fun; second, the forest is scary; and finally, weapons break easily.
Yes, that's the same as the original.
The original version had weapons that were not durable, and the VR version is still the same.
Fortunately, players have gotten used to it.
I just don't know how the original NPCs like the "Pretty Madam," the "Snail Person," and the "Elephant Man" will be, and whether I'll be able to look them in the eye.
Especially the ' Pretty Madam ' with her plump body and slender limbs, many players stared wide-eyed when they first encountered her in the original version.
Players in front of their screens took a deep breath and then scrolled down.
JM's short review was similar to CA's, describing it as fun, scary, frightening, and the like.
Next, you'll find other media ratings.
PO: 9.8 points
Review: The game's naming mechanism is surprising, making the game more unpredictable and eerie.
KL: 9.7 points
Review: An excellent game as always, the gameplay mechanic of scavenging during the day and defending at night is very interesting.
UC: 9.4 points
GA: 9.2 points
SB: Rating not yet available.
The ratings for "Dark Forest: VR" quickly went viral online.
Popular topics are available for discussion on platforms such as Danmu Network, Bihou, and Weibo.
As a result, the gameplay demo video of "Dark Forest: VR" once again generated explosive data, becoming the 40th most popular video on the Danmu Network.
Meanwhile, some people even went to the Shuoguang (Shuo Guang) feed to inquire about the game's specific release date.
Even private messages were received.
However, what I never expected was...
Shuo Guang actually replied!
And it's a very simple sentence that can drive people crazy!
'On July 25, 2023, at 8 PM, Dark Forest: VR will hold its usual pre-sale preview event.'
The players were stunned.
It was already incredible that Shuo Guang replied to the message.
And what did he say?
July 25, 2023?
I'm so excited
That's it?
8 PM four days from now!?