The Forest Quartet

The Forest Quartet

December 8, 2022

AdventurePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

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 concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls. Something strange has taken …

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Critic Reviews (9)

Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"The Forest Quartet is a gorgeously emotive game, one that explores the complex emotion of grief with empathy, nuance, and understanding. This jazz-inspired puzzle game is an experience to be relished, one that will live long in the memory."

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Dec 2022
65.0 /100

"The Forest Quartet is a nicely atmospheric puzzle game that is over a bit too quickly and doesn&s;t live up to its musical inclinations."

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Angharad Redden GameLuster Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

84.0

"The Forest Quartet is a powerful narrative exploring how it feels to live with grief. With beautiful imagery, narrative and music, it is a perfect game to delve into if you want a quick but impactful experience."

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Cory Clark Hey Poor Player Dec 2022
80.0 /100

"The Forest Quartet will get you into the swing of things. While I do wish The Forest Quartet would’ve pushed itself just a bit farther in the gameplay department, and the whole experience winds up on the criminally short side, …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Dec 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"The Forest Quartet is a wonderful title that is creative in its approach to telling a touching story. The aesthetics and score blend perfectly to take you on an ethereal journey. Even though it is very short and the puzzles …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Dec 2022
79.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"Undeniably gorgeous, charming, and wonderfully scored, this puzzle adventure is on the short side but memorable"

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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age Dec 2022
67.0 /100

Graphics

38.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

39.0

"The Forest Quartet clearly has its heart in the right place, and any game that gets people thinking about overcoming their own demons is a good thing. But as a game, there&s;s just nothing interesting here."

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Sean Davies FingerGuns Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"A succinct, poignant and personal narrative puzzle game, The Forest Quartet is an excellent way to spend an evening. Its intimate story is brought to life through an art style packed with symbolism and gorgeous music. There are a few …"

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Tom Regan Guardian Dec 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Three musicians pick up the emotional and practical pieces after their singer dies in this comforting and warm game of fiendish headscratchers with a phenomenal soundtrack"

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