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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.

The Forest Quartet is a indie, puzzle and story rich game developed by Mads & Friends and published by Bedtime Digital Games.
Released on December 08th 2022 is available only on Windows in 14 languages: English, Danish, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.

It has received 367 reviews of which 347 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for 5.86€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified The Forest Quartet into these genres:

Indie Puzzle Story Rich Singleplayer Music Mystery Female Protagonist Relaxing Exploration Isometric Controller Linear Narration 3D Colorful Minimalist Stylized Philosophical Atmospheric Emotional

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670T @2.3 GHz, AMD FX 8370E @3.3 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 650, Nvidia GeForce GT 750M, Radeon HD5850 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX 11

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Dec. 2024

Review of The Forest Quartet The Forest Quartet is a beautiful and deeply evocative narrative puzzle game that blends emotional storytelling with atmospheric design. Developed by Bedtime Digital Games, the title offers a poignant exploration of loss, grief, and the healing process through the lens of a mesmerizing musical journey. Story and Themes The Forest Quartet tells the story of a jazz singer who has passed away, leaving her bandmates to grapple with their grief. Players take on the role of her spirit, guiding the band members through their emotional struggles in a lush and surreal forest setting. The narrative is heartfelt and relatable, presenting grief not as something to "solve" but as a process to experience and honor. Each bandmate's unique journey adds layers to the story, offering a rich tapestry of emotions. Gameplay The gameplay revolves around environmental puzzles and exploration. Players manipulate the environment to overcome obstacles, often using sound and music as tools. The puzzles are intuitive, creative, and rewarding, seamlessly integrated into the narrative. They strike a delicate balance between being challenging enough to engage and accessible enough to ensure the story's flow isn't disrupted. Art and Sound Design The game's art direction is stunning, with vibrant and dreamlike visuals that capture the mystical essence of the forest. With dynamic lighting and thoughtful design that make exploration a joy. The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, creating an immersive experience that draws players into the emotional core of the game. Length and Replayability At roughly 2-4 hours, The Forest Quartet is a concise experience, but its emotional impact lingers long after the credits roll. While it may lack traditional replayability, its poignant narrative and lush world may entice players to revisit it for the sheer atmosphere and emotional resonance. Pros: Beautifully crafted narrative and themes Innovative puzzles integrated with the story Stunning visuals and art direction Outstanding soundtrack and sound design Cons: Short playtime may leave some players wanting more Some puzzles might feel overly simple for seasoned puzzle enthusiasts Final Verdict: The Forest Quartet is a masterful blend of art, music, and storytelling, delivering an emotional and unforgettable experience. Its brevity is compensated by the depth of its narrative and the beauty of its presentation. While it may not cater to players seeking complex gameplay mechanics or extended playtime, it’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate emotionally rich, artistically driven indie games. Rating: 9/10 A touching journey that showcases the power of games as a storytelling medium.

Nov. 2024

A simple, short 3D puzzle about the moments after the loss of a close friend, wrapped up in a beautiful sound and art design.

Aug. 2024

This is a beautiful experience. Definitely play this game with great headphones and definitely get it when it is on sale.

Aug. 2024

It's a beautiful and heartwarming puzzle about losing someone dear. Amazingly done, simple yet touching. Voice actors deserve special thanks as it adds so much to atmosphere alongside with music and visuals. We all need light in the darkest times - and this game delivers it perfectly.

April 2024

The Forest Quartet offers a special experience by telling a story of sorrow, grief and loss, deals also with topics such as depression and self-doubt. Game and level design is appealing, fitting and artfully created. In my opinion, sound and musical score in general, as well as the sound design for itself, was well done and deserves the most praise, and I say this even though there are also a few points that could be constructivley criticized, when Nina sings in the game, it sounds a bit synthetic and plastic, it would have been much nicer to hear her sing properly, and maybe in a few variations so it's not always the same. In the scenes with the other band members, there are a few places where you can't understand the dialog very well and there are always gaps during the game that could have been filled with more background sound. The puzzles are extremely easy to solve and the game can be completed very quickly. Nevertheless, it is a special game in terms of the idea and the story, as well as the artistic implementation.

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