Fox n Forests (stylized as FOX n FORESTS) is a video game developed by German studio Bonus Level Entertainment and published by EuroVideo Medien GmbH for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It was released on 17 May 2018. Fox n Forests is a side-scrolling platform game with retro-style graphics.
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| Developer(s) | Bonus Level Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | EuroVideo Medien GmbH |
| Platform(s) | Linux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Release | 17 May 2018[1] Xbox One 30 May 2018[2] |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay edit
The player controls Rick, an anthropomorphic fox who is tasked with restoring order to the forest by recovering stolen bark.[3] Players progress through levels with the help of the ability to change seasons instantly,[4] which also consumes magic.[5]
Plot edit
Rick, a mischievous fox, plays a trick on a bird. As consequence, the bird escorts Rick to the old Season Tree. There, the tree tasks Rick with the mission of recovering stolen bark to restore balance to the forest.[3]
Development edit
Fox n Forests was the subject of a Kickstarter in 2016, where Bonus Level raised €107,875 to fund development.[6]
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PS4: 65/100[7] NS: 66/100[8] PC: 69/100[9] XONE: 71/100[10] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Nintendo Life | 6/10[3] |
Fox n Forests received "mixed or average" reviews across all platforms, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[7][8][9][10] Nintendo Life rated the Switch version a 6/10, praising its use of the "inventive" season-changing mechanic, but criticized its controls and short story.[3] Hardcore Gamer gave the game a 4/5, praising the game's old school graphics.[5] Destructoid (7/10) also enjoyed the graphics and user interface, though criticizing weapon restrictions.[4] PlayStation Universe (9/10) acknowledged: "Chock full of an overwhelming supply of retro-gaming goodness, FOX n FORESTS will take retro fans back to a happier time with an all-new adventure to experience."
The Switch version of Fox n Forests sold more copies than other systems: three times more than PC and four times more than PlayStation 4.[11][12]
Possible remake edit
On 5 August 2020, it was revealed that a Flash-styled reskin of the game, Finnigan Fox, was allegedly in development for the Intellivision Amico.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Fox N Forests is set for a May release". Destructoid. 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ Nelson, Major (2018-05-30). "FOX n FORESTS Is Now Available For Xbox One". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ a b c d "Review: Fox n Forests (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. 21 May 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Bonus Level's Fox N Forests is pretty damn fun". Destructoid. 8 April 2018. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Review: Fox n Forests". Hardcore Gamer. 16 May 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Fox n Forests, coming to consoles (including Switch), looks impressive". destructoid. 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ a b "FOX n FORESTS for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2019-04-29. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ a b "FOX n FORESTS for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ a b "FOX n FORESTS for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ a b "FOX n FORESTS for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2019-12-14.
- ^ "Switch version of FOX n FORESTS outsells PlayStation 4 by 4:1". GamesIndustry.biz. 4 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Fox n Forests developer: 'Switch is our strongest platform to date, 3:1 sales ratio with PC and 4:1 with PS4'". destructoid. 3 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 February 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Intellivision Amico Special Event (August 5, 2020)". Intellivision. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.