The Forest Cathedral

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The Forest Cathedral is a first-person environmental thriller set on a remote island. Playing as scientist Rachel Carson, players will figure out why the island won’t let her leave.

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5
Based on
11 reviews
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Developer:
Brian Wilson
Publisher:
Whitethorn Games
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
14 March 2023
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (11)

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Description

The Forest Cathedral is a first-person environmental thriller set on a remote island. Playing as scientist Rachel Carson, players will figure out why the island won’t let her leave. The game tells the reimagined story of the attempted silence of Rachel Carson leading up to her discoveries on the harmful pesticide known as DDT.

Slowly uncover the effects of DDT in this dramatic reimagining of the story of Rachel Carson. Use advanced environmental technology to solve 2D/3D connected puzzles.




In The Forest Cathedral, players will experience:
  • Unique blend of 2D platforming and 3D exploration
  • Dramatic reimagining of the story of Rachel Carson
  • Meticulously crafted forested island to explore
  • Fully voiced dialogue and narrative
  • Enchanting original soundtrack

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7+
Processor:
Intel Core i5
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 980
Storage:
6 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core i7
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 1060 or Better
Storage:
6 GB available space

User reviews

Djonky
Not recommended | 06 May 2023
1.3h played

This game hits the uncanny valley, in a not so great but confusing way. The title of the game makes no sense. Actually, not much in this game makes sense. I felt like I was on drugs even though I've never been on drugs.

Helpful: 22
winty
Not recommended | 23 Mar 2023
1.8h played

A historical fiction game about Rachel Carson is a concept with a lot of potential. This misses the mark completely; every element of the game is shoddy and this bizarre take on Carson's research feels like an affront

Helpful: 17
GORF
Not recommended | 04 Jun 2023
1.4h played

You can see a lot of the influences. You've got your Meat Boy/Celeste style platforming. The intersection of real world/digital world, like in games like The Witness and such. You can see the dramatic cuts and shot

Helpful: 13
mihm
Recommended | 08 May 2023
1.9h played

game is cool. visually very pretty. cool mechanic. good length where the game ends before the gimmick gets annoying. everything in the game could have been done a little better, but what's there is interesting and fun.

Helpful: 4
Reezer Burns
Not recommended | 06 May 2023
1h played

I'm sure that there is a deep message that this game is attempting to tell. However, it's so boring that the message was lost on me almost immediately.

Helpful: 12
galacticdude7
Not recommended | 14 Jun 2023
1.3h played

This feels more like a student game than a real professional product. The game has a few interesting ideas and mechanics, but also a lot of ideas and mechanics that just aren't interesting and the whole thing never

Helpful: 6