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The Clown's Forest

You play as Michael, an 18-Year-old College Student, who had gone camping with his friends over the weekend, although, unfortunately for them, it turned from a peaceful getaway to a fight for survival.

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July 19, 2022
4 years and 14 days ago
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Positive14 reviews85.7%

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About the Game

The Clown's Forest is a Survival Puzzle Horror Game made in RPG Maker MZ.

STORY:

You play as Michael, an 18-Year-old College Student, who had gone camping with his friends over the weekend, although, unfortunately for them, it turned from a peaceful getaway to a fight for survival.

A Clown from the nearby closed-down amusement park is hunting them down through the forest, they say the Clown lost his mind when the amusement park started losing investment and customers. On the closing day of the park, the clown snapped and kidnapped kids and adults one by one, never to be seen again.

The Clown eluded capture and has been hiding out in the forest ever since... kidnapping those that stray too far into the forest at night.

Can you rescue your friends? or will you die trying?

GAMEPLAY FEATURES:

Puzzles - Simple Puzzles help break up the exploration and chases

Highly Detailed Maps - The Maps have been hand-crafted

Compelling Cast of Characters - Characters have been written to feel alive and very realistic

Intriguing Story - Unveil the Story behind the Clown, and try and rescue your friends.

Chases - The Clown won't let you win that easily, Avoid him at all costs.

Multiple Endings - Everyone's Fate is in your hands, be careful what you choose.