Timothy and the Mysterious Forest

[h1][b]Recommended [u]as long as[/u] you know what you're getting.[/b][/h1] [h1]1. This is [u]not[/u] [i]Zelda[/i], nor is it especially [i]Zelda[/i]-Like[/h1] Graphically, [i]TMF[/i] is obviously a throwback to [i]The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[/i] for the original Game Boy. The Soundtrack hits the same chip-tune-ish nostalgia buttons, and is pretty nice. But that's just the skin -- the graphics are from a [url=https://sodacoma.itch.io/awakening-complete-tileset]third-party sprite pack[/url], so that's just an aesthetic choice, not baked-in design. And in terms of gameplay, [i]TMF[/i] is [u]very[/u] different from TLoZ. The differences are worth noting so that you don't feel like this is a bait-and-switch. One hit [u]always[/u] kills you in [i]TMF[/i]. You [u]never[/u] gain any defenses or buffs that make you any less fragile. And you [u]never[/u] gain any permanent weapons -- you can only chuck around some rocks and pots if they're available on-screen (you can't take them wi...

Zelda: Link's Awakening is my favorite game on the original Game Boy, so buying Timothy and the Mysterious Forest was a no brainer for me when I saw the screenshots. While this game can't beat Zelda's charming overworld and clever dungeon design, I definitely had a great time playing it. The game has many familiar tile sets from Link's Awakening, including the mysterious woods, Tal Tal mountains and of course the beach where we all fell in love with Marin. :) But the gameplay is very different from anything I've played so far: Timothy doesn't have any weapons, he can only throw objects at enemies. These objects are spare, so playing stealth is a must. While a was not sure this would be fun during the entire game, it works out suprisingly well. During your quest, you meet a bunch of funny characters, and you'll have to find a wide variety of tools and items to continue. Again you'll meet familiar items like the lamp, boots and bombs, but the developers have designed brand new challeng...

Its extremely simple concept, visuals, soundtracks and gameplay provide a short, fun and immersive gaming experience that will take you back to the good old GB days of gaming. Click below to watch the full review; https://youtu.be/70qZPYoXQqs Search me on Store > Curators to follow my reviews.

Stuck too close to the gameboy roots for my taste. The game is brutal and obtuse

Headcannon: takes place after Link's awakening. Once Link woke up.

Had a great time with this; aesthetically it looks like zelda but you can only fight by picking up and throwing either pots or stones; often it's best to try and avoid the monsters, since it's one-hit-you-die. Most frustrating spot was the spike-mazes leading up to Maporia village.

Engaging and surprising, with diverse gameplay situations and a lot of deaths. Lovely creepy cute atmosphere!

Works well on Steam Deck. Game is great but might not be what you would expect, read other reviews first