Two attempts have been made to build a bomb, capable of freezing the entire world. The first was a failure, and resulted in a living blue ball. The second attempt was a success. Now the clock is ticking, and the world is in grave danger. That is, unless... Within a Deep Forest is a freeware 2D platform game for Windows featuring challenging gameplay, beautiful music, an evil doctor, and a deep forest.
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Crazy how one of the best video game soundtracks of all time is hidden away in an obscure freeware Metroidvania from 2006.
I first played this when I was about 10, before I even had an internet connection. Found it on a weird CD with a bunch of random games (used to be quite common in Slovakia) and I've been returning to it basically every year.
An absolute masterclass in ambience, sound design and just general vibes. It's like the entire game was injected with a comically large syringe labeled "Childlike Wonder".
Every time I hear the Hub level music, I feel like that GIF of Anton Ego taking a bite of Ratatouille. Shit's magical. Makes me have an existential crisis over a bouncing ball.
I first played this when I was about 10, before I even had an internet connection. Found it on a weird CD with a bunch of random games (used to be quite common in Slovakia) and I've been returning to it basically every year.
An absolute masterclass in ambience, sound design and just general vibes. It's like the entire game was injected with a comically large syringe labeled "Childlike Wonder".
Every time I hear the Hub level music, I feel like that GIF of Anton Ego taking a bite of Ratatouille. Shit's magical. Makes me have an existential crisis over a bouncing ball.
Insanely ahead of its time, a good stepping stone for what would become the indie genre
moon level gotta be one of my favorite part of my game. music is sooo good. wish i had the patience to finish it tho ToT
As close to perfect as a game like this can get. Over a few hours, WaDF eases you into its bouncy physics and gently expands the boundaries of its world, always offering an unexpected surprise or challenge, giving you enough space to discover things for yourself without leaving you stranded. Feels like a cool sunrise and a big mug of tea with honey.
A fun ball metroidvania. Reminds me of knytt. Nice and short.
the vibes are unbeatable and you get to be a little bouncing ball with eyes. so good