Forest Ranger Simulator

An interesting game with a solid environmentalist message, Forest Ranger Simulator lets you take care of the beauty of nature, as you clean an extensive landmass and make it both pristine and more beautiful.

While the core idea behind Forest Ranger Simulator might sound great at first – admirable, even – the cracks soon begin to materialize in some lacking aspects of its gameplay. As long as you’re not too bothered by repetitive tasks and a disappointing art direction, this is a diamond in the rough that you might be able to enjoy with moderation.

Cleaning Up the Place

As a forest ranger, your work will be to keep the forest as spotless as possible. The only problem is that people in these woods seem to be particularly messy, leaving tons of trash behind for you to dispose of. From lakes to the mountains, you must strive to keep every inch of the forest as clean as possible.

Simulation games like these are massively popular on PC: from the more obscure titles like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 to the downright whimsical misadventures of Goat Simulator, Forest Ranger Simulator belongs to the former category. The game is as straightforward as they come, which could be both a blessing and a curse.

For one, understanding the core game mechanics won’t take you more than ten minutes – the only issue here is that’s approximately the time it will take you to run into repeated content, making the novelty of the game last quite briefly.

Lush Landscapes – Or Not

First things first, when Forest Ranger Simulator wants, it can look absolutely flawless. However, things suddenly start looking a bit indistinguishable from one another, as you realize that some assets seem to be used quite liberally.

Some models look noticeably better than others: vegetation looks fantastic, and so does lighting, but there’s a lack of detail in some vehicles and structures that leaves something to be desired.

All things considered, Forest Ranger Simulator’s visuals are good enough for a game of its kind. While it would never compete with some AAA games out there in terms of visual quality, it does a good enough job to make you wish you could live in one of its gorgeous forests.

The Basics of Trash Economy

Simply keeping the forest clean won’t help you pay your debts. For this, you’ll need to categorize rubbish and recycle it efficiently. As you recycle more trash, you’ll notice that you’ll be able to purchase better equipment to make your job easier.

Another way to make some easy cash is just to be lucky enough to find valuables among the rubble. Some precious items can be sometimes found hidden deep in the mountains of trash; these items can be sold for a hefty price, ultimately making your task that much easier.

You’ll soon notice that you’re trapped in an endless cycle of cleaning and recycling, which makes the game feel more like a tycoon game than an actual simulator. That said, relaxing with the game’s wonderful vistas can help you relax for a bit, and the low difficulty makes Forest Ranger Simulator the perfect game for a chilling afternoon.

Pros

• Great visuals
• Satisfying gameplay
• Clear objectives and easy to understand mechanics

Cons

• Repetitive tasks
• Some blurry models
• Unbalanced economy