Forest Of Relics (v1.4.1)

A treasure hunt through a dangerous ancient woodland gives Forest Of Relics its straightforward arcade-platforming appeal. You play Ruby, an eager relic seeker who finally obtains access to the ruins that have long captured her attention, only to find that their guardian, Spinel, has turned the expedition into a test of skill. The tone is light and colorful rather than grim, with charming character designs and brisk cutscenes framing a compact adventure built around movement challenges. Expect a focused 1–2 hour journey instead of a sprawling open-world expedition.

Ruby’s moveset is the heart of the experience: she runs, jumps, clings to hanging points, and uses a paraglider to cross gaps and negotiate vertical routes. Levels present traps, awkward terrain, and environmental hazards that demand careful timing, particularly when a missed landing sends you back to retry a section. Treasure collection provides the immediate reward for poking into risky side paths, while save points stop the game from becoming needlessly punishing. A Time Attack mode adds a reason to revisit stages once you understand their layouts and want to turn clean traversal into faster clears.

Forest Of Relics stands out most as a concise, character-driven platforming challenge that keeps its mechanics accessible and its objectives clear. Its gliding and hanging systems give movement more variety than a basic run-and-jump indie platformer, even if the short format means it does not develop the depth of a major Metroidvania. The ruin setting, guardian trials, and collectible treasures lend the game a classic adventure flavor without requiring heavy story investment. It suits players looking for a quick, family-friendly platformer in the vein of lightweight 2D action-adventure games, while speedrun-minded players will get the most value from mastering the Time Attack routes.