The Forest PlayStation 4 Cheats and Tips

Crouch whenever you see an enemy patrol of cannibals and study their movements in order to determine whether to engage in combat or run away. During the early game it will be more beneficial to run away and lose the pursuit of cannibals in the forest as the only weapon you will have will be the axe from the plane. However as you progress through the game the combat will become easier as you will be able to customize your equipment according to the situation.

Make sure you pick up everything you come across. Your character is not limited by the wieght he can carry, only by the amount of items. Regularly check your backpack to clear your inventory of items that are not useful. Creating resource stockpiles at your camp will enable you to free up additional space in your inventory.

Make sure the first thing you do at the start of the game is scavenge everything you can from the crashed plane. This means taking the axe from the plane and using it to open the luggage that is scattered around it in search of meds, food, and water. This also means gathering nearby resources such as rocks, sticks, and logs. Once you have everything get away from the area as quick as possible.

As The Forest is a survival game it is essential that you continually pay attention to the physiological needs of your character so that you can ensure they are in good health, failing to do so will result in lower stamina which will impact combat and sprinting.

If your character lacks energy it is crucial that he eats otherwise you risk him dying of starvation if it is not dealt with. If he has blood on his hands it indicates an infection that will need to be attended to prevent it developing into a fatal disease, and a freezing screen indicates the onset of hypothermia which can also be fatal.

Unless you are left with no other alternative you should never venture away from your camp once the sun goes down. During the night there are a lot more enemy patrols in the woods and because of the lack of light you will experience trouble moving about and it you decide to use your flashlight, flares, or lighter you will alert the enemy of your presence who will be able to spot you from far away.