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Foray in the Forest
| Modded episode | Source code |
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| Protagonist | Commander Keen |
| Author(s) | Nisaba |
| Status | Complete |
| Release date | 2023-12-25 |
| Discussion(s) | release thread |
| Number of levels | 47 |
| Secret levels | 5 |
| New gameplay? | Yes |
| New graphics? | Yes |
| New levels? | Yes |
| New sounds? | Yes |
| New music? | Yes |
| Download | newest (v1.0) source code v1.0 |
| Vote |  |
Foray in the Forest is a source mod by Nisaba and programmed by K1n9_Duk3.
About
The Foray in the Foray project was started by Mr.M in 2009 and was in development for 3 years until a hardware crash paralyzed production. In 2016, Nisaba attempted to rebuild the mod from scratch with the support of Fleexy and Mr.M, using a only handful screenshots and one short video recording as a reference.
In 2019, K1n9_Duk3 joined the team as the main programmer and the project was transformed from a classic patch mod into a source code mod. The composers kvee, eggs_box, and Kohntarkosz_ became involved during the same period and created unique soundtracks for each level. In addition to the main team, more than 30 community members were involved in the realization of the game.
Due to the global pandemic, there were delays in further game development. The final game got released in 2023 after 14 years of on-and-off development. In terms of scope, it is probably the largest community project realized to date.
Story
After his adventures on Vorticon VI, Commander Keen has returned home, ready to resume his life as simple schoolboy Billy Blaze. Saving the galaxy is hard work, after all! But our intrepid hero's adventures are not over yet, as he is soon to discover. Something extremely important is missing from his personal sanctuary: Some evil mastermind kidnapped his (plush toy) intergalactic hero friends. In its place, he finds a single cryptic note, which leads him on an adventurous rescue mission to a vibrant planet with strange but delicious looking rings...
TL:DR
You're a kid with a pogo stick.
Items
Special Points
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Regular Points
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Special and/or new features
- Saving in-game on normal or hard mode costs a life to give new meaning to collecting drops and extra lives.
- Ammunition is limited to 25 rounds at max.
- The level of difficulty determines the degree of complexity of the level map layout and structure, such as hazard and riddle passages or even enemy behavior.
- Collecting points will unlock extras, bonus levels and has an impact on the outcome of the game.
- Multiple endings can be unlocked depending on the decisions made during the game. There are in total six different ending sequences. Reaching the perfect score (1,000,000 points) triggers the true ending of the game.
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Checkpoint Mushroom To activate a checkpoint in a level, Keen has to touch these mushrooms. |
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Interactive Tiles Keen can interact with several objects to learn more about the environment. |
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Dispenser Ammo dispensers allow to refill Keens Neural Stunner. |
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Shortcuts New function buttons: F2/F3 = Save/Load Menu F5/F9 = Quick-Save/Load Backspace = Score Box toggle right Shift = Item Detector toggle |
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Special Status Window The Special Status Window helps to detect items nearby, like ammo for e.g. |
Creatures and other modifications
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Blu Bird -
Blue Bird's Club -
Brain Fucl -
Chemolain -
Corona Plant -
Cracked Eggs -
Crocodent -
Dickie Dig Diggens -
Dung Beetle -
Efree -
Fat Red Cat aka. Atomic Kitten -
Flying Smirky -
Froggo -
Fungus Amongus -
Gelatin Spoop -
Gretenta -
Lapis Crab -
Leavea Trip -
Legbery -
Lemon Shark -
Levar -
Moorhsum Cigam -
Mummy -
Nessi -
Nipnap -
Nisasi -
Optiquat -
Pat-o-Pat -
Yellow slugs that leave deadly green puddles everywhere. -
A helpful guide. -
Puffpuff -
Purple Tentacle -
Robo Rust -
Salamander -
A pesky flying insect. -
Sleepwalking Council Page -
Sneaky Tree -
Spider Popeider -
The Janitor -
Thornbush -
Waddle -
A small creature with a large bite. -
Xky Keen -
Zibblinx
Levels
Keen sways through the Sukkahs and deciduous treesRequired?NoPoints8,000Ammo10 + 1
Keen inquisitively descends to the Secret ReservoirRequired?YesPoints29,100Ammo7 + 2
Keen inquisitively descends to the Secret ReservoirRequired?YesPoints29,100Ammo7 + 2
Keen inquisitively descends to the Secret ReservoirRequired?YesPoints29,100Ammo5 + 2
Keen boldly searches the Spiky VillageRequired?NoPoints33,900Ammo10 + 3
Keen takes delight in a series of Fawlty TowersRequired?YesPoints43,300Ammo8 + 6
Keen takes delight in a series of Fawlty TowersRequired?YesPoints43,300Ammo7 + 6
Keen takes delight in a series of Fawlty TowersRequired?YesPoints43,300Ammo7 + 6
Keen plummets into the Habitatio Piscum SwimeatumRequired?NoPoints40,000Ammo8 + 2
Keen discovers the forgotten Pyramid of DoorsRequired?NoPoints46,200Ammo10 + 6
Keen discovers the forgotten Pyramid of DoorsRequired?NoPoints46,200Ammo7 + 6
Keen finds himself in the twilight of the Magic ForestRequired?YesPoints0Ammo0 + 0
Keen finds himself in the twilight of the Magic ForestRequired?YesPoints0Ammo0 + 0
Keen sights relicts in the Skov af SøvngængereRequired?NoPoints38,900Ammo10 + 1
Keen sights relicts in the Skov af SøvngængereRequired?NoPoints38,900Ammo10 + 1
Keen stealthy warps through the Temple of DoomRequired?YesPoints36,400Ammo5 + 1
Keen stealthy warps through the Temple of DoomRequired?YesPoints36,400Ammo11 + 2
Keen follows a secret slime trail to the SlugidariumRequired?NoPoints22,200Ammo10
Princess Lindsey takes Keen to Donut HeavenRequired?NoPoints335,000Ammo0 + 0
Keen unexplainedly detects the High-ScoresRequired?NoPoints0Ammo0 + 0
Keen strays even deeper into the Magic WonderlandRequired?YesPoints35,000Ammo8 + 4
Keen strays even deeper into the Magic WonderlandRequired?YesPoints35,000Ammo10 + 4
Keen rematerialises through time and spaceRequired?NoPoints29,300Ammo20 + 1
Keen discovers the top secret ACME Inc. LaboratoryRequired?YesPoints0Ammo0 + 0
Keen bravely hops along a Cloud-Covered CliffRequired?NoPoints0Ammo0 + 0
Music
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Trivia
- Motivation: The author of Foray in the Forest stated that the main motivation behind the project was to reactivate and revive abandoned, unfinished or unreleased modding attempts. Essentially, it was about celebrating forgotten but high-quality material and creative ideas from the community.
- Booklet: A 24-page manual is supplied with the game. This booklet is based on the style of the supplement booklets from the 90s. It contains valuable insight into the new features of the game, as well as entertaining elements such as comic strips and the like. It is recommended to consult this before starting the game.
- Prize Game: The game includes a hidden prize game. The first to unlock this secret ending sequence can win a physical edition of the game on floppy disk, plus booklet and lovingly designed box.
Technical Information
- Utilities used: Abiathar, Borland C++ Compiler, Geany IDE, GHex, IMF Crusher, IMF Player, imfplay, IMFVOC, ModId, Obsidian, PHStar scripts, TheDraw, TliExtend, TliTool, mtPaint, uGrab, Wolf3D Data Compiler
Credits
- Creator: Nisaba
- Additional Contributions (in alphabetical order): 55Aavenue, A.R., Awesome-Keener, Bob "Mort" Thewes, Bubbatom, Ceilick, ChargingMoose, ckguy, DarkAle, Dautz, DoomJedi, Dr. Colossus, FaceLaces, Flaose, Genius314, Gridlock, Hagel, Jarno LV, , keenmaster486, KeenRush, Lee Jackson, Lemm, Levellass, Lotte, Mark the Candyjunk, Mobiethian, MoffD, Mr.M, nanomekia, Nowhere Girl, NY00123, obsidian29, Pandakeen, Petka, Plasma Captian, proYorp, Quillax, Roobar, Snortimer, Spleen, Syllypryde, Tesseract, The Shifted One, TheBigV, TSK, T-Squared, tulip, X-Rack Projekt, Xky Rauh, Zero X. Diamond, Zilem