The release of Sons of the Forest in early access was a big hit, with more than two million copies sold during the first 24 hours. It’s clear that the game is popular, but with the unfinished nature of early access, the game is riddled with bugs, issues, and strange scenarios that are worth exploring. Before we dive into the bizarre situations, let’s understand what early access means. Early access indicates that the game is still in development, with the team at Endnight Games frequently releasing updates to enhance and expand the game with new content and improvements. On the upper-left corner of the main menu, you can find information that the next major update will appear in nine days.

Weapon Viewing Animation

One of the strange scenarios that players may encounter is the weapon-viewing animation. In the game, you can find various weapons, such as axes, spears, bows, and firearms. After acquiring a gun, it automatically lands in your backpack. When you equip it for the first time, your character will start to examine it from different angles. This animation cannot be interrupted, and sometimes this forces players to miss out on opportunities, such as defending themselves from an attack. A good rule of thumb is to watch the weapons you find right away so that you don’t have to deal with the animation later.

Kelvin Coward, the First

Kelvin is your companion in the game and is a strong man who is not afraid of anything. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Kelvin is somewhat of a coward, often running away from enemies instead of defending himself. This is strange, especially when compared to Virginia, who is a three-armed and three-legged woman. Initially, Virginia is afraid of you and will run away from you, but with a bit of patience and kindness, she will eventually stop running away and can be given weapons to defend herself. Hopefully, in the future, Kelvin will be able to use weapons and be more than just a helpful cart ox.

A Cure for Everything

In Sons of the Forest, you can find medicine in many places, such as containers and caves scattered in the area. This makes it easier to survive, and you don’t have to worry about being attacked by enemies or falling from a great height and barely surviving. Because of this, the game doesn’t focus on survival as much as it could.

Food at Every Turn

You might think that a person who has survived a helicopter crash and is stuck in a hostile environment would have to worry about starvation. But that’s not the case. The island is full of food, with animals walking around and seagulls just waiting to be thrown a weapon. Even if you do run out of food, there’s always Kelvin, who can catch plenty of fish. Despite being incomplete, Sons of the Forest offers a highly enjoyable experience, though it could improve on its focus on survival elements.