# The First Tree™ — A beautiful fox adventure game

> Third-person exploration game with parallel stories of a fox and a son. (iPhone/iPad app by David Wehle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Wehle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524841989)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Family
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 155 App Store ratings · 108 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 1.0 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987/reviews.md

## What is The First Tree™?

The First Tree is a third-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Players take control of the fox on a poignant and beautiful journey that crescendos at the source of life, and perhaps result in an understanding of death. Along the way, players can uncover artifacts and stories from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Features:
• Not a "fox simulator," but an emotional, intimate story by a one-man team with an ending you won't soon forget.

• Featuring a gorgeous, orchestral soundtrack by acclaimed artists like Message to Bears, Lowercase Noises, and Josh Kramer.

• A short story-driven game (about 2 hours long) with some light puzzle solving, platforming, and no enemies.

## Key features

- Third-person exploration
- Parallel storytelling
- Emotional narrative
- Orchestral soundtrack
- Light puzzle solving
- Platforming elements

## What do users think of The First Tree™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Captivating soundtrack
- 🦊 Enjoyable gameplay as a mother fox
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and emotional story
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and meditative experience

**Cons**

- 🤔 Unclear objectives and lack of direction
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Short length of the game
- 💬 Divisive opinions on the narration and commentary

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashing at a specific point in the story
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement

**Most requested features**

- Add more save points throughout the levels
- Provide an option to turn off the narration
- Expand the game with additional chapters or content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 108)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it so much

*2025-12-31, version 1.3*

At the end, it made me cry. It is so beautiful. I usually can’t stop playing it

### 5/5 — It’s hard to figure out some things and takes a while.

*2025-09-24*

This game is beautiful! The graphics are amazing and the animations are smooth. The story is creative! But sometimes it’s hard to figure stuff out, like finding the light things. It was tricky and took me a long time. And the part where the fox is running through the starry water, following the glowing deer, that part took longer than I expected. There are a few times when I don’t know what I’m supposed to do so I end up just wandering around. I do really enjoy this game and I have completed it twice and I am going to play it a third time!

### 3/5 — 星3は着けとこ

*2025-06-20*

キツネ好きだからやってみたぜ、
探索ゲー探してキツネと言うワードのみでやってみた感じ、
800円にしては割高感否めないね、

物語の進行でスタッフが喋るんだけど僕英語分からんくて正直それだけが許せん、聞き取れないからゲームに関係してること言ってるのかもよく分からん。

でも前向きに生きようとするジョセフの葛藤は次の人生へのステップアップに感じられて元気づけられないことは無いかなって感じ。

でも確かにゲーム設計的にお金払ってやるゲームだなぁって感じはするね、BGMや景色は綺麗だから。

だって広告来たら1番シラケるタイプのゲームに感じるからね、

だからスタッフには感謝します
素敵なお散歩をありがとう。

### 3/5 — ゲームと考えるより映画としてプレイする気持ちで

*2025-04-23*

キツネになってスタスタ歩き回れて音楽はとても素晴らしい。

でも他のレビューの通り、確かにゲームとしてはイマイチ感が拭えない部分が多く、本当に2時間ちょいで終わるボリューム。
リスニングと英会話力が必要な解説は日本語字幕が欲しいと思った。

1000円札でお釣りがある映画の感覚でプレイするといい。
美しい景色と物語を通して何を感じるかは人それぞれ。

### 5/5 — It touched my heart🥹❤️

*2025-04-16, version 1.3*

This game was SO BEAUTIFUL!!!🤩 The story is so sweet, I cried so much. The story of a man’s dream with a Mother Fox was so amazing 🥲 5 for how beautiful the graphics are it’s just so heart touching 😭🤗

### 5/5 — Beautiful but sad game 😢

*2025-04-13*

I love this game, but it is a little emotional 🥹. For instance, the whole game is about u controlling the mother fox from a man’s dream (as crazy as it sounds). The fox is trying to find her 3 fox cubs, and later in the game they all die 😭! The mother fox is supposed to take the place of the man who remembers his childhood and remembers his dad, who is now dead. The whole moral of the game is that love never dies ❤️‍🩹. I even though the game play is sad, in the end u control the man as he follows the fox from his dream. He sees a carving on a tree, and when he turns around, he sees the mother fox reunited with her fox cubs 🥹

### 5/5 — I cried at the end.

*2025-04-02, version 1.3*

I played this game with my brother a long while ago and I am just writing a review now.

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2024-12-31, version 1.3*

I played this game so many times it’s a beautiful story and the end  is so sad and the music is so beautiful

### 5/5 — STUNNING

*2024-06-29*

This is a stunning game don’t listen to any bad reviews the storyline is truly emotional and captivating and the scenery is magnificent and beautiful 10/10

### 5/5 — I like this game

*2023-08-16*

I know I’m a quite late to the party with this review, but I thought I might as well give feedback anyways. overall, this is a great game. it looks a lot like the example pictures, and is pretty well made, especially considering the size of the team. I have finished the game twice so far, and as you can probably tell, I’m still impressed. fantastic work!

## Frequently asked questions about The First Tree™

### What is The First Tree™ about?

The First Tree™ is a third-person exploration game that tells two parallel stories. One follows a fox searching for her missing cubs, and the other follows a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. The game is a poignant and beautiful journey that explores themes of life and death.

### What are the key gameplay features?

The game features third-person exploration, light puzzle solving, and platforming elements. It is not a fox simulator but focuses on an emotional and intimate story. There are no enemies in the game, allowing for a more relaxed experience.

### How long is the game and what is the cost?

The First Tree™ is a short story-driven game, typically lasting around 2 hours. It is a paid application, meaning you purchase it once to play.

### What kind of experience does the game offer?

The game offers an emotional and intimate narrative experience, enhanced by a gorgeous orchestral soundtrack. Players uncover artifacts and stories that intertwine the fox's journey with the son's life, leading to a memorable ending.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2020-11-18

Thanks for playing The First Tree! I updated the language info in the App Store. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean.

### 1.2 — 2020-10-08

Thanks for playing The First Tree! This version includes controller support and improved UI.

### 1.1 — 2020-10-03

No release notes.

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