Foregone

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. COGconnected
    Mar 11, 2021
    83
    Despite its style and engagement, it is still pretty formulaic in its execution. Though it lends its own spin to a classic video game genre, fans of the 2D platformer will notice some cues going back to the SNES days. If you love this stuff, there’s every reason to give Foregone a shot. But if you suffer from platformer fatigue, there may not be enough here to rekindle that spirit. If you’re new to the genre, you could do a lot worse than Foregone.
  2. RPG Fan
    Jun 14, 2021
    75
    With stunning pixel-art graphics, solid combat, and a considerable amount of character customization, you can easily sink a few hours into Foregone, maybe more if you delve into more challenging difficulty levels. However, if you’re looking for a complex Metroidvania full of backtracking and deep lore, I would look elsewhere. Foregone may have left me feeling a bit cold, but if you’re looking for some straightforward side-scrolling action, I suspect it will nicely scratch that itch!
  3. GameSpace
    Nov 2, 2020
    75
    Foregone is a solid offering. Combat, progression, and platforming are all fast, fluid, and engaging. What it lacks in fresh, original concepts and mechanics it makes up for a refined Metroidvania experience. If you are looking for a fun, engaging platformer with a good story and some refined mechanics, Foregone delivers.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 1, 2021
    70
    A good game that lacks the personality needed to excel.
  6. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    60
    Foregone lured me with its beautiful art style just to disappoint me with repetitive levels, shallow story, uninteresting combat and total lack of originality. [05/2021, p.52]
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  7. The Indie Game Website
    Oct 30, 2020
    60
    While there is some good gameplay to be found in Foregone, you’ll spend a lot of your playtime with it wishing you were playing some of the inspirations it appears to be pulling from. That’s a real shame, because there are some highlights in Foregones playtime, but they don’t stand out enough for me to properly recommend it to anybody.
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  1. Critical Hit
    Mar 13, 2020
    Foregone is a simple, well-designed action platformer with just enough roguelike elements to the keep the game interesting but lacks the interesting loot and character customisation that would take it to the next level. [Early Access score = 70]
  2. The Overpowered Noobs
    Mar 30, 2020
    Boasting unique visuals and intriguing mythos surrounding the narrative. Foregone is something fresh in the 2D platforming sub-genre. However, while it’s gameplay is strong enough, it might just be a bit too punishingly unfair of a Metroidvania in an already punishingly difficult style of game. [Early Access Score = 60

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19
  1. FatLord
    Mar 8, 2021
    5
    What a disappointing game! First let's say something good about Foregone. Graphics are really good, especially the background animationWhat a disappointing game! First let's say something good about Foregone. Graphics are really good, especially the background animation actually makes the game alive, however everything is very, very dull, boring and needs more work...Linear levels, optional timed missions(everybody hate does), questionable aiming, repeating enemies and the list goes on... I've rarely not finish a metroidvania type of game(even Timespinner), but this was a bit too much.Feels like an unfinished game!… Full Review »
  2. Danny_HR
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    A very enjoyable and chaotic game that cured the itch left behind after I finished Dead Cells. The graphics are simply stunning, and theA very enjoyable and chaotic game that cured the itch left behind after I finished Dead Cells. The graphics are simply stunning, and the gameplay is as addicting as it gets. Don't miss.… Full Review »
  3. MA_
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    I really loved it
    It’s a great game that you should take a look for it
    (:
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