Forgive me Father

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24

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  1. nogodnomaster
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    This game knocks the aesthetics out of the park.
    Gameplay is fast, unforgiving and loads of stressful fun.
  2. JSRCgaming
    Apr 16, 2022
    8
    In conclusion, forgive me father is what I would consider a masterpiece of a game. Its cheesy voice acting for the protagonists, small letter for the documents and the difficulty of keeping track of enemies around you are almost nitpicks in what is otherwise an exceptional and outstanding game. The games dark horror Lovecraftian inspired esthetics, setting and story, superb level design,In conclusion, forgive me father is what I would consider a masterpiece of a game. Its cheesy voice acting for the protagonists, small letter for the documents and the difficulty of keeping track of enemies around you are almost nitpicks in what is otherwise an exceptional and outstanding game. The games dark horror Lovecraftian inspired esthetics, setting and story, superb level design, dynamic rock soundtrack, comic book visuals and fast paced intense gameplay all come together to form something truly special. The whole is more than the sum of its parts is an expression that truly encapsulated my appreciation of this game. All of the components of this game are so well interwoven together that they form what is truly a masterpiece of a game.

    For this reason I Highly Recommend Forgive me Father

    Link to my non-spoiler review https://youtu.be/gy2xHxNanMo    … Expand
  3. Babutto
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    I would recommend the game but it left mixed feelings of something having great potential and losing it.

    Pros.: - Lovecraftian mythology. - Design. - Multiple enemies. - Upgrade tree. - Small Easter Eggs and references to the Lovecraftian stories. - Decent level design. Cons.: - The game resembles and exploits Blood aesthetics. It could be as sophisticated in game design as    I would recommend the game but it left mixed feelings of something having great potential and losing it.

    Pros.:
    - Lovecraftian mythology.
    - Design.
    - Multiple enemies.
    - Upgrade tree.
    - Small Easter Eggs and references to the Lovecraftian stories.
    - Decent level design.

    Cons.:
    - The game resembles and exploits Blood aesthetics. It could be as sophisticated in game design as Blood was. For instance, not just doors but hidden passages could be included. Fractured walls with secrets.
    - Secrets are too simple.
    - The biggest problem is a lack of details. For example, they refer to the particular Lovecraftian lore. And that's it. There could be a puzzle to get some special skill or special temporary ability. Instead, there is nothing. Next, there are lines the characters say when you play. But the more you progress the more insanity you get, the more situation differs from the beginning. Instead, you hear the same stupid brave quotes from the beginning. The game based on Lovecraftian lore requires the feeling of progression and deterioration of the characters' mental state - but there is none. The poor level of details on the levels makes it feel even more (for instance, nothing in barrels, items, etc.).
    - Story items are mostly garbage. Yes, we know more what's going on - but the villain was quite obvious already during the first act. There should have been some effect of what you get if you gather details. Maybe additional mechanic of investigation (we're investigators) boosting your abilities but forcing the character to get insanity faster. There are so many options. None is made instead.

    Remember, it is 2023 now. It is not 1998 like when Blood and similar games were released. Though, those games are still well-played (I finished first Blood recently). Even recent Cultic felt more like a game of more fulfillment.    … Expand
  4. tesla323
    Feb 22, 2023
    6
    I wanted to like this game, I really did. I played it fresh off a Lovecraft reading binge, so the art and setting of the game appealed to me. It's pretty, runs very well, and the gunplay is exciting and fun for about half the game. At some point though, there's a noticeable change, as if the dev simply ran out of ideas but wanted to prolong the game for another two worlds. At that pointI wanted to like this game, I really did. I played it fresh off a Lovecraft reading binge, so the art and setting of the game appealed to me. It's pretty, runs very well, and the gunplay is exciting and fun for about half the game. At some point though, there's a noticeable change, as if the dev simply ran out of ideas but wanted to prolong the game for another two worlds. At that point the game becomes much less fun as level design becomes needlessly long and arbitrarily complex. Later levels also feature some of the worst and most frustrating FPS platforming I've ever seen. The ending for the nonexistent story was disappointing. Ultimately, while the game shows promise at the beginning, it quickly becomes an unenjoyable slog and shows it's true colors.… Expand
  5. Zeneko90
    Nov 25, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  6. CodaHensley
    Jun 3, 2023
    6
    A shooter lives and dies on it's ability to entertain, and this game does a fair job of that once it gets into the meat of the game. Some of the early levels are very slow and don't do much to show off the entertaining gunplay that will come later. There are some issues however, and that is that overall the game does not present anything whatsoever that will stick with anyone after theA shooter lives and dies on it's ability to entertain, and this game does a fair job of that once it gets into the meat of the game. Some of the early levels are very slow and don't do much to show off the entertaining gunplay that will come later. There are some issues however, and that is that overall the game does not present anything whatsoever that will stick with anyone after the credits roll. There won't be any desire to go back for subsequent playthroughs as nearly everything worth experiencing is done in that first playthrough. Everything this game attempts to do, about ten other games do much better. There is also an unfortunate lack of anything worth noting or remembering the game for. No standout bosses, no memorable fights, arenas, or levels, and a story that at the end of the day, is just about as uninteresting and generic as it could have been. Amateurish, but shows promise, and I think that this studio can do much better in the near future.… Expand
  7. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Very nice first-person shooter with retro concept.

    +++++++++++++++++++++++
  8. Liquid_Cold
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Эпичный забег по творчеству товарища Лавкрафта в лучших традициях динамичного стиля QUAKE!
  9. o1nk
    May 30, 2023
    8
    Отличный ретро-шутер, графика из комиксов и прекрасная визуализация миров Лавкрафта.
    Музыкальное сопровождение также является достоинством данной игры.
    Немного затянутый сюжет и большое количество уровней под конец начинают наводить скуку, но всегда можно заспидранить, игра не препятствует прохождению без убийств. Немного кривая реализация древа навыков, а также нарушенный баланс между    Отличный ретро-шутер, графика из комиксов и прекрасная визуализация миров Лавкрафта.
    Музыкальное сопровождение также является достоинством данной игры.
    Немного затянутый сюжет и большое количество уровней под конец начинают наводить скуку, но всегда можно заспидранить, игра не препятствует прохождению без убийств.
    Немного кривая реализация древа навыков, а также нарушенный баланс между персонажами.
    К плюсам также можно отнести высокую динамику геймплея, а это очень важно в такого типа играх.    … Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 29, 2024
    100
    The game has great controls. Everything is clearly visible, despite the brutal turmoil all around. A harsh critic might be able to point out the lack of a map, but the question is whether the lack of the ability to get your bearings quickly wasn't an intended part of the dark game. And if the blood, madness and tentacles weren't enough, you can jump into Endless mode and experience it all again, and even more directly! [Issue#320]
  2. Cubed3
    Dec 7, 2022
    50
    Forgive Me Father offers an evening or two of fast, somewhat fun, but mostly simplistic and repetitive FPS action, served along a paper-thin pseudo-Lovecraftian tale that few will care about. Once this one or two evenings are done, there's no reason to keep on playing this nice, but otherwise forgettable shooter.
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  3. Oyungezer
    Jun 26, 2022
    65
    With its monotonous gameplay and dull story, Forgive Me Father makes Cthulhu sad.
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