Forever Kingdom

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. Hot Games
    80
    There have been a rash of bad-to-mediocre RPG's for the PS2 lately, and this one rises above the dreck with the combo system and the solid graphics and sound.
  2. GameShark
    75
    A tough love of a game. You won't get into it right away, and for the first few hours you'll be finding yourself swearing more than playing. But with a little patience, and a few grains of salt, it becomes a rather fun RPG.
  3. Gamezilla!
    75
    In essence, it seems for every good point to the game there's also a negative counterpoint in the same category.
  5. Electric Playground
    70
    No doubt the combat is tough to master, and the graphics won't make Squaresoft's artists lose any sleep, but Forever Kingdom has an unquantifiable charm that makes it an enjoyable diversion.
  6. GamePro
    70
    Cheap deaths, a bland story, and questionable boss balance hold Forever Kingdom back from being a completely satisfying experience.
  7. IGN
    70
    It's nowhere near perfect, particularly in the visual department, but the multi-character gameplay gives it a good deal more gameplay longevity than some of the other contenders in this department.
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    Controlling three characters simultaneously is a breeze, and the complex combo system makes trouncing enemies fun. [Feb 2002, p.156]
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  9. GameSpot
    63
    A game with no real outstanding qualities. That said, if the core gameplay is enough to hold your interest and if you enjoy collecting rare items, the game may be worth a purchase.
  10. PSM Magazine
    60
    Just doesn't quite provide enough bang for your buck. [Iss #54, Jan 2002]
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  11. Game Informer
    50
    The game looks like a first-generation title Playstation 2 title. It even plays like one as well, with basic controls that feature perhaps one of my biggest pet peeves in video games: the combination attack/search/open/event button. [Jan 2002, p.82]
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  12. PSX Nation
    50
    Add to that the lethargic pace of the action, inconsequential storyline and ridiculous outfits/items (which are an acquired taste at best), and this RPG sinks rather quickly into the ever-growing pool of dead-average RPG's trying to cash on the genre's ever-growing popularity.
  13. XenGamers
    50
    A flimsy plot and disorienting soundtrack frame an otherwise nondescript action RPG.
  14. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    The multiple-character combos are a nice touch, but the execution is so poor as to make it a moot point. [Feb 2002, p.106]
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#66 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 16, 2023
    8
    Played and enjoyed this two decades ago. But returning to it, I find the controls have aged poorly. There is also steep difficulty curve aboutPlayed and enjoyed this two decades ago. But returning to it, I find the controls have aged poorly. There is also steep difficulty curve about halfway through the game and a lot of backtracking. But if you can overcome that you’ll have a good time. The plot and puzzles are good. And the OST is outstanding, probably better than many recent FromSoft games.… Full Review »
  2. Rbkoukis14
    Apr 18, 2022
    9
    After finding out this was the prequel to evegrace after 20 yrs the music is just as amazing as the 1st, just really puts you in aAfter finding out this was the prequel to evegrace after 20 yrs the music is just as amazing as the 1st, just really puts you in a trance(IMO). Over look look the short comings and its great… Full Review »
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