Forspoken

 PlayStation 5
User Score
3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1508 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 462 out of 1508
  2. Mixed: 120 out of 1508
  3. Negative: 926 out of 1508
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  1. Drain3
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Wow! Not sure why the reviews on this are so low. I would assume many of these reviews have not played the game. I am only 35 hours thru and defeated 3 bosses, but I am loving this game. The story and lore of the world and characters is fantastic and keeping me engaged. I love the world itself. The area that the first boss was in was my least favorite to look at, but it had manyWow! Not sure why the reviews on this are so low. I would assume many of these reviews have not played the game. I am only 35 hours thru and defeated 3 bosses, but I am loving this game. The story and lore of the world and characters is fantastic and keeping me engaged. I love the world itself. The area that the first boss was in was my least favorite to look at, but it had many levels and used the parkour well. Combat is fun and parkour is a great way to travel around the areas. People need to play this game and not follow the other reviews like sheep. Baaaaaaa… Expand
  2. ShadowX077
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Really enjoying the game but there is a a few issues with lighting as the colour seems to be flat story is alright was predictable but the combat is really fun once you get into it think people need to play for themselves and not jump on the bandwagon.
  3. FlutterYuu
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    I love this game. The gameplay is fun. Frey is a relatable character to me, and Cuff is funny. I wish I could say more but Metacritic keeps giving me errors.
  4. Ugmos12
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Great gameplay. I’ve never seen before a gameplay like this one. I’ve enjoyed it a lot. About the world, it is empty, but the context explains why. Not a fantastic history, but this is a videogame, not a movie, so it’s ok to me.
  5. Owli
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    I was really looking forward to the game at the time. Over time, only trailers of battles were shown, which worried me a lot as a story fan. However, I was not disappointed.

    The story is well told, the German translation is acceptable and the flow of the game is pleasant. The battles are varied with enemies immune to certain elements of magic, carrying shields, etc. The gameplay is very    I was really looking forward to the game at the time. Over time, only trailers of battles were shown, which worried me a lot as a story fan. However, I was not disappointed.

    The story is well told, the German translation is acceptable and the flow of the game is pleasant. The battles are varied with enemies immune to certain elements of magic, carrying shields, etc. The gameplay is very good.

    The world is full of things to explore - be it monuments, dungeons, towns, challenges and climbing tasks.

    The map is incredibly large and offers a lot. It took me about 10 hours to complete the first boss - and I didn't turn over every stone along the way.

    I can't quite understand the hate. The dialogue is what I would imagine it to be - a girl from the NYC gutter entering a magical world - different styles of speech and their conflicts.

    A good game.    … Expand
  6. LouieKablouie
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    My real score is a 6, but a lot of these reviews are hyperbolic, so I'll throw my hat in the ring too.
  7. tkg2s
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    forspoken is a very challenging and ambitious title. I love and support the luminas engine. Sorry for the many critical comments. The speed of loading and the fun of the action. There are a lot of cool parts such as magic parkour. Of course, there are places to be improved, but it is not a title to be criticized. It's a pity that the worst users are bombing 0 points.
  8. Xgxmartinez
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    I have no idea why this is getting review bombed. This is one of the most fun games I've played in a long time. The combat is amazing. The lore is deep and leaves you wanting to learn more. The movement is impeccable. The continent has some very beautiful environments. People are saying the dialog is "cringe", but it's not. Some of the dialog I've heard in a video game comes from theI have no idea why this is getting review bombed. This is one of the most fun games I've played in a long time. The combat is amazing. The lore is deep and leaves you wanting to learn more. The movement is impeccable. The continent has some very beautiful environments. People are saying the dialog is "cringe", but it's not. Some of the dialog I've heard in a video game comes from the tantas.
    The only thing I would change is the main city, Cipal. With such quick, fluid movement, being in Cipal feels like being in mud. The good thing is you're not in Cipal much.
    I really recommend trying this game and slogging through the begging part in the main city. It's absolutely an amazing game.    … Expand
  9. AshleyM
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! Demo is nothing compared to full release! Don't listen to the review bombers.
  10. Atlaswolf
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game is way better than people are saying. Being Anti-Forspoken is trendy now. People just regurgitating what they see online.
  11. Matteo123999
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    this game is getting review bombed the worst part is that people didn't even play the game , these xbots are truly getting out of hand
  12. Bendiana
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed it for what it is. Maybe it’s not a 72$ game but more like 60-50. Regardless it was refreshing and fun
  13. NeonNinja225
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Game is really fun the combat is next gen the traversal is next gen the game looks beautiful
  14. jroccishere
    Jan 25, 2023
    8
    Love the graphics, the abilities and powers. Love the parkour. The gameplay is satisfying. The dialogue is corny and confusing, but other than that the game is awesome!!
  15. DemonSoull
    Jan 25, 2023
    8
    o jogo nao é ruim a historia é meia confusa mais mereceser jogado para vc avaliar, todos os haters estao apenas falando isso sem ao menos jogar este jogo fica na media de 7 por nao ter a legenda nos diaologos merece ser testa pro jogadores e nao haters
  16. Nauschin
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    I liked the game. The fact that the graphics are not new gen but I don't care. I really liked the story. It was just the gameplay and the story that kept me in the game. I definitely don't regret playing. I played with RT on PS5 and had no fps issues. The reason why the game's open world is empty is related to its story. Anyway, have fun guys
  17. Jordab
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Forspoken review time, not a bad game at all imo, but a review is a review and nothing else than ours opinion, I can't force you to buy or not buy the game, watch trailers, walksthroughs - If you enjoy just buy it. I'll be listing my pros and cons under.

    Pros: > Beautiful parkour combat, jumping around, dodging enemies in the air while casting magic spells > Mechanics are clean and    Forspoken review time, not a bad game at all imo, but a review is a review and nothing else than ours opinion, I can't force you to buy or not buy the game, watch trailers, walksthroughs - If you enjoy just buy it. I'll be listing my pros and cons under.

    Pros:
    > Beautiful parkour combat, jumping around, dodging enemies in the air while casting magic spells
    > Mechanics are clean and you easily get used to it
    > Character models are great but the graphics in the overall are okayish, it could be better for a "Next-Gen Game"
    > Skill design is awesome

    Cons:
    > Poor storyline
    > World and buildings are a bit too empty
    > A lot but a lot of unnecessary and useless cinematics
    > Common monsters are too basic and repetitive    … Expand
  18. cheeori
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    This game is spectacularly good, don't listen to the racist and sexist review bombers who havn't even played the game.
  19. Vakarian39
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Don't force melee in this instead of trying to be the mage Frey clearly is.
  20. megabusterx
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    The game is fantastic, one of the best and innovative combat systems you can think of with the best exploration system in years. Everything flows toghther nicely and looks spectacular when it does. The story is actually interesting which surprised me and Frey actually was endearing.
  21. Unkosan
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    At the beginning of the battle, I have to grind and defeat the small fish, so I'm not impressed.
    As you strengthen the main character through exploration, you will also understand the mechanics of battle at the same time, so you will be able to become a warrior, which is interesting.
  22. Awesomegame
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Forspoken is a must-play for fans of fantasy RPGs. The graphics are stunning, immersing players in a beautifully-crafted world. The cinematics are top-notch, bringing the story and characters to life in a truly captivating way. The voice cast is also excellent, bringing a sense of realism and emotion to the game. Overall, a fantastic gaming experience.
  23. orvisdlime
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Honestly its not a 10 but an 8 or even a 9. Yes i agree the story may not feel as grandios and thought through like god of war ragnarok for example but goddamn people are hating this way too much. If you dont like the story you can skip the cutscenes and still enjoy a fantastic game. Cause the combat and traversal and the open world are fantastic. Everything looks great and is also not tooHonestly its not a 10 but an 8 or even a 9. Yes i agree the story may not feel as grandios and thought through like god of war ragnarok for example but goddamn people are hating this way too much. If you dont like the story you can skip the cutscenes and still enjoy a fantastic game. Cause the combat and traversal and the open world are fantastic. Everything looks great and is also not too repetitvie like lost open world titles end up. So yes im giving it a pushing 10 cause i think many of the 0/10 reviews are just hate train kiddos that havent even played it.… Expand
  24. EmperorJ
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Great game. Do not hop on the hate train. The graphics needs some work, but the gameplay, lore and story are great.
  25. Xboxgamer1
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Dam I was going to pass on it because all the reviewers and the metacritic score but I saw high skilled gameplays and walkthroughs on YouTube that I took the plunge. I have been addicted and satisfied on my secondary console PS5. I had to brush from all the dust but it was worth it. The parkour, the magic. How I can combine assist magic with combat magic have me hook. It's not easy to justDam I was going to pass on it because all the reviewers and the metacritic score but I saw high skilled gameplays and walkthroughs on YouTube that I took the plunge. I have been addicted and satisfied on my secondary console PS5. I had to brush from all the dust but it was worth it. The parkour, the magic. How I can combine assist magic with combat magic have me hook. It's not easy to just get all 4 magic. I'm still on the first magic and I have been hearing it's a short game. These reviewers lying. You can get lost in this world. Every corner there are enemies but I be blitz them by putting magic on my feet… Expand
  26. Smokewolf89
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Good game, which unfortunately is wrongly badmouthed.

    Unfortunately, many trolls here in the user ratings....

    I would give it an 8 to counteract the stupid 0 ratings, but I give it a 10.
  27. colt45z
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing graphics, compelling story, rich rpg mechanics, a truly fun and enjoyable experience through and through.
  28. Noirex
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, would highly recommend. The game takes a while to open up a bit and after chapter 4, then can you only see truly how big the game world is. I really liked the combat and movement, it feels really fast paced or you can do a slower playstyle by choosing different spells. Parkour is really fun as well, it gave me the same vibes when swinging in Marvels Spider-Man.

    Graphics wise, it looked great to me on the PS5, running it it on performance option. Loading is very fast specially when fast travelling and hardly had any loading issues or glitches. There was only one scene during a detour quest that the frame froze for a second but haven't seen anything since.

    To address about the writing and dialogue, yes it is a little cringy but you get used to it. With all the complaints about the MC being insufferable, it actually helped to have a different perspective and consider the MCs background and how she grew up. I am personally looking forward to see how her character develops and I can already see a slight change and development early on after a certain event. The cutscenes can sometimes take you out of the immersion however specially if you played God of War Ragnarok recently as the gameplay and cutscenes for that game blends really well.

    If you like open world games with RPG elements, upgrading gears and skills, fluid combat and fun traversal, would recommend to give it a go. Just give it until chapter 4 (4 to 5 hours from start of play). Also, no microtransactions which is a very big plus!    … Expand
  29. TheLastPlay
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Forespoken es víctima de un odio,como muchos otros juegos en esta tonta “guerra de marcas”. Es una nueva ip! Como tal arriesga por ser algo novedoso. Destaca su gameplay que es muy dinámico y no es tan largo como suelen ser los juegos de su tipo.No es una obra de arte pero tampoco es tan malo como lo quieren hacer ver.
  30. ClaytonCarmine
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I really liked the game, it reminded me of the X360/Ps3 era when the plots of the games were clean and naive in a good way, the same feeling I experienced when watching TV shows like Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess.
    I really liked the music in the game, it is really magical and makes you feel like you are in another world together with the main character Frey.
    And the most important    I really liked the game, it reminded me of the X360/Ps3 era when the plots of the games were clean and naive in a good way, the same feeling I experienced when watching TV shows like Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess.
    I really liked the music in the game, it is really magical and makes you feel like you are in another world together with the main character Frey.
    And the most important thing that Luminos Production succeeded in is the gameplay, it is epic and fantastic, it is a pleasure to destroy enemies, and the last mission with a flight on a dragon reminded me of the Lair game for Ps3.

    All of Forspoken is a love letter from the Ps3/X360 generation because the game reminds me of Heavenly Sword, Lair, Kameo, Folklore, Panzar and Crimson Dragoon, a huge thank you to the development team for giving me back that carefree time when games were way better than that , which is now being released by most of the industry.

    As Frey said in the release trailer for Let's Do It!!!    … Expand
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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 125 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 77 out of 125
  3. Negative: 16 out of 125
  1. RPGamer
    Oct 10, 2023
    60
    Forspoken has plenty of other glaring issues like its occasionally janky platforming that results in Frey falling off buildings or its less than memorable soundtrack. It also has a number of additional points to praise like the scale of its cities and the cast of cute cat chimeras that Frey can lay down and cuddle with. This duality of fantastic ideas with less-than-stellar execution places Forspoken in a place where very few games end up — smack dab in the middle. It’s not so bad that it should be burned by fire, but not nearly good enough to make anyone’s game of the year list.
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  2. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    60
    Forspoken feels like an interesting blend of gameplay elements from Square Enix projects past and present, but we're not certain it all comes together. A middling story and combat make its fun parkour harder to bear.
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  3. GameMAG
    Mar 13, 2023
    60
    World exploration in Forspoken can bring you some real joy, and same could be said about the combat system. And yet the writing, weird visual presentation, and overall direction can really bring the whole experience down.
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