Forspoken

 PlayStation 5
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3.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1508 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 462 out of 1508
  2. Mixed: 120 out of 1508
  3. Negative: 926 out of 1508
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  1. Joshua100605
    Jan 26, 2023
    1
    Writing: Abysmal Gameplay: FFXIV with a few tweaks shows there care don’t it There is only one reason “people” are defending this game and I’m not gonna bring it up but that isn’t valid shouldn’t be
  2. Tobias92
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    the extreme negative reviews do not reflect the picture. The game runs well on the PS5 and is definitely fun. Dialogues also become more coherent as the game progresses. Even the hoop can be reduced if the talk annoys someone. It was a good game for me and met my expectations.
  3. 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
  4. TheArt_Fiend
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Just over 10hrs in and I’m enjoying the game immensely, good fluid traversal, combat is ok takes a while to get the hang of switching between spells but it didn’t take me long to get used to it once the muscle memory kicked in. The story is a take on the classic Alice In Wonderland story but adding a modern twist, Freya is a orphaned girl from Hells Kitchen, New York who gets transportedJust over 10hrs in and I’m enjoying the game immensely, good fluid traversal, combat is ok takes a while to get the hang of switching between spells but it didn’t take me long to get used to it once the muscle memory kicked in. The story is a take on the classic Alice In Wonderland story but adding a modern twist, Freya is a orphaned girl from Hells Kitchen, New York who gets transported to a mysterious world Atheia and is trying to get back home to Earth by trying to navigate the laws and politics of this new world while also trying to uncover the source of a mysterious corruption that has blighted the world of Aethia which she has dubbed The Break, while on the other hand reflecting on the bad decisions she has made in her life thus far, this in turn drives her to make something of herself in her tumultuous time in Atheia. Dialogue is a hit or miss some of the interaction between Freya and her metal companion Cuff can be funny at times but they can be a little excessive the more the game progresses, graphics are ok but compared to games like Horizon: Forbidden West & God Of War: Ragnarok the game falls short. Performance wise I’m currently playing the game in performance focused mode and I’m using the 120hz mode as I have a LGC1 that supports this and I can say with out a doubt it feels buttery smooth when traversing with Freya around huge mountains ranges and the open fields of Aethia, frames dip silently when in combat when using spells but it is nothing that hinders the overall gameplay. Overall Forspoken is shaping up to being a great experience for me and I’m glad I picked it up despite the negative backlash it seems to be receiving on social media. As of now my rating is 8/10 but this will be subject to change for when I complete the game in its entirety.… Expand
  5. Zanger13
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    Very disappointed with the game. Bland story line. I was really expecting more! And the worst part is, I can’t get my money back
  6. Rallianto_Rex
    Jan 26, 2023
    3
    I mean, graphics are good. Some parts of the combat is decent. But overall, huge empty worlds, boring. Traversal feels bad, mediocre almost all around.
    And then nail polish. Yes, custom nail polish gives you special abilities and stats. You can't make this up.
  7. Ogega
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Although the game has some reasonable faults at its heart it is still a fun experience. The combat specifically is outstanding just don't spam the same spell over and over and expect enjoyment.
  8. dudukin
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    It took only about 20 min. to realise this is probably the best game I ever played and I hope, that this is the future of video gaming. Although I miss in-game ads and microtransactions. 10/10 GOTY
  9. Jrosa56
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    720p, Dips to 20fps, bad dialogue. Had to return it for a refund. I wouldn’t recommend it. But if you enjoy it then of course play it.
  10. Serifos
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Historia de superación personal, jugabilidad muy divertida, mundo abierto lleno de posibilidades equiparable a Sonic Frontiers y Assassin's Creed, personajes entrañables, vestuario de época muy bonito...
    Me encanta.
  11. Maestr0oo
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    2008 games have better gameplay and stories than this.Dont waste your gaming time here.I did for a few hours and its miserable.Its not even so bad its good.Its straight up bad and cringe.I should have listened but hey i wanted to check out the world.I had it coming.

    There is nothing to review here.Its a joke of a game.Im frustrated at myself that i even gave this a chance
  12. GengeGaming
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    The game is good the combat is good and the world is massive so there is plenty todo. I think the game is better then what people is saying. I mean its looks ok but there is so problem with the depth of field where from a distance the game looks quite bad but apart from that im really enjoying forspoken. I would like to say its a must play as the world and combat is awesome and theThe game is good the combat is good and the world is massive so there is plenty todo. I think the game is better then what people is saying. I mean its looks ok but there is so problem with the depth of field where from a distance the game looks quite bad but apart from that im really enjoying forspoken. I would like to say its a must play as the world and combat is awesome and the character is acting like i would if i had found out i have magical powers. i defo give it a 8 would like to give more but there is the graphical problems that needs to be addressed maybe with a update down the road.… Expand
  13. SeriousGameFan
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    I WANT more good games to come out this year, so I was hoping this would be good. Unfortunately, it is not. The dialogue is so cringe and insufferable, that the devs had an option to lessen or mute it, entirely. I don't know why they think this kind of banter and personality type would be a hit to the masses. Gameplay is unengaging and boring; doesn't feel impactful and the enemy AI isI WANT more good games to come out this year, so I was hoping this would be good. Unfortunately, it is not. The dialogue is so cringe and insufferable, that the devs had an option to lessen or mute it, entirely. I don't know why they think this kind of banter and personality type would be a hit to the masses. Gameplay is unengaging and boring; doesn't feel impactful and the enemy AI is mindless. It's simply all flash; and nothing underneath. Hopefully this puts an end to this kind of writing.… Expand
  14. Perrote666
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    Es de Plei, es una basura; cómo de costumbre.
    Saluditos a las piperras lloronas de gamers dlg
  15. Jarniac
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    One of the worst games i've ever played! Absolute zero likeable characters, specially the main character wich is the most annoying girl i've seen in a video game!
  16. ritsuka6661
    Jan 26, 2023
    5
    That dead empty stare off main character lol

    She looks like an early ps3 character model
  17. Dannymaster
    Jan 26, 2023
    3
    350 Reais em um jogo mal otimizado. Você só joga melhor se tiver uma tv com VRR. Os gráficos não são de nova geração, ultrapassados até. A iluminação é porca e até inexistente em certos pontos. Ambient occlusion horrível. Resolução cai demais as vezes e a textura das rochas e partículas são muito inferiores.
    A história é clichê e diálogos sofríveis. Mundo morto e sem vida.
  18. Deyaa1
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Forspoken is a very wonderful game, and I enjoy playing it, and I assure you that there are technical problems in it, but not many, so please this does not mean that we make the game as if it was the worst game in the world Please give it a chance and try it .
  19. flobv86
    Jan 26, 2023
    7
    Solid 7 out of 10. Game is not the best of the best, and not every game should be or else they would all be average, but is definitely enjoyable enough. People who rate 0 are pure haters. It cannot be 0. One cannot honestly tell me this is the worst game ever from all perspective. I would understand 3-4-5 but not 0.
  20. Guldgrabb
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    This game is so bad that is so sad. Had big hopes for this game but got disappointed .. do not spend a penny on it !!!
  21. LucianoKiller
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é muito bom.
    Totalmente diferente do que dizem.
    A história é boa e bem detalhada,quem criticou provavelmente não leu os inúmeros documentos que há no game.
    Na minha experiência não tive um bug sequer ( diferente de God of War Ragnarok q tive 4 e Horizon Forbiden West). Pontos positivos :
    História ( Se você ler todos os documentos) Efeitos de luz e magia. Trilha sonora. Habilidades da personagem. O jogo próximo do fim se tornar exatamente divertido. Agora os pontos negativos são o Parkour segurando ⭕ pois torna as batalhas fáceis. Um simples nerf em Frey resolveria o problema. E o segundo problema é a jogabilidade. A mira falha muito e atrapalha demais no início do game. Há atrasos nos comandos. Acredito que possa ser corrigido em um patch futuro. O gráfico é ok. Algumas paisagens são belíssimas (recomendo o modo quality mesmo a 30fps) A modelagem de alguns personagens tem menor Capricho que outros. A impressão que fica é que lançaram o game antes do polimento final, mas mesmo assim é um grande jogo e me diverti bastante. Acredito que uma nota 80 seria o mais justo.    … Expand
  22. BronxGamer
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    The Game is doing me justice. Combat system is great, and entertaining. Story has enough to keep me invested and intrigued. Could've been fleshed out a bit more sure, but the zero ratings on here? Naw. Far from. It's an enjoyable game. Good even. 16 hours in.
  23. 1000eR
    Jan 26, 2023
    4
    Un juego que salió roto y que desgraciadamente ni con parches quedara decente.
    Square Enix tenía las ideas pero no supo unificarlas.
  24. Braedon1414
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    They delayed reviews by a day to try to not get as many negative reviews. They didn’t send any PC review codes. That’s some shady practices, Gameplay is just terrible all the way around. Bland world,terrible story,uninspired characters.
  25. YukkiSora
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Fun game. I have played 16 hours of this game and everything from the combat to the graphics are awesome. It may be a don't buy if you don't like JRPGs. This game is a JRPG with the look of your western games.
  26. Lu0022
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    I will write my review in my native language, anyone who is interested can try to translate it, it is Brazilian Portuguese.

    Forspoken é um jogo audacioso, ele tenta entregar muito e falha em alguns quesitos, porem não podemos negar que ele tem uma bela história por mais que talvez não tenha aproveitado ao máximo. O universo do jogo é muito abrangente tendo extremos desafios, porem ele não    I will write my review in my native language, anyone who is interested can try to translate it, it is Brazilian Portuguese.

    Forspoken é um jogo audacioso, ele tenta entregar muito e falha em alguns quesitos, porem não podemos negar que ele tem uma bela história por mais que talvez não tenha aproveitado ao máximo. O universo do jogo é muito abrangente tendo extremos desafios, porem ele não te recompensa o suficiente para aprofundar, um detalhe bem marcante que entrega muito bem é o detalhe da história isso é o ponto forte do jogo, os detalhes minuciosamente descritos para as áreas que Frey vem a descobrir e destravar é um ponto interessante. A Gameplay acaba por ser repetitiva como todo jogo, mas não chata, a personagem principal ao decorrer da história nós apegamos a ela nos sentimos indiferentes, as vezes com raiva e até mesmo nos solidarizamos. Com o decorrer dos fatos é levemente previsível de previnir o que pode ser o desfecho final da campanha principal, porem não deixa de impactar bastante, por conta dessa mistura de sentimentos que temos em relação a protagonista. Eu diria que Forspoken é um jogo que no fim ele não vai marcar gerações e revolucionar a indústria dos games, como a maioria dos jogos atuais, porem ele pode pelo menos descansar sabendo que é um bom jogo.

    Obs: alguns pontos muito interessantes que o jogo abrange de forma mesmo que sútil são problemas de autoconfiança, depressão / suicídio entre muitos temas que a protagonista meio que vai se descobrindo com o tempo.

    Obs 2: O jogo tem uma temática muito parecida com alice no pais das maravilhas, e tem inclusive um livro de história mencionado em duas partes da gameplay, mas o que mais me chamou a atenção foi a parte da trilha sonora que é praticamente idêntica a de alice e até os visuais e ambientação de alguns lugares.    … Expand
  27. Marshales
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    É UM LIXO! Não sei como alguém pode ter coragem de pagar tão caro em um jogo desses
  28. Alkaline89
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Great,fun,smooth game. Don't listen to the whiny nit pickers. The voice acting isn't the best but everything else makes up for it
  29. Matrix7621
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    jogo vazio
    a ideia era boa mas foi muito mal executada
    a square enix tá ladeira abaixo nos jogos
    infelizmente
  30. BarryCade
    Jan 26, 2023
    2
    This game causes a cringe from the first minutes. Made a REFUND. The game is worse than rotten eggs.
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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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