Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Negative: 4 out of 7
  1. Oct 8, 2019
    40
    Plagued with flaws, this game could be at least decent if it only had a grain of charm. Somehow it misses all the elements it needs to have in order to be the game it wants to be, and can only appeal to the hardest of hardcore fantasy lovers out there.
  2. Aug 8, 2019
    40
    Although The Forbidden Arts has a lot of potential, its gameplay is so loose and unsatisfying that it's hard not to be disappointed.
  3. Aug 7, 2019
    40
    The Forbidden Arts feels like a game from the early GameCube era, but not a particularly good one. Whilst the dungeons are vast and varied, and the platforming mechanics competent enough, the combat really brings the whole experience to its knees thanks to poor enemy AI and half baked elemental mechanics that make the entire experience feel very repetitive. Add to that the lacklustre graphics and empty overworld, and this is a game that only the most ardent of fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy.
  4. Sep 27, 2019
    30
    The Forbidden Arts will remind you of those old 99p bargain bin games with a drab colour palette, annoying music and half-baked combat. Some platforming elements are enjoyable, but the overall package is a chore rather than a joy to play.
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. Sep 23, 2019
    10
    This game is really underrated. sure it has some issues but the gameplay is really fun and the art design is so creative. gameplay is likeThis game is really underrated. sure it has some issues but the gameplay is really fun and the art design is so creative. gameplay is like prince of persia and it feels really badass. Full Review »