The Forgotten City

 Xbox One
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Xboxygen
    Aug 10, 2021
    The Forgotten City could have been a real gold nugget, but unfortunately, it is only gold-plated. The fault lies in the outdated technique and action phases. But for most of us, the gold plating is enough and fulfils its make-believe role perfectly. All the more so as the title manages to bring about a high-quality scenario, writing and general consistency. For a first try, the new studio Modern Storyteller offers us a convincing investigation where exploration and dialogue are at the gameplay’s core. Honestly, following the plot of the Forgotten City was enjoyable and we are looking forward to their next adventure, hoping that Nick Pearce and his team will make progress on the technical side. Errare humanum est, persevare diabolicum.

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. GamergodsFail
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    The Forgotten City is by far the best "time loop" game I've ever played. Maybe that's because of its ancient, mysterious tone, or itsThe Forgotten City is by far the best "time loop" game I've ever played. Maybe that's because of its ancient, mysterious tone, or its excellent writing, characters and sidequest structure. Maybe it's the open-endedness of the game world and how you can keep manual saves at any time, and even carry multiple autosaves. It could simply be how it actually allows you to unravel everything you can at a steady pace, giving you plenty of time each run and thus never becomes repetitive nor overstaying its welcome due of that. There are definitely a good number of reasons. Minor complaints like load area transition times or control binding not saving, some outdated visuals and maybe a couple more nitpicks I'm forgetting are not enough for me to whole-heartedly recommend this highly replayable adventure, especially to those like myself who have been desperately trying to find a time loop game they could actually enjoy.… Full Review »
  2. dick7181
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Simply amazing. I hear the complaints about "stiff graphics" but understanding where this game comes from as well as the idea of 'art style'Simply amazing. I hear the complaints about "stiff graphics" but understanding where this game comes from as well as the idea of 'art style' will get you past this barrier. This game is an experience that no gamer should go without experiencing. It will influence other games for years to come. Play a pioneer while it's still easily digestible.… Full Review »
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    The Forgotten City
    An experience you wont forget
    The forgotten city is a 6 hour long action adventure mystery game where you playas a    The Forgotten City
    An experience you wont forget
    The forgotten city is a 6 hour long action adventure mystery game where you playas a character that wakes up in what seems like the distant past, in this land of people afraid of this golden rule, if just one person sins theyre all doomed, these golden statues will cometo live and turn everyone into gold.. but hers the conundrum, to get some info and escape, you gotta do a little sinning.. luckily for you.. youre a time traveler.. you steal the item or kill the person you need to, run to this portal, go back intime, thankfully theres a messanger standing right at the portal for you to tell all the info to, so they can run and take care of things you already took care of, not only that, youre back with the item you stole, sin free, rinse repeat, talk to the charcters in this small yet lived in feeling city,solve their problems, get what you need.. youll even get your own golden bow,which leads to some amazing dungon crawling sequences that I would’ve lovedseeing more of, youre dealing with thesegolden monsers, shooting vines leavesandalgie, to turn them into gold to traverse.. I loved it.. but again sadly this makes up maybe only 2 hours total of this 6 hour game.. the rest is just talking and listening, being persuasive, solving problems, figuring out the big giant people puzzle, how can I get what I need, gi back in time and use it against this person, or help this person.. I loved trying to solve the problem of getting info and also dealing with burdansall at the same time, and I loved that I got to keep everything I collected in between it all..
    The forgetten city is one of the coolest story games ive ever played… it is definitey boring at times.. a lot of times.. I skipped more dialog than I would in a game really pulling me in with its story.. but I was still glad I pushed through to the end, to reveal the big twist..
    If youre a fan of solving mysteries or just love a really good story, snatch this one up..
    I give The Forgotten City
    an 8.5/10    … Full Review »
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