Forspoken

 PlayStation 5
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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1354 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 378 out of 1354
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  3. Negative: 884 out of 1354
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  1. Phil19
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    I'm loving this game. Awesome gamepkay and character development. The story is so good and the magic abilites are great!
  2. Mathew_o92
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Beautiful music, good story, love the characters and good gameplay. I don't why people hate this game so much...it is not the best game but it ist not so bad at all...
  3. LowercaseGee
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Forspoken has actually made it in to my top 10 of all time. I know the response to it has been poor for the most part, but I genuinely enjoyed the vast majority of my time in Athia and am glad I ignored all the negativity leading up to its release.

    2 qualifiers: 1.) I absolutely hate open world games with silent protagonists, so I actually enjoyed Frey and Cuff’s back and forth. I    Forspoken has actually made it in to my top 10 of all time. I know the response to it has been poor for the most part, but I genuinely enjoyed the vast majority of my time in Athia and am glad I ignored all the negativity leading up to its release.

    2 qualifiers:

    1.) I absolutely hate open world games with silent protagonists, so I actually enjoyed Frey and Cuff’s back and forth. I turned the banter frequency to high and didn’t mind when lines would repeat since it was something to keep me company while I was out exploring.

    2.) I also don’t hate “Whedon-esque” or “Marvel” (or whatever other super fun and original label you want to slap on it) style dialogue, so I was entertained by the quips and quirks throughout the game’s events. There isn’t any particular line or interaction that felt out of place given the circumstances. A lot of interactions left me with a goofy grin on my face.

    I can see how the animations aren’t anything groundbreaking or special, but they’re far from terrible. A handful of sequences were breathtaking and the only real complaint was the faces being stiff outside of cutscenes. That’s not really something that I take points off for though, given how much I enjoyed the story and gameplay everywhere else, so YMMV.

    There was nothing at all wrong with the gameplay. I felt the damage scaled appropriately as you went though the story, and upgrading your spells wasn’t a grind since you could easily refund your points to reallocate them as you felt like it. The quests you take to upgrade the spells further all felt fair. Traversal and pulling off combos were both massively satisfying. I only had one crash after I had played the game for about 8 hours straight. It happened during a cutscene toward the end, and when I reloaded it played through just fine.

    Overall, I enjoyed my experience with Forspoken a lot and am hoping to see more of this world and its characters. I loved that Frey was her own person, even if that meant going against what you, as the player, thought she should want to do or how she should act. Not that she wasn’t relatable, there were a lot of times I’d find myself commenting on the game and not long after Frey would say something very similar. I can’t say anything for or about the people that hate it so much, I can only say how much I loved it. A character-driven narrative with snarky one-liners and a companion that helps keep off the lonely feeling that creeps in when I play open worlds, with plenty of space to run (and jump and flip and throw **** with your mind.) Forspoken is what I’ve been needing out of my AAA games, I only wish I could get more of it.    … Expand
  4. Aexidas645
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    Quelques éléments ont besoin d'amélioration, tels que l'expression des dialogues, des visages, et la qualité graphique des personnages et de certaines cinématiques. En dehors de ça, c'est une bon jeu, qui a été très mal jugé, pour sa seule faute d'être simple.
  5. katrinvladislav
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Отличная игра. Хороший геймплей, отличная стилизация визуальная. Музыкальное сопровождение.
  6. SlayerRequiem
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    I really had a great time with Forspoken. I did find some of the dialogue repeat too often, but the game play loop was a lot of fun, and running around was great. The end game creeps up a bit fast leaving you to discover how best to use certain powers. I really hope to see more of this idea and style of game.
  7. Mankiano
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Very fun game although the start is a bit slow.

    The different magic, the magical parkour and the fighting better than I expected.
  8. gameover006
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    i put into 10 hours of gameplay and finished beating tanta sila which was very easy since i had been treasured hunting and looting everything in sight but there are something that i have honestly deemed unnecessary
    the cutscene whoever made them was clearly lazy and did not give a 100% of his job, for example, the court scene in new york where the camera placement was so odd and those    i put into 10 hours of gameplay and finished beating tanta sila which was very easy since i had been treasured hunting and looting everything in sight but there are something that i have honestly deemed unnecessary
    the cutscene whoever made them was clearly lazy and did not give a 100% of his job, for example, the court scene in new york where the camera placement was so odd and those blackouts, what with them? they were so many that i hated and found it a nuisance.
    the open world: the open world may have been huge and riddled with monsters and enemies but it felt empty as if there is nothing really there and were just wandering around with nothing much to do, although it is explained in the campaign why there no interactive npc in the open world and there is a limited amount of side quest but the upside is the traversal is very exciting
    the combat system is very new (i think) maybe it is somewhat similar to the infamous second son but there are more way to fight.
    as for the story, the story needs some work it kind of felt like it was in a rush to get the ending and there were definitely some plot holes or unanswered questions that remained unanswered, the only good thing is that there are no cliffhangers
    now for frey holland she is amazing what i really admired is cursing i found it relatable since i also have the mouth of the sailor lol the way she is portrayed is realistic to someone who was force to go another world and doesn't want to put herself in danger for the sake others but is forced to confront all the dangers in athia
    overall the game is pretty decent but i highly suggest to buy the game when it sale because i can't promise you can enjoy the game because many people mixed review    … Expand
  9. cosmic_sweety
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    This game had stunning graphics and a pretty decent story. Loved the open world and the magic/combat system. Biggest complaints are the idle dialogue gets repetitive quite quickly and the audio/visual doesn't match up during cut scenes. All in all a solid game.
  10. voxy
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Great game. The first 2-3 hours and handling of cut-scenes are bad, but it's an amazing journey and the game has really fun fighting mechanics and parkour.
  11. Nickon
    Jan 25, 2023
    8
    I expected this game to be a total disaster. However, it is quite interesting, introducing a fun and different, dynamic way to play. Characters a little stiff despite trying to make jokes, but at least there is no cringe IMO. Even though this title is nothing extraordinary, I really enjoy playing it. It's been a long time since any game (except GoW and Persona) has sucked me in so much.I expected this game to be a total disaster. However, it is quite interesting, introducing a fun and different, dynamic way to play. Characters a little stiff despite trying to make jokes, but at least there is no cringe IMO. Even though this title is nothing extraordinary, I really enjoy playing it. It's been a long time since any game (except GoW and Persona) has sucked me in so much. The price on Steam was a joke, but at least it was easy to buy it in 30% discount in some 3rd party shops.… Expand
  12. TiffanyStarr
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Giving it a 10 to counter balance the sexist racists review bombing this game. They can't handle playing as a black woman apparently. The game is more of a 7. Great, fast flowing combat with a lot to do. Story is well done for what it is and the game is very pretty. Can start to feel a bit tedious later on though.
  13. AndyX1
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    What the point in this site. when children been giving it 0 and 2s and probably haven't even played it .
  14. phch22777
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    I have no clue what’s going on. Amazing graphics with full Ray tracing and 120 hz support, great combat dynamics and a protagonist that curses like a normal teenager who refuses to be a hero and just want to go back home. Amazing magic and parkour. Tons to do. I’m 6 hours in and my only problem is the cutscenes fade to black often. Completely worth it.
  15. DAVIDROBERTSON1
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing game the traversal the gameplay mechanics spotbon ignore the hate and just have fun I especially love how the cuffs voice is similar to Jarvis from Iron man!
  16. Ardalan1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    What a beautiful game. Great graphics, a beautiful world, great music, and a great story. I hope Square Enix turns this game into a franchise.
  17. Dylnnxn2323
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Game is fun, Frey is cool, parkour is addictive, world looks beautiful. Lets apreciate this
  18. Arielily498
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    The game is pretty fun as well as the combat. The land is beautiful and the graphics are good. There is a setting for the graphics upon initial setup that they make you choose from. I actually like the dialogue because she is from New York and is young. I would expect someone like this to have an outgoing personality. The land does look dead but that is because of the Corruption thatThe game is pretty fun as well as the combat. The land is beautiful and the graphics are good. There is a setting for the graphics upon initial setup that they make you choose from. I actually like the dialogue because she is from New York and is young. I would expect someone like this to have an outgoing personality. The land does look dead but that is because of the Corruption that forced people into corners of the world. It looks dead in a cool way though. From Blue glowing plants and crystalized rocks and a purple landscapes. Facial expressions could have been better on this games as well as some more life like interactive actions from the npcs. People are really bombing the game for no reason.… Expand
  19. Anie37
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listen play the game then judge, don't be listening to xbox fanboys or fangirls that like give zeros to Sony Playstation exclusive games. The game is really fun and yes has lots of cussing. AND DUH ITS A M FOR MATURE CONTENT THAT SAYS VIOLENCE AND STRONG LANGUAGE. It's very beautiful.. question is you try making a game any better. Can you?… Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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!!
  27. AshleyM
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! Demo is nothing compared to full release! Don't listen to the review bombers.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. Nintenderomayor
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    Buen juego, aunque necesita unas actualizaciones para mejorar su rendimiento, tiene unos efectos muy llamativos en sus magias, alta movilidad y un combate bastante bueno, recomendado!, Pero esperen a que baje un poco de precio o alguna oferta.
  31. 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.
  32. Matchwood
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game is great on its own way. Even if the world is not as great as in other games it is still a nice apokalyptic world. The Gameplay is great and the humor is great. Even if The story isnt so good as gow or Witcher 3 it is still OK. I don't understand why people hate this game just because it is overpriced and some factors aren't perfect for everybody.
    I wouldn't rate it 10/10 but I    This game is great on its own way. Even if the world is not as great as in other games it is still a nice apokalyptic world. The Gameplay is great and the humor is great. Even if The story isnt so good as gow or Witcher 3 it is still OK. I don't understand why people hate this game just because it is overpriced and some factors aren't perfect for everybody.
    I wouldn't rate it 10/10 but I have to because of the bots who gave this game a 0.    … Expand
  33. Willmerto
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Do you remember the golden days of the PS1 era for Square games? Of course stuff like Final Fantasy, Legend of Mana, Chrono Cross, Xenogears, Parasite Eve? Forspoken has the spirit of a off the beaten path Square game. It’s a experiment, it’s a mish mash of familiar gaming systems, it’s a clearly Japanese produced game with the veneer of a AAA American game. People can say what they want now about the game. They can say how bad it is, how it isn’t worth the money, how cringe the dialogue is. The people who saw the brilliance in Final Fantasy XV, which admit-ably is a flawed game, can see how mechanics from that game evolved into this.

    The game is a weird fever dream of Sonic the Hedgehog traversing/Jak and Daxter Collectathon/Devil May Combo/Final Fantasy hybrid.    … Expand
  34. Mog_3825
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Solid 10/10. Can't believe PS5 is absolutely dominating this gen. Imagine owning anything else, you'd be inferior to the best console ever made
  35. djedi62600
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Je met un 10 mais qui en réalité est un 7...7,5 pour contrer les personnes qui mettent des 0 abusé. Mettre zéro c'est juste pour sanctionné. Le jeu est plaisant, l'histoire est sympa. Le jeu est joli sans être transcendant. Bien fluide. Un seul conseil allez voir des let's play et faites vous votre propre avis.
  36. Ruskste
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    What a great game, all this hate its getting is from people who haven’t even played or own a different console but the game yourself don’t listen to a bunch of trolls if you like star ocean or Valkyrie elysium you will love this
  37. Wulrax
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Such a great game, so overhated for the dumbest reasons. Doesn’t deserve to be review bombed by fanboys.
  38. Quadity
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Far from perfect, but I actually had a blast playing this. Combat and traversal are very fun. Dialogue can be cringe at times, but wasn't too annoying for me. Especially with the dialogue option on low, it was alright. I get the criticism for this game, but I think it's way too harsh.
  39. JeeTurtle
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Im gonna do something crazy and review a game that i've actually played more than an hour of.

    Just finished Forspoken. It is not the most well put together game, and i suppose its easy to bounce off of, if you dont plan on sticking it out. But its definitely way better designed than its initial reception implies. The roughest parts in my opinion are the opening and ending. In between    Im gonna do something crazy and review a game that i've actually played more than an hour of.

    Just finished Forspoken. It is not the most well put together game, and i suppose its easy to bounce off of, if you dont plan on sticking it out. But its definitely way better designed than its initial reception implies.

    The roughest parts in my opinion are the opening and ending.

    In between there is a game that feels a blend of typical late 2000s open world gaming, with Infamous style power fantasy and the Spiderman style "game-of-movement". The story gets going probably 2-3hours later, and from there you fall into a gameplay loop of maneuvering through the world over hills and up cliffs picking out a path based on movement abilities which get better as the game goes on (with hidden abilities that can be found out in the world to unlock). Note for myself setting magic parkour to toggle which made movement feel better* In addition there are tons of accessibility options to make the gameplay feel as close to comfort as possible - the devs took alot of care clearly in polishing out the little details, and my favorite detailin a game to date is being able to dash into loot boxes/doors and hit interact to skip the animation with a flourish.

    Movement aside, there is a power fantasy to the combat of Forspoken which also borrows Devil May Cry's rating system. When combat starts you have a rating from E to S which goes up from doing things like using parkour in combat and hitting weakness, but goes down when you take damage. Getting high rating gives you better loot (for crafting/upgrades) and more experience. Magic itself is split into offensive, support and surge/ultimate. Offensive spells can be combod and holding right trigger will use or charge the offensive spell. Using combos and weaving in support spells will quick charge offensive magic. Using both will charge Surge magic which is pure spectacle. Essentially you find yourself flipping between support spells and eventually other magic styles, to build your style meter, also performing counters which can restore health, lethal attacks on down enemies, etc. Magic styles can be upgraded by using mana collected on the open world and levelling up. Each spell can also be enhanced by completing challenges during combat. The downside of this is the magic styles are unlocked on story beats and the first one can take around 6 hours to unlock, my favorite style didnt unlock until the end of the game essentially. The good news is there is still more to dow in between and after the main story. Each "Detour" on the map either unlocks gear (with enhancements and cosmetic change),stats or gives lore which is kept in the extensive game archive(the archive has alot of story about the world of Athia). You really do miss out on alot of the fun if you just rush from story beat to beat, and probably will make the game harder than it needs to be.

    Not much to say about crafting, but it is nice that you can put whatever enhancements on whatever gear as well as uograde the stats. You collect loot for crafting pretty much wherever you go.

    The story itself worked for me. I think the perspective of the main character is valid, and where she ends up feels pretty natural. The big moments of the story felt impactful especially the twist towards the end. Not gonna say much more about this, its a story we dont see alot more of in gaming. Its unfortunate that marketing couldnt figure out how to present it, but thats not indicative of the writing or the characters most of which i cared about by final credits.

    Also the world is empty but pretty dang beautiful.

    Good game overall, there are things to criticize, like weird pacing at the beginning, cutscenes taking control sometimes along with fade to black, and a couple of boss battles that made me play a bit weirdly. The worst offender to me is honestly the bird enemies but that is mostly one section of the game.

    Anyway, hope the review helps and you give this game a fair try if your interested.    … Expand
  40. Wesleyj
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    If you get past the beginning it gets alot better. Fluid fighting and great visual effects for the spells.
  41. moht
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall, really not as bad as the memes would have you believe. Some people carry on like the game itself shot their grandmother and shat on their dog, and a bunch of other people jumped on that bandwagon because they're too lazy to think for themselves and wanna board a hate train because they have nothing better to do with their lives.

    Is this the best game I've ever played? Absolutely not. But it's one of very few games where combat and travel was throughly engaging all the way through and not just the same old boring slog between cutscenes and major boss fights. The quips the main two make to each other were, for the most part, funny and realistic and something I very much enjoyed. And let's be honest, there are plenty of games out there that have much cringier dialog but are still beloved (looking at you Mr. Dante "I SHOULD'VE BEEN THE ONE TO FILL YOUR DARK SOUL WITH LIIIIGHT" Devilmaycry). However, the main problem I have with the dialog isn't the quality, but the quantity; even before I hit the first boss the two main characters were already cycling through overworld conversations they'd already had, and I had the Cuff interaction setting on default the entire time. I just wish there had been more variety there, since it was clear their interactions were going to be an important and prominent part of the audio landscape in the overworld.

    If I have a major gripe about the game, it seems clear to me that while the combat and magic parkour system were obviously top priority for the devs to master (and was, in my opinion, absolutely nailed) a lot of other things could have used more time and resources to give it that extra polish. Animations for side characters and social interactions in general are serviceable, but there's a clear difference of quality between them and the stellar combat/movement animations. It gives the game an overall feel that its brimming with potential but was not given enough time and resources to truly shine.

    Something I consider both a pro and a con would be the overworld and how desolate it looks. It makes the world feel empty, sure, but once I had the context that this world recently underwent an apocalypse that decimated literally 99% of its population and trapped the remaining 1% in a central hub that was the only place free of contamination, I find that emptiness actually adds to my immersion in the world and makes me feel the loss of it's life and people that much more keenly. I could also very much see that being written into the world AFTER it was clear they didn't have the resources to populate the rest of the world outside the one NPC hub, but given that in the end it adds to my immersion and could be a somewhat clever workaround for a lack of resources, I consider it both a plus and a minus to the experience. Take from that what you will.

    As for bugs: I've encountered 2 noticeable bugs so far, one being that while in a building near the beginning of the game the outside world looks like a bright white void, and one other instance where a solider had clipped through the ground. Both of which are quickly solved, the first just by going outside and letting my camera adjust to the difference in lighting, and the second by shooting at the ground where the enemy was to push him back up through the ground. Neither of which were game breaking in any way, but I felt they were worth mentioning.

    One other thing I will mention that's less an issue with this game specifically and more a commentary on the AAA gaming industry that's trying to make this a Thing, but I was really not a fan of the price tag. As a Canadian, the standard edition of this game (with tax) came to just over $100. Despite being an enjoyable experience that I would otherwise recommend to people who enjoy dynamic, fluid combat and fun isekai power fantasies, I would not say that this game is worth $100. To be fair, there are very, VERY few games that I would say ARE worth that much, and as such I do not fault this game specifically for that, but rather an industry that keeps arbitrarily pushing their prices up every few years or so.

    So, in summary:
    - fun, fluid, dynamic combat and travel abilities that are solidily made and engaging throughout the whole experience
    - humorous and realistic dialog that some will like and others will hate; it's up to your own sense of humor in the end, but I personally found it enjoyable
    - lacking in polish when it comes to anything other than the combat/magic parkour animations; the brunt of the resources clearly went to mastering combat/movement
    - open, desolate world that both adds to the immersion but does not make for a typically pleasing aesthetic
    - minimal bugs and none of them game breaking, which is sadly saying a lot for AAA games these days
    - overall, not worth the $100+ (CDN) price tag, but not very many games are, and as such would definitely recommend this for fans of isekais and engaging combat only after the price has dropped a bit    … Expand
  42. Alienforce256
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    I disagree with all the bad reviews either media and user. I have spent 30 hours in this game, until now this game is really satisfied. Taking back the developer developed ffxv was put hard efforts to perfect the game then they success showcase the luminous engine potential in Ps5. Wasting time in exploring open word, while do the magic parkour is fun. Many newest things player could findI disagree with all the bad reviews either media and user. I have spent 30 hours in this game, until now this game is really satisfied. Taking back the developer developed ffxv was put hard efforts to perfect the game then they success showcase the luminous engine potential in Ps5. Wasting time in exploring open word, while do the magic parkour is fun. Many newest things player could find while exploring, in addition the open world is not empty. I bit addictive with the music, due to they take isekai theme, the musics are diverse. For instance the main theme is telling about fry by the modern tune, in other side the isekai themes are made like mysterious which telling the player this word is strange for Frey. I don't have a problem with a story or voice acting as far I find that the character development for Frey success to make me sympathy also the supporting character such tanta sila make me satisfied to feel her anger. I am still exploring this game and don't want to hesitate to finish it. Thus by the contrast either the bad reviews and my experience in this game, I really recommend to play this game… Expand
  43. Damus__
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Juego en play5 y me parece un gran juego, buenos gráficos, historia isekai de las que me gustan, la exploración, los combates y el leveo de personajes son mis pasiones y me parece fenomenal en esos aspectos, este juego me da todo eso con creces, imposible para mí ponerle mala nota, super entretenido. Bajo mi punto de vista este es un claro ejemplo de juego muy mal valorado por la comunidadJuego en play5 y me parece un gran juego, buenos gráficos, historia isekai de las que me gustan, la exploración, los combates y el leveo de personajes son mis pasiones y me parece fenomenal en esos aspectos, este juego me da todo eso con creces, imposible para mí ponerle mala nota, super entretenido. Bajo mi punto de vista este es un claro ejemplo de juego muy mal valorado por la comunidad injustamente.… Expand
  44. sostrander
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game and it's graphics continue to blow my mind. I truly love the banter between her and cuff and the gameplay. It's been awhile since I wanted to play a game a second time. This one I will though.
  45. Frankiepani
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing!!!! I have not been wowed by a PlayStation 5 game in so long. The story, the side quests, the massive map, the character growth. It truly is a great game and reminds me of the infamous games with a slightly cornier dialogue. The dialogue is corny but similar to many ps2 games but in a good way.
  46. Eastfold
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I honestly don't understand all the hate this game receives. The game has amazing exploration, boss battles, combat and story. Sure, it has some nitpicks here and there but overall it's a superb game.

    I highly recommend it!
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. NeonNinja225
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Game is really fun the combat is next gen the traversal is next gen the game looks beautiful
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. MarcoBB07
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Don't believe the hate. The game has awesome traversing and combat mechanics. The world is beautiful and full of activities. Particle effects are gorgeous and enhance the feeling of impact. People are always complaining about remakes and remasters, but bomb any new attempt. No Elden Ring is good, but it's a good iteration of past Souls games.
  54. colt45z
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing graphics, compelling story, rich rpg mechanics, a truly fun and enjoyable experience through and through.
  55. 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
  56. Exc-Enthusiast
    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
  57. 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.
  58. Vakarian39
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Don't force melee in this instead of trying to be the mage Frey clearly is.
  59. 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.
  60. Alstro56_gaming
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    The game isn't terrible the reviews I'm seeing are actually the most confusing. On the worst end of the spectrum, I'm seeing 0/10 reviews where people say the game is terrible cause the main character is "ugly" but they really mean that they don't like that a black woman is the main character. In the middle of the spectrum, I see people say that the game doesn't meet expectations but IThe game isn't terrible the reviews I'm seeing are actually the most confusing. On the worst end of the spectrum, I'm seeing 0/10 reviews where people say the game is terrible cause the main character is "ugly" but they really mean that they don't like that a black woman is the main character. In the middle of the spectrum, I see people say that the game doesn't meet expectations but I offer a counterargument. The game wasn't originally going to be a game we all knew this and then Square Enix saw the popularity and shifted focus, there's always been uncertainty about the game before its release but nobody believed it was going to be a standout game. Not to mention that they released a free demo months before release where everyone spoke their opinion which was negative at worst and mixed at best.

    This all leads to my review of the game as someone who owns and played over 4800+ games in the last 20 years. Forspoken is a B- game, There are qualities in this game that I enjoy more than 7/10 games (for me a 7/10 game is a game that has qualities of a bad game but does them in an okay way, such as Soul Hackers 2 or Saints Row, and don't achieve to make anything else good). Forspoken does well at music, performance/graphics, and gameplay (magic, dodging, and movement). Forspoken does okay at voice acting and the story is nothing special but I've seen plenty of games with better reviews have worse writing. (I'm still playing but I've enjoyed most of the scenes that some people have been hating on). Forspoken does terribly at animations, it's like they gave up sometimes.
    The one element I can't comment on is the open world, like spider-man the movement gives it bonus points but I haven't played enough to know if the game has enough variety in the world yet.

    Lastly, there are a few things people can do in the settings to improve the game, for example, support spells have cool-downs, but if you go into your options you can make it so the game will auto-switch to a support spell that is ready after you use a support spell, this allows combat to be quick cause you don't have to switch your support spell all the time. I also turned on auto-pick-up cause there are a lot of resources on the ground in this game and it's a lot more fun not pressing triangle 100 times per hour for rock A, rock B, rock C, etc.

    Forspoken is a barely 8/10 game, worth $40 to $60. I feel weird that anybody would complain about $70 price tag though cause the demo is still available for free. I feel at that point it was on you to decide whether you wanted the game to be worth $70.    … Expand
  61. here2comment
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    11/10 this game is revolutionary in term of world exploring, combat (very deep learning carve) gameplay and spell progression, story and protagonist can be lousy and annoying, but other than that the game itself is a masterpiece, buy it
  62. BiohazardX1995
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Game Will get a lot of hate just because it is a timed PS exclusive Game, but the Game is actually very good, graphics are ok, dialogue is not that Bad and has really good combat.
  63. 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.
  64. Alex86
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Que hace a Forspoken un juego especial:
    1. Un mundo inmenso y lleno de tesoros, secretos y enemigos.
    2. Un sistema de combate dinamico, con una amplia posibilidad de jugar a traves de las distintas magias. 3. Un sistema de Movilidad muy entrenido (parkur magico) 4. Una historia buena con muchos giros y momentos memorables 5. Dialogos acordes a la situacion de la protagonista, una    Que hace a Forspoken un juego especial:
    1. Un mundo inmenso y lleno de tesoros, secretos y enemigos.
    2. Un sistema de combate dinamico, con una amplia posibilidad de jugar a traves de las distintas magias.
    3. Un sistema de Movilidad muy entrenido (parkur magico)
    4. Una historia buena con muchos giros y momentos memorables
    5. Dialogos acordes a la situacion de la protagonista, una chica de New York que llega a un lugar magico y en decadencia.
    6. Variedad de enemigos en cada rincon del mapa.
    7. Un buen sistema de equipamiento que recompensa la busqueda de objetos.
    8. Graficos buenos sin llegar a ser lo mas alto de la generacion pero buenos.
    9. Hasta el momento no me he topado con nigun Bug, si es que algo de poping muy a lo lejos.
    10. Utiliza de buena manera el Dualsense en la version de PS5 haciendo que puedas sentir cada hechizo en tu mano.

    Solo te puedo recomendar que antes de que critiques el juego te des la oportunidad jugarlo, ya que muchos de los que lo hemos hecho te podemos decir que es un JUEGAZO    … Expand
  65. 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
  66. 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 .
  67. marcosvaliente
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Este titulo me recuerda al Days Gone, juego buenísimo que no salió bien optimizado de salida, pero que se corrigió con el tiempo mediante parches.
    No entiendo el 0 de tanto usuario de XBOX que no lo va jugar jamás. Las consolas son una afición bastante asequible, por 550 € tienes una, os invito a probar el ecosistema de PlayStation, su catalogo año tras año es buenísimo.
  68. Cyberbroly7
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Kinda don't understand why ppl said it a bad game..the dialogue is not great but ain't something that bothers u cause u forget about how uncool it sounds since u focus on the story...the game has no problems, looks incredible, has fluid gameplay, makes you curious and the main character has good character development and her personality is on point since it has no unnessesary weakness orKinda don't understand why ppl said it a bad game..the dialogue is not great but ain't something that bothers u cause u forget about how uncool it sounds since u focus on the story...the game has no problems, looks incredible, has fluid gameplay, makes you curious and the main character has good character development and her personality is on point since it has no unnessesary weakness or a quick personality change...… Expand
  69. Syao
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Umm, yea. Game so bad, ulikeable character, mediocre, fails on expectations, boring, cringe worthy and so on. You guys are so burnt-out on so many levels. Where does this s**t come from? You're so bored out of your minds or what? You expect Witcher 3 every six months? And even then you'd probably proceed to criticize it all the same. Forspoken has got ONE problem, it is too expensive. ItUmm, yea. Game so bad, ulikeable character, mediocre, fails on expectations, boring, cringe worthy and so on. You guys are so burnt-out on so many levels. Where does this s**t come from? You're so bored out of your minds or what? You expect Witcher 3 every six months? And even then you'd probably proceed to criticize it all the same. Forspoken has got ONE problem, it is too expensive. It should be $39,99 copy or a Game Pass game. Not a full swing AAA release. But it is still a good game, nonetheless. Do not listen to these pariahs who COMPLAIN about every existing thing, these guys promote themselves by being negative about literally everything. And they keep complaining about all the wrong things. Not the price, which is the only thing this game suffers from. Bah, "user reviews" and critic sites. I think I will pass, eventually. Mainly populated by critic-bots making all these sites completely useless.… Expand
  70. GrungePunk
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    After playing the demo I was on the fence about the game. Playing any game with no context or narrative is never a good way to judge a game. I gave the game a chance and bought it. Ended up pouring 30 hours into it and finishing it. The game itself was actually pretty fun and entertaining. Definitely could feel the Final Fantasy XV design in the way the game played. It almost felt like aAfter playing the demo I was on the fence about the game. Playing any game with no context or narrative is never a good way to judge a game. I gave the game a chance and bought it. Ended up pouring 30 hours into it and finishing it. The game itself was actually pretty fun and entertaining. Definitely could feel the Final Fantasy XV design in the way the game played. It almost felt like a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy XV with a little Spider-Man gameplay thrown into the mix. The story was decent and the ending was actually pretty cool and was probably the highlight. The game is by no means a perfect masterpiece but it's definitely a fun and enjoyable experience. It probably would have been received better if it was cheaper but in today's economy dropping almost a hundred bucks on a game that's not a masterpiece is a hard sell for some people. Game was polished and I ran into very few bugs. One of the few bugs I did experience was that after being in rest mode and trying to fast travel the game would lock up on a black loading screen and I would have to close the game and relaunch it. The autosave system prevented me from losing progress the few times it happened though. Combat and traversal mechanics are a lot of fun but not very challenging on the Normal difficulty especially when you start to level up the stats on your gear. Also the map is huge. Even after beating the game there are entire areas left to explore as after game content some of which unlock during after game side quests. It's worth picking up if you can spend the $70 on a decently fun game and not have buyer's remorse because it isn't some grandiose epic of storytelling. If you're strapped for cash though you're probably better off waiting for a sale and saving your money for Hogwarts Legacy or Dead Space right now.

    On a side note you get to collect adorable looking cat familiars and buy toys for them to play with. The enemies all have certain magic types that they are weak against and ones they are resistant against so as you play you start to memorize which attacks work best like a Pokémon match up. Game is a solid 7/10 but I felt the need to give it a 10 just to offset all the 0/10 reviews from people bombing it that didn't even bother playing it. The game's quality is on par with Days Gone which also received mixed reviews and a less than stellar reception when it came out. After beating Forspoken I had this huge urge to play Final Fantasy XV so I downloaded it and started a New Game to scratch more of that Forspoken itch because I wanted more.    … Expand
  71. Lehajoker161
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    I think people seriously treating this game too harsh:/ It feels nice to cast so many spells,magical Parkour The world is beautiful but kinda empty,and still it's very fun to travel through the world of athia It's a good game.
    Not triple AAA but still good.
    Not deserving this kind of rating.
  72. Tropalex
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Amazing game, good parkour, history is good too, spells i just love it... Well done
  73. aleckokutan
    Feb 6, 2023
    8
    Great game, nearing 30hrs on steam. Combat in this game is amazing once you learn more skills, game really picks up after the first boss fight. Luminous did a great job with XV and many of what works there is also in Forespoken. Minus a few performance hiccups, I'd give this a solid 8.
  74. Harperthecat95
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This was a cool and fun game to play,I loved all the stuff about that cats too
  75. Jaybro1978
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoying this made fully use of all settings/ray tracing 120hz would have scored slightly less if they hadn't included a setting to reduce the amount of chit chat from cuff, annoying little thing lol.… Expand
  76. Kleber85
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    O game não tem gráfico bom, mais a gameplay e legal e a história também, não e essa porcaria que o pessoal está falando jogando umas 15 h
  77. PotatoPen
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Hated game, amazing gameplay,story, and character..like it or not it’s a big game.
  78. 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
  79. Supergamerbro64
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Was pleasantly surprised the game isn’t perfect by any stretch of the imagination but i like the gameplay alot and aye you can always turn the voices off
  80. MyoMayo
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Traversal was fun, the combat gets really enjoyable once you unlock the melee options. And the characters isn't as bad as the trailers made it out to be.
  81. 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.
  82. Fitz13
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Ratings below 0 are just pathetic! The game is super solid and makes me really fun with the parkour techniques and in the fights. I deduct one point because the graphics could have been a bit better. However, I didn't have any performance problems like some writing! Watch Lets Play videos and you'll see that it's definitely not a bad game! For me a 9/10
  83. cristof795
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Wow! the amount of hate is ridiculous, this game is FUN! The different types of magic, the traversal effects and the insane scale of the map! The story is not the best but it's expected, although it wasn't as phenomenal in comparison to games like GOW or Last of us, this game kept me interested. The main character Frey is likeable and the magic was fun throughout, it was never stale, thisWow! the amount of hate is ridiculous, this game is FUN! The different types of magic, the traversal effects and the insane scale of the map! The story is not the best but it's expected, although it wasn't as phenomenal in comparison to games like GOW or Last of us, this game kept me interested. The main character Frey is likeable and the magic was fun throughout, it was never stale, this is a great game for RPG fans and casual gamers.… Expand
  84. Jhoniboy
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Game com um mundo aberto gigante, muitos combos de poderes, graficos incríveis. Não danpara entender todo o choro
  85. JPanCaKe
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing story. Amazing graphics. Amazing writing.. Amazing game overall. When's #2 coming out!
  86. freshprince808
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing and fun game! Frey is an awesome mage and I love her voice actress Ella Balinska!
  87. Sac1993
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    I love it, it’s beautiful amazing and loving too. But some parts are ok….the graphic are not all that good but, hey!
  88. Come_on_son
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    I'm giving a 10 to balance out the score. It deserves a 7. I'll be honest some things are bad, I would name repetitive gameplay as a big one. Pointless activities are most of the activities in the game but at least you have hoards of enemies to fight once you have completed the game. It can be fun to play though. I love running and jumping in games like this, like Spiderman, Prototype..I'm giving a 10 to balance out the score. It deserves a 7. I'll be honest some things are bad, I would name repetitive gameplay as a big one. Pointless activities are most of the activities in the game but at least you have hoards of enemies to fight once you have completed the game. It can be fun to play though. I love running and jumping in games like this, like Spiderman, Prototype.. After beating these games I ran and jumped over skyscrapers for hours. Just do the best content in Forspoken.… Expand
  89. Ftro
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    If you legitimately think this game is bad, you are probably one of the drooling gitgut fetishists with standards lower than zero ruining the future of gaming industry by praising garbage like Elden Ring. This is a masterpiece.
  90. Kumasimc
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    These negative reviews are just appalling. First off, Forspoken IS polished, in fact I’ve seen other bigger, more successful games release in massively worse states. It’s world is fascinating both visually and narratively, the dialog is NOT anywhere close to as bad as people say, in fact it’s often charming and funny. The gameplay is smooth, fast and fun, and the nature of the combat andThese negative reviews are just appalling. First off, Forspoken IS polished, in fact I’ve seen other bigger, more successful games release in massively worse states. It’s world is fascinating both visually and narratively, the dialog is NOT anywhere close to as bad as people say, in fact it’s often charming and funny. The gameplay is smooth, fast and fun, and the nature of the combat and traversal systems (tied with accessibility options) means you can play this as a high stakes straight up action game, focusing only on the main campaign, or spend significantly more time exploring the world, like a longer adventure/rpg. It’s obvious that a shocking number of user reviews haven’t played it very much, if at all. If this game looks or sounds fun, GET IT.… Expand
  91. Makotodk
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Good game, pity it's not for everyone.

    Good story, exquisite controller gameplay.
    good graphics.
    I need more padding within the environment.
  92. o2byz
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game. I spent a lot of time in the demo learning the magic and parkour and the final game has improved all of it making it so good. Honestly some of the best gameplay and traversal I’ve enjoyed in a long time. The characters in the game are great and do a solid job of carrying the story. Frey is truly a solid lead acted very well. The boss fights and especially the hidden boss fights all feel different and are a joy to play. The leveling and different types of magic make the combat feel fresh and fun. If you’re a puzzle fan there are some great slide puzzles that can be a fun side adventure. Solid side quests that can keep you busy in the large event driven open world with so much to do. I played in Ray Tracing mode on my PS5 and all of the experience was amazing. If you’re of SE games and definitely want to play a fun new IP that looks great, plays great and has amazing combat this game is for you!… Expand
  93. GonerWithABoner
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Great game, fun traversal, gorgeous spell animations and an endearing story, what more can you ask for
  94. Bayarea408
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Forespoking is a very good game I was watching videos of it on YouTube it's a good game it's better than all these other games that Xbox makes and on top of that people stop being racist against characters like for spoken so on top of that people that are racist against an an African American woman like from the UK on top of that forespoken is a great game that PlayStation has and Square Enix made so these critics these people daughter are basically racist just like everybody else in the whole world or races against African Americans and Mexicans basically white American people are always going to be racist because they hate how it's how our world has changed that's why racist people so should just dissolve basically racist people should just sold their mouth shut and be quiet or Reese's people should just get soy needle and sew their mouth shut that's what they need to do… Expand
  95. Captainhelel
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Such a great game, give it a chance... a lot better than other stuff out there.
  96. Darian_tos
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    El juego está lejos de ser un 10, tiene muchísimos aspectos que mejorar, pero está aún más lejos de ser un 1, ni hablar de un 0.
    La historia de forspoken puede que no tenga esos giros de guión que muchos aclaman, aún así es lo suficientemente entretenida y te mantiene pensando en tus teorías constantemente mientras lo juegas. La protagonista más allá de tener el don de polarizar a las    El juego está lejos de ser un 10, tiene muchísimos aspectos que mejorar, pero está aún más lejos de ser un 1, ni hablar de un 0.
    La historia de forspoken puede que no tenga esos giros de guión que muchos aclaman, aún así es lo suficientemente entretenida y te mantiene pensando en tus teorías constantemente mientras lo juegas. La protagonista más allá de tener el don de polarizar a las masas entre odiarla o no, representa perfectamente a una mujer joven de 21 años que creció en uno de los barrios más peligrosos de Nueva York y se expresa como se espera que se exprese alguien que se educó entre pandillas. La propuesta en cuanto a jugabilidad es divertida, tiene una dinámica que se torna frenética pero nunca abruma, tomen en cuenta esta opinión de alguien que se marea con cualquier first person shooter y a pesar de tener mucho movimiento de camara nunca sentí náuseas, el juego va a agregando nuevas habilidades que puedes (o no) ir añadiendo a tu estilo de juego, es imposible no encontrar un estilo de juego con alguna combinación de magias.
    Gráficamente el juego es precioso y cuenta con un apartado artístico único, original y que no puede dejarte indiferente, recordando un poco a la leyenda del caballero verde en el vestuario de Thantas y demas personajes. Repito el juego no es un 10, para mí es un sólido 8 y es una experiencia disfrutable, no recuerdo haber disfrutado tanto en ir de un punto a otro, el parkour mágico ha Sido sin duda algo de lo más divertido en el juego.
    Sobre las cosas negativas, monotonía de enemigos y escenarios no hablaré, de eso ya han dicho y exagerado hasta el hartazgo, y aún así el mundo es rico en experiencias y cosas por hacer y descubrir.    … Expand
  97. hitsrob
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Simply beautiful and amazing one of the best exclusive games of ps5. I have to repeat exclusive for ps5.
  98. navi14
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Una de las sorpresas del año, un juego fresco y divertido que no deja de sorprender desde el principio hasta el final, mecánicamente solido y con un gameplay que es de lo mejor del genero, lo mejor, los gráficos, autentica next gen y no como otros que solo saben sacar cosas para niños o juegos de tiros para piperos con miedo al cartón que piden un viaje a Turquía.
    15/10
  99. Allanon
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Too much hatred toward this game(sure, the girl would have been a standard anime girl no one would complain except the swearing.)

    It's a very good game with awesome gameplay.
    Main downfall is it doesnt deliver the expected NEXT GEN experience and way too pricey(like many other current gen)
    Released on PS4 4y ago, it would have been a great game !
  100. jmarsala
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    This game in my opinion is one of my favorites this year. I’m the only group cause I wish the story arc’ed a little bit sooner and carried on. I have been playing games for about 35 years now usually I get close to beating the game sometimes nearly at the last boss and something new and shiny comes out and I’m onto the next.

    I beat this game. every time you start to get bored, something    This game in my opinion is one of my favorites this year. I’m the only group cause I wish the story arc’ed a little bit sooner and carried on. I have been playing games for about 35 years now usually I get close to beating the game sometimes nearly at the last boss and something new and shiny comes out and I’m onto the next.

    I beat this game. every time you start to get bored, something new comes up. If you have any ADHD you will love this game because there’s a lots of stuff to do. If you have OCD you will love this game as well as there’s lots and lots of things to collect missions and side stuff. I know people do not like the character sometimes. She is a little bit jaded but the storyline will explain why. I really recommend picking this game up even if it’s a used copy a borrowing of a friends copy or waiting till goes on sale. I would buy it again at full price every time. It blows my mind people gave this a bad rating. The only thing I do know is on the PC version, It is buggy. And that would be my only other complaint.    … Expand
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#47 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 124 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 76 out of 124
  3. Negative: 16 out of 124
  1. 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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  2. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Mar 9, 2023
    40
    That’s Forspoken’s biggest problem – everything I like about it gets dragged down by the unrelenting dullness of everything else. The story is boring, the characters are boring, the enemies are boring, and the world is boring.
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  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Mar 9, 2023
    85
    Forspoken is an urban-come-high-fantasy open-world, action-adventure game played in the third person. Combining magic and parkour, you take on the role of Frey as she learns to understand her new abilities in a strange world that needs saving from disaster.
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