Forspoken

 PlayStation 5
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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1352 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 377 out of 1352
  2. Mixed: 92 out of 1352
  3. Negative: 883 out of 1352
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  1. Steddag1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    The hate for this game is overblown! Seriously! People ya really going to let people on the internet dictate what you like? I know I'm not going to allow anybody to dictate my purchase without doing sny research myself. Watch a walkthroughs and gameplays. Speaking of gameplay, its so awesome. Summon plants to shoot condense rocks at enemies. Summon clones made of fire to distract massiveThe hate for this game is overblown! Seriously! People ya really going to let people on the internet dictate what you like? I know I'm not going to allow anybody to dictate my purchase without doing sny research myself. Watch a walkthroughs and gameplays. Speaking of gameplay, its so awesome. Summon plants to shoot condense rocks at enemies. Summon clones made of fire to distract massive amount of enemies from charging you. You never could breathe there are always Monsters that is corrupted attacking you. Water magic that you surround alot of enemies and explode it at will. Electric magic that you Summon thunder, and etc. It has two endings for replay ability so worth it. The dialogues are much funnier. Those clips online were taking out of context so it seemed. I was caught off just like you but Forspoken is worth picking up. You won't regret it. I'm eager to get back into the world. I'm going to platinum it… Expand
  2. jonvontapett
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Just finished and I got to say I loved everything about it. Sure it’s not perfect but damn hope they make a 2
  3. TIMI_GAMER
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Neues Lieblingsgame auf PS5.
    Die Zauber sehen mega gut aus und die Leere Welt wie alle sagen ist voll mit Kisten und die "leere" muss da sein, dass die Parkour Fähigkeiten funktionieren, sonst wäre es nicht so smooth.
  4. Hereforkicks
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Forspoken is a beautiful and fun adventure. The combat can be a little one note but the variety of spells adds some spice to it. The flow of the parkour system can be a bit to get used to if you want that cool look with every move as it can be a little clunky until you get used to it. After that it is fluid and fun. This game deserves more recognition honestly. Good loads of fun and theForspoken is a beautiful and fun adventure. The combat can be a little one note but the variety of spells adds some spice to it. The flow of the parkour system can be a bit to get used to if you want that cool look with every move as it can be a little clunky until you get used to it. After that it is fluid and fun. This game deserves more recognition honestly. Good loads of fun and the story is way better than people give it credit for.… Expand
  5. gamershow
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    I didn't pay attention to the negative reviews that were generally directed against this game and I really enjoyed the game experience. A very deep song with an interesting story along with an amazing and exciting combat system.
    The game has problems in graphic levels, side missions, etc., but this score (3.4) is the most unfair possible score for this game.
  6. Senkaiden
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    After playing Forspoken for almost 20 hours now, I can say it's a great game! Loving the story and so far! The games combat is feels good!
  7. torstnn
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    the game is great and makes fun. the negative reviews are totally incomprehensible. there is definitely negative bombing going on here =(

    Pro: - the game has great gameplay - on the PS5 it runs 98% very smoothly for me - the particle effects are sometimes very impressive - the open world is not! filled with too many side quests as usual, so you can play the story quite crisply -    the game is great and makes fun. the negative reviews are totally incomprehensible. there is definitely negative bombing going on here =(

    Pro:
    - the game has great gameplay
    - on the PS5 it runs 98% very smoothly for me
    - the particle effects are sometimes very impressive
    - the open world is not! filled with too many side quests as usual, so you can play the story quite crisply
    - parkour is really fun =D

    Cons:
    - the lighting could be a little better in a few places
    - the story is ok, not a masterpiece but gets better with time

    Important! You can also configurate or turn off the bangle's comments!    … Expand
  8. Shyman-44
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Review bombing counter.
    Very fun combat system.
    Personnage très attachant (si on est pas trop à droite)
  9. FinalRevival
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Given my own experience, this game doesn't deserve the hate it gets. Something else is in play here. I am enjoying the game, as you progress it gets even better with additional content. Story is in depth with nice archive system that you can dive deeper in details for each character, item, location, and all. Great mechanics with mix and match abilities that you can execute without breakingGiven my own experience, this game doesn't deserve the hate it gets. Something else is in play here. I am enjoying the game, as you progress it gets even better with additional content. Story is in depth with nice archive system that you can dive deeper in details for each character, item, location, and all. Great mechanics with mix and match abilities that you can execute without breaking the pace. Running at 120hz with ray tracing enabled. I am puzzled by the obvious campaign someone is running because people reviewing this game obviously don't own it.… Expand
  10. Applesmay
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Hate is over blown on this one. It's not a masterpiece but it has a lot of heart and is fun.
  11. Writersblock02
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    This game's graphics need some polish and the dialogue has a bit too much profanity, but the combat is fun and while it doesn't add anything new to the open world genre the way you move around through the traditional open world content is more than entertaining enough. Once you've unlocked all of the powers, and there are a lot of them, the game gets even better.
  12. Zackasaur
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    I am absolutely loving this game! Truly something special and unique. Ignore the trolls and pick up a copy for yourself.
  13. N64Lizard
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    I played the demo and wasn’t really feeling it but thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and buy it on release because I’ve been looking forward to it for years, and I don’t regret my decision at all. The story takes a little while to get going but when it does it starts to get a lot more interesting, I definitely suggest unlocking more spells by progressing through the mainI played the demo and wasn’t really feeling it but thought I would give it the benefit of the doubt and buy it on release because I’ve been looking forward to it for years, and I don’t regret my decision at all. The story takes a little while to get going but when it does it starts to get a lot more interesting, I definitely suggest unlocking more spells by progressing through the main story of the game before trying to do the other objectives in the game as it becomes a lot more enjoyable when you unlock better skills/abilities for combat and parkour. Don’t listen to the negative reviews, the majority are from the Xbox community review bombing the game for some weird reason and make everything a console war if it’s not on a Microsoft platform. I’ve definitely played way worse, 100%. :)… Expand
  14. meangene22
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    This isn't on tier with the best AAA titles out there but it is a SOLID game. and I'm sorry but our options shouldn't be 'game of the year' candidate or trash. There is a space for this kind of game. Very reminiscent of infamous, prototype, other power fantasy games. Fun gameplay, decent enough story, and the protags unlikability is literally central to the plot for those that botheredThis isn't on tier with the best AAA titles out there but it is a SOLID game. and I'm sorry but our options shouldn't be 'game of the year' candidate or trash. There is a space for this kind of game. Very reminiscent of infamous, prototype, other power fantasy games. Fun gameplay, decent enough story, and the protags unlikability is literally central to the plot for those that bothered playing it. honestly would give a 7 but inflating a bit cause of all the zeros. No clue why this is getting review bombed.

    TLDR: This games not going to set the world on fire but it is far better than the user scores here suggest.    … Expand
  15. Mercy-Mirror
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Give it a try because it’s worth it. Made for the dual sense and for the PS5. The story is really good, parkour is smooth and fun and all the magic spells are amazing. Hope the bashing of this game made by people who did not play it would be banished. I don’t understand how you can’t do that if you are a real gamer. I don’t like a lot of games (lucky for my wallet!) but I don’t give themGive it a try because it’s worth it. Made for the dual sense and for the PS5. The story is really good, parkour is smooth and fun and all the magic spells are amazing. Hope the bashing of this game made by people who did not play it would be banished. I don’t understand how you can’t do that if you are a real gamer. I don’t like a lot of games (lucky for my wallet!) but I don’t give them false reviews because I’m happy others gamers can like it and for respect for all the peoples working on it. Don’t like it, don’t buy it, don’t play it, don’t give **** about it !… Expand
  16. Gkutter78
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    This game is amazing so far not sure why it's getting all the hate. It does have a few problems but overall it's a good game.
  17. Lowndzy
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Obvious this game is getting bombed as I've played for around 15 hours and not even unlocked half the magic and parkour available yet and enjoying the game yes I agree dialogue is a little cringe and story is pretty average so far but gameplay wise it's fun to play which is what's important to me ignore the hate and try for yourselves
  18. JayQuiroz
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    Not gonna try and convince any of you complete and utter lame puppets. This game was awesome, you got played by an agenda that started for this game over a year ago and one day when the pitchforks come down youll realise how lame you really were for hating on a game you knew NOTHING about.
  19. DarthBane79
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Excellent game!! Loved every minute of it! Totally recommend it! I was hooked from beggining to end
  20. SolidSnake1231
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Well that was fun so after 46 hours and 100% completion I can say overall it's good there's some rough parts but if you can ignore all that and get through the first 4-5 hours, the game really opens up I haven't had this much fun traveling in a game world since Death Stranding I think this game does magic the best than any game I know of so far. If the worst thing you can say about it isWell that was fun so after 46 hours and 100% completion I can say overall it's good there's some rough parts but if you can ignore all that and get through the first 4-5 hours, the game really opens up I haven't had this much fun traveling in a game world since Death Stranding I think this game does magic the best than any game I know of so far. If the worst thing you can say about it is the dialogue and story i think there's something more to get out of this game than you think also if you really hate voices and don't mind subtitles then switch them to the Japanese VA's because their really good.… Expand
  21. Avorax
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Bueno Gameplay, no se merece el hate recibido, pero bueno ya sabemos cómo va el tema
  22. GameLover001
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    I absolutely cannot understand all the hate. This game isn't perfect, but I liked it overall, including the protagonist. Form your own opinion before you listen to the **** storm!
  23. Gorgola34
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Este juego ha recibido unos palos muy injustos, como pasó con days gone, si es verdad que el contenido de su mundo en forma de secundarias podría estar mucho mejor, pero el juego es una pasada en lo técnico, la jugabilidad es una locura, la historia es brutal osea vaya historia que putos giros tienen, te dejan con el culo torcido

    Un claro ejemplo de que hay que jugar a los juegos sin    Este juego ha recibido unos palos muy injustos, como pasó con days gone, si es verdad que el contenido de su mundo en forma de secundarias podría estar mucho mejor, pero el juego es una pasada en lo técnico, la jugabilidad es una locura, la historia es brutal osea vaya historia que putos giros tienen, te dejan con el culo torcido

    Un claro ejemplo de que hay que jugar a los juegos sin dejar llevarte por lo que diga la prensa, que juegazo el Forspoken, de los mejores del año sin duda.    … Expand
  24. NxtDoc
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Forspoken is a Action Adventure RPG, with loads of fun magical combat, with plenty of interesting enemies, and diverse bosses. The magical world is interesting, and stunning. With its biggest shortcoming is the "feeling" of emptiness. The banter between Vambrace, and Frey can at times be repetitive, but the banter between them makes sense, especially considering Frey's unfortunateForspoken is a Action Adventure RPG, with loads of fun magical combat, with plenty of interesting enemies, and diverse bosses. The magical world is interesting, and stunning. With its biggest shortcoming is the "feeling" of emptiness. The banter between Vambrace, and Frey can at times be repetitive, but the banter between them makes sense, especially considering Frey's unfortunate life.

    All in all, Forspoken is a solid fun experience that can be enjoyed by many.    … Expand
  25. Kjoske
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Das kampfsystem ist cool. Die Story hat sich nach etwas Zeit ( typisch Square Enix) entfaltet. Die Grafik der Menschen könnte etwas besser sein, die Monster dagegen haben ein mega Design.
  26. iiiux77
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Do not walk behind the herd in a matter that you do not know anything about, and support it with all fanaticism, so as not to be likened to sheep. The game is beautiful, do not judge it opponents or evaluators, the player is the one who determines the game whether it is beautiful or not and not, those people who try free review copies.
  27. Penzoilz
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    I've enjoyed playing this game ...some of the hate some little kiddies are throwing towards this is unwarranted
  28. SuckerPunched79
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Man the hate in this game is not deserved at all. Is it perfect? Nah but it has a fantastic story, a great cast of characters and if you actually interact with people, do the detours, get the archives and do activities the story REALLY fleshes out the host of characters that make Athia so memorable. If you race through the main story and do nothing else you’re limiting your entireMan the hate in this game is not deserved at all. Is it perfect? Nah but it has a fantastic story, a great cast of characters and if you actually interact with people, do the detours, get the archives and do activities the story REALLY fleshes out the host of characters that make Athia so memorable. If you race through the main story and do nothing else you’re limiting your entire experience to your own detriment. Combat is super fast pace, fun and dynamic. The amount of enemies and weak points makes for quick tactical changes during battle and keeps each encounter fresh. There’s some truly challenging boss fights (not story related) that make you work for your win. Some of the labyrinth bosses can be pretty insane too. There’s so many different ways to traverse the world and as you play the story and explore the map you find new spells frequently. There’s a lot of charm to the game as well like finding the Tanta’s familiars, chasing cats in Cipal and dancing in the pub. The gear and crafting options are abundant and really can be tailored to your approach to combat. There’s offensive, defensive, curative etc options that again, you’re only going to find by exploring the map and not just rushing through the story. I’m 60 hours in and doing post main story stuff and the game is still loads of fun with more detours and mutants and region bosses to take down. The uniqueness of the gameplay combined with the incredible storytelling (especially the super intense plot twisting crazy last half) make this one of the most memorable game experiences I’ve had in a long while. Give it a shot, Frey, Cuff & Athia definitely have and incredible story to tell.… Expand
  29. Sweden22
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Great game. Make your own opinion. It’s super fun. Bought both this and dead space and been playing this more
  30. 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
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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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