The Forgotten City

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  • Summary: The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction. Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning anThe Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction. Travel 2,000 years into the past and relive the final days of a cursed Roman city, where if one person sins, everyone dies. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colourful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ZTGD
    Jul 30, 2021
    95
    I really enjoyed unraveling the mystery that is The Forgotten City. The setting is beautifully displayed graphically but the real cherry on the top is the narrative itself. Talking to all of the characters, and figuring out the order in which to do things ala Groundhog Day is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll have this year. Even those fans of the old mod will find a fresh experience here, as the development team has expanded and even changed things from the original. I really can’t recommend this game enough, even with the lackluster facial animations this is an experience that shouldn’t be missed if you value narrative; in particular mysteries.
  2. IGN
    Jul 27, 2021
    90
    The Forgotten City does a fabulous job exploring interesting moral quandaries through excellently written dialogue and characters.
  3. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jul 30, 2021
    80
    As far as time loop games go, The Forgotten City has the Midas touch. It’s easy to see just how much care has gone into the story of the game so that it not only pulls the player in, but dares them to test the possible realities. The characters all feel real and they drive the player to find the truth before the Golden Rule is broken and the loop must reset. The developers have been careful to create a narrative that, while repetitive in practice, still keeps the player engaged in the wider narrative of the world through exploration and discovery. Combat in the game remains questionable, but the gold bow is its saving grace. If you’re after a game that will keep you guessing as you move closer to the truth, then The Forgotten City is fittingly worthy of your gold.
  4. TheXboxHub
    Aug 18, 2021
    80
    The Forgotten City is a game that many will thoroughly enjoy. It's got a great story at its centre and keeps delivering a standard of distinction in narrative design and dialogue throughout. The time loop dynamics and puzzle solutions are clever and will always make you smile.
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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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  1. 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.… Expand
  2. rangeman
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    A true gem.
    Clever dialogues, nice puzzles, and super interesting story. A must
  4. Dyldom
    Jan 25, 2022
    9
    Fantastic writing, characters and mechanics make this a truly exciting and original experience made even more impressive due to the smallFantastic writing, characters and mechanics make this a truly exciting and original experience made even more impressive due to the small development team.… Expand
  5. Derhaseistsus
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing storytelling and very good graphics, never felt more emotions at a videogame ending.… Expand
  6. 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.… Expand
  7. Joellemm
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    I really loved this game. I especially loved the interesting fail state the game has, which is perfectly woven into the narrative and world. II really loved this game. I especially loved the interesting fail state the game has, which is perfectly woven into the narrative and world. I loved the characters, which are varied and all have their own back story to tell. The narrative itself is brilliant, surprising, has multiple endings. I want more games like this; immersive puzzlers, with great world building and characters.

    (I have a few small issues that I'm putting in these brackets because I actually don't want to dissuade anyone from playing this but I also can't ignore what caused me slight disappointment: the first interaction you have has some awful dialogue that isn't going to date the game well and put me off immediately (and yet doesn't reflect quality of the dialogue across the rest of the game), the gameplay is a little clunky when you're asked to do anything outside of walking and talking, and lastly, you have to be overly careful when navigating all dialogue trees if you don't want to miss a pivotal quest or piece of information).    … Expand
  8. dan-man
    Oct 10, 2022
    7
    This game is incredible for the first two hours, captivating, beautiful and really interesting. Alas, after that time, it becomes tiresome,This game is incredible for the first two hours, captivating, beautiful and really interesting. Alas, after that time, it becomes tiresome, and the story, to me, became pretty naff. I love the idea and concept and most of all the setting, but I just found the story boring and the loop system irritating. Most of all, the endings were just not...satisfying? I was expecting something way more unique, but it was just a little silly to me, and not in the slightest believable. I think the game would have been better remaining cryptic and a constant puzzle and mystery, without all these stories and things interwoven making it feel like a pointless chore.… Expand

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