FORECLOSED
- August 12, 2021
- Antab Studio
- 4h median play time
FORECLOSED wants players to embrace its brightly colored future, but watch out for a little jank and some frustrating sections that may scare some people off.
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Get on Epic Games Store"FORECLOSED is a single-player, 4-hour cyberpunk shooter game, featuring an interactive graphic novel-style narrative. As protagonist Evan Kapnos, players must escape a city that's auctioned off his identity and implants. Combat is hi-tech, with RPG-like skill system upgrades, blending seamlessly with cinematics in a visually striking comic book aesthetic."
Reviews
- The comic book art style and visual presentation are striking and immersive, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game features a variety of mechanics, including shooting, stealth, and upgrades, which provide some engaging gameplay elements.
- The story, while simple, is presented well and offers an interesting take on a cyberpunk narrative.
- Gameplay mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a frustrating combat experience.
- The game is short, with many players feeling it ends abruptly without sufficient development of the story or characters.
- Technical issues, such as poor enemy AI, clunky controls, and awkward camera angles, detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of "Foreclosed" is generally viewed as simple and somewhat generic, often lacking depth and complexity, which leaves players wanting more. While the game's visual presentation and unique comic-book style are praised, the narrative execution is criticized for being predictable and not fully exploring its potential, particularly in terms of player choices and consequences. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those seeking a short cyberpunk story, but may disappoint players looking for a more engaging and detailed plot.
“There's a thing I really admire about Foreclosed, and that's its story.”
“The execution of the story, narratively and visually (using the interactive comic book frames) was excellent!”
“Foreclosed is a cool, short cyberpunk story with some cool visuals and moves along at an enjoyable pace before it concludes.”
“The story doesn't deserve to be told.”
“The story is classic corporate/secret experiments stuff; there's nothing to talk about.”
“The execution of the story, narratively and visually (using the interactive comic book frames), was excellent!”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag; while it features a variety of mechanics such as shooting, stealth, and puzzles, many players find them to be shallow and lacking depth. The combat is criticized for being one-dimensional and repetitive, with limited enemy variation, though some appreciate the comic book style and visual appeal. Overall, while the game offers a decent experience for its length, it falls short in delivering a more engaging and polished gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is both action and stealth oriented.”
“This game is a short linear experience; however, there is a surprising amount of game mechanics going on: shooting, stealth, weapon upgrades, abilities, kinetic object manipulation, arrow input puzzles (I really loved these), blockchain transaction puzzles, signal tracking, spatial puzzles, mazes... admittedly none of the mechanics are too deep, but it is so much more than you'd expect for such a small experience.”
“Despite being 3 hours long, there is actually a rich variety in the gameplay.”
“Gameplay is junky, but not to the point of being awful.”
“While there are a couple of cool abilities in player use during combat, the gameplay is not much evolving since the first time you pull the trigger towards a foe.”
“While Foreclosed is visually a very great work and manages to make the story somewhat interesting, the combat gameplay is so one-dimensional due to lack of enemy variation or big improvements on player ways to fight that it's hard to recommend for anyone unless they really want to witness great art style.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many praising the unique comic book aesthetic and creative camera work that enhance the visual storytelling. However, some players feel that the overall graphical execution falls short, particularly in terms of gameplay mechanics and enemy variety, leading to a sense of disappointment despite the strong art style. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they may not justify the game's value for all players.
“I have to say it was not what I expected, the comic book visuals went much deeper than I thought with some very creative camera work to realize interactive vignettes at times.”
“Foreclosed is a cool, short cyberpunk story with some cool visuals and moves along at an enjoyable pace before it concludes.”
“Apart from the comic-book style visuals and different story camera angles, the game is decent at best, but probably bad if you want to spend 20 euros on it and get your money's worth.”
“A disappointment, considering the strength of the setup, as well as the accomplished aesthetic that does the comic book look better than any game I've played since XIII some decades past.”
“A shame as I loved the comic book concept and overall art style.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by dark and edgy themes, focusing on sharply dressed characters with lethal skills who disrupt the lives of ordinary individuals. This blend of wit and cynicism adds a unique flavor to the overall experience.
“Dark, edgy humor about sharp-dressed people with even sharper skills ruining lives for the average person!”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that significant effort and care were invested in both the level and character design, suggesting a strong focus on character development that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The attention to detail in character backstories and growth is impressive, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
Critic Reviews
Foreclosed Review (Xbox Series) – Drawn and Quartered
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80%Foreclosed Review
Foreclosed features a masterful comic book art style and pumping sci-fi soundtrack, but its average action and failure to capitalise on its cyberpunk themes make it a hard sell.
60%FORECLOSED Review (PS5)
Despite its issues and archaic mechanics, FORECLOSED manages to deliver a pretty solid narrative that’s carried on the back of its comic book-style presentation.
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