Forgetter
- April 16, 2021
- Sometimes Monastery
Forgetter is a destructive journey of pain, memory and artistry. In the future, creative minds can be inherited by clients’ newborns. You're hired to destroy unhealthy memories in the minds of deceased artists. Remember to smash everything. Don't let the artists’ remaining consciousness stop you.
Reviews
- Forgetter features a unique and thought-provoking story that encourages players to reflect on the nature of art and its meaning.
- The game boasts breathtaking visuals and an immersive atmosphere, making it a visually compelling experience.
- Despite its simplistic gameplay mechanics, Forgetter is enjoyable and offers a relaxing experience, especially for those who appreciate narrative-driven games.
- The voice acting is often considered subpar, leading some players to prefer a text-only experience instead.
- Gameplay can feel janky and rough around the edges, which may detract from the overall experience.
- There are issues with hit-box accuracy and occasional lighting glitches that can disrupt immersion.
- story7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its uniqueness and depth, complemented by powerful artistic imagery and an immersive atmosphere. While some players found the voice acting lacking and felt that the themes could have been explored more profoundly, the overall narrative is engaging enough to appeal even to those who typically prefer action-oriented gameplay. Despite some missed opportunities for greater impact, the story remains a significant highlight of the experience.
“This game has a heavy focus on story; as someone who usually prefers fast-paced action games, I still really enjoyed Forgetter.”
“The gameplay of this game is very simple, but Forgetter is still an enjoyable game thanks to its story; Forgetter's story is unique and rather deep.”
“However, the intriguing story, immersive atmosphere, and beautiful visuals make it absolutely worth playing, especially considering the price.”
“While they certainly could have explored their themes and topics on a much deeper, more profound level, it dips just enough to get you thinking a little bit, which is nice; though there was a missed opportunity to make the impact of the story much stronger if the game wanted to.”
“If you go into this game expecting a deep story instead of a fast-paced experience, you definitely will not be disappointed.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their breathtaking environments and appealing art style, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While the demanding visuals may lead to minor performance issues, the captivating artwork and intriguing story make it a worthwhile play, especially given its affordable price. Players are encouraged to explore the beautifully designed levels, which add depth to the short gameplay duration.
“This game has very breathtaking environments and levels; the art style is very appealing. However, due to this, it makes the game very demanding in terms of hardware. Luckily, since this game is not fast-paced, it's still an enjoyable experience despite minor performance issues in certain sections of the game.”
“You can spend a lot more time in the game if you stop and look around at the beautiful artwork.”
“The intriguing story, immersive atmosphere, and beautiful visuals make it absolutely worth playing, especially considering the price.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Forgetter is characterized by its simplicity and rough edges, typical of an early access title from a small indie team. Despite these shortcomings, players find the experience enjoyable, largely due to the game's unique and deep story.
“The mechanics are simplistic, and the gameplay is a bit rough around the edges, but that's to be expected from an early access game coming from a small indie team.”
“The gameplay of this game is very simple, but Forgetter is still an enjoyable game thanks to its story. Forgetter's story is unique and rather deep.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features stunning environments and an appealing art style, but its demanding hardware requirements can lead to minor performance issues in some areas. However, the slower pace of gameplay allows for an enjoyable experience despite these optimization challenges.
“This game has breathtaking environments and levels, and the art style is very appealing. However, it is quite demanding in terms of hardware. Luckily, since this game is not fast-paced, it's still an enjoyable experience despite minor performance issues in certain sections.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as immersive and visually stunning, contributing significantly to the overall experience and making it a worthwhile play, especially given its price.
“The intriguing story, immersive atmosphere, and beautiful visuals make it absolutely worth playing, especially considering the price.”