Forgotten but Unbroken

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Forgotten but Unbroken is a single player survival turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Centurion Developments and was released on November 18, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Forgotten but Unbroken is a tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by XCOM but offers its own unique take on the genre. Meet real life WW2 heroes and choose whether to fight with or against them! It’s time to lead the resistance against the Axis forces and help to liberate Europe!

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

story18 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Engaging turn-based tactical combat with a WWII setting that offers stealth and strategic depth reminiscent of XCOM, Silent Storm, and Jagged Alliance.
Detailed base management and squad progression add immersion and replayability, with realistic resource management and soldier leveling.
Developers are active and responsive, regularly patching bugs and improving the game, enhancing the overall experience over time.

Base management can feel tedious and over-micromanaged, with long downtime between missions leading to pacing issues and boredom.
UI and quality of life features are clunky or unintuitive, including inventory management, weapon handling, and unclear mechanics that cause frustration.
Inconsistent balance in gameplay: RNG can be punishing, weapon familiarity system limits variety, some classes and weapons dominate, and combat can feel slow or unfair.

story
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10% positive mentions, 84% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The story is generally seen as weak, poorly told, and uninspiring, with many describing it as fragmented, campy, or difficult to follow, leading to little emotional connection to characters. Players also note a lack of mission variety and pacing issues, with long downtime between missions diminishing engagement. However, a few highlight that the narrative intertwines historical events with personal character stories and that some cutscenes and atmosphere offer an engaging experience.
- “Super fun and surprisingly heart-touching story.”
- “Story: the dual narrative approach, intertwining global events with the personal story of Commander Martin, is a standout feature.”
- “Commander Martin's personal story is also really well done and creates emotional moments.”
- “By about halfway through the campaign, I was basically doing nothing much apart from waiting. Who thought having months with nothing to do would be fun? Might be realistic, but it's not fun! I even just skipped missions in the last couple of years.”
- “Sometimes the game inflicts you with cutscenes and pieces of a story that are poorly written, poorly presented, don't always make sense, and mostly leave you grateful that the developers understood what the escape key is for.”
- “Story arc throughout the game is uninspiring, hard to follow, and when story missions show up, you have to use 1 or all 4 of the main characters, so you really only have 2 additional spots on the team for miscellaneous missions which means there really isn't that much flexibility or replayability.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a deep turn-based tactical experience with unique mechanics like weapon jamming, stealth, and weapon familiarity, drawing strong comparisons to XCOM and Jagged Alliance. While praised for its engaging base management and strategic depth, it suffers from balance issues, occasional grindiness, clunky UI, and some unintuitive mechanics that may frustrate casual players. Overall, it appeals most to hardcore strategy fans seeking a challenging WWII tactical game with realistic and detailed gameplay elements.
- “I was interested by some of the more unique mechanics (weapon jamming, stealing enemy uniforms, limited ammo/resources) and the idea of the game as XCOM in a WWII setting.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of XCOM 2 and Jagged Alliance, where prior to deploying your troops on a mission, you meticulously load up on gear, including machine guns, carbines, rifles, grenades, healing items, and medical kits.”
- “This is a great game and a gem for all fans of tactical strategies like XCOM, JA3, Classified: France '44 etc. On the positive side, this game is distinguished by survival gameplay, RPG & unit management, good stealth, and the ability to change into the uniform of the enemy.”
- “If you hate RNG, what about making you miss 100% shots due to enemy traits? Many things just seem added on to correct a bad gameplay element, but then break something else.”
- “The core gameplay of turn-based action (something I normally love) was just off for me.”
- “(The FG42 is an upgrade, but I only found one.) The game reinforces this with a "familiarity" mechanic that penalizes you for switching weapons.”
- “Actual gameplay and game GUI seem totally broken.”
- “Ui is awful, gameplay is slow and unintuitive.”
- “However, as it stands, there are just a few too many bits of jank (clunky UI, missing mechanics explanations, screen edge scroll that keeps getting stuck, etc.) that gently erode your enjoyment and at least the following design flaws that aren't really forgivable in a modern turn-based tactics game and which make it fairly annoying to play:”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising their detailed, authentic WWII-inspired visuals and nostalgic, old-school style that enhance the atmosphere, while others find them outdated, inconsistent, or mediocre compared to modern standards. Art style and animations are generally appreciated, though some note clunky or inappropriate visuals detracting from immersion. Overall, graphics are seen as serviceable for the genre but not a standout feature.
- “The game's graphics are impressive, with well-rendered visuals, particularly when taking shots, which zoom in on your troop's perspective.”
- “Visuals and sound: the game's visuals are breathtaking, with detailed environments and character designs that bring the world of WWII to life.”
- “Blowing up fuel depots, V2 rockets, and train bridges are all present and correct, and the amount of varied graphical assets in the game is impressive.”
- “Some visuals are out-of-place or inappropriate to the setting.”
- “Graphics are meh, and the whole thing feels dated.”
- “Graphics look like this was made in 2007 (not kidding), all of the cut scenes take entirely too long, voice acting is clearly ripped from Google Translate, and written by people who clearly do not speak English.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere with an epic and immersive soundtrack that complements the visuals and setting. However, some users find the background music repetitive and occasionally generic, with limited voice acting detracting slightly from the overall audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point that adds to the game's charm and period authenticity.
- “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, with an immersive soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
- “On a plus note, there are many great things about the game; the art style, the music, and the level design.”
- “(Auto-reload?) Still, the story, the atmosphere, the music, the voice of the characters - this game has been made with a lot of love.”
- “Feels a bit short on voice acting and some music feels quite generic, but overall a very fine game!”
- “What I would like to see improved is background music so it's less repetitive.”
- “Dialogue and missions are poorly written and predictable; background music seems like it's about 4 bars long and gets repetitive before you finish your first turn.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The game offers a strong World War II atmosphere characterized by immersive visuals, authentic period music, and engaging story elements that create an emotional and nostalgic experience. While the graphics feel somewhat outdated, they contribute to a beloved old-school feel, and the sound design perfectly complements the setting. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its depth and authenticity, though some expected a darker tone.
- “The graphics may feel a bit outdated by today’s standards, but together with the UI they help create the atmosphere of old-school games, which I absolutely love because it brings me back to the nostalgia of my childhood.”
- “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, with an immersive soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The story and atmosphere are engaging, with characters that have their own backstories, creating an emotional experience.”
- “I expected a more dark and gritty atmosphere from a WW2 game but this will suffice.”
- “The graphics may feel a bit outdated by today’s standards, but together with the UI they fail to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere lacks the depth and intensity expected from a game set in such a significant historical period.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is generally praised for its heartfelt storytelling and well-developed character relationships that enrich the historical context and enhance player immersion. However, some players feel the main story is poorly executed, limiting emotional connection to the protagonists. Overall, the game delivers a meaningful emotional experience through its character-driven narrative and personal struggles.
- “The story is surprisingly emotional, blending large-scale history with the personal struggles of resistance fighters.”
- “The relationships you build with your allies add an emotional depth to the game, making victories feel even more rewarding.”
- “Commander Martin's personal story is also really well done and creates emotional moments.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions
The game exhibits several bugs and stability issues, including buggy inventory controls and freezing during character movement, which contribute to an unfinished feel. However, these problems do not entirely ruin the experience, and the game runs well on Linux through Wine/Proton.
- “The game is buggy, the inventory controls are wonky, and it generally feels unfinished.”
- “This probably relates to the guns not being repaired correctly because the armory is buggy as hell.”
- “Scenarios are buggy when you try to move your characters, causing the game to freeze.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Replayability is strongest in skirmish mode and varied maps, offering several hours of gameplay, while the campaign has limited variety due to a small number of story missions. Unique gameplay mechanics add challenge and realism but the lack of difficulty settings may reduce replay value for some players. Overall, replayability is a key factor in the game's appeal, though it varies across modes.
- “Replay value is best in skirmish mode, though the campaign has fair variance due to the small number of story-based missions.”
- “Unique gameplay mechanics enhance realism, replayability, and challenge.”
- “Varied maps and missions offer several hours of gameplay and replayability.”
- “The replayability is none because the missions are the same.”
- “Cons: the game is challenging without a difficulty setting so this may turn off some people and limits replayability.”
- “- varied maps and missions offer several hours of gameplay and replayability;”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and repetitive, with an unbalanced class system that pushes players toward relying on an overpowered class to overcome the monotony. Some strategic and combat elements contribute to the grind feeling like filler, though the turn-based setup reduces intensity compared to real-time mechanics. Overall, players feel the grinding could be improved with more automation to streamline base management tasks.
- “It doesn't have great gameplay - the class system is largely unbalanced by one class (snipers), and with how grindy the game can be, you really need the overpowered class to get past the tedium.”
- “The strategic layer is tedious filler, the combat system devolves to rocket tag, the "elite enemy hero" nonsense is more annoying than enjoyable.”
- “I think the devs could have made this game a lot more streamlined and enjoyable by using an automated system for basic base grinding stuff.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is characterized by quirky visual gags, such as amusing rifle animations, and unintentionally funny elements like awkward translations and poorly lip-synced cut scenes, which some players find charming and entertaining.
- “If you catch it at just the right angle, they give a pretty funny cross-eyed look at their rifle every time they cycle it.”
- “Some of the translations are inaccurate or weird, but this is sometimes also funny, so I don't really complain.”
- “The cut scenes and narrative are nice, as long as you can be charmed by the hilariously bad lip-synching and facial expressions - luckily I was.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game's optimization is progressing slowly but remains behind comparable titles like Company of Heroes 3, with some unique mechanics affecting performance. While improvements are ongoing, the current optimization and graphical quality feel less polished compared to older entries in the genre.
- “Some uncommon mechanics like weapons jamming, requiring maintenance and unique ammo, and weapon familiarity that affect character performance.”
- “However, for those thinking of buying the game, do keep in mind the game is still improving slowly but surely compared to Company of Heroes 3, where Company of Heroes 1 looks newer, better optimized, and graphically better too.”
- “However, for those thinking of buying the game, do keep in mind that the game is still improving slowly but surely. Compared to Company of Heroes 3, Company of Heroes 1 looks newer, better optimized, and graphically better too.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information about character development, focusing instead on visuals and sound quality.

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20h Median play time

28h Average play time

15-48h Spent by most gamers

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Forgotten but Unbroken is a survival turn-based strategy game with historical theme. Common tags for Forgotten but Unbroken include turn-based, indie, gaming, war, isometric and others.

Forgotten but Unbroken is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 28 hours playing Forgotten but Unbroken.

Forgotten but Unbroken was released on November 18, 2024.

Forgotten but Unbroken was developed by Centurion Developments.

Forgotten but Unbroken has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Forgotten but Unbroken for its story but disliked it for its music.

Forgotten but Unbroken is a single player game.

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