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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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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews
story16 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a deep and engaging turn-based tactical experience reminiscent of XCOM, with a strong emphasis on strategy and planning.
  • Base management and resource gathering add a unique layer to the gameplay, enhancing immersion and player investment in the characters.
  • The historical context and attention to detail in the setting provide a compelling narrative that enriches the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from a steep learning curve and can feel unbalanced, particularly in terms of action point allocation and combat mechanics.
  • Many players have reported bugs and issues with the UI, making the gameplay experience frustrating at times.
  • The lack of a difficulty selector and the punishing nature of the game may deter casual players, limiting its accessibility.
  • story
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set against a WWII backdrop, featuring engaging historical details and character backstories that enhance the emotional experience. While some players appreciate the cinematic presentation and immersive atmosphere, others criticize the linearity and predictability of missions, feeling that the narrative does not always align with gameplay events. Overall, the story is seen as a mix of potential and shortcomings, with a need for more depth and variety in mission structure.

    • “The story and atmosphere are engaging, with characters that have their own backstories, creating an emotional experience.”
    • “The plot of the game is based on real historical facts, which improves the gaming experience.”
    • “Story is cinematically presented and very engaging.”
    • “I didn't start to care about any of them, and the story (such as it is) doesn't seem to bear any real relationship with in-game events - things just pop up from time to time for us to watch, and that's what's happening now - apparently.”
    • “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.”
    • “The main story is alright but not special.”
  • gameplay
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of realistic mechanics and strategic depth, with a focus on base management and weapon mastery that enhances replayability. However, players have noted issues with the user interface, lack of initial guidance on mechanics, and a slow pace that may deter casual gamers. While it draws comparisons to titles like XCOM and offers engaging historical elements, some feel it lacks unique features and suffers from design flaws that impact overall enjoyment.

    • “✔️ Base management really adds a huge amount to the gameplay and progression.”
    • “The mechanics are well-designed, with a focus on using cover and careful planning to outsmart the enemy.”
    • “What I particularly liked are the many details and mechanics in the game that are based on real historical events.”
    • “❌ The depth of mechanics is not explained well enough at the start, seems unfair and unbalanced initially.”
    • “Actual gameplay and game UI seems totally broken.”
    • “Ui is awful, gameplay is slow and unintuitive.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style, smooth animations, and immersive visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated, with a "clunky" feel and animations that do not meet modern standards. Overall, while the game features impressive graphical assets and a strong visual design, it may not satisfy players seeking cutting-edge graphics.

    • “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.”
    • “The detailed graphics and authentic period setting, including music, enhance the wartime atmosphere.”
    • “+ Graphics-wise, it looks better than in the screenshots and runs well.”
    • “Clunky gameplay and poor graphics do not do anything to help this badly imagined X-COM clone.”
    • “Graphics look like this was made in 2007 (not kidding). All of the cutscenes take entirely too long, voice acting is clearly ripped from Google Translate, and written by people who clearly do not speak English.”
    • “Unfortunately, the graphics don't really match what I was expecting.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its contribution to the atmosphere and overall experience, while others criticize it for being generic and repetitive. Although the soundtrack enhances the game's artistic and thematic elements, many players express a desire for more variety and depth in the background music. Overall, while the music is appreciated, improvements are needed to avoid repetitiveness.

    • “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.”
    • “The detailed graphics and authentic period setting, including music, enhance the wartime atmosphere.”
    • “What I would like to see improved is the background music so it's less repetitive.”
    • “Dialogue and missions are poorly written and predictable; the background music seems like it's about 4 bars long and gets repetitive before you finish your first turn.”
    • “Some music feels quite generic, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strong World War II setting, enhanced by detailed graphics, authentic music, and engaging character backstories that create an emotional experience. While some players expected a darker tone, they still found the overall atmosphere to be immersive and well-crafted, reflecting a deep care in the game's design. The camp management aspect also contributes positively to the atmospheric experience.

    • “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 WWII game, but this will suffice.”
    • “I really enjoy Forgotten but Unbroken because it reminds me of XCOM, but with a strong World War II atmosphere.”
    • “The detailed graphics and authentic period setting, including music, enhance the wartime atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features unique mechanics and varied maps that contribute to its replayability, providing several hours of engaging gameplay. However, the lack of a difficulty setting may deter some players, potentially limiting the overall replay value for those seeking a more accessible experience. Overall, the game's design is praised for its replayability, akin to successful titles like XCOM.

    • “Unique gameplay mechanics enhance realism, replayability, and challenge.”
    • “Cons: The game is challenging without a difficulty setting, which may turn off some people and limits replayability.”
    • “The reason XCOM is successful is because it offers replayability.”
    • “Varied maps and missions offer several hours of gameplay and replayability.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly with character movement, leading to frequent freezes. However, it performs well on Linux when using Wine or Proton.

    • “Lastly, this game runs great on Linux via Wine/Proton.”
    • “Scenarios are buggy when you try to move your characters, freezing the game.”
    • “Scenarios are buggy when you try to move your characters, freezing the game.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a compelling emotional experience through its engaging story and well-developed characters, each with their own backstories. Commander Martin's personal narrative stands out, contributing significantly to the emotional depth of the game.

    • “The story and atmosphere are engaging, with characters that have their own backstories, creating an emotional experience.”
    • “Commander Martin's personal story is also really well done and creates emotional moments.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its intentionally poor lip-synching and facial expressions, which some players find charming and entertaining, enhancing the overall narrative experience.

    • “The cut scenes and narrative are enjoyable, especially if you can appreciate the hilariously bad lip-syncing and facial expressions - luckily, I was!”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a work in progress, with users noting that it is gradually improving, but still falls short compared to earlier titles like Company of Heroes 1, which is perceived as better optimized and visually superior.

    • “The game is steadily improving, and while it may not be perfect yet, it shows promise compared to Company of Heroes 3, where the first installment looks newer and better optimized, both graphically and in performance.”
    • “Despite some optimization issues, the game is on a path of gradual improvement, making it a worthwhile investment for those who appreciate its potential.”
    • “Players can expect ongoing enhancements in optimization, which is a positive sign for the game's future development.”
    • “However, for those thinking of buying the game, do keep in mind that it is still improving slowly but surely. Compared to Company of Heroes 3, Company of Heroes 1 looks newer and better optimized, and graphically better too.”
    • “The optimization in this game leaves much to be desired; it feels like a step back compared to previous titles.”
    • “Despite the potential, the game's performance issues make it frustrating to play, especially when compared to its predecessors.”
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