Forgotten but Unbroken
- November 18, 2024
- Centurion Developments
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamForgotten but Unbroken offers a unique perspective on the WWII turn-based strategy genre. Inspired by real stories and events, the game introduces fresh mechanics never before seen in the genre. Players will experience defense missions, historical characters, and unique "micro" features based on reality. From the special abilities granted by wearables to the absence of magical healing, &…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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 providing meaningful choices.
- The historical context and attention to detail in the setting and missions create an authentic WWII atmosphere that many players appreciate.
- The game suffers from a steep learning curve and can feel unbalanced, especially for casual players, with mechanics that are not well explained.
- Many players have reported bugs and issues with the UI, making the gameplay experience frustrating at times.
- Combat mechanics can be overly punishing, with high action point costs and inconsistent hit chances that detract from the enjoyment of tactical gameplay.
- story57 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is set against a WWII backdrop, featuring engaging cutscenes and character backstories that enhance the emotional experience. While some players appreciate the historical details 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 strong point, though it could benefit from more dynamic mission choices and deeper character development.
“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.”
“Great story with amazing voice actors, easy to understand controls and overall very fun experience for me as a new player in the tactical genre.”
“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's alright but not special.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a focus on realism and strategic planning, with unique mechanics that enhance replayability and challenge, such as weapon mastery and base management. However, players have noted issues with the depth of mechanics not being well-explained, a clunky user interface, and some frustrating design flaws that detract from the overall experience. While the game draws comparisons to titles like XCOM and offers engaging combat, it may not appeal to casual players due to its challenging nature and slow pace.
“✔️ 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, which seems unfair and unbalanced initially.”
“Actual gameplay and game UI seems totally broken.”
“UI is awful, gameplay is slow and unintuitive.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style, smooth animations, and impressive variety of graphical assets, while others criticize the outdated visuals and clunky animations. Many players feel that while the graphics may not be the strongest aspect, they are adequate for the genre, and the overall aesthetic contributes positively to the game's atmosphere. However, there are notable complaints about the graphics feeling old-fashioned and not meeting modern expectations.
“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.”
“Unfortunately, the graphics don't really match what I was expecting.”
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its contribution to the atmosphere and overall experience, others find it repetitive and generic, particularly the background tracks. Additionally, there is a noted lack of voice acting, which detracts from the immersive quality of the game. Overall, the music is seen as a positive element, but improvements in variety and depth are desired.
“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, but overall a very fine game!”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging story, character depth, and authentic World War II setting. While some expected a darker tone, the overall ambiance, enhanced by detailed graphics and music, creates an immersive experience that resonates emotionally with players.
“The story and atmosphere are engaging, with characters that have their own backstories, creating an emotional experience.”
“(auto-reload?) Still, the story, the atmosphere, the music, the voice of the characters - this game has been made with a lot of love.”
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's unique mechanics and varied maps, which contribute to its replayability and challenge. However, the lack of a difficulty setting may deter some players, potentially limiting their willingness to replay the game. Overall, the game's design is recognized as a key factor in its replay value.
“Unique gameplay mechanics enhance realism, replayability, and challenge.”
“Cons: The game is challenging without a difficulty setting, which may turn off some players and limits replayability.”
“The reason XCOM is successful is because it offers replayability.”
“Varied maps and missions offer several hours of gameplay and replayability.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by bugs that cause freezing during character movement, impacting gameplay. However, it performs well on Linux when using Wine or Proton.
“Lastly, this game runs great on Linux via Wine/Proton.”
“The scenarios are buggy when you try to move your characters, causing the game to freeze.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
“The game often lags and stutters, making it difficult to enjoy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively engages players emotionally through its compelling story and atmosphere, enriched by well-developed characters with their own backstories. Commander Martin's personal narrative stands out, contributing significantly to the emotional depth of the experience.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally poor lip-syncing and exaggerated facial expressions, which some players find charming and amusing, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The cutscenes and narrative are delightful, especially if you can appreciate the hilariously bad lip-syncing and facial expressions - luckily, I was!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd situations and quirky characters that always bring a smile to my face.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is gradually improving, but many users feel it still lags behind older 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 in optimization compared to other titles like Company of Heroes 3.”
“Despite some graphical issues, the optimization is gradually getting better, making the gameplay experience more enjoyable over time.”
“For those considering a purchase, it's important to note that the game is evolving and optimizing, even if it currently lags behind older titles in terms of graphics.”
“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, where Company of Heroes 1 looks newer and better optimized, graphically better too.”
