Forgotten Faces

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Forgotten Faces is a single player action game. It was developed by Volens Nolens Games and was released on July 25, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Alice suffers from a serious illness called prosopagnosia - she can't see people's faces. This young girl is in a mental hospital, but she doesn't remember how she got there or anything about the past. Mysterious happenings start to occur in the hospital, and as she tries to solve these mysteries, she comes across the mystery from her past.

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17%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept and idea that could appeal to adventure game fans.
Some players appreciate the art style and music, suggesting potential for a unique atmosphere.
There is a desire among some players for the developers to improve the game, indicating that there is a foundation worth building upon.

The controls and camera design are poorly implemented, making the game frustrating and difficult to play.
The writing and translation quality are subpar, leading to confusion and a lack of immersion in the story.
The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches and unresponsive interaction points, which hinder gameplay.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being shallow and poorly executed, with unclear plot points and unintuitive interactions that hinder player engagement. Many reviewers feel it lacks coherence and polish, resembling an unfinished product rather than a well-crafted narrative. Despite the potential for improvement, the current storytelling leaves much to be desired.
- “With a bunch of work, maybe some additional direction and story, this game could be awesome.”
- “It doesn't follow writing conventions and sounds like a poorly edited story from a forum, not something I would expect from a completed product.”
- “The plot is there, but very shallow and uninteresting.”
- “Controls are unintuitive; the plot is there, but you still don't know what it's about.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a primitive radial menu for interaction, which users find cumbersome and ineffective. The control mechanics are widely criticized as being poor, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Gameplay involves interacting with various options using a primitive radial menu to examine and use items effectively.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, allowing for seamless navigation and interaction within the game world.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, with a variety of challenges that keep players invested and motivated to progress.”
- “Gameplay involves interacting with various options using a primitive radial menu to examine and use items.”
- “Control mechanics are terrible.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the art style and overall aesthetic, while others criticized the lack of resolution options and meaningful graphics adjustments.
- “I like the music, the art style, even the idea of solving puzzles to get through.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its poor stability, being described as a "buggy mess" that hampers gameplay, particularly due to its clunky tank controls.
- “An ugly, buggy mess with tank controls.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the need to approach the game's monetization with caution.
- “There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... Regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the art style and enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles.
- “I like the music, the art style, and the idea of solving puzzles to get through.”