Forgotten Fields

Forgotten Fields is an extraordinary indie game that has superbly crafted narrative and dialogue, with a beautiful soundtrack to back it up. More of an experience than a game it finds its niche and will surprise and delight players.

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story, music

stability, character development

78% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

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Forgotten Fields is a single player simulation game with a drama theme. It was developed by Frostwood Interactive and was released on April 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Forgotten Fields is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a struggling writer seeking inspiration for his final novel. The game explores themes of nostalgia, creativity, and self-discovery as you navigate through beautifully crafted pixel art environments and interact with a cast of quirky characters. With a poignant and emotional narrative, Forgotten Fields invites players to reflect on their own dreams and aspirations.

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story47 positive mentions

stability20 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted narrative that resonates emotionally with players, exploring themes of nostalgia and the passage of time.
Visually, Forgotten Fields is appealing with a unique art style and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The character interactions and dialogues are relatable and well-written, making the story engaging and immersive.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches, clipping, and awkward controls that can disrupt gameplay.
Gameplay mechanics are often shallow, with minimal interactivity and a lack of meaningful choices that affect the story.
The camera angles and navigation can be frustrating, making it difficult to interact with the environment and complete tasks.

story
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The story of "Forgotten Fields" revolves around themes of nostalgia and creative struggle, following a novelist grappling with writer's block while revisiting his childhood home. While the narrative features an interesting dual structure—intertwining the protagonist's real-life experiences with a fantasy story he is crafting—it suffers from a lack of engaging gameplay and coherence, leading to moments of confusion. Despite its flaws, the game is praised for its emotional depth, beautiful art style, and evocative soundtrack, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of story-driven games.
- “Forgotten Fields tells a story that will likely resonate emotionally while at the same time having absolutely numbing gameplay.”
- “The story carries the whole game, so I would suggest to read and not skip :)”
- “The imaginative way the story is told, along with the memorable characters and exceptional soundtrack makes this one of my favorite games so far this year.”
- “The game lacks a story arc; it tries to create one by having this underlying story inside the story, but since their arcs do not mirror at all, it merely confuses the player.”
- “It's very wordy and almost feels like it's a partial life story of the developer. There are sequences where you may end up just clicking through text because it's just not interesting or engaging.”
- “Your choices in decision-making don't really matter or make any difference to the story.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the emotional depth and atmosphere, with a standout soundtrack that complements the storytelling and visuals beautifully. While some users noted issues with sound effects and abrupt music cuts, the overall sentiment is that the music, particularly from artists like altadore and micamic, significantly contributes to the game's nostalgic and engaging experience. Despite technical glitches, the soundtrack remains a highlight, elevating the game's charm and relatability.
- “The game's music, featuring songs by Portland-based singer-songwriter Altadore, plays a crucial role in crafting its bittersweet atmosphere.”
- “The music is astounding and really emphasizes the emotional pull of the story.”
- “An experience which exudes humanity and warmth, from the writing to the visual style and music.”
- “It's ridden with glitches and animation errors, abrupt music cuts and more.”
- “The time the music forgot to stop playing only to abruptly realize it had missed its cue and shut off halfway through the next scene?”
- “Or the audio, for the most part; the songs are chill, although there are multiple areas with no music and minimal sound effects.... or there is the beach scene where the waves are so loud you can't hear anything else (including yourself).”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
62%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and atmospheric visuals that enhance the storytelling, while others criticize the simplistic designs and frequent graphical glitches that detract from the experience. Many note that despite the visual shortcomings, the art direction effectively conveys the game's themes of nostalgia and emotional depth. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute positively to the game's charm and narrative engagement.
- “While not highly detailed, these visuals effectively convey the game's core elements and facilitate meaningful interpersonal moments.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound helps convey the nuanced sentiment of appreciating the present while acknowledging the nostalgia for the past.”
- “Beautiful artwork and lovely, colorful environments.”
- “The horrendous art style and graphics, a mix of 3D with shaded art, the character models without eyes were right out of a horror story. The waves crashing onto polygon rocks and 80s background graphics were cringe.”
- “At times the graphics are mediocre, but throughout the course of the story, there will be dozens of moments where you will be amazed by the beauty of the game.”
- “There are a number of graphical issues throughout, including characters walking in mid-air or swimming oddly.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
75%
9%
The gameplay in "Forgotten Fields" is generally criticized for being simplistic and at times janky, with basic mechanics primarily involving movement and minimal interaction. While the game features some engaging narrative elements and emotional depth, many players found the gameplay to be shallow, with redundant mechanics and occasional visual bugs detracting from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the strong narrative and atmosphere may appeal to those who prioritize story over gameplay complexity.
- “Ultimately, Forgotten Fields' quiet poignancy outweighs its minor gameplay shortcomings.”
- “Gameplay-wise, there are a few mini-games and (unexpected) quick time events, but overall it is a very calm and even cozy experience that is centered around the dialogues and is concerned with setting the mood.”
- “The gameplay elements were enough to keep me interested and aware that it is indeed an adventure game, as opposed to a visual novel, but the puzzles themselves are exceptionally simple.”
- “The inventory system doesn't really flow and feels like a redundant tacked-on mechanic that's rarely used meaningfully.”
- “Forgotten Fields tells a story that will likely resonate emotionally while at the same time having absolutely numbing gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, there are a few minigames and (unexpected) quick time events, but overall it is a very calm and even cozy experience that is centered around the dialogues and is concerned with setting the mood.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
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The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous glitches, including character clipping, awkward controls, and camera issues, which detract from the overall experience. While some players found these bugs to be minor inconveniences that didn't significantly hinder enjoyment, others noted that they could impede progress and disrupt immersion. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and "clunky," with many visual and animation errors that reflect its indie development status.
- “This game is a new release and an indie game, so it is definitely not bug-free, but the bugs I encountered didn't detract from my enjoyment of the game.”
- “It's currently (v1.6) too buggy, glitchy, and clunky to recommend.”
- “Unfortunately the way the game is programmed means the interactive bits aren't actually fun to go through, moving through space is buggy and kind of annoying at times, but if you can fight through that I think most people would enjoy the game.”
- “First of all, the game (I've played in 4K if that matters to anyone) had quite a few visual bugs or glitches, like people walking through objects or standing in them, flickering textures when I swam back to the shore at the ocean and when I drove the scooter and the yellow car in 3rd person.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Forgotten Fields" is praised for its emotional depth and relatable storytelling, particularly resonating with young adults facing transitional life phases. While the gameplay may be lacking and character animations can be stiff, the heartfelt writing and evocative soundtrack create a poignant experience that many players find touching and reflective. Overall, it is described as a beautiful, contemplative game that effectively captures the essence of nostalgia and personal growth.
- “Forgotten Fields, created by Frostwood Interactive, invites players to embark on an emotional journey through nostalgia, creativity, and the passage of time.”
- “This game is raw and heartfelt; it's a deeply personal experience that will connect to those of us having a 'quarter life crisis,' or anyone who is embarking on the next big chapter of our lives.”
- “Forgotten Fields is a beautiful game that tells a heartwarming and painfully relatable narrative.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and nostalgic qualities, largely enhanced by a poignant soundtrack from altadore and beautifully crafted environments. Players appreciate the cozy, family-oriented narrative that evokes a sense of warmth and reflection, despite some technical glitches. Overall, the game's ability to create a memorable and relaxing ambiance contributes significantly to its storytelling and emotional impact.
- “Brought to you by the same developer who made Rainswept, Forgotten Fields is an atmospheric, narrative-driven, cinematic experience, chronicling the events of one summer in a quiet town.”
- “It is incredibly atmospheric and immersive with a slice of life appeal that makes you feel completely invested in the outcome.”
- “The game's music, featuring songs by Portland-based singer-songwriter Altadore, plays a crucial role in crafting its bittersweet atmosphere.”
- “The environments, especially the outdoors, and just the general atmosphere are remarkable.”
- “Furthermore, the inclusion of these ordinary tasks established a family atmosphere and helped demonstrate Sid's memories of family events, whilst also conveying the message that family time should be cherished as nothing is permanent.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as flawed, with some players suspecting that the poor quality of the character's writing is an intentional attempt at meta humor. However, this is overshadowed by significant technical issues and janky controls, which detract from the overall comedic experience.
- “The writing in the game is so terrible that I'm suspecting it's intentional for some kind of meta humor.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations the characters find themselves in.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is severely hindered by numerous technical issues, including glitches, poor character models, and lack of facial animations, which detract from player immersion. The overall design is described as basic, and the gameplay experience is marred by control and camera problems, leading to a lack of engaging character interactions.
- “The characters keep clipping through objects and walls, controlling them is not smooth, the camera is poor, and the models often hover above the ground. There are numerous rendering issues, no facial animation, and very basic character design. Overall, there are loads of glitches in this game, and the puzzles are not very interesting either.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, with little to no growth or meaningful choices affecting the storyline.”
- “The lack of depth in character backstories makes it hard to connect with them, resulting in a forgettable experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance at maximum settings on newer hardware, others experience occasional dips and suggest that further optimization is needed, especially for lower-end PCs.
- “The game is perfectly optimized for me at max settings (I am running the game on a new-ish desktop PC, so I can't comment on how it would run on lower-end PCs).”
- “For such a simple-looking game, it should run great, but at times the performance does take some dips, so it could use a bit more optimization.”
- “Aside from these bugs, there were no performance issues.”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players seeking additional achievements, but lacks substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game has a bit of replay value if you want other achievements, but otherwise, there's not much to do.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a refreshing escape from their daily routines, providing an enjoyable distraction despite its repetitive nature.

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Forgotten Fields is a simulation game with drama theme.

Forgotten Fields is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Forgotten Fields.

Forgotten Fields was released on April 14, 2021.

Forgotten Fields was developed by Frostwood Interactive.

Forgotten Fields has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Forgotten Fields is a single player game.

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