Forgotten Lore

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Forgotten Lore is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Coty Getzelman and was released on October 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An online TRADING card game about lore long forgotten.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Forgotten Lore features an interesting card game mechanic that allows for unique deck building and gameplay strategies.
The developer is supportive and open to feedback, which bodes well for future updates and improvements.
The game has potential for fun multiplayer experiences, especially with friends, despite the current low player count.

The game is no longer actively developed and has a very small player base, making online matches nearly impossible.
There are numerous bugs and balance issues that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The graphics and user interface are poorly designed, leading to a lackluster visual experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay is often compared to Hearthstone, featuring unique mechanics like paying with life, which some players appreciate for its novelty. However, concerns about game balance, clunky card placement, and a lack of diverse decks and mechanics have been raised, indicating that while the core gameplay shows potential, it feels underdeveloped and rough around the edges. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it solid and interesting, while others deem it fundamentally flawed and lacking in depth.
- “The gameplay on this one is very different from other card games.”
- “I really like how you pay with your life; it's a mechanic that isn't used enough.”
- “Solid gameplay and mechanics, interested to see where this goes.”
- “Being able to find a mechanic that is overpowered in the first half hour leaves me concerned about game balance overall.”
- “Gameplay is the only point I found not good; at least for me, I could have a more simplistic way to put cards. It feels clunky at times, but nothing heavy.”
- “Overall, you won't find too many new combat mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics in the game are widely criticized for being outdated and poorly executed, with numerous bugs and a lack of polish that give it an early access feel. While some completed card artworks are charming, many placeholders and bland animations detract from the overall experience. The user interface and graphical elements are generally considered unimpressive, contributing to a lackluster visual presentation.
- “Each creature, item, and spell has its own artwork, which helps present the physical appearance of the card.”
- “At the time of writing, there are a few placeholder artworks on some cards that stand out quite jarringly, but completed cards have a charming look to them.”
- “Hilariously bad, from card design to UI to graphical bugs to text.”
- “The community is very small, and the game presents itself more like an early access title due to the bugs and poor rendering of graphics.”
- “The graphics and animations all feel very bland and outdated.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized as simplistic and annoying, with some users noting it resembles stock music and lacks sound effects. Additionally, there are issues with the music automatically turning back on after being muted, contributing to an overall negative impression of the audio experience.
- “The music is simplistic and annoying stock, which doesn't stay muted and turns itself back on.”
- “Its music is also meh.”
- “- No sound effects, only music.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as "hilariously bad," with users noting that while the card art and some descriptions contain genuine comedic elements, the overall execution suffers from poor design and numerous graphical bugs.
- “Hilariously bad, from card design to UI to graphical bugs to text.”
- “It's a shame really, because there is some definite humor in the card art and a few descriptions.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially given its early release status.
- “Unfortunately, I find the grinding quite tedious at such an early release.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I feel like I'm just going through the motions, and the grinding is draining the fun out of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent bugs, particularly in online play, and issues with AI behavior. While it is currently in early access, users have noted that these problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The online experience has been buggy repeatedly on my end, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The bots are awful and often destroy their own cards, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from stability issues, with frequent bugs that disrupt the experience.”