Forgotten Passages

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Forgotten Passages is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by 26PM and was released on January 16, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

100 Tiny Levels. Stumble down a surreal rabbit hole and explore an atmospheric world composed of one hundred visually rich dreamscapes. This micro adventure takes about one hour to play straight through. Follow a girl and a mysterious bird through the wormholes of an eclectic universe.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a variety of dreamlike environments that create a calming and immersive experience.
It's a relaxing walking simulator that allows players to explore at their own pace, making it suitable for short play sessions.
The soundtrack is mellow and enhances the peaceful vibe of the game, making it a great choice for those seeking a zen experience.

The gameplay is very simplistic, primarily involving slow movement and feather collection, which may not appeal to those looking for more action or complex puzzles.
Some levels contain flashing lights and overexposed environments, which could be problematic for players with epilepsy or visual sensitivities.
The game may feel overpriced for its content, as it lacks a traditional narrative or deeper gameplay mechanics.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
9%
8%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and creativity, featuring stunning visuals and a captivating ambiance that enhance the dreamlike experience. Players appreciate the unique and delightful artwork across various levels, although some feel that the achievement graphics could have been better utilized for profile customization. Overall, the game is recognized as an abstract walking simulator that excels in aesthetics.
- “Graphics are lovely as you wander through multiple dreamscapes.”
- “What I really liked was the incredible visuals and ambiance.”
- “Beautiful game with interesting new visuals on every level.”
- “The achievement graphics are a missed opportunity for some beautiful crops of the scenes to use on profile showcase customizations once the game reaches Steam metrics and leaves restricted access.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is described as unobtrusive and subtly evolving with each level, creating a mellow and immersive atmosphere akin to a movie score. Reviewers appreciate the dreamlike quality of the soundtrack, which complements the gorgeous artwork and enhances the overall experience without being distracting.
- “The music is very unobtrusive and subtly changes with each level.”
- “The scene-appropriate music compares to a movie score.”
- “A tour of dreamlike mini-levels with a minimalist ambient soundtrack.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay is minimalistic, focusing on a slow-paced experience where players guide a little girl holding a mobile phone to collect feathers along a breadcrumb trail across 99 backdrops. It is best approached as a chillout experience rather than a traditional gameplay-driven adventure, emphasizing relaxation over challenge.
- “Gameplay comprises of a little girl holding a mobile phone for light.”
- “The closest thing to gameplay is making sure you're lined up with the breadcrumb trail laid out for you at the onset of each of the game's 99 backdrops.”
- “Gameplay: you walk slowly and collect feathers, that's it.”
- “Would recommend thinking of this as a chillout experience rather than a gameplay-driven one, because it's an extremely effective one.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "Forgotten Passages" is characterized as an unusual walking simulator that lacks a narrative, leaving players without a traditional story experience.
- “Forgotten Passages is an unusual walking simulator with no story attached.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its minimalist design, which effectively enhances the overall atmosphere, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “It's a great minimalist game about atmosphere.”