FORGOTTEN: THE GAME

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FORGOTTEN: THE GAME is a single player action game. It was developed by Giwrgos Kousakis and was released on February 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A game about experiencing dementia FORGOTTEN is a psychological horror game about experiencing dementia. Essentially a walking simulator with narration and disturbing imagery. Travel through progressively disturbing environments as a fox in a fantasy world while searching for items that refer to the protagonist's life. Hold each memory close to you as it might fade away, faster than you think.Tak…

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Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game features a creative and intriguing concept that explores themes of dementia, providing a unique narrative experience.
The visuals and soundtrack are well-crafted, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the emotional impact of the story.
As a free game, it offers a short yet engaging experience that can evoke strong feelings and provoke thought about memory and loss.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches, unresponsive controls, and invisible barriers that hinder gameplay.
Many players found the gameplay mechanics frustratingly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a sense of aimlessness during exploration.
The audio design is inconsistent, with loud and jarring sound effects that can detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to follow the narrative.

story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing and emotional narrative, with many players appreciating its depth and potential for exploration. However, issues such as bugs, short gameplay length, and unclear objectives detract from the overall experience, leaving some players wanting a more polished and extended storyline. Despite these drawbacks, the story's execution and themes resonate well with players, suggesting a strong foundation for future development.
- “A short and sweet game, it really stretched out the story to make you wonder what comes next!”
- “For how short it is, it really is packed full of emotion and beautifully executed storytelling.”
- “The game had a lovely storyline, and I honestly hope the developers can receive more funding and create more story-rich games.”
- “Quite buggy, really only about 10 minutes of story and gameplay to the game, the rest is walking from one place to another.”
- “However the messiness of some of the story and bugs of necessary gameplay is holding the game back.”
- “You are a fox, in an open world (so far so good), but you have no idea where to go, the game doesn't block you from going anywhere and it doesn't tell you what the objective is, what the story is, where to go, what to do.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and vibrant visuals, while others highlight significant issues such as glitches, framerate drops, and inconsistent quality. Some players appreciate the emotional impact of the graphics, particularly in cutscenes, but note that technical problems can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the aesthetic and design show potential, the execution is marred by bugs and lack of polish.
- “The soundtrack and visuals were absolutely charming; I really enjoyed this game.”
- “You can tell the developers worked hard on both the story and the graphics.”
- “I loved the cutscenes and the graphics that give a feeling of dementia and helplessness.”
- “The torture burning scene lost me; it was graphic and extreme without purpose.”
- “Played about 10 minutes and with the visuals getting pretty messy, I gave up.”
- “With graphics quality ranging from terrible to decent, random framerate drops, misaligned menu options, inconsistent font sizes, missing control schemes, an unresponsive jump button, and a bad voice actor, this game is just not worth your time.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its calming and charming qualities, particularly in later chapters, while others find it jarring or out of place in certain scenes. Some players noted issues with volume balance, suggesting that the music often overshadowed voice acting and sound effects, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its creativity and fit with the environment, inconsistencies in its execution and volume levels have led to some frustration among players.
- “The soundtrack and visuals were absolutely charming; I really enjoyed this game.”
- “The art style is quite nice and the music is really well done.”
- “The music and soundtrack is incredible.”
- “A use of a leitmotif would have been a huge benefit here as you could have composed a song into various versions as it slowly became unrecognizable, but the shift of songs from the first stage to the second just felt more jarring than anything else.”
- “While the soundtrack for chapter 3 and the end credits felt like it matched the setting, the music in the first 2 chapters' cutscenes felt almost comedic to me (way too upbeat).”
- “Also in the final chapter, the ominous background music lasts like, 15 seconds at most and then loops in a jarringly obvious way, which really took me out of the moment.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it jarring and buggy, particularly criticizing the linearity and lack of depth, while others appreciate the atmosphere. Many noted that the mechanics can be frustrating and that the game feels incomplete, with only a short duration of engaging content. Overall, while there are elements of creativity, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Great gameplay and atmosphere!!!!”
- “Has a couple glitches but they don't impact the gameplay much.”
- “The gameplay has been criticised by other users but it is not a central element to the game.”
- “The sudden flashbang of disturbing colors and sounds can be done more creatively to make the gameplay less jarring; although I guess the point of them is to rattle the player, so this counts as a subjective complaint.”
- “Quite buggy, really only about 10 minutes of story and gameplay to the game, the rest is walking from one place to another.”
- “The gameplay feels incredibly jank half the time.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous glitches and bugs, which can lead to game-breaking issues and frustrating experiences, particularly with mechanics like digging and navigating certain environments. Players have reported being unable to progress due to these glitches, compounded by the lack of a save feature, making the game feel nearly unplayable at times. While some users noted that the glitches did not heavily impact gameplay, the overall consensus points to a need for improved stability.
- “The biggest problem with the game is the glitches.”
- “I found multiple bugs and game-breaking glitches.”
- “This game has a really good storyline and graphics, and I really enjoy the game, but for some reason, with hills or steel places, it gets really buggy and clips your feet through the ground, putting you in really weird positions. When you bug out like that, you are not able to dig dirt piles, and the only way to get out is to quit and then re-enter. Because it has no save file, it makes the game almost unplayable.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time and effort, which can feel tedious due to the large distances involved.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Plus the large distances to run got a tad tedious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized as severely lacking, with users reporting poor performance even on lower settings, leading to frustrating frame rates on hardware that should be capable of better.
- “The optimization is absolutely horrendous; my laptop (Lenovo Ideapad 3, 11th gen) is by no means suited for gaming, but it should be able to run a 2 GB game smoother than 30 FPS at the lowest settings.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering even on mid-range hardware.”
- “I expected better performance; the optimization feels rushed and unpolished, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a profound emotional experience, evoking deep feelings related to loss and the impact of unexpressed sentiments. Players highlight its ability to resonate on a personal level, making it a unique and impactful journey that few games achieve.
- “It is a really great game that you should definitely play and experience for yourself, but I can say that it made me feel something profound, which is something that only a few games can do.”
- “People die not knowing the emotional distress they put on someone over a condition they can't control, unable to say goodbye.”
- “It was an emotional and unique experience.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, praising it for enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The immersive environment contributes significantly to player engagement and enjoyment.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely hit-or-miss, with some players finding amusement in cheap jump scares and a glitchy fox character, while others criticize the overall experience as painful and lacking engaging storytelling.
- “The fox bugging out in the end chapter is honestly really funny to me.”