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Forma.8 is an utterly gorgeous and affecting take on the familiar 2D Metroidvania style game with some clever puzzles for your plucky little probe to navigate.
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64%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
graphics, gameplay
64% User Score Based on 35 reviews
Critic Score 51%Based on 22 reviews

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forma.8 is a single player arcade action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by MixedBagGames and was released on February 23, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"forma.8" is a Metroidvania-style action-adventure game featuring a small exploration probe stranded on an alien planet. With a mission to find and recover a powerful energy source, players must explore a vast open world, solve ancient mysteries, and battle enemies in a giarmful of hand-drawn visuals. Gain new abilities, uncover a deep cryptic lore, and confront bosses in this atmospheric and engaging game.

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64%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
  • Forma.8 features stunning visuals and a unique art style that sets it apart from other Metroidvania games.
  • The game offers clever puzzles and exploration, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy discovering secrets.
  • It has a rich atmosphere and an engaging electronica soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The controls can be touchy and awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
  • The pacing is incredibly slow, which may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.
  • Combat mechanics are inaccurate and do not mesh well with other gameplay elements, making encounters feel unbalanced.
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful, minimalist art style and rich atmosphere, which effectively set it apart from other metroidvania titles. The pulp sci-fi visuals and attention to detail contribute to an aesthetically pleasing experience, complemented by a diverse range of environments and enemies. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant highlight, enhancing its exploration and storytelling elements.

    • “With some clever enemies and bosses, and one of the most beautiful, yet minimalist, art styles around, it manages to set itself apart from so many other metroidvania games.”
    • “It is very difficult to complain about such an affordable and aesthetically rich package.”
    • “Forma.8 is an aesthetically pleasing exploration title with a great variety of environments and enemies to discover.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “Character models look bland and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in Forma.8 is characterized by its atmospheric depth and attention to detail, despite some mechanical shortcomings like imprecise handling and awkward combat. While it may not be the most original metroidvania, it offers engaging boss battles and a decent array of secrets and easter eggs that enhance the overall experience.

    • “While the overall balance is a little off, largely due to the lack of precision handling and awkward combat, this is more than made up for through the game's rich atmosphere, depth of progression, and the attention to detail paid to elements of gameplay and aesthetic contrast.”
    • “Some novel concepts with gameplay, deeply atmospheric, great boss battles, and a decent amount of secrets and easter eggs.”
    • “Forma.8 isn’t the most original metroidvania in mechanical terms.”
    • “The overall balance is a little off, largely due to the lack of precision handling and awkward combat.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its richness and depth, effectively compensating for some gameplay imbalances. Players appreciate the attention to detail, the immersive environment, and the presence of novel concepts, great boss battles, and hidden secrets that enhance the overall experience.

    • “While the overall balance is a little off, largely due to the lack of precision handling and awkward combat, this is more than made up for through the game's rich atmosphere, depth of progression, and the attention to detail paid to elements of gameplay and aesthetic contrast.”
    • “Deeply atmospheric with some novel concepts in gameplay, great boss battles, and a decent amount of secrets and easter eggs.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features an engaging electronica soundtrack that complements its pulp sci-fi visuals and drip-fed storytelling, creating an intriguing atmosphere despite some initial obtuseness.

    • “The pulp sci-fi novel visuals, electronica soundtrack, and intriguingly drip-fed storytelling are reasons enough to warrant your attention.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in its world.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, creating an emotional connection that elevates the gameplay.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by a somewhat obscure beginning, but it captivates with its pulp sci-fi visuals, engaging electronica soundtrack, and a gradually revealed narrative that keeps players intrigued.

    • “The pulp sci-fi novel visuals, electronica soundtrack, and intriguingly drip-fed storytelling are reasons enough to warrant your attention.”
    • “The story unfolds in a captivating manner, keeping you engaged and eager to discover what happens next.”
    • “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.”
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forma.8 is a arcade action adventure game with science fiction theme.

forma.8 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

forma.8 was released on February 23, 2017.

forma.8 was developed by MixedBagGames.

forma.8 has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

forma.8 is a single player game.

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