Forsake
- March 24, 2022
- Unseen Interactive
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Forsake is a survival horror game that can be played by 1-4 players, either solo or through online co-op. Explore haunted locations, uncover secrets, and loot to earn money for equipment. Watch out for paranormal entities and complete missions to gain experience and unlock new content. The game offers great replayability with randomly generated parts of maps, items, and loot."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers solid gameplay with a lot of fun, especially when played with friends.
- It features a unique skill tree and a variety of maps and entities, providing a fresh experience each time.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, enhancing the game's potential.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players have reported frustrating mechanics, such as difficult door interactions and AI behavior.
- The game can feel repetitive over time, and solo play may not be as enjoyable due to the focus on multiplayer.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and engaging variations across maps, providing a fresh experience with each playthrough. However, some players criticize the controls and overall execution, citing issues like glitches and a lack of depth in objectives, which can detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the horror ambiance and progression system enjoyable, contributing to a fun overall experience.
“This is solid gameplay with a lot of fun!”
“The variations within every map keep the gameplay fresh; no two runs feel the same even when doing the same map.”
“The skill tree is a lovely progression with quite a decent impact on gameplay.”
“The graphics seem like the game is in alpha stage instead of full release, and the gameplay is completely forgettable as the player would need to collect 3 relics in order to complete the map while being chased by a 'ghost'.”
“Simply put, the controls are not good and the gameplay is lackluster to say the least.”
“This is due to some bugs (e.g. wall-clipping/glitches resulting in items clipping into the ceiling upon getting downed by the killer) and the unusual door mechanics.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their refinement and the overall horror ambiance, while others criticized them for appearing unfinished, likening them to an alpha stage. Additionally, players noted the presence of glitches that, while not game-breaking, detracted from the experience, and suggested improvements for accessibility of graphic settings during matches.
“The mechanics are great, and the graphics are refined as well.”
“The graphics and gameplay both make it its own game, and once you dive in, it is such a fun time. The spooks are great, the horror ambiance is flawless, and everything in the game is 10/10.”
“Definitely has some glitches to iron out, but nothing game-breaking. The graphics can be adjusted to lower settings for better performance.”
“The graphics seem like the game is in alpha stage instead of full release, and the gameplay is completely forgettable as the player would need to collect 3 relics in order to complete the map while being chased by a 'ghost'.”
“Definitely has some glitches to iron out but nothing game-breaking (not counting that it can take a few attempts for players to join each other as it often times drops out despite changing graphics to lower settings, etc.).”
“Graphic settings should also be accessible when in a match.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits several stability issues, including glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as wall-clipping and connection problems when joining friends. While these issues are noted as frustrating, players remain optimistic about future updates and fixes, indicating that the overall experience is still enjoyable despite the technical shortcomings.
“Definitely has some glitches to iron out, but nothing game-breaking (not counting that it can take a few attempts for players to join each other as it often times drops out despite changing graphics to lower settings, etc.).”
“This game is really fun; it's a bit buggy, but I'm sure it will be fixed soon. My friend and I got it and we like it a lot. It also gets scary when you play at 2 AM. It's still developing, and updates will come soon. I will be playing this game a lot more, and it's one of the scariest games I have played in a long time. I rate the game a good 9/10; it's not a 10 because there are random disconnects in the middle of the game. All in all, I recommend that you buy the game.”
“This is due to some bugs (e.g., wall-clipping/glitches resulting in items clipping into the ceiling upon getting downed by the killer) and the unusual door mechanics.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse skill tree perks, customizable loadouts, and varying map layouts, alongside multiple difficulty modes that enhance the experience with each playthrough.
“There is tons of replay value since there are different perks in the skill tree and items for loadout.”
“It already has a lot of replayability thanks to the maps never being the same and the different difficulty modes.”
“It already has a lot of replayability thanks to the maps never being the same and the difficulty modes.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of the game is criticized for its lack of smooth progression, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are elements like a skill tree and collectible items, they do not sufficiently enhance the narrative flow.
“The biggest drawback to the game was actually the flow of the story.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a fair soundtrack that complements the atmosphere and art style effectively. However, some users feel that the chase sequences lack engaging music, which can detract from the excitement during those moments. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's experience.
“The art and music fit the game perfectly; I can't wait to see what's in the future for this game!”
“But, if you're looking for a relatively well-done Russian-made game that has pretty good scares and a fair soundtrack, look no further!”
“The killers need chase music or sound; it's just quiet when they chase you, which gets kind of boring.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a tense and eerie environment, effectively creating a sense of dread with its "all doors are locked, sh*t gets weird" theme. While the overall ambiance is praised for being atmospheric and terrifying, some players suggest improvements to the AI to enhance the experience further.
“This is a great game with an atmosphere of 'all doors are locked, things get weird.'”
“Good game; it could use some tweaking with the AI, but other than that, it's really atmospheric and terrifying!”
“This game has a good atmosphere of 'all doors are locked, things get weird.'”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real tension or immersion.”
“I expected a haunting atmosphere, but it ended up feeling more like a dull routine.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users note that while the game experiences performance issues and optimization problems, the developers are responsive and typically resolve these issues quickly after updates. However, some players feel that the game's optimization is significantly lacking, leading to frustration.
“Costco Phasmophobia is terribly optimized; save your time and money.”
“Every time an update comes out with issues or performance drops, the devs have it fixed within a few days.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly regarding experience points, but generally agree it is not as frustrating as in other games like Dead by Daylight.
“It might be a bit grindy with the experience points, but again, it's not at Dead by Daylight levels of pain.”
