Forsake: Urban horror
- March 31, 2023
- Unseen Interactive
- 2h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Forsake offers a thrilling and immersive horror experience, especially when played with friends, with varied maps and unique entities that keep gameplay fresh.
- The game features a skill tree and equipment system that adds depth and encourages replayability, making each session feel different.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and frequently update the game, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and the AI behavior predictable, leading to a lack of tension and excitement over time.
- The game is not very solo-friendly, with many reviews suggesting that it is significantly more enjoyable when played in a group.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Forsake" is characterized by its immersive atmosphere and solid mechanics, offering a unique twist on cooperative horror gaming with varied maps and ghost mechanics that keep each session fresh. While many players appreciate the engaging progression system and the fun, challenging elements, some have criticized the controls and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it provides a mix of enjoyable gameplay and terrifying moments, appealing to fans of the genre despite some technical shortcomings.
“It has a very simple and comfortable gameplay; from the moment you start playing, it has a brutal immersion.”
“With its immersive atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and emphasis on teamwork, Forsake is a must-play for any fan of cooperative horror games.”
“The variations within every map keep the gameplay fresh; no two runs feel the same even when doing the same map.”
“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.”
“Runs like shit and the gameplay loop is terrible.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the refined visuals and horror ambiance, while others criticize them as basic and reminiscent of an alpha stage. Issues such as crashes when adjusting settings and visibility problems during gameplay detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, some users believe that with improvements, the graphics could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
“The mechanics are great, graphics are refined as well.”
“Also, the graphics and sound quality are good for this game.”
“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.”
“I would totally pay more for this game if they remade it with cleaner, better detailed graphics.”
“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'.”
“The graphics and quality were very basic and bland, felt like a huge copy/pasted asset from the marketplace and I couldn't even see my friend's flashlight, which normally should work, so it was completely dark if we didn't turn on our flashlights.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits several stability issues, including bugs like wall clipping and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, though these are generally not game-breaking. Players have reported occasional difficulties with joining sessions and some random disconnections, but many still find the game enjoyable and anticipate future updates to address these problems. Overall, while stability could be improved, it does not significantly detract from the fun experience.
“Have had almost 2 hours of troubleshooting trying to figure out the issue.”
“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 one out despite changing graphics to lower settings etc).”
“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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, with players noting the variety in skill trees, loadout items, and ever-changing maps that enhance the experience. Many users express their enjoyment and willingness to share the game with friends, highlighting its fresh and engaging nature across multiple playthroughs.
“I've been enjoying it so much that I bought two copies for my friends! Definitely replayable and fresh, and it feels different from games like Phasmophobia in a good way.”
“Enjoyed the experience, and there is a ton of replay value!”
“It already has a lot of replayability thanks to the maps never being the same and the difficulty modes.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Forsake" is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, effectively blending horror and mystery within well-designed locations. While many players appreciate the game's cooperative elements and challenging gameplay, some feel that the overall experience could be enhanced with improved AI and more difficulty, as the current version is considered too easy despite its atmospheric strengths.
“With its immersive atmosphere, challenging gameplay, and emphasis on teamwork, Forsake is a must-play for any fan of cooperative horror games.”
“The game is great, with very nice locations (maps) that are atmospheric, horror-filled, and mysterious.”
“Good game, could use some tweaking with the AI, but other than that, it's really atmospheric and terrifying!”
“The atmosphere is decent, and there are some jump scares, but the game is extremely easy at this point in time and not worth $10.”
“This is a good game in the 'all doors are locked, things get weird' atmosphere.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for its lack of flow, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are elements of progression through a skill tree and item acquisition, players can choose to leave missions without fully completing objectives, impacting the narrative engagement.
“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 fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users feel that the chase sequences lack engaging music, which can detract from the tension during those moments. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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.
“Every time an update comes out with issues or performance drops, the devs have it fixed within a few days.”
“Costco Phasmophobia is terribly optimized; save your time and money.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly regarding experience points, but note that 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.”
“The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
