Forsaken Frontiers

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Forsaken Frontiers is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by made in fairyland and was released on May 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

When an otherworldly storm descended in 1988, it brought something worse than cold. As civilization crumbled, the Entity Containment Division became humanity's final hope. Now you serve in their "workforce," venturing into abandoned facilities across America to repay the price of your survival. But beneath the howling blizzards and crackling radio transmissions lies a truth colder than t…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

Highly immersive and atmospheric horror experience with excellent sound design and PS1-style graphics.
Engaging cooperative gameplay loop focused on fast-paced looting, stealth, and counterplay against diverse and challenging monsters.
Active and responsive development team continuously improving the game and listening to community feedback, offering multiple game modes and up to 12-player lobbies.

Current content is limited with few enemy types and maps, leading to repetitiveness and lack of variety.
Some AI behaviors and difficulty balancing, especially monster detection and aggro retention, can be frustrating and feel unfair, making solo play especially challenging.
Presence of bugs, confusing mechanics (such as debt system), and minimal in-game guidance make the learning curve steep and entry intimidating for new players.

gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its satisfying, risk-versus-reward loop centered on stealth, looting, and managing hostile, mechanically distinct enemies in procedurally generated maze-like environments, which enhances immersion and tension. While comparisons to similar games highlight shared core mechanics, this game is noted for its unique art style, sound design, and evolving features such as distraction tools, though some criticize certain enemy AI as generic and frustrating. Ongoing updates introduce complex mechanics like infection and bleedout that some find disruptive, but overall the gameplay is considered fun, atmospheric, and rewarding for players who master its subtle stealth and hiding systems.
- “The juggling risk/reward of going deeper and deeper to get as much loot as possible vs. playing it safe and returning to the train early and the items you can buy to cut wires / smash doors... very unique gameplay features, feels pretty polished as well.”
- “The running from enemies and hiding gameplay was fun, the using doors to counter attacks and learning how to get around certain enemies like the spider was interesting, and a lot of the sound design was really great.”
- “You end up having to scan every room you enter and the paranoia fuels your gameplay.”
- “Needs better AI with hiding mechanics; currently, if a mob sees you, it's basically just run away if you can or flash it.”
- “Sadly, the butcher is disappointing in its mechanics, as it killed my friend and me after we ran away, even though we cut line of sight on the monster for a good while and hid in a room without making a peep.”
- “Instead of refining the core mechanics, the developers have introduced not one but two new mechanics: the infection and bleedout systems that actively break the established gameplay loop.”
atmosphere
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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8%
The game excels in creating a tense, immersive, and unsettling atmosphere, enhanced by PS1-style graphics, strong sound design, and eerie environmental details. While some enemy animations and mechanics feel a bit awkward or goofy, the overall mood successfully delivers oppressive horror and high-stakes tension, making looting and survival feel consistently nerve-wracking and engaging. Continuous updates and multiplayer options further enrich the atmospheric experience, though some players note room for deeper lore and additional enemy variety.
- “Atmosphere is top notch, PSX-style graphics are always a plus, the game is terrifying, multiple game modes, and the QoL features included prove that the developers care about player experience.”
- “The atmosphere is creepy and the sound design is great, with eerie undertones and atmospheric sounds that give you a sense of fear and unease.”
- “Dev has nearly mastered an atmosphere of tension, and its peaks are straight up gripping.”
- “There's nothing to be said about the lore or atmosphere past some lines voiced by the director or where you are exploring, as the layout being random but not interconnected gives no feeling of being lived in.”
- “Chainsaw guy has the awkward carry animation where he can walk for 10+ minutes with you in his hand and you’re exposed to his face for the entire duration, absolutely killing the atmosphere because it’s so awkward.”
- “Definitely needs more enemies and better equipment, maybe a little more backstory-related atmosphere.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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9%
The game features a standout retro art style heavily inspired by PS1 and early PS2 aesthetics, delivering gritty, grainy, and atmospheric visuals that greatly enhance its horror experience. Players praise the unique, immersive graphics and sound design for creating a tense, unsettling mood, though some note that recent updates have shifted the aesthetic away from its original tone. Overall, the visuals are widely regarded as the game's strongest aspect, complementing its eerie ambiance and co-op gameplay.
- “Atmosphere is top notch, PSX style graphics are always a plus, the game is terrifying, multiple game modes, and the QoL features included prove that the developers care about player experience.”
- “The art style is fantastic, the engine custom built, the ambiance and sound design is unparalleled.”
- “The visuals and audio are insane, I love the PS2/grainy vibe it adds to the horror of the experience.”
- “Recent updates have changed the entire vibe and aesthetic of the game, taking it in a direction that seems to go astray from its extraction horror roots.”
- “Atmosphere and visuals are so intense it's tricky to get a hang of, especially without any guidance; I suggest playing a few rounds first, then searching tutorials if you want to improve.”
- “Animations and enemy visuals lack polish compared to the unique butchers' design, making the graphical experience inconsistent.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The story is praised for its unique blend of horror elements and immersive, evolving narrative delivered through updates, creating a compelling short story-like experience. While currently lacking a definitive story mode, users appreciate the integration of real-life connections and look forward to future expansions that deepen the atmosphere and backstory.
- “Great energy and vibe, with an awesome story that creates a unique style combining elements of Cry of Fear and Lethal Company. I'm honestly surprised this game only has about 300 reviews at this time.”
- “I really love the idea of the story progressively continuing through the updates. It's done so well here, in my opinion, creating a great way to immerse yourself.”
- “Also, I've never seen any other game connect its updates and story to real life.”
- “There is nothing to be spoiled about as there is no definite story as far as I know for an early access.”
- “Definitely needs more enemies and better equipment, maybe a little more backstory-related atmosphere.”
- “☐ no story”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is praised for blending intense, spooky elements with genuinely funny moments, creating a unique mix of scary and hilarious experiences. Players enjoy the unpredictable, quirky situations and enjoy having freedom for playful antics without disrupting gameplay. The humor enhances both solo and group play by adding levity to tense scenarios.
- “Can get lots of funny moments and scary/intense situations too out of this game with a variety of enemies with unique personalities.”
- “I don't even know how to describe it, but it is incredibly fun, intense, hilarious, and rewarding.”
- “Honestly, I thought this bug was pretty funny when I first saw it.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game’s stability is inconsistent, with many users reporting bugs and glitches that impact gameplay, though some find these issues manageable or offset by engaging elements. Overall, the experience ranges from relatively stable to frustratingly buggy.
- “Stylish visuals but extremely poor and buggy gameplay.”
- “Game is a buggy mess, and honestly pretty terrible.”
- “I couldn't find a lot of people playing this game and it can be buggy at times.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Grinding in the game is seen as tedious and lacks clear purpose beyond progressing through maps. However, infinite loot capacity reduces some of the typical grinding frustrations, allowing players to focus more on gameplay rather than item management. Overall, the grind feels more like a means to reach new areas than a rewarding goal itself.
- “Making super speed monsters that excel at everything just to spike up the death rate doesn't make the game better, it just makes it tedious.”
- “I love the adrenaline rush the game gives me but I just don't know what I am grinding for other than making it far enough to see all of the different maps.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the music for its cool vibes and how well it complements the game's art direction and atmosphere. The soundtrack enhances the immersive experience, contributing positively despite some criticisms of gameplay elements. Overall, the music is seen as a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “I love the vibes; the art direction and music are super cool.”
- “I did enjoy the atmosphere and the music.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and art direction.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is generally limited due to a lack of unique content, making the game feel repetitive after a few hours; however, it remains enjoyable for group play and solo sessions for those who appreciate its style.
- “Lots of fun with friends and replayable solo”
- “This game does not have much unique content or replayability. You'll probably only play for about 5 hours unless you enjoy repetitive, low-quality clones.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is widely criticized as a shameless cash grab, giving the impression of a rushed, incomplete game likely designed primarily for profit rather than quality.
- “With that considered, it unfortunately feels like a rushed and incomplete entry to the trending genre as a cash grab.”
- “Overall, just a shameless cash grab by the devs, wouldn't be surprised if the game was an asset flip.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express strong negative emotions toward the game, citing frustration and disappointment with enemy design that detracts from engagement. They suggest adding more varied and unpredictable enemy behaviors to enhance emotional impact and player experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized to deliver a compact and engaging experience, providing good value through intense co-op gameplay and a strong balance of laughs and scares within a short 2-3 hour session.