FORSISTED : The Sacred Souls
- November 14, 2023
- KY XE
In FORSISTED: The Sacred Souls, explore a haunted mansion as notorious outlaw Vinn Xander, seeking redemption by investigating its curse at the request of detective Jack Neil. Uncover the dark history of the mansion through realistic graphics, dynamic lighting, and immersive volumetric effects that plunge you into a chilling atmosphere of lurking dangers. Face evil spirits and break the prison's curse in this psychological horror game.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that builds tension effectively.
- Jump scares are well-timed and contribute to a genuinely thrilling experience.
- Despite some bugs, the game offers intriguing gameplay and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged.
- The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs that can prevent players from progressing, particularly in the later chapters.
- The save system is poorly designed, leading to frustrating experiences when players die and lose progress.
- The final chapter is excessively long and unclear, causing it to drag and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to build suspense and evoke genuine reactions, despite a lack of frequent scares. Reviewers appreciate the unsettling ambiance, which effectively contributes to the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“I see your vision; we liked the atmosphere and let out some genuine screams.”
“Having said that, the atmosphere the game creates is pretty darn good.”
“The quiet atmosphere helps build the suspense!”
“I see your vision; we liked the atmosphere and, as mentioned, let out some genuine screams.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of intriguing elements and significant mechanical errors, including major glitches that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the value for the price, others find themselves frustrated by moments of aimless wandering and unclear objectives. Overall, the gameplay offers both engaging moments and notable shortcomings.
“I honestly can't believe how much intriguing gameplay is here for that price.”
“Some of the gameplay is spent running in circles trying to figure out where to go and what to do next, but most of it is obvious enough.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game features impressive graphics and effective jump scares, players have reported significant stability issues, including numerous glitches and UI problems, which detract from the experience and hinder progress. Many users express frustration, suggesting that these stability concerns may prevent them from completing the game.
“Starting it, the graphics were wonderfully done, had some nice jump scares, but then all the glitches started to happen.”
“A lot of people in the forum have complained about glitches and we're all in agreement...we will more than likely never finish the game or see how it ends.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as lacking clarity, with players needing to refer to external sources for context. While there are elements like candles and notes that contribute to the narrative, the unclear objectives and the need for extensive exploration detract from the overall storytelling experience.
“There are lit candles everywhere, which is unusual for an abandoned mansion, as well as items placed on tables and floors and notes that tell an overall story.”
“Because the objective is unclear or simply broken – I already had a crowbar but the game kept telling me to find one - you must explore and revisit rooms across the house to advance the story.”
“The story, on the other hand, is sort of missing because I had to read the game's Steam page to find out what the game is about.”
“Because the objective is unclear or simply broken – I already had a crowbar but the game kept telling me to find one – you must explore and revisit rooms across the house to advance the story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are initially praised for their quality and realism, comparable to more recent titles, and effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere with jump scares. However, players report significant glitches that detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are wonderfully done, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The visuals are almost as realistic as those in Supernormal, which was released a year later, but instead of a ghost girl, you are chased by various evil demon creatures.”
“The graphics are stunning and contribute significantly to the game's eerie ambiance.”
“The graphics look similar and almost as realistic as Supernormal, which was created a year after this game. Instead of a ghost girl, you are being chased by different evil demon creatures.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations feel stiff and unpolished.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight a significant lack of optimization, noting that features like the flashlight can drastically reduce frame rates, indicating underlying performance issues.
“First and foremost, the largest issue is always a lack of optimization.”
“A flashlight that sacrifices several frames every time it is turned on is a dead giveaway of poor optimization.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it adds a fun element that balances the fear factor, making the experience enjoyable for those with a comedic outlook.
“Good game, plenty of fun to do more than fear if you are a funny person like me.”