FORWARD

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FORWARD is a single player racing game. It was developed by Yuuuge Games and was released on May 1, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

FORWARD is a flight based time trial racer set in a sci fi environment. The game sees you flying at breakneck speeds through tunnels that are packed with obstacles you must avoid in order to make it to the finish line of each level.

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Single-Player

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93%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Original and strategic puzzle mechanics that progressively teach new elements without lengthy tutorials.
Stylish minimalist synthwave/neon visual style with fitting soundtrack that enhances gameplay without distraction.
Fun and quick experience suitable for short play sessions, especially appealing for fans of retro/tunnel racing games.

Controls are awkward and unintuitive for some players, especially those used to conventional flight or joystick controls, lacking customization options like axis inversion.
Graphics are considered simplistic or lazy by some reviewers, not meeting expectations for contemporary visual standards despite the stylized approach.
The game is short and easy to complete, lacking depth, more levels, and challenge for longer engagement; potential motion sickness issues for sensitive players.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics feature a minimalist low-poly neon style with a synthwave aesthetic, reminiscent of simple, retro designs rather than contemporary 3D visuals. While the concept and overall visuals are acceptable, they are considered basic and lack polish.
- “"Forward" is a basic endless runner, think Super Hexagon with slightly better graphics.”
- “Concept and visuals are okay though.”
- “This game features very lacklustre minimalist low poly neon 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “In all seriousness, it’s a simple game with a synthwave/neon aesthetic that reminded me of a CS surf map.”
- “Concept and visuals are ok though.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by simple avoidance mechanics, which some users find shallow and not enhanced by the minimalist neon visuals. Overall, the gameplay is considered basic and unremarkable.
- “The minimalist neon backdrops do not help the shallow avoidance gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a clear or engaging story, with many users noting its absence or minimal presence.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music features a loud, arcade-style sound that intensifies with the increasing difficulty of the levels, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users indicate that grinding in the game requires significant time and effort, often necessitating additional in-game resources or support to progress effectively.