The Forbidden Arts
- August 7, 2019
- Stingbot Games
- 2h median play time
The Forbidden Arts feels like a game from the early GameCube era, but not a particularly good one. Whilst the dungeons are vast and varied, and the platforming mechanics competent enough, the combat really brings the whole experience to its knees thanks to poor enemy AI and half baked elemental mechanics that make the entire experience feel very repetitive. Add to that the lacklustre graphics and empty overworld, and this is a game that only the most ardent of fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy.
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Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
The Forbidden Arts Review
The Forbidden Arts feels like a game from the early GameCube era, but not a particularly good one. Whilst the dungeons are vast and varied, and the platforming mechanics competent enough, the combat really brings the whole experience to its knees thanks to poor enemy AI and half baked elemental mechanics that make the entire experience feel very repetitive. Add to that the lacklustre graphics and empty overworld, and this is a game that only the most ardent of fantasy enthusiasts will enjoy.
40%The Forbidden Arts (Nintendo Switch)
The Forbidden Arts is a nice indie studio entry for the Switch and good for at least 12 hours of gameplay. I say “at least” because if you play like me you will probably get a couple of extra hours out of it (refer to the finicky jumping bits above). It doesn’t have all the polish of a big studio game, but it has heart.
70%The Forbidden Arts
Phoenix discovers a hidden power that must be used to complete his journey. Help him to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and learn new abilities. The Forbidden Arts is a fun and nostalgia filled game that will test your patience and precision skill. + Vibrant colour palette. + A nice art style. + Easy to learn mechanics. + Lots of replay value. - The sound effects can get annoying. - No character development. (Reviewed on the Xbox Series X. Also available on PC and Nintendo Switch.)
60%
