Forspoken
Steam Description:
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Episode Summary:
The Annoying Character and the Combat System in "Forespoken"
The hosts discuss their strong dislike for the main character, Frey, in "Forespoken" and criticize her rude and insufferable behavior. However, they acknowledge that the combat system in the game is the shining aspect and is well-developed.
The combat in the game is fast-paced and enjoyable, with a variety of offensive and support spells. The magic system is based on different schools of magic, allowing players to customize their playstyle. However, the ultimate abilities (alts) were underwhelming. The combat is easy and the game encourages players to swap between different forms of magic to exploit enemies' vulnerabilities. The combat system is unique and well-designed, providing a satisfying experience. The game's opening chapters are plagued by excessive tutorials and cutscenes, hindering the player's ability to engage in combat. The story and character development in the game are lacking, and the game struggles to find a balance between its combat and narrative elements.
Forespoken Technical Analysis
The game ran smoothly on PC with no major performance issues. However, there were some graphical limitations, such as lack of facial expressions during dialogue and occasional issues with background characters' mouth movements.
Inconsistent Game Design
The game has uneven pacing, with the first and last sections being lackluster while the middle section shines. The parkour mechanics are buggy and frustrating, and the story is filled with excessive exposition. However, the open-world exploration and combat mechanics are enjoyable. Some players feel that if the story was stripped down and the focus was shifted to the open world and combat, the game could have been much better.
The Community's Reaction to Forspoken
The community's feedback on the game "For Spoken" is overwhelmingly negative, with complaints about the dialogue, graphics, cutscenes, open world limitations, and overall experience. There were very few positive reviews, and the game received a low score on Steam. The hosts of the podcast also shared their personal opinions, with one giving it a high murder rating, another giving it a low make love rating, and the third expressing disappointment and frustration with the game as a murder.
The placement of the game Forspoken on the leaderboard is discussed, with some expressing strong negative opinions about the game and its development. After deliberation, the consensus is to place Forspoken at number 79 out of 89 on the leaderboard. The team concludes the discussion and announces their next Deep dive game, Hogwarts Legacy.
Key Points Covered
1. The Annoying Character and the Combat System in "Forespoken"
2. Forespoken Technical Analysis
3. Inconsistent Game Design
4. The Community's Reaction to "For Spoken"
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Murder
Josh - Murder
Michael - Make Love