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Forspoken ratings

96 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.4/5
4.6/5 Ultimate of times
90/100 Gaming Trend
8.5/10 PC Invasion
8.5/10 Movies Games and Tech
80/100 GameZebo
8/10 PlayStation LifeStyle
8/10 TechRaptor
8/10 SpazioGames
8/10 TierraGamer
4/5 Twinfinite
8/10 MKAU Gaming
4/5 PXLBBQ
8/10 GameSpew
8/10 NextGenTech
4/5 GamesCreed
7.8/10 GamingGuardian
7.8/10 GameScore.it
7.7/10 PixelCritics
7.63/10 Lv1Gaming
7.5/10 Press Start
7.5/10 GameInformer
7.5/10 Tom’s Hardware (it)
7.5/10 GamesVillage
7.5/10 TestingBuddies
7.5/10 Game IT
7.38/10 Pizza Fria
73/100 MeuPlayStation
72/100 Games.ch
7/10 wccftech
3.5/5 GodIsAGeek
7/10 GamingBolt
7/10 Vandal
7/10 Niche Gamer
7/10 PlaySense
70/100 4players
7/10 GameReactor
70/100 COGconnected
3.5/5 Computer Bild
7/10 GamersGlobal
7/10 The Games Machine
7/10 Hinsusta
7/10 GameSoul
3.5/5 Gadgets360
7/10 StateOfGaming
7/10 Geeky
3.5/5 N-Gamz
14/20 Consollection
3.3/5 4WeAreGamers
6.6/10 Game-eXperience.it
6.5/10 MMORPG.com
6.5/10 tuttoteK
6.5/10 Well Played
65/100 PCGamer
6.5/10 GBATemp
6.5/10 ZTGD
6.5/10 Checkpoint Gaming
6.3/10 3RD Strike
6.1/10 GeekCulture
3/5 EuroGamer.fr
3/5 Tom's Guide (US)
6/10 TheSixthAxis
6/10 Shacknews
6/10 Journal du Geek
12/20 GamerGen
3/5 NME
6/10 Push Square
6/10 JVFrance
60/100 Console Tribe
3/5 Geeks By Girls
6/10 GeekNPlay
6/10 ActuGaming
6/10 L'info tout court
6/10 HardwareZone
6/10 NerdMovieProductions
3/5 RPGamer
53/100 Fortress Of Solitude
2.6/5 Geek Generation
5/10 GameKult.com
2.5/5 GamesRadar
5/10 GameOver
5/10 GameLove
2.5/5 PCMag
4.8/10 Geeko
2/5 Outerhaven Productions
2/5 Hardcore Gamer
4/10 AusGamers
4/10 Numerama
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Pros and cons for Forspoken List of reviews and ratings

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4.6
5

Ultimate of times
[4.6/5] reviewed at 20/01/2023 - Test Forspoken | It's worth buying?...[read the full review on Ultimate of times]
8.5
10

PC Invasion
[8.5/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Test Forspoken PC ? Magic and mayhem...[read the full review on PC Invasion]
8.5
10

Movies Games and Tech
Excellent and engaging story
Good dialogue with comedic moments
Smooth controls
In-depth mechanics that work
Fantastic traversal
Visually stunning
Engaging combat with suitable challenge levels
Rooting during dialogue moments slows the pace
[8.5/10] reviewed at 08/03/2023 - Review: Forspoken...[read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
90
100

Gaming Trend
Incredible movement and combat mechanics
Gigantic, gorgeous world
Immense amount of things to do
Many spells to master
Amazing boss fights
Story plays it too safe
Frey and Cuff can be annoying
Unnecessary tutorials
[90/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Find your fire...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
[85/100] reviewed at 26/05/2023 - Test Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust ?What's past is prologue...[read the full review on Gaming Trend]
80
100

GameZebo
Insanely fun traversal system
Enormous library of spells
Drip-feed of new gameplay systems
Characters are frustrating at firstPerformance and visual issues
[80/100] reviewed at 09/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Ignore The Haters...[read the full review on GameZebo]
8
10

PlayStation LifeStyle
Great look and presentation
Combat is incredibly varied
Epic single-player adventure
Contrived story
First couple of chapters are slow
[8/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken (PS5)...[read the full review on PlayStation LifeStyle]
8
10

TechRaptor
Fun gameplay
Engaging story
Speedy traversal
Story pacing
Poorly designed NPCs
Camera lock-on issues
[8/10] reviewed at 22/01/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on TechRaptor]
8
10

SpazioGames
[8/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken | Recensione ? Una piacevole sorpresa...[read the full review on SpazioGames]
8
10

TierraGamer
Exploring with magical parkour feels good
The fight is very varied, solid and encourages experimentation
A good amount of things to do
The open world sometimes seems empty
The story is not very interesting and they force you to spend long minutes in cutscenes that seem eternal.
[8/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Reseña: Forspoken ? Una divertida aventura mágica con una historia que queda a deber...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
[/] reviewed at 27/05/2023 - Reseña: Forspoken: In Tanta we Trust ? un corto pero divertido regreso a Athia...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
4
5

Twinfinite
Exceptional Traversal and Combat Gameplay
Stunning Graphics
Solid Music & Voice Acting
Very Cringey Writing
Painfully slow and Exposition-Heavy Introduction
Open World Feels a Bit Lifeless
[4/5] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Exceptional Gameplay Cuffed to a Rough Start...[read the full review on Twinfinite]
8
10

MKAU Gaming
Unique combat design, integrating parkour
Interesting Alice in Wonderland-ish story with a twist
The sheer number of abilities and upgrades
Expansive landscapes with tons to explore
Likable characters, graphically pleasant, and well-voiced
Too many fade-to-black moments
Above causing music and dialogue to be disconnected
The start can feel slow for non-story-focused people
[8/10] reviewed at 28/01/2023 - Test Forspoken (Playstation 5) ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
4
5

PXLBBQ
The progression felt on the path of the Tanntas
Devastating magic
A beautiful finish and fluidity
The DualSense, well exploited
Flash charging times
A real freedom of exploration
Surprisingly narrative, without unnecessary dispersion
Very well paced
Magic is really fun to use
The dialogues, fuck!
Frey, often unbearable
A story maybe a little too simple
An ergonomics of spells that twists the fingers a little at first
A rhythm chopped by incessant cuts
[4/5] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Test : Forspoken ? Athia vaut mieux que deux tu l'auras...[read the full review on PXLBBQ]
8
10

GameSpew
[8/10] reviewed at 08/02/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on GameSpew]
8
10

NextGenTech
Interesting story
Fresh and dynamic gameplay
Optimization to review
Open world mechanics too traditional
[8/10] reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Forspoken ? Recensione...[read the full review on NextGenTech]
7
10

Hinsusta
Well-made combat system
Many magical abilities
Fun Parkour System
Difficult entry at first
Many repetitive tasks
Athia hardly invites you to explore
[7/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Forspoken: im Test (PS5)...[read the full review on Hinsusta]
[8/10] reviewed at 24/05/2023 - Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust ? im Test (PS5)...[read the full review on Hinsusta]
7
10

GamingBolt
Fun, varied gameplay
Downright gorgeous
Great combat and traversal mechanics.
Interrupts the game too often with unnecessary exposition
Mediocre story
Terrible character writing.
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Lacking in Confidence...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/06/2023 - Test Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust DLC ? A Pleasant Surprise...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
4
5

GamesCreed
Exciting, direct prequel to the main story
New outfit, lore, and map add to the narrative
More developed relationships with new characters
Streamlined magical abilities ease you into combat
Too short of a runtime
High price considering the content
Average graphics leave much to be desired
[4/5] reviewed at 26/05/2023 - Test Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust PlayStation 5: Relive The Fate of Athia...[read the full review on GamesCreed]
7.8
10

GamingGuardian
The world of Athia is really interesting and its traditions are well constructed.
The exploration is great, all thanks to its wonderful mechanics of movement and parkour
Its combat system goes less and more, and works like a charm.
Great visuals and a great BSO
The story, the dialogues and the protagonist are really weak
The open world design is loose and archaic
There are performance issues
[7.8/10] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - [Análisis] Forspoken...[read the full review on GamingGuardian]
7.8
10

GameScore.it
Combat mechanics that are easy to manage and rewarding to use
A convincing game world full of side activities, even if sometimes repetitive
The use of magic parkour is very satisfying and helps a lot in alleviating the feeling of being inside an unnecessarily large map.
The game struggles to get started, before showing its potential it is necessary to get more than half of the main campaign
Graphically fluctuating (to be an exclusively next-gen game)
[7.8/10] reviewed at 14/02/2023 - Forspoken ? Recensione...[read the full review on GameScore.it]
7.7
10

PixelCritics
Fast parkour action
A lovingly thought-out world
Stable performance
Great light/magic effects
Stylish graphics
Stop & Go-Playing
Angular control
Frustration with barriers
Aspects a little too cute
[7.7/10] reviewed at 06/02/2023 - Forspoken | Test...[read the full review on PixelCritics]
7.63
10

Lv1Gaming
Unique Combat Mechanics
Addictive Traverse Skills
Massive Map Full Of Quests
Over The Top Action RPG
Underwhelming Story
Mediocre Visuals
Ineffective Voice Acting
Repetitive Gameplay
[7.63/10] reviewed at 03/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ? A Fun & Flawed Game...[read the full review on Lv1Gaming]
7.5
10

Press Start
Fluid Traversal and Movement
Engaging Combat System
Strong Worldbuilding
Largely Average Optional Content
Slowly Paced Opening Moments
Frey's Dialogue Can Be Cringeworthy
[7.5/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? A Tanta-lising But Uneven Adventure...[read the full review on Press Start]
7.5
10

GameInformer
[7.5/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken - Average Isekai...[read the full review on GameInformer]
7.5
10

Tom’s Hardware (it)
Dynamic and fun combat.
Artistically valid.
Good soundtrack.
Cheesy plot and not very thorough.
An unengaging world.
Anachronistic structure of the open world.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken | Recensione ? Diverte? ma non sorprende...[read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]
7.5
10

GamesVillage
Fun and varied fights, lots of magic to perform all different
Very interesting game world with well distributed points of interest
Simple but effective plot, good voice acting and excellent soundtrack
Incipit too slow
Technical fluctuation
Exploration after a while becomes too mechanical, the map is "bland"
[7.5/10] reviewed at 26/01/2023 - Forspoken Recensione: quando la magia non basta...[read the full review on GamesVillage]
7.5
10

Game IT
[7.5/10] reviewed at 13/02/2023 - [Análisis] Forspoken, la nueva aventura de rol en mundo abierto de Square Enix...[read the full review on Game IT]
70
100

COGconnected
Engaging combat
Attractive world
Story and characters have potential
Pacing issues
Awkward combat mechanics
Too much tell, not enough show
Feels incomplete
[70/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Get Back to Where You Once Belonged...[read the full review on COGconnected]
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Test Forspoken Video ? Get Back to Where You Once Belonged...[read the full review on COGconnected]
[75/100] reviewed at 09/06/2023 - Test Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust ? Trust Fall...[read the full review on COGconnected]
7.38
10

Pizza Fria
Parkour Arcanum
Fighting the fray is great
Located in PT-BR
Good soundtrack
Start with an unappealing narrative
Map too big, but no relevant content
Environment full of "recycling"
[7.38/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken |...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
73
100

MeuPlayStation
[73/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken: vale a pena?...[read the full review on MeuPlayStation]
72
100

Games.ch
[/] reviewed at 03/01/2023 - Forspoken - Vorschau / Preview...[read the full review on Games.ch]
[72/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
7
10

wccftech
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Stylish Action and Movement Don't Entirely Salvage This Game's Potential...[read the full review on wccftech]
3.5
5

GodIsAGeek
Beautiful open world
Combat is cathartic and frenetic
Cuff is great
Exploration becomes repetitive
Writing is hit and miss
Everything feels kind of messy
[3.5/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on GodIsAGeek]
7
10

Vandal
Magical parkour.
The combat system and boss battles of the main story.
The soundtrack and the use of the DualSense.
An open world devoid of activities of interest.
The sections of Cipal and their poor secondary missions.
A wider variety of enemy types and optional bosses is missing.
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
7
10

PlaySense
History and traditions
Interactions between Frey and Cuff
Magical combat
Magical parkour
Visual presentation
Soundtrack
Chapter One
Little variation in open world design
Thirteen missions and side activities out of a dozen
Some animations (face)
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Review | Forspoken...[read the full review on PlaySense]
70
100

4players
Liquid and in places impressive appearance
Beautiful story bouncing
good clothing physics
Effects of hive particles
 
 
 
An uninspired game world with no surprises
Soft monster animations
Unnecessary black screens
F- Bombs constantly
Repetitive tasks
Constant paternalism of the player
Boring soundtrack
[70/100] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test: Forspoken...[read the full review on 4players]
7
10

GameReactor
Fantastic central combat. Fun parkour. Solid enemy variety. Entertaining boss battles throughout. Passable open-world activities that rely on the good gameplay loop.
Bad story most of the time. Uneven characterisation (particularly with side characters). Atrocious intro. Ugly to look at some of the time.
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken...[read the full review on GameReactor]
3.5
5

Computer Bild
Good play range beyond 30 hours
Graphically appealing game world and enemies
Many promotions and upgrades
Fast-paced combat and magical parkour
Magic cats
An empty and soulless open world
Fights sometimes very chaotic
Spongy control
Overloaded magic system in combat
Monotonous missions
[/] reviewed at 23/09/2022 - Forspoken angezockt: Wir durften das Kampfsystem ausprobieren...[read the full review on Computer Bild]
[3.5/5] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Forspoken im Test: Der Open-World-Hexe fehlt der Zauber...[read the full review on Computer Bild]
7
10

GamersGlobal
[7/10] reviewed at 25/01/2023 - Test+: Forspoken...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
7
10

The Games Machine
An excellent combat system
Magic parkour is so much fun.
Dated open world
Unexciting plot
Obvious production limitations.
[7/10] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Forspoken ? Recensione...[read the full review on The Games Machine]
7
10

GameSoul
Fun combat system
Magical works of parkour
Artistic design in its original way
Anonymous-level design
Graphically not the top
Fluctuating plot
[7/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Forspoken ? Recensione...[read the full review on GameSoul]
3.5
5

Gadgets360
Engaging and fun combat
Fast crossing that ties into gameplay
Trees and deep magic spell abilities
Well-paced campaign
Predictable story
Generic open-world design
Uninspired enemy design, lack of variety
[3.5/5] reviewed at 03/02/2023 - Test Forspoken: Missing the Magic...[read the full review on Gadgets360]
7
10

StateOfGaming
A story that takes its time but is touching
The dynamism of the gameplay
The soundtrack
the use of the Dualsense 
The diversity of spells
Time for it to start
Empty areas at times
Little diversity in terms of enemies
Side quests
[7/10] reviewed at 13/02/2023 - Test de Forspoken : Un open World qui a du mal à se lancer mais bon au final...[read the full review on StateOfGaming]
7
10

Geeky
The relationship between Frey and his magic bracelet.
Parkour elements integrated into combat and exploration.
A great diversity of magic.
The fight has several well-accomplished moments.
A silk at the level of performance.
Great use of DualSense.
Little incentive to explore after the first few hours.
Secondary characters and quite simple story.
Athia is too beautiful a world for her to have so little to do.
More types of enemies are missing.
[7/10] reviewed at 14/02/2023 - Análisis Forspoken, ¿una joya con pronunciados defectos o un desastre con pequeños chispasos de brillantez?...[read the full review on Geeky]
[7/10] reviewed at 14/02/2023 - Análisis Forspoken, ¿una joya con pronunciados defectos o un desastre con pequeños chispazos de brillantez?...[read the full review on Geeky]
3.5
5

N-Gamz
 Sublime music
Dubbed in French
Incredible special effects for magic
Parkour offers a very pleasant freedom of movement
A new license made in Square Enix
An almost exclusively female cast
Very good fighting sensations once past the first eight hours
A vast Open World...
 ... but so empty
A scenario too agreed
Totally failed and repetitive first hours
A concern for readability for confrontations
A ridiculous level design for dungeons
A bit short
A game that really reveals itself in pain
An inconsistent framerate in performance and ray-tracing mode
A terribly annoying heroine
[3.5/5] reviewed at 21/02/2023 - Test Vidéo Forspoken sur PS5 : La Purge avant le Paradis ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
14
20

Consollection
[14/20] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - Test Forspoken sur PS5. Un gros potentiel si vous prenez le temps de découvrir Athia...[read the full review on Consollection]
7.5
10

TestingBuddies
Permanent companion
New magical powers.
Hasty narrative pace
Strange entrance without a real prelude.
Flat figures, even our guide.
Still a lot of pseudo-cool language.
[7.5/10] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Forspoken im Test ? wie schlägt sich Hauptfigur Frey im Wunderland?...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
[7/10] reviewed at 26/05/2023 - Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust im Test: eine neue Chance für die Fantasy-Hoffnung?...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
3.3
5

4WeAreGamers
A gigantic map
The exploration that is the master asset of the game
Good OST produced by Bear Macreary
An explosion of beautiful colors and power with magic
A very slow and long start before really being interesting
Some pretty wide shots
Parkour is very fun to play?
? but which is often a victim of collision bug and inaccuracy.
A poorly exploited history
A camera and a target lock that are your worst enemies
Boring side quests
A little short lifespan (about 10 hours of play for the main scenario and double to finish the game 100% in normal mode)
A lot of inconsistencies, scripting facilities and a largely predictable outcome
The character of Frey who is annoying, rude without real interest
A VF totally at the pick-up
Poor lip syncing
Graphically unworthy of the Playstation 5
[3.3/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - TEST ? Forspoken...[read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]
6.6
10

Game-eXperience.it
[6.6/10] reviewed at 25/01/2023 - Forspoken, la recensione: tra magia e parkour...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
6.5
10

MMORPG.com
Athia is a world I want to explore
Parkour movement is phenomenally fun
Combat is fast paced and rewarding
Spell and item customization lets you build Frey to best suit your style
Actor performances were great, despite poor dialogue
Character progression felt forced at the end, instead of naturally progressing
Poor, cringe-inducing dialogue really made it hard to sit through at times
Visual compromises muddle beautiful art direction
Performance issues plague Forspoken, never providing a stable experience
[6.5/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken PlayStation 5...[read the full review on MMORPG.com]
6.5
10

tuttoteK
Good open world component...
Interesting and fun side activities
Very appropriate and well done boss fights...
... operated exclusively in the final phase
Too many movies that break the rhythm of the game, and sometimes useless
... but they are 4 on the cross in the whole main story
[6.5/10] reviewed at 29/01/2023 - Recensione Forspoken: una stella che non brilla...[read the full review on tuttoteK]
6.5
10

Well Played
Enjoyable combat mechanics
Spells are well designed with plenty of variety
The open world holds some interesting side quests
Particle effects, everywhere
A wasted narrative that?s far too been there, done that
Outside of the combat, the rest of the package feels surprisingly poor
Too many particles, not enough texture quality where it?s needed
Open world feels sparse in places
[6.5/10] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on Well Played]
65
100

PCGamer
[65/100] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - Test Forspoken: A potentially great game cowering in safe mediocrity...[read the full review on PCGamer]
6.5
10

GBATemp
Great sense of discovery and progression
The characters and their hair and garments look incredibly detailed
Elemental particle effects look superb
Great voice acting for the most part
You can turn down Frey/Cuff's interruption frequency in accessibility settings!
It's definitely open for a sequel.
Bland repetitive models and textures Adaptive trigger effects don't feel great Awkward dead-air moments "Stealth" sections are cringe Horrible lighting throughout
[6.5/10] reviewed at 07/02/2023 - Title: Forspoken...[read the full review on GBATemp]
6.5
10

ZTGD
Combat and parkour are a blast
World can be interesting at times
Open world and side activities are boring
Dialogue can be off-putting at times
[6.5/10] reviewed at 07/02/2023 - Test Forspoken (PS5)...[read the full review on ZTGD]
6.5
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Parkour is a lot of breezy fun
Combat eventually becomes a good time with lots of variety
Story turns a corner and isn't that bad, actually
Gameplay takes a little too long to impress
Cringey dialogue and boring detours are a pain
Pacing issues mean the opening hours are a real slog
[6.5/10] reviewed at 08/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Off the Cuff...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
6.3
10

3RD Strike
Setting
Interesting plot
Mobility skills
Bad: Pacing issues
Monotone content
Very rough around the edges
[6.3/10] reviewed at 04/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
6.1
10

GeekCulture
[6.1/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Test Geek: Forspoken...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
3
5

EuroGamer.fr
[3/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken - a slow burner that's not without its charms...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
3
5

Tom's Guide (US)
+
Fast-paced combat and traversal
+
Numerous skill trees
-
Poor dialogue
-
Unlikeable protagonist
-
Boring side content
[3/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken: A huge PS5 letdown...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
6
10

TheSixthAxis
Mixing lots of magic abilities in combat
The traversal is decent once you get the hang of it
Lack of interesting side quests
World activities get repetitive quickly
Some odd design decisions
[6/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
6
10

Shacknews
Beautifully designed open world
Magical parkour leads to fun traversal
Strong combat design
Spells are fun to use
Post-story quests are a nice touch
Main character is unlikable
Story feels like it drags at many points
Action can be tough to keep up with
Some side quests can close off forever
Labyrinth design feels slightly disappointing
[6/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Forspoken review: Say no more...[read the full review on Shacknews]
6
10

Journal du Geek
Some impressive visual elements...
Humor and chemistry between the duo of main characters
The RPG system
The map filled with different objectives
... Far too rare in this vast and empty world
Visually unconvincing in 2023
Few combat options (combos, weapons etc)
A story too banal
An ultra slow pace
[6/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test de Forspoken, l'aventure trop ambitieuse de Square Enix...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
12
20

GamerGen
In Quality mode, the environments are pleasant to enjoy. he? A well-thought-out and eclectic handling? Japanese dubbing, at the top? A gigantic world to explore? A simple and effective character evolution Beautiful music in harmony with the action in the image Good sensations with the DualSense
? but in Performance mode, it?s not joy? After 10 hours of play? But French lacks energy? but empty from home Frey has zero charisma, too vulgar the young lady Animations and modeling of characters, help Repetitive at will The tiny text, illegible!
[12/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Forspoken : une belle déception sur PS5 et PC?...[read the full review on GamerGen]
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5

NME
[3/5] reviewed at 25/01/2023 - Test ?Forspoken': a forgettable adventure in a kinetic playground...[read the full review on NME]
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10

JVFrance
Some passages of the script and the character of Frey
Travel, magical in every sense of the word
Fights are a minimum of fun
Some successful effects and scenery
Loading times almost non-existent
The operation of the DualSense
The music and dubbing are of good quality
A certain lack of ambition in the story and staging, especially since the most interesting is only towards the end
The open world, too big and without much interest in the end
Lack of challenge
Disappointing main content and hardly captivating side content
Not always very pretty
[6/10] reviewed at 10/02/2023 - TEST | Forspoken : un jeu qui a de quoi se Freyer une route vers le sommet ?...[read the full review on JVFrance]
60
100

Console Tribe
Dynamic and rewarding combat system
Excellent sound
An unlimited game world full of things to do...
... but characterized by little variety
Telling bland stories
This is not the technical miracle we thought
[60/100] reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Forspoken - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
3
5

Geeks By Girls
A vast and beautiful open world
An interesting and varied bestiary
A panel of magic and very varied moves
The large number of accessibility options available
A plot stitched with white thread and a particularly unsympathetic heroine
Too many dialogues and cutscenes that break the rhythm of the game
Too few scripted and interesting side quests
The animations of the characters very unrealistic
[3/5] reviewed at 03/02/2023 - Forspoken...[read the full review on Geeks By Girls]
6
10

ActuGaming
A gameplay gradually pleasant to take in hand
Almost non-existent loading times
Nice music, with in mind the main theme and its variations
Beautiful spell and parkour animations
Oddly taking
Critical accessibility settings
A very slow start to the adventure
Real writing problems
An open world as big as generic and repetitive
Poorly calibrated progression, equipment and loot systems (+ 1600 chests !!???)
A legibility in suffering, between uninspired interface and sometimes cluttered action
[6/10] reviewed at 07/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Ma sorcière mal-aimée...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
6
10

L'info tout court
[6/10] reviewed at 11/02/2023 - Test Forspoken, à nos actes manqués?...[read the full review on L'info tout court]
6
10

HardwareZone
[6/10] reviewed at 02/03/2023 - Test Forspoken (PS5): A game with so much potential but fell short...[read the full review on HardwareZone]
6
10

NerdMovieProductions
Excellent spell system, fun and manipulated thoroughly
Magical parkour is functional and a beauty for the eyes
Soudtrack inspired
Poor quality narrative component
The protagonist is unbearable from beginning to end
Many technical limitations, not a next-gen title
[6/10] reviewed at 16/03/2023 - Forspoken, La Recensione...[read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
6
10

Push Square
Combat gets really fun, eventually
Enjoyable traversal
Decent sense of progression
Some good accessibility settings
Inspired music at points
Later spells look fantastic
Big boss battles are a spectacle
Dreadfully dull characters
Disjointed, boring storytelling
Mind-numbing side quests
Off-putting open world clutter
Takes too long to open up
Technically rough
Default adaptive trigger settings will destroy your fingers
[6/10] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - : Forspoken (PS5) - Messy Action RPG Is Massively Hit and Miss...[read the full review on Push Square]
[6/10] reviewed at 25/05/2023 - : Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust (PS5) - Better Than the Main Game...[read the full review on Push Square]
6
10

GeekNPlay
Enjoyable and dynamic fights
Parkour, well designed and fun
The different magics and the materialization of the elements
Non-existent loading times
A gigantic playground with many activities
Unbearable and unlivable main characters
A story that does not mark the spirits
A world far too empty and very little varied
The bestiary that does not reflect the gigantism of Athia
Many small visual bugs
[6/10] reviewed at 05/02/2023 - TEST ? Forspoken...[read the full review on GeekNPlay]
[6/10] reviewed at 06/06/2023 - Test ? Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust...[read the full review on GeekNPlay]
3
5

RPGamer
The story, at times, becomes surprisingly touching and relatable
Traversal powers are a lot of fun to use
The matriarchal world is an original setting not often seen in RPGs
Battles become dull very quickly
Sidequests are wastes of time
Quippy dialogue falls flat
[3/5] reviewed at 07/10/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on RPGamer]
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100

Fortress Of Solitude
The parkour-styled magic gameplay
Gorgeous terrain
Shoddy graphics
Endless cutscenes
Unlikeable characters
[53/100] reviewed at 29/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Early Contender For Worst Game of 2023...[read the full review on Fortress Of Solitude]
2.6
5

Geek Generation
Striking visuals
The comic and harmonious interaction between the two main characters
The RPG side not unpleasant
A map with varied objectives.
Visually disappointing for 2023
Few surprises in a vast and empty world.
A banal and uncatchy story
Repetition of combat phases without much value
An extremely slow pace
[2.6/5] reviewed at 04/02/2023 - [TEST] FORSPOKEN : De la magie à l'ennuie ?...[read the full review on Geek Generation]
5
10

GameKult.com
Frey, a surprisingly endearing protagonist...
Magic parkour, largely successful
Occasionally beautiful in its landscapes...
... For a plot sewn with white thread
A wobbly dubbing in English version
It speaks, it speaks, but let it speak
A staging flush with the daisies serving an uneven progression
A boring open world inflated with dispensable sideways
Confusing, repetitive and far too long fights
... Often ugly in his characters
Framerate too inconsistent in Performance mode
[5/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test : Forspoken n'a rien à dire mais jacte quand même...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
2.5
5

GamesRadar
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The parkour really does feel magical
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The accessibility options are broad and varied
+
The spells feel genuinely impactful
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A proper noun-heavy, uncompelling story
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Inconsistent pacing both narratively and mechanically
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Some particularly rough animation during cutscenes
[2.5/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken: "An exceptionally middling experience"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
5
10

GameOver
[5/10] reviewed at 31/01/2023 - Test Forspoken |...[read the full review on GameOver]
5
10

GameLove
[5/10] reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Test Forspoken - Une absence de magie...[read the full review on GameLove]
2.5
5

PCMag
Cool magic system
Occasionally fun parkour
Bad dialogue and voice performances
Boring, poorly paced story
Disappointing visuals and performance
Empty open world
HDR and light bloom ruin the visuals
[2.5/5] reviewed at 06/02/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on PCMag]
7
10

Niche Gamer
The game is a technological marvel when it comes to rendering effects, animation systems, and scale
Combat has some hidden depth to it and Frey is capable of some impressive feats
Impressive attention to detail and effort put into the flavor text
Abilities are gradually introduced and there are a lot to play with
PlayStation 5 controller haptics give the playability a satisfying crunch
Frey is instensly unlikable and stupid
There are some embarassing examples of amateurish lighting
Obvious recycle assets become distratcing
Rotten with tedious Ubisoft-like open-world design philopshy
There are many aspects of the lore that are unbelievable
[7/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
[5/10] reviewed at 01/06/2023 - Test Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
4.8
10

Geeko
Intense and highly visual combat
Some beautiful landscapes
Parkour
Graphics or frame-rate, you have to choose
A heroine without any charisma
Poor gameplay
Dirigiste and repetitive
A realization that disappoints
[4.8/10] reviewed at 05/02/2023 - Test ? Forspoken : le raté de Square-Enix...[read the full review on Geeko]
2
5

Outerhaven Productions
The spells are beautiful.
Combat is fun in open areas.
Beautiful scenery
Bland open world.
Cramped spaces are the worst.
Camera works against you.
Awful dialog and bad voice acting.
Out-of-touch writing makes Frey unlikable.
[2/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Test Forspoken ? A Bland Adventure in a Corrupted Land...[read the full review on Outerhaven Productions]
2
5

Hardcore Gamer
[2/5] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Review: Forspoken...[read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]
4
10

AusGamers
A classic fish-out-of-water tale
Magic can be fun if you get a good run at it (IYKYK)
A great line can make magical parkour look and feel cool, but it doesn't happen often
Trope heavy
Unlikeable characters every which way you look
World design and level design is appalling
No sense of art or colour -- a bland world devoid of life
Magical parkour is more hindrance than help
Terrible, terrible writing
Screen-tearing
[4/10] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken...[read the full review on AusGamers]
4
10

Numerama
[4/10] reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Test de Forspoken sur PS5 : le pétard mouillé...[read the full review on Numerama]
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Pocket-lint
Vistas look great
Combat effects are dazzling
Big areas to explore
Combat feels a tad imprecise
Script isn't stellar
Frey will divide opinion
[/] reviewed at 12/12/2022 - Forspoken hands-on preview: The PS5's next big exclusive?...[read the full review on Pocket-lint]
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JeuxVideo.com
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken : L'exclu console PS5 des créateurs de Final Fantasy XV est-elle une vraie expérience next-gen ?...[read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]
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GameStar
You enjoyed Forspoken.
... you prefer linear storytelling over large open worlds.
You like action and speed.
...you are expecting a long duration of gameplay.
You wish for a lot of new things.
...if you want to discover a lot of things.
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Plus - Test: Forspoken im Test - Seit AC Valhalla ließ sich nicht mehr so über eine Open World streiten...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Video: Forspoken - Test-Video zum Open-World-Actionspiel...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - News: Forspoken - Beeindruckende Ladezeiten sollen FPS kosten, wir machen den Test...[read the full review on GameStar]
[/] reviewed at 20/06/2023 - Plus - Test: Forspoken im DLC-Test - Ist der Open-World-Flop des Jahres mit 13 Euro zu retten?...[read the full review on GameStar]
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MeriStation
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Análisis de Forspoken en PS5. Un mundo de magia... ¿con magia?...[read the full review on MeriStation]
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Multiplayer.it
[/] reviewed at 23/01/2023 - Forspoken, la recensione dell'action ?magico? di Square Enix...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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Engadget
[/] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Test Forspoken: A magical world with several cracks...[read the full review on Engadget]
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Smartworld
[/] reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Forspoken è l'esclusiva PS5 in cui nessuno crede...[read the full review on Smartworld]
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Console Creatures
A strong lead with Frey
The magic-focused system is fun
The movement and parkour are great but basic
Athia can be beautiful at times but there is little to do
Slow start before things pick up
Enemies become sponges which tends to not be fun
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Review: Forspoken...[read the full review on Console Creatures]
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TechPowerUp
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Test Forspoken Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
[/] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - Test Forspoken: FSR 2.1 vs. DLSS Comparison...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
[/] reviewed at 02/10/2023 - Test Forspoken: FSR 3 - AMD's Frame Generation Tested...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
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Vida Extra
The graphics and how amazing the world of Athia is.
How fun it is to go through it with parkour skills.
His impressive battles full of spells.
Some side missions are very entertaining...
... But others are not worth it at all.
The aiming system so bad for such frenetic gameplay.
Too many faded to inexplicable black.
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Análisis de Forspoken, una epopeya con luces y sombras en el colosal mundo de fantasía de Athia...[read the full review on Vida Extra]
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ComputerBase
[/] reviewed at 27/01/2023 - Forspoken im Test: Die PC-Premiere von DirectStorage analysiert...[read the full review on ComputerBase]
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New Game Plus
[/] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - Critique Forspoken ? La folie des grandeurs par Square Enix...[read the full review on New Game Plus]
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Tech Princess
[/] reviewed at 30/01/2023 - La recensione di Forspoken: un viaggio incantevole?con qualche ostacolo...[read the full review on Tech Princess]
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GameWave
[/] reviewed at 10/02/2023 - Test Forspoken : Le destin de Frey...[read the full review on GameWave]
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SpiritGamer
[/] reviewed at 13/02/2023 - Forspoken...[read the full review on SpiritGamer]
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Vamers
[/] reviewed at 13/02/2023 - Test Forspoken ? Unspoken Disappointment...[read the full review on Vamers]
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91mobiles.com
Combat can get engaging eventually
Good background score
Some of the magical elements look great
Lacklustre story
Repetitive missions
It takes a while for the combat to get good
[/] reviewed at 21/03/2023 - Test Forspoken: a bland and disappointing open-world game...[read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
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Videojuerguistas
[/] reviewed at 28/04/2024 - Forspoken (PS5) a precio mínimo: ¿Vale la pena de oferta? ? Análisis...[read the full review on Videojuerguistas]

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