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Review of Forspoken on PS5

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Jan 2023
Cover image of Forspoken on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 24 Jan 2023
Genre: Action Role-Playing Game
Developer: Luminous Productions
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

Welcome to the wacky world of 'Forspoken', where New York meets a fantasy realm, and talking bracelets are the least weird thing. It's given us spells, parkour, and a storyline that sometimes feels like it's been written on a napkin during a caffeine binge. Here's the deal - buckle up and put on your magic scarf. Spoilers ahead: You might laugh. You might roll your eyes. And let's be honest, that's kinda the point.

Gameplay

The main character, Frey, is a young woman who, after a series of unfortunate events that includes a gang of thieves and a fiery apartment, finds herself in the magical world of Athia. With her stylish cloak and magical bling (aka a sentient bracelet named Cuff, who has a knack for sassy one-liners), she spends most of her time casting spells and running circles around bad guys. The gameplay features fast-paced traversal, akin to an all-you-can-eat buffet of parkour, with players gliding through the environment like they just dumped a Red Bull into a jetpack. Earn XP, upgrade spells, or interact with what feels like a shopping list of magical abilities-all while attempting to keep track of a plot that fluctuates between gripping and as comprehensible as a cat trying to explain quantum physics.

Graphics

Visually, 'Forspoken' is like that stunning friend you have who sometimes forgets how to act in public. It's got jaw-dropping landscapes, vibrant colors, and flashy spell effects that might make you forget to breathe. Unfortunately, it does have some hiccups-textures may load in slower than your grandma with dial-up internet. Still, when everything is working, it feels right at home on the PS5, showing off what the console can do while occasionally leaving you with a confusion as thick as the fog in a horror movie.

Conclusion

In a world filled with epic quests and world-saving adventures, 'Forspoken' offers a mixed bag of magical mischief. It's a wild ride that may not leave all players entirely satisfied, but it's hard to deny the charm in witnessing Frey's attempts to navigate through chaos, both in the mystical realm and her own unwieldy storyline. So, if you're looking for magical spells, an abundance of parkour, and dialogue that occasionally feels like a first draft, then jump into 'Forspoken'. Just don't forget to bring your sense of humor (and maybe a sense of direction).

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