Forgotten Fields is an alright game that tells a good story and features a great soundtrack, but which offers little of anything else. The constant bugs, both graphical and gameplay-related, ultimately make the game much less enjoyable than it could’ve been had it spent more time in the oven. In its current state and priced at around 10 quid in most currencies, it is hard to recommend Forgotten Fields until its issues have been solved or it receives a large sale.
Forgotten Fields
Frostwood Interactive · Apr 14, 2021
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Go on a nostalgic road trip in Forgotten Fields - a game about a struggling author who travels back to his childhood home one last time before it's sold off. Visit old friends, relive memories, and experience bursts of inspiration in this warm game about the passage of time.
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- Forgotten Fields, at first glance, is intriguing, meaningful, and deep. And maybe it is — it certainly has its beautiful moments that make you yearn for tropical beaches. But stunning cinematics and dazzling soundtracks can only carry a game so far, especially when movement sticks, cameras are broken, and gameplay itself just feels overall unfinished.
- 8.0Forgotten Fields is an amazingly well-written game, its strength resides entirely on its narrative, dialogue, and flawless soundtrack. The gameplay is simple but compliments the game by enabling its strongest points to shine through. It will tug at your heartstrings, take you down memory lane, generate reflection, while ultimately delivering a spectacular journey.
- 6.0In Forgotten Fields, I see a few things. Primarily, I see a game very well-written with some bittersweet moments that can be almost tear-jerking at times. I also see gameplay ambitions that outmatch the team’s resources, leaving it all feeling quite uneven by the time credits roll.
- 5.0Though it’s not a bad game, Forgotten Fields is hampered by more than a handful of technical issues. Prepare to glitch through furniture and objects as you try and make your way around this otherwise beautiful world. It’s a shame, because there are more than a few truly lovely moments, and you’ll likely find yourself relating to the game’s cast of characters. Perhaps wait until its bugs have been addressed, because there’s a good story to be experienced here.
- 6.0There are a number of technical issues which blight Forgotten Fields but there’s nothing here that couldn’t be addressed over time and with patches. The core of the game, featuring a very human and relatable story mirrored in a literary fantasy one, shines bright enough that those who can forgive a few glitches will find something unique and interesting here.
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