Forspoken is an action role-playing open-world video game developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix. This game was released on January 24, 2023, for the PlayStation 5 and Windows platforms. The game received mixed reviews from players and critics alike.
The game has a unique open-world format, allowing players to freely explore the game world as the protagonist, Alfre "Frey" Holland. Frey is transported from New York City to the fantasy world of Athia and must use her magical powers to survive and find her way back home. The game is designed to have fast-paced terrain traversal, character upgrades, crafting, and challenging combat against demonic creatures.
When does Forspoken take place?
Forspoken is set in a fantastical and dangerous world that combines elements of fantasy and reality. The player takes on the role of Frey, a young woman from New York City who is transported to Athia just before her 21st birthday. In Athia, Frey must learn to harness her newfound magical powers in order to defeat the Tantas, a group that holds dominion over the land, and other monsters. She receives help from a magical bracelet called the Cuff, which can speak to her and is voiced by Jonathan Cake. The Cuff provides guidance and support as Frey embarks on her journey to defeat the Tantas and find a way back to New York City and her beloved cat.
The world of Athia is filled with mythical creatures, danger, and uncertainty, and Frey must navigate this world, using her magic and cunning, in order to survive. The story is being written by a talented team led by Gary Whitta and includes writers from the worlds of film, TV, games, and fantasy literature such as Amy Hennig, Todd Stashwick, and Alison Rhymer.
Which character does the gamer play?
Players control Frey as she earns experience points following each combat encounter and can upgrade her cloak to enhance her combat abilities and stats. Additionally, players can craft new items and rest at safe locations to restore health. The game also features "break storms," which are similar to horde mode scenarios where waves of demons spawn and attack Frey. The storm ends with the appearance of a boss character.
When did Forspoken release?
Forspoken was developed to take advantage of the powerful graphical capabilities of the PlayStation 5, including ray tracing for enhanced lighting effects and procedural generation for creating large-scale locations. The game is a PS5 console exclusive for two years, with a simultaneous release for Windows. Luminous Productions is a rookie in the world of development studios, they were originally formed by employees working on Final Fantasy XV. The game was initially set to be released in May 2022 but was delayed twice before finally being released in January 2023.
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