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Forgotton Anne

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4, Android • 2018

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Quick resume

Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

Pros

  • Beautiful hand-drawn animation
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Immersive fantasy world
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Excellent voice acting and soundtrack

Cons

  • Clunky and slow platforming controls
  • Simple and repetitive puzzles
  • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
  • Lack of skip for cutscenes and dialogues
  • No key rebinding or accessibility options

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make meaningful choices affecting story and character interactions, though gameplay is mostly linear and guided."

  • Competence
    1

    "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and platforming with some challenge but generally easy and forgiving."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No competitive elements; focus is on individual story experience without comparison to others."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report engaging story and atmosphere encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore choices and endings."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players engage with a unique world and story; limited player creativity in gameplay or customization."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and respectful."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Highly immersive fantasy world offering emotional engagement and escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story, art, and atmosphere without external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some exploration of story branches and puzzle solutions, but gameplay routines are consistent."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Encouraged to explore environments and collectibles, though world is mostly linear and guided."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited player customization or self-expression; focus on narrative and character portrayal."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy setting with imaginative world of sentient forgotten objects and magical elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo narrative experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop understanding of story and characters; limited skill growth due to simple gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on story and puzzles; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Emotional engagement with characters through story, but limited social or relational depth."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; player follows narrative path."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progression through story and unlocking achievements; limited item or upgrade accumulation."

  • Relaxation
    4

    "Calm pacing, beautiful visuals and music create a relaxing and immersive experience."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Visual and auditory stimulation through hand-drawn art and orchestral soundtrack."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative focus with emotional storytelling, character development, and meaningful choices."

  • Strategy
    0

    "Puzzles require some logic but are generally straightforward; limited strategic depth."

  • Thrill
    -2

    "Low suspense and risk; gameplay is calm and controlled with minimal tension."

  • Value
    3

    "Players feel good value for price due to story, art, and replayability despite simple gameplay."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Minimal violence; player can choose to avoid harming characters; focus on peaceful resolution."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat mechanics; safe and stable gameplay environment."

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