2024 video game
Forspoken is a 2024 action role-playing game developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix. The game 💵 was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on January 24, 2024. It received mixed reviews from critics and failed to 💵 meet the sales expectations of Square Enix. It was the last game from Luminous Productions before the company's closure on 💵 May 1, 2024.
Gameplay [ edit ]
According to director Takeshi Aramaki, the gameplay was designed to be focused on terrain traversal 💵 speed and fluidity.[1] Square Enix also described the game as a "narrative-driven adventure".[2] The character exists in an open world 💵 game format where players are able to travel anywhere at any time.[3]
The player character, Frey, has access to a variety 💵 of magical spells. Following each combat encounter, the player earns experience points. Frey's cloak can be upgraded in order to 💵 improve her combat efficiency and stats, while applying nail polish unlocks special abilities.[4] The player can also craft new items, 💵 or rest at a safe location in order to restore health. While the player is exploring the game world, they 💵 may encounter a "breakstorm", a scenario similar to a horde mode in which waves of demonic creatures spawn and attack 💵 Frey. The storm ends with the appearance of a named boss character.[5]