Again, hopefully the rest of the game is not as bad as this voiced-over clip, but something about how the game has handled its lead and concept (a modern woman is suddenly thrust into a world of spells and monsters) does not seem to be landing, even if gameplay continues to look rather excellent. This is not an ideal situation for actress Ella Balinska, who is being saddled with what appears like it’s not going to be the best of scripts as the lead of this game, shortly after her turn on a different sort of video game project, the critic-and-audience lambasted Resident Evil series on Netflix. But rather like it’s a parody of the worst kind of action dialogue in media at the moment. Not just like, someone’s writing a clunky script that gets mistranslated in localization. There’s a common notion that most Square Enix games just do not have great writing in general, but this feels like a different kind of bad. The superpowered magic-wielding combat actually seems pretty fantastic, and no amount of bad scripting will probably turn me away from playing, but it’s not great to have to deal with. Take on twisted monsters in magical combat with a wide range of powerful abilities catering to a variety of playstyles – from fast-paced and exhilarating to strategic and methodical.It’s frustrating to hear dialogue this bad from Forspoken, given that everything I’ve actually seen from gameplay continues to look absolutely stunning. Scale walls, vault across canyons, leap from dizzying heights, and dash through vast landscapes.įrey's unique abilities allow her to fluidly traverse the open world with ease. Venture deep into corrupted territories where a mysterious darkness defiles everything it touches. Unravel the mysteries of Athia as Frey travels through the calamitous Break and discovers how to wield an immense power.Įxplore the sprawling realms of Athia, a striking land of remarkable vistas and otherworldly creatures brought to life through stunning graphics and cutting-edge technology. ![]() Lead Frey on an unforgettable journey in her search for a way home after being mysteriously transported to a breathtaking, fantastical land. Unaffected by the Break and desperate for answers, Frey reluctantly agrees to help the last remaining citizens of Athia who see her as their only hope.įrey’s journey through this strange and treacherous land will take her deep into the heart of corruption where she must battle monstrous creatures, confront the powerful Tantas, and uncover secrets that awaken something much more from within. The Break transformed animals into beasts, men into monsters, and rich landscapes into four dangerous realms.Īt the center of their shattered domains, the Tantas now rule as maddened and evil sorceresses. Mysteriously transported from New York City, Frey Holland finds herself trapped in the breathtaking land of Athia.Ī magical, sentient bracelet is inexplicably wrapped around her arm, and Frey discovers the ability to cast powerful spells and use magic to traverse the sprawling landscapes of Athia.įrey nicknames her new golden companion “Cuff” and sets off to find a way home.įrey soon learns this beautiful land once flourished under the reign of benevolent matriarchs, called Tantas, until a devastating blight relentlessly corrupted everything it touched.
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