Frey also tends to get stuck on things like small boulders. It also doesn't help that, throughout, the controls feel slightly off, especially when you're parkouring or running fast. Too bad the same can't be said for when you learn the liquid spells (another 5 hours afterwards), since they feel like you're throwing water balloons. It takes way too long to get halfway decent (at least 4 hours by estimate into the main plot), and then even longer to start getting good, which happens when you learn the fire sword spells (another 6 or 7 hours). She can also dodge incoming attacks using her magical parkour skills and super speed, which also help her explore the game's massive open world.īut as engaging as this tale becomes, it has some problems. Later on, she gains new (and in some cases, better) spells that include ones based on fire and water. But while her powers are magical in nature, this initially feels like a shooter, since Frey's first batch of spells have her shooting rocks and energy bolts. Aided by a sentient, talkative, and knowledgeable vambrace (a series of interlocking bracelets), and newfound magical powers, Frey has to fight enemies and monster alike, while helping the locals get a better life.

In Forspoken, you play as Frey, a woman from modern-day New York City who finds herself transported to a medieval and magical realm.

Though it has some annoying problems, and takes too long to get good, this third-person fantasy action/adventure game is ultimately rather fun.

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