Today's release] Reincarnation into another world with a cynical sidekick? Run through another world with exhilarating magic parkour! Review of "FORSPOKEN

Reincarnation from New York to another world?

The game begins in a New York courthouse near Christmas.

The scene depicts the interaction between Frey, an orphan who earns her daily bread through crime, and a kind-hearted judge who is concerned for her well-being, as well as a feud with the city's gangsters. In the end, Frey loses everything and ends up on the street.

He is in despair as he thinks about his future, but then he meets his future partner "Cuffe" and is transported to another world. In the recent trend of otherworldly reincarnation stories, the story starts with a scene in which Frey is suddenly run over by a truck without any background explanation, but the story in the present day makes us want to know where and how the drama between the two worlds is connected.

Is the first otherworldly creature a dragon?

Frey is suddenly transported from the big city of New York City to the other world of Aasia. The "cuff," a cynical, talking bracelet, is attached to his arm, and a dragon appears in his confusion! It's a good thing that the game has a genuine New Yorker, or rather, a lighthearted American flair, as the players stop thinking and start acting, even though they would normally be mad.

In the game, you will encounter many things with special names, such as the culture, goods, and magic of the different world of "Aasia," but the archive function is quite extensive, so you can check anytime you encounter a word you don't understand. You can immerse yourself in the world with peace of mind.

So, you are thrown into another world without time to get confused, but despite the beauty of the scenery, the other world of Aasia seems to be infested with vicious creatures.

With the help of his cynical partner "Cuff," Frey uses the magic he has somehow become able to use to fight to the death against these creatures.

From this point on, the scope of activities gradually expands, and the player can enjoy exploration and battles while making full use of magic and the "cuff" function.

Battles occur seamlessly as you approach enemies, so there is a sense of tension even during exploration. Often, when you turn a corner, you may find yourself face to face with an enemy.

After exploring for a while, you will come across an abandoned town, where you will be able to use "magic parkour," which is one of the best parts of this game.

The city is filled with buildings suitable for parkour, and items and treasure chests are placed everywhere, so it is a good place to get used to the unique "magic parkour" operation. I got hooked on the fun of "magic parkour" and spent nearly 30 minutes flying around the city.

The first mid-boss is a dragon?

While exploring the city, it seems that this other world has been attacked by a mysterious miasma called "Blake" and is in danger of extinction. However, before he has time to swallow the situation of this world, Unseen is caught up in an epic battle with a dragon at the beginning of the film.

He battles the mighty dragon while making full use of magic and parkour, and here, too, we can feel the exhilaration of "magic parkour". The simple operation of the game allows the player to evade the fierce attacks of the giant dragons, and to strike them with a brilliant attack is a feeling of pleasure unlike anything I have ever felt.

Even though I am not a confident action player, I was hooked on "Magic Parkour," a high-speed battle against a giant dragon.

After that, you have to make your way to a city where people live, but you'll have to play to find out what happens next.

Another Courtroom in Another World?

After arriving in the village, Frey is arrested and dragged off to court, just as he feels at home. The flashback to the real world depicted in the opening scene reminds me of the link to the original world.

The roller coaster-like rapid development continues, as he is imprisoned and escapes from prison, perhaps an act of youthful dynamism.

Afterwards, "Auden," who lends a hand, takes care of his room and equipment, and in exchange for hints on how to return to his original world, he is able to solve the mystery of the "break," a noxious air that befalls this world.

The open-world adventure begins in earnest at this point, as the experience of interacting with the townspeople provides experience and items, and allows the player to create items and strengthen equipment. Thanks to the dramatic introduction, you are sure to become completely addicted to the world of "forspoken.

Exhilarating! Run around the vast world with magical parkour!

The world of "FORSPOKEN" expands as soon as you can freely explore it. The exhilarating action of "magic parkour," combined with the light and nimble movement, makes you forget about the main story and immerse yourself in the exploration, which is exactly the kind of fun one would call a "swamp game" or "gourmet game.

In a normal open world game, you often have to work silently to explore, but in "forspoken," the presence of "Cuff," a strong cynical sidekick, adds a nice touch to the game.

Cuff is a reliable sidekick who is useful in a variety of situations, including exploration and battles, but that is not all. When exploring in the field, he speaks sarcastically to you on the spot, and Frey responds to his sarcasm. Frey responds with sarcasm, making you feel as if you are traveling with your longtime partner.

The dialogue between the two is one of the highlights of the game, and adds color to the otherwise bland exploration.

Furthermore, as you explore, you will find spots where you can strengthen Frey, such as "mana pools" where you can acquire mana needed to learn new magic, like skill points, and "fountains" where you can learn new magic by jumping into them, which makes you put even more effort into your exploration. This area is exquisitely balanced, and we hope you will experience it for yourself.

There are also powerful "mutants" in the field, and if your character is well-developed and you are confident in your actions, you can try to defeat them. If you defeat them, you will gain experience and items.

In addition to the fields, there is also the "sealed labyrinth," which is infested with monsters and has a boss waiting for you at the end.

Since there are a large number of monsters in the "sealed labyrinth," it is a good idea to challenge the labyrinth after you have strengthened your skills by leveling up Frey or acquiring new magic. Inside the labyrinth, there is a large pool of mana, and new equipment can be acquired by defeating the bosses, which will further strengthen Frey.

In addition, you will receive hints that will help you solve the mysteries of this world, so be sure to give it a try.

There are many other ways to strengthen the main character, Frey, and there are also doll hunting events where you can exchange valuable equipment and items, so there is plenty to keep you busy.

Running around the vast world in parkour is a lot of fun, but of course, don't forget to advance the main storyline.

What will be the outcome of this epic story, in which a variety of characters and factors are intricately intertwined? Will Frey be able to return to his original world?

Product Information

Title: FORSPOKEN

Release date: Tuesday, 1/24/2023 (PC version on Wednesday, 1/25/2023)

Genre: Action RPG

Compatibility: PS5/Steam/Epic Games Store/ Microsoft Store