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The Forbidden Arts
The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. You play as Phoenix, a young boy who seeks to master the element of fire in a grand adventure of ancient magic.
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I thoroughly enjoyed playing The Forbidden Arts. Though the controls and overall gameplay was simple, the premise was what intrigued me the most and encouraged me to keep playing.
In The Forbidden Arts, you play Phoenix, a young man who wields some wicked swift daggers and can summon a fireball to scorch his enemies. This platformer requires the usual skill set of good timing and a healthy dose of patience to get through all the levels, but is it worth it?Read More
After playing so many high-profile titles over the past few months, it’s good to eventually sit down and relax with a smaller, less demanding game for the Switch whenever possible. I got interested on The Forbidden Arts before release very quickly, mostly due to how it was marketed. A game inspired by platformers of the 90’s… that was literally all I needed to read to become interested in it. Sadly, this love letter reminded me more of forgettable 90’s titles like Tarzan and Pandemoni...
The Forbidden Arts tries recreating games of old, but it manages to conjure flaws that should have stayed buried.
Verdict: The Forbidden Arts is an average fantasy adventure that is a solid experience but lacks polish. The premise and combination of 3D and 2D adventuring are interesting but it doesn’t come together to create something special. Nice graphics and enemy design are let down by poor hit detection and floaty controls. If you stick with it for the full 10-hour experience, you will get a sense of achievement. However, for $14.99, there are much better options on the Switch Eshop.