MobyRank MobyScore
Nintendo 64
...
2.9
PlayStation
...
2.6
Windows
85
3.3

Description

Earth has been rendered largely uninhabitable by an explosion caused by a bungled experiment. Few would dare to brave its unstable and searing environments - only those determined to grab a little of its remaining gold. You are one of those, taking your hover-bike into disintegrating caverns for a few hours of dangerous work which, successful or not, will be your last.

Forsaken is a first-person shoot 'em up in which you have complete movement freedom in 3 dimensions, as you accelerate, swerve and strafe your craft, making for gameplay resembling Descent. Each level has a defined exit which must be reached within a tight time limit. The surrounding areas are collapsing around you, with spikes and turbine fans among your hazards. Be very aware of other craft out to take all you have, as they alter their approach based on your weaponry (from the 25 featured in the game) and past encounters.

On the PC, multiplayer action can feature up to 12 human players. The Nintendo 64 version featured 4 player split-screen multiplayer, while the Playstation version has no multiplayer options.

Alternate Titles

  • "浩劫餘生" -- Chinese title (traditional)
  • "Forsaken 64" -- Nintendo 64 title
  • "Condemned" -- Working title


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User Reviews

Descent Windows Ashley Pomeroy (227)
If you're looking for mind-numbing 3D accelerator action, Forsaken delivers. Windows Trixter Bronze Star Contributing Member (8873)
A lotta hype without much to ride on... Nintendo 64 Cormana6868 (16)
Great Multiplayer experience Windows Dave LeFleur (2)
A horrible, horrible game. Windows Tomer Gabel Bronze Star Contributing Member (4480)
The Forsaken Review Windows Eric Barbara (56)

The Press Says

Power Unlimited Windows Jun, 1998 9.4 out of 10 94
Gamezilla Windows Jun 15, 1998 91 out of 100 91
Absolute Games (AG.ru) Windows May 10, 1998 90 out of 100 90
PC Action Windows Apr 15, 1998 90 out of 100 90
GameSpot Nintendo 64 May 25, 1998 8.5 out of 10 85
GameStar (Germany) Windows Apr, 1998 84 out of 100 84
Power Unlimited Nintendo 64 Sep, 1998 7.9 out of 10 79
Game Revolution Nintendo 64 Jun 06, 2004 B 75
GameSpot PlayStation May 21, 1998 6.4 out of 10 64
Computer Games Magazine Windows May 20, 1998 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60

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Trivia

The Forsaken design team were admitted Descent addicts as is evident in the gameplay. (...as verified in some magazine interviews. --Ed.)


This entry was contributed by Trixter Bronze Star Contributing Member (8873) and Grant McLellan (559)
 

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