![]() The torch was then passed to the game’s lead writers Allison Rymer and Todd Stashwick, who finalised the story and script for the game. While “meeting” the lead writers behind Forspoken was meant to curb any fears I had with how its protagonist was going to be handled, it ended up sparking more unease than I initially had about the game.Īt one point in the pre-recorded “get to know the writers” section, I learned that Forspoken has been in development since 2018, with Telltale Games The Walking Dead writer Gary Whitta, and Uncharted’s head writer and creative director Amy Hennig laying down the groundwork for the game’s world concept and narrative while it was in pre-production. “We decided to model Frey after casting actress Ella Balinska, as we felt she embodied our envisioning of Frey perfectly.” “We wanted our hero and other characters in Forspoken to be reflective of our diverse audiences and relatable to our players,” Square Enix said. Square Enix said its decision was obvious given its desire to have a “strong, female lead” as its protagonist. While Forspoken didn’t appear to be reinventing the wheel when it came to its magic open world, the leading actress, Ella Balinska, still stood out to me. In the trailer, Frey can be seen traversing mountains at break-neck speeds as well as fashioning herself a floating skateboard to cross a river.Īlthough the early gameplay footage I saw in the hands-on preview looked rougher than the feats on display in The Game Awards trailer, Square ensured that the game would look better and “feel amazing” upon launch. Luminous Productions’ Final Fantasy XV origins come into play with Forspoken’s freeform combat, which includes frenetic enemies and flashing red numbers that pop up when you deal massive damage to those enemies.Īnother key component of Forspoken’s gameplay that sets it apart from other fantasy games is its magic parkour system, which was best showcased in its Game Awards trailer. The Break works similarly to how fade rifts work in Dragon Age Inquisition, with waves of enemies bursting through that must be dealt with. The theme of duality is central to Forspoken, and so as players explore the game they’ll come to learn that the Nails are heavily embedded in Athian lore and culture, however Frey also views them through a modern lens (much like we would),” Square Enix said. ![]() ![]() “We wanted to represent the ability enhancements in a form that’s part of Athian history as well as merging with something that’s relatable to our modern world. The Nail system leans heavily on Ancient Egyptian and Babylonian historical influences, where the act of painting one’s nails displays one’s status and power. The magic in Forspoken runs on an enhancement system Square Enix calls the Nail system, which you can think of as something similar to what would happen if a mage enchanted or upgraded an everyday item. It also gave me an opportunity to hear about Frey’s development from the game’s lead writers. The preview showcased Forspoken’s magic system, parkour, and combat in action. While I didn’t get to play Forspoken during my preview, I was able to watch early build footage of the game during a pre-recorded stream. To find her way back home, Frey must use her newfound powers and defeat the Break and the Tantas. Luckily for Frey, she’s been imbued with magical powers that make her immune to The Break thanks to her fashionable talking jewellery companion, Cuff. To make matters worse, The Tantas, a matriarchy who once served as Athia’s benevolent leaders, have turned into evil witches. The world that awaits her is overrun by a blight called The Break, which turns animals and humans alike into monstrous creatures. Read More: Square Enix PS5 Showcase Forspoken Is Starting To Look Like A Real Gameįorspoken is a game by former Final Fantasy XV devs Luminous Productions which follows New Yorker Frey Holland as she’s isekai’d into the “beautiful” and “cruel” fantasy world of Athia.
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