The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy conversational mysteries, time-loop experimentation, and solving problems through knowledge rather than combat, this is a strong fit. Players seeking polished action or consistently subtle philosophical writing may find its rough edges and ending less satisfying.
What it does best
A mystery that makes you keep connecting the dots
A time loop that turns repetition into investigation
Your understanding is the real progression system
What might put you off
Unpolished presentation
The later revelations and ending divide players
The setup
What you are walking into
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod of the same name. Combat is an option, but violence will only get you so far. Only by questioning an intertwined community of colorful characters, cleverly exploiting the time loop, and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
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