ror

The Forgotten City

The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure
set in ancient Rome, in which an unknown traveller uncovers
conspiracies whilst working around ‘the golden rule’: that
‘the many shall suffer for the sins of the one’. This game
presents a deep, dark story told by excellently written char-
acters, who undoubtedly are the best part of the experience.

Each resident of ‘The Forgotten City’ carries their own
motives, problems, and opinions of one another, offering
tightly written and engaging conversations which draw you
into the world. With captivating story-telling and in a truly
unique setting, this game holds some of the best moments
of any RPG.

It should be noted that The Forgotten City is not without its
flaws. The facial animation is rather dire, and is at times
hard to watch as characters’ faces contort in a manner
believed biologically impossible. The luckily brief combat
mechanics are lacklustre and feel shamefully dated. Worst of
all though, is that this little gem is akin to a tightly wrapped
present, with the complete playthrough lasting a brief 10
hours at best.

Inscryption

There is a classical music technique known as variation, in which a
composer explores a piece in many ways, altering its nature to form
something new. Inscryption seems to follow a similar concept. This game
is a truly unique deck-building rogue-like with a gritty body-horror

aesthetic and spirited atmosphere.

This horror theme permeates into the core mechanics of the card game,
in which animals duel and are sacrificed until one party emerges

victorious. Success is achieved when a scale is outweighed by golden
teeth. In between battles your wooden figurine hops along a parchment

map, stopping to collect items, modify cards, and interact with
characters. Your journey is narrated by ‘The Game Master’, an elusive

figure who dons various masks to represent different individuals,
seldom showing empathy.

Some of this game can almost be considered pleasant, with most of your
deck comprising of characters who might also be seen in Disneyland.

Birds and beasts of the forest are presented in gory grandeur, though act
as comforting juxtaposition when drawn alongside a horrific amalgam,
crudely hewn and spattered with blood.