The Forbidden Arts - Image 1
Developer
Stingbot Games
Release Date
August 7, 2019
Platform
Switch
Players
Single player
Rating
Teen
File Size
2.34 GB
Languages
English

About This Game

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The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. You play as a young boy who seeks to master the element of fire.

The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. When the hero of the game, Phoenix, seeks the counsel of a druid to make sense of his visions, she awakens the latent pyromancy within him. This begins an epic journey from Phoenix’s humble beginnings as he seeks to master the element of fire. Key Features: • 5 Worlds with multiple levels • 6 Boss Fights • 30+ different enemies • 12+ hours of gameplay • High quality hand-painted art style • Channel your pyromancer flame to cast devastating spells upon enemies and bosses, protect yourself from harm and manipulate the environment. ​ • Explore massive worlds with the ability to save your progress nearly anywhere and any time. You will alternate between 2d gameplay while in dungeons and 3d gameplay while exploring the world map. ​ • Test your agility as you scale walls, jump gaps, climb vines and maneuver through several distinct environments filled with obstacles and challenges. ​ • Progress through a captivating storyline following a young man who seeks the truth about himself and finds a grand adventure of ancient magic. ​ • Embark on quests from friendly NPCs and solve puzzles you encounter along the way. • Discover long-forgotten secret items and locations, and unlock abilities. The time has come to summon your inner fire and prove to the world you have what it takes to be called a pyromancer. Play The Forbidden Arts today.

Reviews & Ratings

Metacritic

Metascore 50
User Score 4.2

OpenCritic

Top Critic Avg 53
Critics Recommend 18%

HowLongToBeat

Main + Extras 9.0h
All Styles 9.0h