The Forgotten City (2021)

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.

Release date

July 28, 2021

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie

Developer

Modern Storyteller

Publisher

Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital

How long to beat The Forgotten City (HowLongToBeat): Main Story 6 hours · Main + Sides 8½ hours · Completionist 10½ hours.

Metacritic Metascore: 85.

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