#THE LONG FORGOTTEN FIELDS FULL#

Not so much that it says something profound, but how it dissects the very nature of the message. What ends up a positive force for Forgotten Fields is the way it clings to its themes. Perhaps the most “riveting” part of the gameplay is playing host to your friends during a dinner party. While some gameplay elements exist (more on that later), the bulk of one’s enjoyment will inevitably stem from the substantial amount of dialogue and soulful pondering. If this summation of the plot and what it entails on an emotional scale does not appeal, turn back now.

#THE LONG FORGOTTEN FIELDS FULL#

Two momentous events, dragging ever closer to reality, and Sid can do nothing to wade the tide.įor full transparency, story is the non-literal name of the game here. On top of this, he’s invited back to his childhood home by his mother, who intends to sell it off the morning after. Going through his lax morning routine, we learn about the impending deadline for the draft of his next novel, lest he miss out on some much-needed grant money. Soon enough, frustration and stagnation hold, and the picture becomes clear: Sid lying on his bed, spacing out. These words will not make any sense, as they lack context. Upon opening the game, one will be shown words. Vulnerability is generally not a sexy trait, though to those searching for more emotional opportunities in gaming, a proverbial door has opened.įorgotten Fields is available to purchase via Steam for your regional pricing.ģ) Graphics & Audio – Fields Were Not Forgotten Story – Homeward Bound As one wades through a single day in his life, they’ll come to understand his mindset, his relationship with others and the world, and how the events that shaped his formative years influence his current self. Far more intimate in its execution, one plays Siddharth, who’s struggling to come up with a draft for his next story. At least not in the sense that the general gaming enthusiast would conjure on thought.

Enter Forgotten Fields, a generally relaxing, picturesque portrait into the life of a writer in creative purgatory.Īn “exciting game,” this is not. In the years since, developer Frostwood Interactive presumably went back to the drawing board and thought up a scenario more keen on clawing into the recesses of the human psyche. A stylistic mystery game with a moody soundtrack and fragile characters, it evoked a sense of something more than just standard detective-work. Back in the, in hindsight, wonderful year of 2019, I reviewed a game called Rainswept.

The long forgotten fields