forma.8 is a fun and charming Metroidvania release with plenty to offer. It might feel short for some of you since it will probably take you 5-6 hours to complete, but that only means it's an entertaining release that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Forma.82017
Forma.8
2017 MixedBag76Good
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ShortIt typically takes about 6 hours to finish the game.
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- $9.99
- $9.99
- $9.99
- $9.99
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Overview
Explore, fight and solve puzzles. Uncover the secrets of a mysterious alien planet in this open world metroidvania adventure, where nothing is what it seems… Accidentally stranded during a crucial mission, the forma.8 probe will need to survive and accomplish the unthinkable. What really happened on this planet? Who, or what lived here? And when? What’s the secret behind its history? These are only but a handful of the questions in need of answers. Or else…everything will be lost. The peculiar visual style, coupled with a deep lore and classic action-adventure mechanics makes forma.8 a unique experience, worth savoring and enjoy to the fullest.
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Press78
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GoodGreat- Metacritic78from 17 reviews
- OpenCritic77from 21 reviews
forma.8 is game worth playing, with great graphics, fun gameplay and a solid adventure. The game is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch due to the consoles nature, playing at home or on the go without any interruption. It's a short adventure that will take you roughly 6-7 hours to complete, but it's all good with no unnecessary content to increase...
Unfortunately, in its current state, I cannot recommend Forma.8 to anyone, even the most hungry fans of the Metroidvania genre. There are better games in that genre that explore similar feelings of isolation and there are better games on Switch that evoke that nostalgic feeling of older systems.
It is very difficult to complain about such an affordable and aesthetically-rich package. For its price point, Forma.8 is a surprisingly long and thoughtful Metroidvania-style experience.
Forma.8 is hardly a flawless game, but it's a damn fine addition to the Nintendo Switch's library. The last third is almost perfectly executed and the finale genuinely surprised and left me craving more. It took a while to get there, but its closing moments left one hell of an impression.