Poor Reception: Forspoken Flops with Free PS Plus Release

Forspoken, despite its free PS Plus offering, continues to spark heated debate among players almost a year after its release.

While some PS Plus subscribers express excitement over the opportunity to play Forspoken (alongside Sonic Frontiers in the December 2024 lineup), opinions remain sharply divided. Many players who experienced the game for free echo the sentiments of those who purchased it at full price, highlighting its inherent inconsistencies.

Criticism frequently centers on the game's dialogue and storyline, with some players abandoning Forspoken after just a few hours due to perceived flaws in these areas. Others, however, appreciate the combat, parkour mechanics, and overall gameplay experience, suggesting that focusing solely on the action elements can mitigate the impact of the weaker narrative. The consensus, however, appears to be that the story and dialogue significantly detract from the overall enjoyment for many.

Ultimately, Forspoken's inconsistent nature seems unlikely to be significantly altered by its PS Plus inclusion. The game follows Frey, a New Yorker transported to the breathtaking yet perilous land of Athia. There, she must master newfound magical abilities to navigate the expansive world, defeat formidable monsters, and overcome powerful matriarchs known as the Tantas, all in a desperate bid to return home.