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'''''Forced''''' is a [[Cooperative gameplay|co-op]] [[arcade adventure]] [[video game]] developed by [[BetaDwarf]], released in October 2013. |
'''''Forced''''' is a local and online [[Cooperative gameplay|co-op]] [[arcade adventure]] [[video game]] developed by [[BetaDwarf Entertainment]], released in October 2013 for [[Windows]], [[OS X]] and [[Linux]] through the [[Steam (software)]] platform. |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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Each player can choose one of four weapon classes, each with 16 unlockable skills. |
Up to four players can work together to fight through the game's different challenges and boss encounters. Each player can choose one of four weapon classes: Vulcan Hammer, Frost Shield, Lightning Bow and Spirit Claws, each with 16 unlockable skills. |
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Balfus, a Spirit Mentor, is considered a 5th character that is controllable by all players at the same time by calling him to a certain position or asking him to follow one of the players. Completing the game's challenges and puzzles involves using the Spirit Mentor properly. |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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Players are cast as slaves in a fantasy gladiator |
Players are cast as slaves in a fantasy gladiator arena, condemned to fight as gladiators to win their freedom. |
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== Development == |
== Development == |
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BetaDwarf was formed by a small group of |
BetaDwarf was formed by a small group of students, who moved into an unused classroom in [[Aalborg University – Copenhagen]], in [[Denmark]]. It took the university 7 months before a lecturer accidentally walked into the room and realized that 8 people actually lived in one of their classrooms. BetaDwarf then decided to move together into a big house, where they made a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign and then released ''Forced'' after three years of development.<ref>''"Forced Out, But Forging Ahead – The Incredible Story of BetaDwarf" on GameFront, October 4, 2013 [http://www.gamefront.com/forced-out-but-forging-ahead-the-incredible-story-of-betadwarf/]''</ref> |
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== Reception== |
== Reception== |
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| Developer(s) | BetaDwarf |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows OS X Linux |
| Genre(s) | arcade adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, co-op |
Forced is a local and online co-op arcade adventure video game developed by BetaDwarf Entertainment, released in October 2013 for Windows, OS X and Linux through the Steam (software) platform.
Gameplay
Up to four players can work together to fight through the game's different challenges and boss encounters. Each player can choose one of four weapon classes: Vulcan Hammer, Frost Shield, Lightning Bow and Spirit Claws, each with 16 unlockable skills.
Balfus, a Spirit Mentor, is considered a 5th character that is controllable by all players at the same time by calling him to a certain position or asking him to follow one of the players. Completing the game's challenges and puzzles involves using the Spirit Mentor properly.
Plot
Players are cast as slaves in a fantasy gladiator arena, condemned to fight as gladiators to win their freedom.
Development
BetaDwarf was formed by a small group of students, who moved into an unused classroom in Aalborg University – Copenhagen, in Denmark. It took the university 7 months before a lecturer accidentally walked into the room and realized that 8 people actually lived in one of their classrooms. BetaDwarf then decided to move together into a big house, where they made a successful Kickstarter campaign and then released Forced after three years of development.[1]
Reception
Forced has received generally favorable reviews, with a Metacritic score of 74% .[2]
References
- ^ "Forced Out, But Forging Ahead – The Incredible Story of BetaDwarf" on GameFront, October 4, 2013 [1]
- ^ "Forced for PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 31 October 2013.