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Forgotlings releases today on Steam. PS4/5, Xbox Series/One and Switch TBA.

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Forgotlings launches June 12 for PC, later for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch - Gematsu

2D cinematic side-scrolling action adventure game Forgotlings will launch for PC via Steam on Jue 12, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch at a later date, publisher Hitcents and developer Throughline Games announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Forgotlings is a breathtaking cinematic action adventure set in an enchanted realm inhabited by lost things searching for a purpose. Journey to distant corners of our collective memories and unite warring tribes against a mysterious looming threat to their existence. A wholly original storyworld filled with wonder and imagination awaits your discovery.

Key Features

Travel the lands as Fig, a gifted posing doll, and captain of the sentient ship Volare.

Bandits and critters lurk in the wilderness – Be stealthy or confront enemies head-on.

Connect with forgotlings from various tribes through conversation or challenge them to a game of INA—a popular pastime in the world of forgotlings!

Full voice-acting bring characters and moments to life together with a beautifully haunting score featuring the renowned ensemble Theatre of Voices.

Choose your destination in your quest to unite all things lost in this semi-open world Metroidvania.

Thousands of hand-drawn animation frames and beautifully realized environments makes you feel as if you’re playing an animated movie.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer

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Forgotton Anne studio announces side-scrolling action adventure game Forgotlings for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

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Publisher Hitcents and Forgotton Anne developer ThroughLine Games have announced Forgotlings, a side-scrolling action adventure game set in a magical land coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

“The main theme in Forgotlings is ‘Purpose’—despite living in complex societies with more connectivity than ever before, we still see pervasive loneliness,” said ThroughLine Games CEO and creative director Alfred Nguyen in a press release. “We hope Forgotlings resonates with players in today’s world, providing an imaginative lens through which to view existential threats.”

Here is an overview of the game, via Hitcents:

ThroughLine Games, the creators from the critically acclaimed Forgotton Anne alongside publisher Hitcents, invite players to step into the Forgotten Lands as Fig, a gifted posing doll on a quest to unite different tribes of forgotlings against an enigmatic beast prophesied to engulf the world in darkness. Severed from their human owners and struggling for survival, the forgotlings’ only hope lies in him.

Take charge as the captain of The Volare, Fig’s ship and base of operations alongside his crew of forgotlings. Save settlements from pesky bandits and other critters through combat mechanics that blend hack-and-slash with strategy and stealth.

Choose the next destination in a 2.5D semi open-world Metroidvania, from uncovering ancient secrets that lie buried in the desert Dunes, to climbing the magnificent Agora Mountains and exploring the majestic Falls. Learn about forgotling psychology to better respond in interactive conversations and build relationships and allies that could determine the fate of a tribe.

Engage in side-quests or earn a reputation by challenging forgotlings to a game of INA, a popular board game transcending tribe affiliations. Search for Power Stones to include in customizable INA decks, or mine for crystals in the environment to place as bets. Join tournaments and climb the ranks to become a Grandmaster, or simply play a match as a form of icebreaker to unlock dialogues and connect with forgotlings.

Thousands of traditionally hand-drawn animation frames combined with full voice acting and a score featuring choir ensemble Theatre of Voices (Arrival, Mary Magdalene) provide an immersive experience deep in an imaginative world and an emotional story about things we have forgotten and the power of diversity.

Watch the first footage below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Teaser Trailer

Announce Gameplay Preview

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The Switch version of Forgotton Anne will launch via the Nintendo eShop on November 9 for $19.99 / £15.99 / €19.99, publisher Square Enix Collective and developer ThroughLine Games announced. Pre-orders will include a 10 percent discount.

Forgotton Anne first launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in May.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Imagine a place where everything that is lost and forgotten goes; old toys, letters, single socks. The Forgotten Lands is a magical world inhabited by Forgotlings; creatures composed of mislaid objects longing to be remembered again.

Forgotton Anne is a seamless cinematic adventure with a focus on meaningful storytelling and light puzzle platforming. You are Anne, the enforcer who keeps order in the Forgotten Lands, as she sets out to squash a rebellion that might prevent her master, Bonku, and herself from returning to the human world…

Key Features

Discover a beautifully realised world of wonder filled with Forgotlings – charming everyday objects brought to life, bursting with personality.

Uncover the truth behind the harrowing conflict taking place between an impassioned ruler and ruthless rebellion.

Harness the power of Anima, the energy that brings life to the Forgotten Lands. Use it to solve puzzles and command ultimate control over Forgotlings’ lives.

Choose carefully. Your words and actions can alter the tale being told thanks to a branching dialogue system that places the power in your hands.

Run, leap, and soar as you strive to guide Anne home, unlocking areas and abilities along the way.

Enjoy hand-animated visuals created using the same traditional techniques that brought your favorite animated movies to life.

Immerse yourself in a soaring orchestral score performed by the Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Watch a new trailer below.

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Forgotlings Release Date Trailer

Throughline Games and Hitcents' Forgotlings is a 2D cinematic action-adventure game set in an enchanted world inhabited by lost things. Your mission is to travel the land and unite the warring tribes against a new threat.

Forgotlings launches on PC via Steam on June 12, 2025, and will launch later or PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Forgotton Anne by ThroughLine Games

Just beaten this beautiful game ♥ Gotta be honest, I wasn’t really hooked into this game until I met Mr. Fig and heard him speaking with his questionably charming voice??? for the first time??? Seriously this game’s fandom is so smoll, so please accept this gif set as my contribution

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Forgotton Anne

Developer: ThroughLine Games Publisher: Square Enix Rrp: £15.49 (Gog.com, Humblebundle and Steam) Released: 15th May 2018 Available on:  Gog.com, Humblebundle and Steam Played Using: An Xbox 360 Control Pad Approximate game length: 10 hours Have you ever thought about where all your lost and forgotten things go? Other than down the back of the sofa that is. What if I told you that those lost and forgotten things went to another world, one in which they gained sentience and lived a life of their own? Sounds pretty whimsical, but sadly all is not well in that world. In this game you play as Anne, a young woman who holds the rather ominous sounding title of 'Enforcer'. It's her job to make sure that all is well in the Forgotten Lands (the place the lost things end up) and that her master Bonku's work is uninterrupted. Forgotton Anne is a platformer that is very narrative and dialogue heavy. There are puzzles to work out as well but for the most part you'll be interacting with the various characters you meet as you unravel the secrets of the Forgotten Lands. If you're expecting action I'm afraid you're going to be out of luck.

As I mentioned in the preamble in this world all the lost and forgotten items come to life and have lives of their own. These freshly sentient beings are given the collective term of Forgotlings. It's up to Anne to keep these Forgotlings in line and safe she does this by using an item named 'The Arca' to move a substance called Anima around. Anima is a power source but it comes from the Forgotlings around Anne, its their lifeforce. Now depending on your kind of playthrough you don't have to drain the anima from a Forgotling, usually you can find a stored source of the stuff to use, but if you truly want to live up to the title of Enforcer... well it would make sense. The animation on show in the game is amazing and all of it is hand animated, which is just impressive. It nears Studio Ghibli levels of quality and it certainly has the imagination that would work for one of their films. The artistry doesn't just stop there either, the backgrounds, level design and general overall aesthetic are gorgeous to behold. The character animations are especially wonderful to see, even little things. For example not far into the game you gain a set of mechanical wings, and once I gained them I spent several minutes just watching the animation for activating them over and over because I was so amazed at how detailed and smooth it was. The voice acting is very well done, I'm not sure if this was originally in another language or not, but if it was the localisation team did a damn fine job.

Sadly nothing can be perfect and for me there are two things wrong with this game. The first is the controls, for the most part they handle well but I'm very glad this isn't a game that requires precision platforming. I think the only way to describe them is as heavy, Anne seems to have way more... weight than she should. The second thing is actually silly but it bugs the ever living hell out of me. It's the name, at first I thought it was an old spelling of forgotten but having looked into it that isn't the case. In fact I can't find any real reason for the naming beyond an interview that basically amounts to 'it sounded cool'. Yes, I know its petty and that I'm guilty of spelling mistakes too. This is a game with multiple endings and your actions throughout the game will dictate which you get. Interestingly the choices aren't always immediately apparent meaning the player has to think about the choices they make.

Overall I'd say this game is well worth a playthrough, if only for the animation and to see the story unfold. However this isn't a game I'll be returning to anytime soon simply because I find I need a long time between replaying any game with a linear or mostly linear narrative. If this appeals to you perhaps try; Child of Light Sundered Cuphead

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Forgotton Anne for the Switch releases today digitally.