There are promotions you barely notice, and then there are those you can’t afford to ignore. The Forgotten Citya critically acclaimed narrative role-playing game, is currently available for only €5.99 on PS5 and PS4as part of a temporary offer on the PlayStation Store valid until November 6. For a title usually sold €29.99the reduction of 80% definitely worth a look.
The game, acclaimed upon its release in 2021, is not an RPG like any other. It draws its origins from a cult mod of Skyrimbefore transforming into an independent work in its own right, crowned with awards and with more than three million downloads.
An old Skyrim mod that became a full-fledged game
Originally, The Forgotten City was just an amateur mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. But its success with the community was such that it ended up evolving into an autonomous production, carefully developed and supported by an immersive storyline. This change of scale was accompanied by professional recognition: the game won a Writers’ Guild National Award for the excellence of his writing.
The link with Skyrim remains very present in the atmosphere and structure of the game, but The Forgotten City was able to develop its own identity. It offers a dense single-player adventure, without expansions or microtransactions, focused on exploration, reflection and moral choices.
A time loop adventure in the heart of ancient Rome
Abandoning classic dungeons and excessive action, the game relies on an original mechanic: a time loop in a setting of Ancient Rome. The player plays a traveler thrown into a mysterious underground city where each decision can cause or avoid a catastrophe.
According to the game’s official description on the PS Store, “The Forgotten City is an adventure mystery game of exploration and deduction, a reinterpretation of the critically acclaimed mod that won a national Writers’ Guild award and has over 3 million downloads.” This mixture ofhistorical investigationof ethical dilemmas andcomplex interactions with a gallery of colorful characters has won over critics and players alike.
“Combat is possible, but violence has its limits. Only complex interactions with a community of colorful characters, clever exploitation of the time loop, and difficult moral choices will allow you to solve this epic puzzle.”
A PS Store offer not to be missed
The Forgotten City is also available through the PS Plus Extra subscription, but there’s no guarantee it’ll stay there for long. For players who want to keep this game in their library for life, purchasing at a discounted price is a must. Once the promotion ends, the November 6it will automatically return to its standard price of €29.99.
This type of promotion is rare for such a highly rated title, with no DLC or hidden costs. It is therefore the ideal time to discover, or rediscover, this pearl of narrative gaming, especially if you have a weakness for puzzles and historical universes.