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Forsaken 64 (Nintendo 64)

Forsaken 64 is set in the far future, when Earth has been ripped apart by an uncontrollable fusion reaction. Although the planet's fragmented remains have been forsaken by all intelligent beings, a treasure trove of loot in the form of energy sources and weaponry lures all manner of bottom-feeding intergalactic scum seeking a piece of the action. Oblivious to the swarms of mutant creatures and automated defense-systems that guard the remains, these scavengers seek wealth and power at great hazard. The fun begins when you mount gravity-defying bike-like vehicles called pioncycles and become one of these interalactic rogues searching for hi-tech booty scattered throughout underground complexes of twisting tunnels that link cavernous chambers. Overall, the feeling and atmosphere of the game are quite similar to the PC game Descent. However, the environment seemed less disorienting because the thoughtful developers at Iguana UK have added some gravity-like effects that will gently orient your bike to the floor if you turn upside-down. [Nintendo]

Acclaim
First-Person Shooter, Action
Players: 4
M (Mature)
Developer: Iguana UK
Released May 1, 1998

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

75 / 100

Critic Reviews

92	TotalGames.net Has enough substance behind the dazzle to hold off accusations of it being nothing more than a Descent clone in pretty new clothes. Forsaken 64's deathmatch mode is superb, every bit as playable as that of Rare''s Bondage festival. One of the best games of the year!
90	Gaming Maxx One of the N64's elite titles. On a side note, if you ever want to lose your lunch, put this game in 3rd person view.My stomach churns at the mere thought of it... sigh
90	Nintendorks Forsaken 64 has it all, baby. The game's four player deathmatch could very well be a replacement for those who have overplayed "Goldeneye 007's" multiplayer.
85	Nintendojo The single player mode of this puppy is a bit lacking. But if you have friends, and you all should, than this is the best party game since Wheel Of Fortune!
85	GameSpot Between the various multiplayer options and the great single-player mode, Forsaken 64 comes out a real winner. Save for Rare's Goldeneye 007, it easily defeats the other first-person shooters currently available for the N64.
80	All Game Guide This is a good 3-D game, but you may have trouble figuring out which way is up. Not that it matters, because you will be chased constantly and you will always be on the move.
80	Hot Games The unconventional control system can take a short while to get completely accustomed with - being able to rotate and move in any direction can quickly result with up becoming down and players getting disorientated very quickly.
80	Games Domain Forsaken is an excellent shoot 'em up.
80	IGN Rarely is there such a good combination between technology and action-packed gameplay. Although it might get boring after a while, the game is interesting enough in the single player mode. But plug in a few more controllers and you get one of the most gripping shooters of the year.
75	Game Revolution A solid 3D action game for your more-talented-than-average gamer. While the story is a bit irrelevant, the impressive graphics and good single and multiplayer support should help get your money's worth.
75	Gaming Age Uses different weapons, better graphics, and a few other tricks to set itself apart from Descent, but in the end it's a serious case of déjà vu. The game does a great job of conveying speed and the feeling of weightlessness ... just don't be looking for anything original, because you won't find it here.
40	GamePro A classic case of unrealized potential, Forsaken fails to make significant use of its excellent control and four-player split-screen capability by thrusting you into an endless maze of frustration.

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