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Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Forgive Me Father is a fps, boomer shooter and lovecraftian game
developed by Byte Barrel
and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
Released on April 07th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 8 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 4,825 reviews of which 4,083 were positive and 742 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.91€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 9 GB available space
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Incredible boomer FPS with weapon customization that lets you play around a bit. Completed on hard, only had one crash. The gameplay is super smooth, fast, you have a lot of options with skills. Didn't feel lost. Enemy variety felt very good. There were a couple of enemies that made you rethink your movement strategies. Graphics felt like playing XIII and No one lives forever, if anyone gets that reference. Highly recommended
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Alright, let's dive into "Forgive Me Father," a game that definitely left an impression, albeit a somewhat mixed one. It's a retro-inspired FPS with a strong Lovecraftian vibe, and while it nails certain aspects, it also stumbles in others. Here's a breakdown: The Good, The Grotesque, and the Glorious (75%) "Forgive Me Father" absolutely nails the aesthetic. The hand-drawn, comic book style visuals are striking and unique. It feels like you're stepping into a twisted graphic novel, and the Lovecraftian horrors are rendered with a delightful, unsettling charm. Atmosphere and Art Style: The game's atmosphere is thick with dread and madness. The visual style is a perfect fit for the Lovecraftian setting, and the grotesque enemy designs are both disturbing and memorable. The color palette, the shading, it all works to create an unsettling, captivating world. Weapon Variety and Combat: The arsenal is a blast to use. From the classic revolver to the more exotic, sanity-draining weapons, each gun feels powerful and impactful. The combat is fast-paced and visceral, with a satisfying crunch to each kill. The "madness" mechanic, where your abilities change as your sanity fluctuates, adds a unique and engaging layer to the gameplay. Sound Design: The sound design is top-notch. The unsettling ambient noises, the guttural growls of the enemies, and the booming gunshots all contribute to the immersive and terrifying atmosphere. Level Design: Some of the levels are really cleverly designed, with winding corridors, hidden passages, and environmental hazards that add to the challenge. The game knows how to build tension, and the exploration is often rewarded with hidden items or lore snippets. Story and Lore: The story, while somewhat fragmented, is intriguing. The snippets of lore you uncover throughout the game paint a picture of a world teetering on the brink of madness, and the characters you encounter are suitably eccentric and unsettling. The Shadows and Shortcomings (25%) While "Forgive Me Father" does a lot right, it's not without its flaws. Certain aspects of the game feel undercooked or repetitive, and they detract from the overall experience. Repetitive Enemy Encounters: While the enemy designs are great, the AI can be somewhat predictable, and the encounters can become repetitive after a while. You'll often find yourself facing the same groups of enemies in the same patterns, which can lessen the sense of dread. Inconsistent Difficulty Spikes: The game can have some rather dramatic difficulty spikes. Some areas feel relatively easy, while others throw hordes of enemies at you, leading to frustrating deaths. The balancing feels a bit uneven at times. Occasional Level Design Frustrations: While many levels are well-designed, some can feel confusing or cluttered. Finding key items or navigating certain areas can be frustrating, particularly when under pressure from enemies. Some areas feel like mazes, and not in a good way. Lack of Polish: While the art style is a deliberate choice, some aspects of the game feel a bit rough around the edges. Minor graphical glitches, clunky animations, and occasional performance issues can detract from the immersion. Story Pacing: The story, while interesting, can feel disjointed. The fragmented nature of the narrative can make it difficult to follow at times, and the pacing can be uneven. Overall: "Forgive Me Father" is a flawed gem. It's a game with a strong personality and a unique aesthetic, but it's also a game that suffers from some inconsistencies and rough edges. If you're a fan of retro FPS games and Lovecraftian horror, it's definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared for some frustrating moments and a bit of jank. The good parts are really good, but the bad parts can be very noticeable. It's a game that could have been a true classic with a bit more polish.
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Wow...wow wow wow. Gameplay: Doom 1-2 with crips movement and precise air control. Shooting is just the same and super fun. Take the game "Dusk" for example. Weapons: All standard weapons are here. Shotguns, Pistol, Crossbow, Energypewpew But you can alter their shooting mechanism or just buff the attack speed...but if you ever wanted a shotgun with tentacles and extra shrapnels...go for it! Music/Sound: The sound fits every weapon even after upgrades and every enemy has a certain sound so you can more or less react directly to the thread they pose. THE MUSIC IS AWESOME. more calm and eerie when youre walking around, but in fight there are so many great riffs! Agressive, catchy and especially after consuming the (ingame) herbs for extra melee damage you feel like the doomslayer Abilities: You can boost the abilities you like, but i went for the voodoo doll because the Blood-Games where awesome. Still nice range of melee support, stun and so on. I recommend you put some points in at least one of them, later you will need them Graphics: This game is the perfect example why ARTSTYLE is superior to GRAPHICS. All those lovecraftian monsters are portrayed perfectly and fun fact: some monsters carry an extra head in case your shoot their first one off their shoulders. Story: Well there are some story items like books but you dont really need to be a Lovecraft expert to enjoy the game (see the reasons above). For me it was more like "ahhh Devs, i know this one" I could go on and on but my time is limited because....FORGIVE ME FATHER 2 just launched out of early access. Cya there!
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Serious Sam meets Lovecraft. Lots and lots of strafing, running, gunning, and dodging all kinds of projectiles. Enemies are straight out of a Lovecraft novel, scary looking in all their 2D bitmap glory. Plenty of guns are to be had with lots upgrades to both the weapons themselves and enhanced skill sets to black/white magic capabilities. Graphics: 3D with lots of 2D bitmaps splashed around for detail. Enemies are grotesque in all their bitmap glory. Very retro. Think Doom in the early 90's. Sound/Music: Scary. The tempo for the music increased when enemies are nearby. Sound from the enemies are also very unsettling. Overall, I highly recommend the game to all FPS shooters out there, especially those looking for a retro experience.
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Based on the trailer, when I loaded this up I was not expecting to enjoy it. However, I found it was a much better game than I anticipated. I liked that there was a skill tree to customize your character, and two characters to choose from. In someone else's review, they recommended spending your skill points in a way that ensures a diversity of ammo pools (some versions of weapons use the same ammo pool as others). I found this was good advice. I hope they changed that for the sequel. Overall, a pleasant surprise.
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Forgive Me Father is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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Forgive Me Father received 4,083 positive votes out of a total of 4,825 achieving a rating of 8.19.
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Forgive Me Father was developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
Forgive Me Father is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Forgive Me Father is not playable on MacOS.
Forgive Me Father is not playable on Linux.
Forgive Me Father is a single-player game.
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Byte Barrel
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