I normally don't really like stage based linear action platformers, instead prefering the open ended level design of the metroidvania genre. However Foregone's excellent combat, addictive looting, impressive pixel art & wonderfull soundtrack had me hooked throughout my playthrough. The levels flow very well and there's tons of visual/enemy variety to keep things fresh as you slice through hordes of enemies. Fighting in this game is just tons of fun, not only due to satisfyingly smooth animations and responsive controls but also because the difficulty is just right. Foregone is not easy but it's not hard either, you can cleave through enemies en masse but reckless play will have you meet your demise. This is especially true for the bosses which were among the most fun ones i've fought in 2D fashion. From their gorgeous designs to their varied attack patterns to keep you on your toes, these bosses were nothing short of excellent.

Another facet that made combat so fun is the weapon looting system! As you progress through the game you'll gradually keep finding new weapons with higher rarities encouraging experimentation with the respectable weapon variety. Favorite among those being the gun nunchucks or gunchucks for short, which are as fun as they sound! But in general every weapon in this game is fun to use and due to how looting works very much worth it as well. Normally i stick with the familiar but the gameplay design here pushes you to vary it up, something that really helps keep the game fresh throughout it's runtime. What also helps ofcourse is seeing all the beautifully realized levels bursting with colourfull pixel perfection. I think Foregone is up there with the best looking pixel art games tbh, it even has some dead cells vibes at times both in combat smoothness and looks!

The soundtrack also is just damn great, adding to the intensity of combat. I personally would say that it's worth picking up the OST along with the game as it's a really great listen. They also filled in all the details in the sound files so you can easily upload them to your phone to have them neatly organized in an album, something that is frustratingly uncommon in indie game OST's... Regardless the music is great and so are the SFX and voice acting! Yes, Foregone has VA, which is also quite rare for indies. It's not the best ever but i certainly found it good enough, really helping add more gravitas to the game's story. It's not the most fleshed out story ever but i found it engaging, right till the credits rolled. Finally on a technical level Foregone ran smoothly without any crashes or bugs so it's a well crafted game both in terms of game design and on a technical level. I would strongly recommend this one for any platformer fan, be that linear or open ended like an MV. It's worth the price of admission based on its lenght and fun factor.

Not really a fun game. Maybe I played in the wrong way? If you stick to the best equip (which is what you're supposed to do in games?, plus you get like >5 equipment per minute) and since all enemies are the same you're just boss rushing. Boss fights were really dissapointing too, they only have 3-4 attacks. Story wise is mediocre too... Idk, I don't like doing this but I can't really recommend this game.