Forma.8

February 23, 2017 MixedBag MixedBag
Adventure Indie Arcade
PS4 Android PC iOS Mac WiiU Vita XONE Switch
About

Explore, fight and solve puzzles. Uncover the secrets of a mysterious alien planet in this open world metroidvania adventure, where nothing is what it seems…

Accidentally stranded during a crucial mission, the forma.8 probe will need to survive and accomplish the unthinkable. What really happened on this planet? Who, or what lived here? And when? What’s the secret behind its history? These are only but a handful of the questions in need of answers. Or else…everything will be lost.

The peculiar visual style, coupled with a deep lore and classic action-adventure mechanics makes forma.8 a unique experience, worth savoring and enjoy to the fullest.
Videos

Announcement Trailer
Launch Trailer
Screenshots

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User Score
78.3
Critic Score
76.9
Total Score
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Game Info

Release Date February 23, 2017
Developer MixedBag
Publisher MixedBag
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction
Forma.8

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