Role-playing (RPG)

Forced

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

2.8

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 24, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoOther

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneWii UDOS

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About this game

Players are cast as slaves in a fantasy gladiator arena, condemned to fight as gladiators to win their freedom. With the help of Balfus, a Spirit Mentor, they are able to fight their way through the challenges and Guardians at the end of each area and gain freedom for them and their kin.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cooperative combat and puzzles reward communication and role coordination.
Demanding combat requires precise positioning, timing, and ability use.
Distinct classes provide complementary roles during cooperative play.
Environmental puzzles and arena objectives require more than defeating enemies.
Colorful visuals support a polished, stylized presentation.

Cons

Some encounters and objectives have punishing difficulty.
Solo play is less effective than cooperative play.
Campaign content repeats arena structures, enemies, and objectives.
Main campaign is short without replaying challenges or pursuing higher scores.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Role-playing (RPG)

Forced

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

2.8

Users · RAWG

2013

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 24, 2013

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoOther

Show all 9 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacmacOSPCPlayStation 4Xbox OneWii UDOS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cooperative combat and puzzles reward communication and role coordination.
Demanding combat requires precise positioning, timing, and ability use.
Distinct classes provide complementary roles during cooperative play.
Environmental puzzles and arena objectives require more than defeating enemies.
Colorful visuals support a polished, stylized presentation.

Cons

Some encounters and objectives have punishing difficulty.
Solo play is less effective than cooperative play.
Campaign content repeats arena structures, enemies, and objectives.
Main campaign is short without replaying challenges or pursuing higher scores.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Fight with melee weapons
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Worth exploring for: run-based progression

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