This brief conversation not only helps set up the exciting mystery that is to come but also serves as the basis of your character’s traits. Right as they awaken, your character is greeted by a mysterious stranger that seeks your help. The Forgotten City begins its journey in the modern-day, placing you in the shoes of a man or woman that finds themselves on a riverside with very little idea of who they are or how they got there. In fact, it’s the complete opposite, as the game’s narrative-focused mystery is a breath of fresh air. So, since it isn’t Skyrim, does that mean The Forgotten City is a bad game? By no means.
Yes, certain aspects of the game clearly look and play like the beloved action RPG, but that is simply due to the foundation it built itself upon when it was created as a mod in the game. Before I get too far into this, let’s make one thing clear: The Forgotten City is not Skyrim.
