Forma.8 Reviews

Forma.8 is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10
Nov 10, 2017

forma.8 is a fun and charming Metroidvania release with plenty to offer. It might feel short for some of you since it will probably take you 5-6 hours to complete, but that only means it's an entertaining release that doesn't overstay its welcome.

Read full review

80%
Oct 18, 2017

forma.8 is game worth playing, with great graphics, fun gameplay and a solid adventure. The game is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch due to the consoles nature, playing at home or on the go without any interruption. It's a short adventure that will take you roughly 6-7 hours to complete, but it's all good with no unnecessary content to increase the number of time spent on a game for no reason.

Read full review

8 / 10
Oct 7, 2017

From uncovering the remnants of an ancient civilisation to swerving through caverns overflowing with molten lava, forma.8 is a breathtakingly beautiful game that will astound at regular intervals. It’s the wondrous sense of discovery that sees it succeed, muddled in with some particularly exceptional puzzles.

Read full review

2.8 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2017

Unfortunately, in its current state, I cannot recommend Forma.8 to anyone, even the most hungry fans of the Metroidvania genre. There are better games in that genre that explore similar feelings of isolation and there are better games on Switch that evoke that nostalgic feeling of older systems.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2017

Forma.8 is an excellent Metroidvania from the Italian developer Mixed Bags. A game rich in depth, Forma.8 is a must have on the Nintendo Switch, giving you one hell of an experience that is simple to get used to, but can be dangerous and difficult at times.

Read full review

Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Sep 12, 2017

It is very difficult to complain about such an affordable and aesthetically-rich package. For its price point, Forma.8 is a surprisingly long and thoughtful Metroidvania-style experience.

Read full review

ZEFGame.ru
Frostengine
7 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2017

Forma.8 is a Metroidvania game with a pretty big world, which can and most importantly, you need to explore. Unusual protagonist, a confusing and interesting to explore the world, excellent music and attention to detail, in combination with the dark atmosphere of an unknown planet, creating a seamless experience, full of adventure.

Review in Russian | Read full review

4.2 / 5.0
Sep 1, 2017

forma.8 is a game that presents a lot of very fresh concepts that absolutely deserve to be explored further.

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2017

Forma.8 is hardly a flawless game, but it's a damn fine addition to the Nintendo Switch's library. The last third is almost perfectly executed and the finale genuinely surprised and left me craving more. It took a while to get there, but its closing moments left one hell of an impression.

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2017

All in all, forma.8 is a game that presents a lot of very fresh concepts that absolutely deserve to be explored further.

Read full review

8 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2017

I’ve really been enchanted by forma.8 and the slow-paced tranquility it has offered me. In particular with craziness of a variety of types everywhere the ability to zone out, listen to the soothing ambient sounds and music, and progress through the gorgeous alien landscapes has been welcome. For me the need to keep track of everything I’ve seen and then try to recall where they were to backtrack to them later, leading to some aimless wandering at times, got a bit trying at times but it’s not much different than many other games of this type either. If you’re looking for something to enjoy at a slow and deliberate pace, while providing you periodic bursts of challenges for both your mind and your action reflexes, forma.8 is a perfect fit.

Read full review

7 / 10
Aug 21, 2017

Forma.8 is a game that hit pretty much every platform over the course of the year, and now it's the turn of Nintendo's handheld hybrid Nintendo Switch. Does it translate? Well, yes dear reader, yes it does.

Read full review

Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Apr 17, 2017

forma.8 is all about exploring the environment, and to that end, it gives plenty to explore. With some clever enemies and bosses, and one of the most beautiful, yet minimalist, art styles around, it manages to set itself apart from so many other Metroidvania games. It suffers from its touchy controls, but is still worth a trip.

Read full review

7.5 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2017

Exploring the stylish world in Forma.8 is a joy. The endless backtracking can be a chore but overall Forma.8 is an enjoyable sci-fi title that fits the Metroidvania genre.

Read full review

5.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2017

Forma.8 is too expensive for what it offers. At times it seems needlessly oversimplified and lacking in way too many aspects.

Review in Polish | Read full review

8.5 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2017

It isn’t without its problems; the lack of almost any UI or detail on the map can be annoying, and the gameplay can be stiff and frustrating at times. Fortunately, the other parts of the game create such a undeniably enjoyable atmosphere that I even found myself relaxed and smiling in some of the more frustrating parts of the game as I made my way through this foreign world that I can’t wait to hop back into and explore again.

Read full review

7 / 10
Mar 15, 2017

With a remarkable visual environment and a demanding degree of difficulty, forma.8 will make the players come up with their own tactics to survive and present them with a large number of puzzles that make this a very interesting and captivating experience.

Review in Portuguese | Read full review

Mar 10, 2017

Forma.8 is good. In fact, it could quite easily be classed as great by some standards, but it definitely isn’t a game that I would recommend wholeheartedly to those without patience. It is a slow title that can grate against your patience in some cases, especially in regards to its respawn points, but thankfully still has many redeeming features that plenty of individuals will enjoy.

Read full review

Mar 8, 2017

Forma.8 may not be perfect gameplay-wise, but gorgeous visuals and a true sense of exploration and discovery elevate it above other Metroidvania titles.

Read full review

8.5 / 10.0
Mar 7, 2017

Beautiful and surprising, forma.8 is a great mix of platform gaming and atmosphere from "another world", with a lot of puzzles.

Review in Italian | Read full review