Underplayed Gems

The Forgotten Tapes: Twisted Forms (2024)

The Forgotten Tapes: Twisted Forms cover
Developer
Aaron Wise, Lachlan Shelton, TobiasM, Elegant Crow, Sulfer, D. Zenith, Adriano Silva, Jamie, Razorshark, Vladimere Lhore, Dreamchaser Games, Saxon Software
Publisher
Bloody Vulpine
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A collection of bite-sized horror vignettes designed to unsettle and startle the player through retro-style visuals and sudden scares.

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What players say

Players praise the anthology format with a morgue hub connecting eight horror microgames, but are split on quality. Many report bugs like soft locks and a missing save feature that forces replay of the opening. Those who enjoy it highlight freeplay mode as a workaround and call it a solid set of short, PS1-styled horror experiences.

Screenshots

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