Forbidden Magic (2023)
- Developer
- Heart's Choice
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A text-driven paranormal romance where you investigate arson cases and navigate romance as a mage on parole, with a focus on narrative choices and character-driven storytelling.
interactive fictionparanormal romancetext-basedstory richchoices mattermysterious tonesupernatural intriguechoice-driven pacing
What players say
Players mostly enjoy the story and romance, but many find the stat checks punishing and the plot clichéd. The game is short, with romance tied to a late-game choice rather than relationship scores. Long-time fans of the author's other works note it feels less polished.
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