Forever Ago reviews
This is a dated comparison of published reviews, not an original review or a score assigned by this site. Metacritic separates platform scores; OpenCritic combines outlets; Steam measures user recommendations.
Aggregates
| Source | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic PS5 | 74/100 | 18 critic reviews, mixed or average |
| Metacritic PC | 76/100 | 14 critic reviews, generally favorable |
| OpenCritic | 73 | 44 reviews, 58% recommend |
| Steam storefront headline | Very Positive, 95% | 196 reviews in the displayed store summary |
| Metacritic PS5 users | 7.7/10 | 14 user ratings; not a critic score |
These are different populations and scales, not one combined rating. Steam’s all-purchase-types API returns 226 reviews, while the storefront headline displays 196; do not mix those filters.
Scores checked at the original outlets
| Outlet | Score |
|---|---|
| GamingTrend | 90/100 |
| DualShockers | 8.5/10 |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | 6/10 |
Who it may suit, and why reviewers disagree
GamingTrend and DualShockers respond strongly to the story and emotional payoff. PlayStation LifeStyle also praises the older protagonist and voice acting, but finds player agency and variety too limited. These are named viewpoints, not a claim that all critics agree.
DualShockers reports stuttering and unreliable interaction prompts. PlayStation LifeStyle reports base-PS5 frame-rate drops, awkward controls and spatial dialogue audio. These reports do not establish the same problems on every platform or the current patch version.
If you want a reflective story with photography and exploration, the positive reviews are relevant. If mechanical variety or precise interaction matters more, read the critical reviews before buying. This recommendation is an editorial inference from those reviews, not a hands-on verdict.
Questions
Is Forever Ago good?
The checked critic scores are mixed-to-favorable: Metacritic PS5 74, PC 76, OpenCritic 73. Reviews disagree most on whether the emotional story outweighs limited interaction.
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Sources
- S12: Metacritic — Forever Ago
- S13: OpenCritic — Forever Ago
- S3: Steam store — Forever Ago
- R1: GamingTrend — original review
- R2: DualShockers — original review
- R3: PlayStation LifeStyle — original PS5 review
- SR1: Steam reviews API — all purchase types
Facts on this page were checked on 2026-10-14. Prices and scores move; the date above is the collection date.