Atlas Fallen and Forspoken Could Share a Similar Appeal

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Gamescom 2022 has already delivered a whole host of exciting reveals and announcements, with a few surprises sneaking into the Opening Night Live show as well. One of the new games revealed was Deck13's upcoming action RPG Atlas Fallen, a high-octane magical title set in a fantasy world. Gamescom has been packed with interesting and exciting games so far, and as such, it may have been hard for new games to be heard above the noise.

However, Atlas Fallen's unique focus on sand as not only a major component of the game's design and landscape, but also of its gameplay and combat, which helped it stand out from the Gamescom crowd. It also made the brand-new IP feel reminiscent of another upcoming game – Luminous Productions' Forspoken. While both games have yet to be released, from what players have seen so far, there seems to be a few points of comparison, like the elemental magic at the heart of the combat and the dynamic movements of the protagonist as they slide and skid about the environments.

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Forspoken has come under fire in recent weeks for its awkward dialogue and incongruous tone, with players poking fun at a recently revealed gameplay clip depicting some corny lines and a slightly strange delivery. The action RPG has already been delayed several times, and there have been periods of its development where gamers have heard next to nothing about how the title is shaping up. This has caused a little concern among fans eagerly awaiting the release of Forspoken, but despite these bumps, it's undeniable that the game looks incredibly fun to play.

One of the best bits of Forspoken that players have seen so far is its fluid traversal and creative combat, as protagonist Frey