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Hunted: The Demon's Forge

October 22, 2023

Hunted: The Demon's Forge is an action role playing game set in a dark fantasy world. The game was developed by inXile Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.[2]

Hunted: The Demon's Forge
Developer(s)inXile Entertainment
Publisher(s)Bethesda Softworks
Director(s)Michael Kaufman
Producer(s)Stewart Spilkin
Designer(s)Chris Keenan
Programmer(s)Keith Miron
Matthew Fawcett
Artist(s)Robert Nesler
Craig Drageset
Composer(s)Kevin Riepl[1]
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Release
  • NA: 31 May 2011
  • AU: 2 June 2011
  • EU: 3 June 2011
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay Edit

The game features co-operative multiplayer with online, splitscreen, and LAN options. E'lara is able to use a bow and small weapons, while Caddoc wields larger melee weapons, as well as a crossbow. Players have the option to explore large areas; however, the gameplay is mostly linear with many points of no return. Players are able to use spells to help in combat.[2]

The game supports cross-regional co-operative play on all platforms, but the random match-making feature is regional on PC and PlayStation 3, and cross-regional on Xbox 360.[3][4]

Plot Edit

Two mercenaries in battle, E'lara and Caddoc, go searching for a mysterious artifact about which Caddoc had a vision, but events grow out of hand and the companions become wrapped up in a chain of events involving demons, the orc-like Wargar, and a sorceress named Seraphine.[2]

Development Edit

Hunted: The Demon's Forge shares a similar title and fantasy setting with Brian Fargo's first widely distributed game, his self-published 1981 graphical text adventure The Demon's Forge.[5]

inXile Entertainment's President Matt Findley said that Hunted: The Demon's Forge's game mechanics are mainly based on his team's own experience playing co-op games and the resulting stream of ideas on how to improve the genre step-by-step.[6] Findley's personal criticism towards similar co-op titles is that the general definition of co-op has sunk "to allowing two players to play together". "We're co-op in that all of our special skills and abilities are designed to make you work together," Findley added later in the interview.

Before the game's release, Findley stated that a sequel and continuing series would happen if the first game saw enough commercial success. Many ideas were not used, and they would improve the co-op mode in sequels. The next installment would not necessarily be a sequel, but possibly a prequel or new story set in the same world with different characters.[citation needed]

Reception Edit

Hunted: The Demon's Forge received "mixed" reviews on all platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[24][25][26] In Japan, where the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were ported for release on 25 August 2011,[citation needed] Famitsu gave both console versions each a score of two sevens, one eight, and one seven for a total of 29 out of 40.[9]

The Escapist gave the Xbox 360 version three stars out of five and said, "Good for a quick and fun diversion, Hunted is far from the perfect coop game or fantasy dungeon crawl, but the storytelling almost makes up for it. Almost."[23] Digital Spy gave the same version three stars out of five, stating that "the muddy graphics and frequently questionable design choices make the campaign sometimes feel like a chore."[27] The Daily Telegraph gave said version a similar score of six out of ten and said it was "a decent enough game to play through, but certainly one you'll forget in a hurry. It's the kind of game perfect for a lull in gaming when there's nothing else left, and you fancy something disposable but enjoyable."[22] Edge gave the console version six out of ten and said, "Like a horse swishing its tail with futile persistence, Hunted never manages to rid itself of bugs."[28] However, The A.V. Club gave the same version a C and stated that the problem with the game is that "It thinks ham-fisted cooperation is indistinguishable from effortless cooperation. Any two people playing together know better."[29] GameZone gave the game a score of five out of ten and said that it "offers a modicum of playing pleasure on a slow weekend, but a rental would be safer than a purchase."[30] Metro gave the same console version four out of ten and said, "Gears of War meets Diablo turns out not to be a classic pairing after all, or at least not when it comes to this low rent hotchpotch of other people's ideas."[31]

References Edit

  1. ^ IGN Staff (23 May 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Soundtrack Composed By Kevin Riepl". IGN. Ziff Davis. from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Sophia Tong (4 May 2010). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge First Look". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  3. ^ Gstaff (26 May 2011). "Hunted online multiplayer co op 1". Bethesda Softworks Forums. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  4. ^ Gstaff (31 May 2011). "Hunted online multiplayer co op 2". Bethesda Softworks Forums. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  5. ^ David Craddock (30 October 2013). ""Stay Awhile and Listen - Book I" Bonus Chapter: An Interview with Brian Fargo". Gamasutra. UBM plc. from the original on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  6. ^ Vlad Micu (8 September 2010). "Inxile Entertainment's Matt Findley on Hunted: The Demon's Forge and taking the next step in co-op games". Gamesauce. from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  7. ^ Jim Sterling (4 June 2011). "Review: Hunted: The Demon's Forge (X360)". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  8. ^ Tom Bramwell (2 June 2011). "Hunter: The Demon's Forge (Xbox 360)". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  9. ^ a b c . The Magic Box. 31 August 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  10. ^ a b Jeff Cork (2 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge (PS3, X360): A Broadsword Swing, And A Miss". Game Informer. GameStop. from the original on 29 April 2019. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  11. ^ a b Eric Neigher (7 June 2011). . GamePro. GamePro Media. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  12. ^ a b c Daniel R. Bischoff (21 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  13. ^ Kevin VanOrd (3 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review (PC)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  14. ^ a b Kevin VanOrd (3 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review (PS3, X360)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. from the original on 27 June 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  15. ^ a b Andrew Hayward (3 June 2011). "GameSpy: Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review (PS3, X360)". GameSpy. Ziff Davis. from the original on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  16. ^ . GameTrailers. Viacom. 16 June 2011. Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  17. ^ a b c Ryan Clements (3 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  18. ^ Griffin McElroy (1 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge review: A streamlined slaughter (X360)". Engadget (Joystiq). Oath Inc. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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  20. ^ Richard Cobbett (17 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge review". PC Gamer. Future US. from the original on 4 December 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  21. ^ "Review: Hunted: The Demon's Forge". PlayStation: The Official Magazine. Future plc. August 2011. p. 85.
  22. ^ a b Ashton Raze (14 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge review (X360)". The Daily Telegraph. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  23. ^ a b Greg Tito (9 June 2011). . The Escapist. Defy Media. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
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  25. ^ a b "Hunted: The Demon's Forge for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  26. ^ a b "Hunted: The Demon's Forge for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  27. ^ Andrew Laughlin (10 June 2011). "'Hunted: The Demon's Forge' (Xbox 360)". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  28. ^ Edge staff (10 June 2011). . Edge. Future plc. Archived from the original on 11 June 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  29. ^ David Wolinsky (6 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge (X360)". The A.V. Club. from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  30. ^ Dan Liebman (28 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge Review". GameZone. from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  31. ^ Roger Hargreaves (19 June 2011). "Hunted: The Demon's Forge review - quest for co-op". Metro. DMG Media. from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2018.

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Hunted The Demon s Forge is an action role playing game set in a dark fantasy world The game was developed by inXile Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks for PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows 2 Hunted The Demon s ForgeDeveloper s inXile EntertainmentPublisher s Bethesda SoftworksDirector s Michael KaufmanProducer s Stewart SpilkinDesigner s Chris KeenanProgrammer s Keith MironMatthew FawcettArtist s Robert NeslerCraig DragesetComposer s Kevin Riepl 1 EngineUnreal Engine 3Platform s Microsoft WindowsPlayStation 3Xbox 360ReleaseNA 31 May 2011AU 2 June 2011EU 3 June 2011Genre s Action role playingMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 3 Development 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksGameplay EditThe game features co operative multiplayer with online splitscreen and LAN options E lara is able to use a bow and small weapons while Caddoc wields larger melee weapons as well as a crossbow Players have the option to explore large areas however the gameplay is mostly linear with many points of no return Players are able to use spells to help in combat 2 The game supports cross regional co operative play on all platforms but the random match making feature is regional on PC and PlayStation 3 and cross regional on Xbox 360 3 4 Plot EditTwo mercenaries in battle E lara and Caddoc go searching for a mysterious artifact about which Caddoc had a vision but events grow out of hand and the companions become wrapped up in a chain of events involving demons the orc like Wargar and a sorceress named Seraphine 2 Development EditHunted The Demon s Forge shares a similar title and fantasy setting with Brian Fargo s first widely distributed game his self published 1981 graphical text adventure The Demon s Forge 5 inXile Entertainment s President Matt Findley said that Hunted The Demon s Forge s game mechanics are mainly based on his team s own experience playing co op games and the resulting stream of ideas on how to improve the genre step by step 6 Findley s personal criticism towards similar co op titles is that the general definition of co op has sunk to allowing two players to play together We re co op in that all of our special skills and abilities are designed to make you work together Findley added later in the interview Before the game s release Findley stated that a sequel and continuing series would happen if the first game saw enough commercial success Many ideas were not used and they would improve the co op mode in sequels The next installment would not necessarily be a sequel but possibly a prequel or new story set in the same world with different characters citation needed Reception EditReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScorePCPS3Xbox 360Metacritic61 100 24 57 100 25 61 100 26 Review scoresPublicationScorePCPS3Xbox 360DestructoidN AN A6 5 10 7 EurogamerN AN A7 10 8 FamitsuN A29 40 9 29 40 9 Game InformerN A6 10 10 6 10 10 GameProN A nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 GameRevolutionC 12 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the same version three stars out of five stating that the muddy graphics and frequently questionable design choices make the campaign sometimes feel like a chore 27 The Daily Telegraph gave said version a similar score of six out of ten and said it was a decent enough game to play through but certainly one you ll forget in a hurry It s the kind of game perfect for a lull in gaming when there s nothing else left and you fancy something disposable but enjoyable 22 Edge gave the console version six out of ten and said Like a horse swishing its tail with futile persistence Hunted never manages to rid itself of bugs 28 However The A V Club gave the same version a C and stated that the problem with the game is that It thinks ham fisted cooperation is indistinguishable from effortless cooperation Any two people playing together know better 29 GameZone gave the game a score of five out of ten and said that it offers a modicum of playing pleasure on a slow weekend but a rental would be safer than a purchase 30 Metro gave the same console version four out of ten and said Gears of War meets Diablo turns out not to be a classic pairing after all or at least not when it comes to this low rent hotchpotch of other people s ideas 31 References Edit IGN Staff 23 May 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Soundtrack Composed By Kevin Riepl IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 17 October 2013 Retrieved 27 September 2014 a b c Sophia Tong 4 May 2010 Hunted The Demon s Forge First Look GameSpot CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Gstaff 26 May 2011 Hunted online multiplayer co op 1 Bethesda Softworks Forums Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Gstaff 31 May 2011 Hunted online multiplayer co op 2 Bethesda Softworks Forums Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 David Craddock 30 October 2013 Stay Awhile and Listen Book I Bonus Chapter An Interview with Brian Fargo Gamasutra UBM plc Archived from the original on 1 March 2017 Retrieved 17 October 2016 Vlad Micu 8 September 2010 Inxile Entertainment s Matt Findley on Hunted The Demon s Forge and taking the next step in co op games Gamesauce Archived from the original on 14 January 2020 Retrieved 5 July 2018 Jim Sterling 4 June 2011 Review Hunted The Demon s Forge X360 Destructoid Enthusiast Gaming Archived from the original on 22 May 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 Tom Bramwell 2 June 2011 Hunter The Demon s Forge Xbox 360 Eurogamer Gamer Network Archived from the original on 16 September 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 a b c August 31 2011 News The Magic Box 31 August 2011 Archived from the original on 28 December 2011 Retrieved 5 July 2018 a b Jeff Cork 2 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge PS3 X360 A Broadsword Swing And A Miss Game Informer GameStop Archived from the original on 29 April 2019 Retrieved 5 July 2018 a b Eric Neigher 7 June 2011 Review Hunted The Demon s Forge 360 PS3 GamePro GamePro Media Archived from the original on 12 June 2011 Retrieved 15 December 2015 a b c Daniel R Bischoff 21 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review Game Revolution CraveOnline Archived from the original on 1 October 2014 Retrieved 5 July 2018 Kevin VanOrd 3 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review PC GameSpot CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 20 December 2015 Retrieved 15 December 2015 a b Kevin VanOrd 3 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review PS3 X360 GameSpot CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 27 June 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 a b Andrew Hayward 3 June 2011 GameSpy Hunted The Demon s Forge Review PS3 X360 GameSpy Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 26 November 2013 Retrieved 11 May 2014 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review X360 GameTrailers Viacom 16 June 2011 Archived from the original on 27 March 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 a b c Ryan Clements 3 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review IGN Ziff Davis Archived from the original on 26 March 2014 Retrieved 11 May 2014 Griffin McElroy 1 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge review A streamlined slaughter X360 Engadget Joystiq Oath Inc Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Hunted The Demon s Forge Official Xbox Magazine Future US September 2011 p 85 Richard Cobbett 17 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge review PC Gamer Future US Archived from the original on 4 December 2015 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Review Hunted The Demon s Forge PlayStation The Official Magazine Future plc August 2011 p 85 a b Ashton Raze 14 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge review X360 The Daily Telegraph Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 a b Greg Tito 9 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review X360 The Escapist Defy Media Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 a b Hunted The Demon s Forge for PC Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 12 May 2015 Retrieved 11 May 2014 a b Hunted The Demon s Forge for PlayStation 3 Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 21 February 2015 Retrieved 11 May 2014 a b Hunted The Demon s Forge for Xbox 360 Reviews Metacritic CBS Interactive Archived from the original on 15 February 2015 Retrieved 11 May 2014 Andrew Laughlin 10 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Xbox 360 Digital Spy Hearst Communications Archived from the original on 31 January 2016 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Edge staff 10 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge review Incomplete X360 Edge Future plc Archived from the original on 11 June 2011 Retrieved 15 December 2015 David Wolinsky 6 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge X360 The A V Club Archived from the original on 10 June 2011 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Dan Liebman 28 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge Review GameZone Archived from the original on 4 July 2011 Retrieved 15 December 2015 Roger Hargreaves 19 June 2011 Hunted The Demon s Forge review quest for co op Metro DMG Media Archived from the original on 14 January 2020 Retrieved 5 July 2018 External links EditHunted The Demon s Forge at MobyGames Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hunted The Demon 27s Forge amp oldid 1160009817, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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