Well, it must be said—Forever Skies by Far From Home is a pretty remarkable title that rewards attention to detail. It’s unique in the fact you’re not only surviving on the ground but also in the air with your personalized airship. With narrative and gameplay elements reminiscent of Subnautica, with the twist of your base being movable, I find that the high level of attention to detail and the developers’ focus on thorough exploration really sets it apart. But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room; the complaint about resources from user reviews. Traveling around for hours only to find the same resource has become a pain for many players.
Oh, I totally agree with you on that. The resource management aspect, as intriguing as it is, can be a little frustrating. Still, the open-world environment of this post-apocalyptic Earth is truly intoxicating. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of flying your high-tech airship while hunting for scarce resources. And the experience of descending below the dust—wow! It introduces an entirely new perspective and increases the depth of gameplay.
That’s a pretty fair assessment. On the mechanics side, the building and operation of different machines are quite complex and fun. The crafting system, coupled with the gameplay mechanic of reverse engineering lost tech, can feel quite rewarding. Still, the lack of clear direction for certain objectives, like finding specific plants or bugs, could be improved for a more satisfying gaming experience.
I found the speed at which one has to adapt to the scarcity of resources a real challenge. For speedrunners like me, it pushes us to optimize our strategies, further engaging us in the game. Yet, the lack of variety in resource generation over time, as mentioned in some of the user reviews, can hinder this optimization process. That’s something the devs could look into.
Shifting our focus to the narrative, I appreciate how Forever Skies draws players in. Unraveling the mysterious illness threatening your family while surviving in this devastated world is truly engaging. The slow revelation of a planet that evolved in humanity’s absence echoes other post-apocalyptic narratives yet manages to stay unique.
Speaking of the devastated world, the visuals are truly captivating. The artists have done an excellent job painting a picture of Earth drowned in a colossal layer of dust. The occasional sight of ruined skyscrapers piercing the dust layer reminds us of our lost past. It’s haunting.
I also love how the sound design works with the visuals to create an immersive survival experience. The whistling winds, rumbles of the airship, and desolate silence give a chilling soundscape that adds tension while exploring this ruined world.
Yet, Forever Skies doesn’t offer much in terms of character development. There isn’t anyone else to interact with, something that, if added, could introduce a new layer of complexity to this game.
True. It’s this lack of character interaction that could limit replayability. Exploring different character paths is a common element in replayable games. But even with limited characters, the mystery behind the narrative, the vast amounts of resources to gather, and the challenge level can provide a bit of replay value.
It’s also worth mentioning the game’s challenging level in finding resources and the complexity of the building elements. For new gamers, these challenges provide a fun learning curve.
The game has potential. Addressing the resource generation issue could elevate it to a whole new level. While not perfect, Forever Skies provides an atmospheric survival experience packed with intense challenges for dedicated gamers.
I’m looking forward to seeing how speedrunners navigate and optimize this game. Despite its shortcomings, Forever Skies provides a unique experience that lets us speedrunners thrive.
With a unique storyline, detailed environments and a fresh take on survival gameplay, Forever Skies is definitely a title worth exploring. Those who enjoyed games like No Man’s Sky or Rust may want to give this a shot. A little polish on resource management, and this game could fly higher than its current standing.
