The Forbidden Arts

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The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. When the hero of the game, Phoenix, seeks the counsel of a druid to make sense of his visions, she awakens the latent pyromancy within him. This begins an epic journey from Phoenixs humble beginnings as he seeks to master the element of fire.

Key Features:
5 Worlds with multiple levels
6 Boss Fights
30+ different enemies
12+ hours of gameplay
High quality hand-painted art style

Channel your pyromancer flame to cast devastating spells upon enemies and bosses, protect yourself from harm and manipulate the environment.

Explore massive worlds with the ability to save your progress nearly anywhere and any time. You will alternate between 2d gameplay while in dungeons and 3d gameplay while exploring the world map.

Test your agility as you scale walls, jump gaps, climb vines and maneuver through several distinct environments filled with obstacles and challenges.



Offline single player
Uses DUALSHOCK4 vibration function


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One-time license fee for play on accounts designated primary PS4 system and other PS4 systems when signed in with that account.