The Forbidden Arts
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About The Forbidden Arts
The Forbidden Arts is an action-adventure platformer focused on discovery and exploration. When Phoenix seeks a druid’s counsel about his visions, she awakens his latent pyromancy. He sets out from humble beginnings to master fire and uncover the truth about himself, embarking on an adventure involving ancient magic.
Explore the world
The game spans 5 worlds with multiple levels and shifts between 2D gameplay in dungeons and 3D exploration on the world map. You traverse distinct environments by scaling walls, jumping gaps and climbing vines, while overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles. You can save your progress nearly anywhere and at any time.
Use pyromancy
Channel Phoenix’s fire to cast spells against enemies and bosses, protect yourself from harm and manipulate the environment. Along the way, you can take quests from friendly NPCs and discover secret items and locations that unlock abilities and earn achievements.
Enemies and bosses
The game includes 30+ enemy types and 6 boss fights. Its story and exploration offer 12+ hours of gameplay.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for The Forbidden Arts is $1.68 at Kinguin. That is 88% less than on Steam, where it costs $14.99. 6 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
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Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and The Forbidden Arts stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for The Forbidden Arts are: Windows 7, GeForce GTS 450, Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. The Forbidden Arts is a single-player game.
Yes. The Forbidden Arts is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.
Buy The Forbidden Arts 88% cheaper than on Steam.
The Forbidden Arts is available for 88% less in shops such as Kinguin, GameBoost, or Eneba.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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