Retro RPG that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. Action turn-based battle system with skill learning, slots for stat boosting, equipment crafting, monster catching, rank based Colosseum, and side quests. 30+ hour emotional story with adult-oriented themes and powerful original soundtrack.
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Very Positive (155) - 91% of the 155 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Oct 31, 2017
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“Forever Home is an excellent RPG, in the spirit of classic JRPGs. It has a good story which will take you 30-40 hours to complete, and much to explore if you want to experience everything that the game has to offer.”
3rd-Strike

“I'm not playing that. I only play Mario Kart.”
Casey Hunt (developer's wife)

About This Game

Throughout our lives the moments we share with others paint bold strokes across our canvas of memories. They define our personality, our existence, and shape our futures. Our greatest desire is to find that moment, that perfect instance, we wish to relive forever. That moment, no matter where you are or what you're feeling, is home.
After a series of tragic events, our hero Xero and his best friends are thrown from their homes into the middle of a war between nations. A general on one side of the conflict obtains an incredible power and then goes rogue, threatening humanity's very existence. The future of the planet is in danger and the only way to save it may involve killing your best friend.

Forever Home is a retro RPG developed over 13 years that takes inspiration from SNES and PS1 classics. The battle system is influenced from Squaresoft style action turn-based systems such as Final Fantasy VI or Chrono Trigger. It uses a skill learning system similar to Grandia II and the Final Fantasy VII Materia system. Forever Home includes item and weapon crafting, monster catching, a rank based Colosseum, and numerous side quests.
The 30+ hour character driven narrative contains a deeply emotional and adult-oriented story mixing tragedy and heartache with overcoming personal adversities and lighthearted humor. The theme focuses on the meaning of survival and finding a place you can call home. A powerful original soundtrack mixing classical instruments with alternative drums and guitar helps push the mood.

Key Features:
- 30+ hour main story
- 30+ hours of sidequests
- Weapon / Armor / Item crafting
- Turn-based combat with a modern take on action-time systems
- Challenging boss battles requiring well-thought-out strategies
- No missables, meaningful sidequests, and player-influenced design
- Retro style world map with ship and airship travel
- Powerful original soundtrack

Cons:
- You might cry a lot

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains scenes of pixelated violence and mature themes including suicide and mental illness.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
    • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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