The Forgotten City had humble beginnings as a Skyrim mod but was reworked by a core team of three developers into its own standalone choice-based narrative experience. As it puts players' sleuthing skills to the test more than their combat reaction times, how long it takes to beat the indie title can vary widely between each player.
Those looking to roll the credits on the game that gets time loops right can use this guide to see how long it takes to beat The Forgotten City. How long it takes to see every ending and all the extra content is also detailed.
How Long is The Forgotten City?
For those who want to see the end of the game as soon as possible, it takes 5 to 7 hours to beat The Forgotten City. It's best to turn hints on if players wish to complete the game within this short timeframe. Hints can be activated from the "Interface" tab in the Settings menu, accessed from the pause screen. Listen out for whispers during puzzle sections to receive guidance on what to do next when the option is enabled.
If playing The Forgotten City on Game Pass, it makes sense if subscribers would like to complete the time-bending indie title as soon as possible to get started on a new game included with their subscription. Those who want to take their time exploring the mysterious Roman city, however, are more likely to take 13 to 15 hours to complete The Forgotten City's main story, side quests, and experience multiple endings.
Once players have completed the story-driven mystery once, it will take them considerably less time to beat it again--unless they are trying to get some of the more time-consuming Trophies/Achievements. Saves can be made and reloaded at any time, however, making The Forgotten City quite an easy Platinum Trophy, or full Gamerscore, to get.
How Many Endings Does The Forgotten City Have?
The Forgotten City has four main endings, with slight variations on how each choice can play out. It is recommended to complete every quest in the journal if players wish to get the best possible 'canon' ending. This emphasis on exploration and dialogue is just one of the things that The Forgotten City does better than the original Skyrim mod.
Players can take advantage of the save system to experience all four endings very quickly if they save before making any major decisions. Once a scenario has played out, the file can then be loaded, and a different choice can be made. This can then lead to a significantly different outcome.
The Forgotten City is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
