Genre: Action, Role-playing
Developer: InXile Entertainment
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Year: 2011
Platform: PlayStation 3
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is an action role-playing game developed by InXile Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks for the PlayStation 3. The game follows the story of two protagonists, a mercenary named Caddoc and a sorceress named E’lara, as they journey through a dark fantasy world to hunt a powerful demon.
Gameplay features third-person combat combining melee and ranged attacks, with a focus on cooperative play. Players can switch between the two characters or team up with a friend in local or online co-op mode. The game includes character progression through skill upgrades and equipment enhancements, allowing customization of combat style.
The PlayStation 3 version offers the full single-player campaign along with cooperative multiplayer modes. There are no significant platform-exclusive features for the PS3 edition compared to other console versions. The game emphasizes tactical combat and exploration in varied environments filled with enemies and traps.
Critically, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge received mixed reviews. Praise was given for its cooperative gameplay and atmospheric settings, while criticism focused on repetitive combat and technical issues. Metacritic scores reflect these mixed sentiments, showing an average reception.
