The Forbidden Arts Arrive on Console and via Steam Next Month

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 18, 2019

News: A new action-adventure platformer is on the way where you will need to take down a great evil.

The Forbidden Arts is a action-adventure platformer that will be arriving on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac on August 7, 2019. In it you will explore a magical world where secrets are hidden around every corner. You will be introduced to Lead Phoenix, a young man who discovers the flame within and embarks on an adventure to learn more about himself and his greater purpose in life while fighting off an evil greater than any the world has ever known.

Inspired by both western and eastern cultures, Phoenix’s world, Chora, possesses a diverse set of biomes including snowy fields, dim caverns, giant beehives, treacherous swamps and more. The Forbidden Arts combines suspense and comedy in a narrative illustrated in a vivid art style and set to the melodic sounds of an acoustic guitar.

“Our main goal is for players to immerse themselves within Phoenix’s story while focusing on tight platforming action,” said Sterling Selover, founder, Stingbot Games. “Everyone goes through a journey of self-identity and discovery that can be pretty tough, especially when you’re alone. The Forbidden Arts walks through that process with a bit of magic and a hell of a lot of action to keep you on your toes from beginning to end.”

The Forbidden Arts will be available via the Nintendo Switch eShop (worldwide minus Japan and Korea), Microsoft Store (worldwide minus Korea) and Steam (PC and Mac worldwide) for the regular price of $14.99 at launch. It’s currently available on Steam early access for $12.99 until the full launch and can be pre-ordered on Nintendo Switch at 15% off the regular launch price.

The Forbidden Arts supports English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese and Italian. The current plan for the PlayStation 4 version is for it to be released later this year. Do you plan on checking out The Forbidden Arts? Tell us in the comments section below.