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Hunted: The Demon's Forge
By inXile entertainment, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge is a cooperative fantasy action game from inXile entertainment, released in 2011. Its two protagonists bring different combat strengths: E’lara specializes in ranged weapons, while Caddoc is a master swordsman. Together, players travel through the world of Kala Moor, using weapons, spells and cover tactics against groups of enemies. Cooperation also supports special attacks, combined kill moves and healing across the battlefield. The journey includes dungeons, ruins and towns, with hidden paths and puzzles to uncover and solve. Players can choose between the two characters, whose contrasting abilities can shape how they approach combat. The game is powered by Unreal 3 and has a dark fantasy setting. Steam lists partial controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is available on Windows and PlayStation 3, while the Steam listing is for Windows. Bethesda Softworks published the game.
What players like, and what they don't
- Co-op pairs ranged and melee combat roles.
- Players can heal one another during combat.
- Hidden paths and puzzles add exploration.
- Available on Windows and PlayStation 3.
- Steam lists only partial controller support.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a fantasy action adventure built around cooperation between two characters. The distinct ranged and melee roles may appeal to partners who like complementary combat styles.
Hunted: The Demon’s Forge puts cooperative combat and exploration at the center of its fantasy adventure. Its two contrasting characters give partners distinct ways to contribute.
