FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

You play as a slave gladiator facing deadly trials in a fantasy arena, fighting monstrous opponents in an effort to win your freedom. The campaign supports one to four players, with local and online co-op.

Combat emphasizes movement and timing: enemy attacks can be evaded, and basic attacks mark foes for powerful follow-up attacks from you or your allies. Four distinct character classes offer different play styles.

Each arena combines combat with puzzles and optional challenges. Completing extra objectives can earn crystals to unlock skills, while the Survival Arena offers another mode. Players also work together to control Balfus, a spirit mentor who can help with arena tasks and combat.

Players who enjoy FORCED often praise its demanding arena challenges and the teamwork needed to solve puzzles, coordinate attacks, and control the spirit mentor. Reviews also appreciate the distinct classes and reasons to replay levels for extra objectives and skill unlocks. Some players find the game much less enjoyable solo, and a few criticize the controls, camera, or combat; others specifically value the challenge.