Forsaken 64 is a 3D first-person shooter released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. Developed by Probe Entertainment, this “six degrees of freedom” sci-fi shooter places you in the cockpit of an anti-gravity hoverbike to scavenge the ruins of a post-apocalyptic Earth. The game is celebrated for its intense single-player campaigns, challenging navigation, and a fast-paced, highly competitive multiplayer mode.
How to play
Your objective is to navigate complex, zero-gravity environments to complete mission objectives and eliminate rival scavengers. Because the game features full 360-degree movement, mastering the controls is crucial. The original Nintendo 64 controls use the Control Stick to steer and pitch, and the C-buttons to strafe. In the browser, the Control Stick is typically mapped to your keyboard’s arrow keys, while the C-buttons are mapped to WASD or IJKL. Use the Z key (acting as the Z-trigger) to fire your primary weapon, X and C (A and B buttons) for secondary weapons and acceleration, and Enter to pause the game.
Tips
- Keep moving: Staying still makes you an easy target for homing missiles and enemy fire. Always strafe and adjust your altitude during a firefight.
- Learn the maps: The labyrinthine levels can be confusing. Memorise the locations of shield pickups and powerful weapons like the Solaris missiles to gain an advantage.
- Manage your energy: Your weapons draw from the same energy pool used for your shields. Don’t fire wildly, or you will leave yourself vulnerable to return fire.
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