Forgotten Worlds C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up

Forgotten Worlds

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Capcom, Forgotten Worlds arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up.

Capcom also made Street Fighter II, 1942 and Final Fight for the C64.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Forgotten Worlds is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Forgotten Worlds gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Forgotten Worlds walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Forgotten Worlds.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Forgotten Worlds FAQ

Who made Forgotten Worlds?

It was developed by Capcom.

How long does Forgotten Worlds take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Forgotten Worlds typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Forgotten Worlds on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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