FORCED
Nintendo Wii U · 2013
About this game
In FORCED , the player takes the role of a slave who becomes a gladiator in order to gain freedom.
But before this is an option, the player has to survive a series of deadly arena challenges.
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This is a (slightly angled) top-down action game in which the player directly moves the character while fighting a lot of monsters.
The viewing direction, and therefore the attack direction, is controlled separately from movement.
The main speciality is Balfus: this sphere does not only serve as mentor and likes to comment, but is also an important tactical element.
By pressing a button, Balfus moves in a straight line towards the player character and if he passes directly over a shrine, Balfus changes his abilities.
For example, moving over a healing shrine gives him an healing aura or another shrine makes him into a bomb.
Each arena has different winning condition, e.g. beating a boss or solving switch puzzles.
When starting the game, the player can choose between classes which have different attacks and abilities.
After solving an arena, the player receives one crystal which are invested into active and passive skills.
Additional crystals are earned by solving a special challenge (e.g. no healing) and beating a time limit.
The game allows one resurrection after death per challenge, but then the extra crystals are automatically out of reach.
The campaign can be played in co-op with up to four players.
The catch is that there is still only one Balfus which is controlled by all players.
The later released console versions, informally called Forced: Slightly Better Edition , have redesigned networking for multiplayer games, optimization, bug fixes and new survival maps.
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks FORCED for Nintendo Wii U with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €13.42 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €9.62 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €8.70 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for FORCED, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is FORCED worth?
FORCED for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €13.42 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is FORCED rare?
FORCED has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for FORCED?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is FORCED worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of FORCED is currently worth €13.42 loose, versus €8.74 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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