F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Developer(s)TiGames
Publisher(s)Bilibili
Producer(s)Isaac Zhang
Designer(s)Xuedong Song
Chuanjie Lin
Zhongyuan Liu
Kaifeng Yao
Programmer(s)Jerry Yuan
Tuoming Li
Zhongwei Wu
Tak Zhang
Artist(s)Zhuobin Fang
Sam Wu
Writer(s)Chenchen Hu
Jia Hu
Composer(s)Caisheng Bo
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
Release
September 7, 2021
  • PS5, PS4
  • September 7, 2021
  • Microsoft Windows
  • October 3, 2021
Genre(s)Metroidvania
Mode(s)Single-player

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, shortened to F.I.S.T., is a Metroidvania video game developed by TiGames and published by Bilibili. It was released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on September 7, 2021,[1][2] followed by a Windows port on October 3, 2021.[3] The game follows Rayton, an anthropomorphic rabbit and former ace pilot who, using a giant mechanical fist, rising up against the robotic Legion that has invaded Torch City in an effort to liberate it from its oppressors. The game received positive reviews from critics, citing its graphics, world and gameplay.

Reception[]

F.I.S.T. received an aggregate score of 81/100 on Metacritic for its PlayStation 5 version, indicating "generally favorable reviews".

Marcus Stewart of Game Informer rated the game 8.5/10, calling it "another fine example of an exploration-focused side-scroller". He praised the combat and multiple unlockable weapons, though he criticized the game's dearth of fast travel points.[4]

John Cal McCormick of Push Square rated the game 8/10 stars, praising the graphics as "astonishing" and the characters as charming, but called some of the game's translation "clunky".[5]

Jeremy Peeples of Hardcore Gamer rated the game 4/5, calling it a "must-buy for Metroidvania fans" with a "richer storyline than most", also saying it "controls like a dream". He compared the gameplay to Shatterhand, while calling the world reminiscent of Beyond Good & Evil.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 4)". Metacritic. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 5)". Metacritic. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. ^ @FISTTheGame (October 3, 2021). "F.I.S.T. is now release on steam!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Stewart, Marcus (September 6, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch – Packing A Punch". Game Informer. Retrieved September 7, 2021.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ McCormick, John Cal (September 6, 2021). "Mini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight". Push Square. Retrieved September 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Peeples, Jeremy (September 6, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved September 7, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  8. ^ Stewart, Marcus (September 16, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Review – Packing A Punch". Game Informer. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Mini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight | Aces high". Push Square. September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  10. ^ Moyse, Chris (September 16, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch". Destructoid. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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