Fights in Tight Spaces

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. IGN
    Dec 3, 2021
    70
    Against popular thinking, the slower, methodical pace of Fights in Tight Spaces recreates that feeling of systematically dismantling a room full of goons that all the best action movies present so well, and that video games often struggle to properly simulate. The blend of tactical movement and positioning adds depth where the fairly limited deck synergy lacks it. And while the overarching progression can feel like an arduous grind at times, the compelling pugilistic dance in each isolated skirmish stays rewarding from the very first punch.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 30, 2021
    60
    Think of it like fast-forwarding through an action movie past all the poorly written dialogue to get to the good bits. [Issue#367, p.112]
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  1. 4P.de
    Mar 24, 2021
    The turn based system is clever. But the lack of progress in the roguelike campaign drags the motivation down. [Early Access Score = B]
  2. Eurogamer
    Dec 2, 2021
    It's a great concept, and it's perfectly enjoyable, but it lacks the excitement and flourishes it needs to really come alive.
  3. GameSpot
    Mar 18, 2021
    While the additional content is certainly welcomed, there's so much already here that you'd be forgiven assuming the game wasn't in Early Access. The core pillars that prop up its distinct premise are sound enough that playing through Fights in Tight Spaces tickles all the right strategy parts of the brain, providing satisfying victories when you've thought out your options just right. The additional development time afforded by Early Access could help smooth out some of the rough edges, making the future of this tactical deck-builder one to look out for. [Early Access Score = 70]
  5. Polygon
    Dec 7, 2021
    Whether it’s kicking a samurai over a balcony railing or diving at a lady with two shotguns so I can kick her in the face, there are tons of satisfying little moments. Fighting is fun, and doing it in a tight space naturally leads to nicely cinematic moments. If you’ve been craving the small-scale, ramped-up chess feel of a title like Into the Breach, Fights in Tight Spaces is a fantastic game that packs plenty of punch.
  6. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 13, 2021
    As negative as I’ve been, I would recommend Fights In Tight Spaces wholeheartedly as it is, because the action at the heart of it is honestly incredible. When everything’s going right, it engages my brain like I’m doing a particularly hard sudoku. The problem is there isn’t much besides that going on. The whole game feels like it should be one of the best things I played this year, but somehow I came away from it saying just “okay.”

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Spyan
    Dec 7, 2021
    8
    Excellent and refreshing surprise, easily the best rogue like of the year (looking at you roguelords and driftlands).
    Blends Slay the Spire    Excellent and refreshing surprise, easily the best rogue like of the year (looking at you roguelords and driftlands).
    Blends Slay the Spire (deckbuilder/path choice) and Into the Breach (positionning and tactics), and manages to make its own original game that feels/plays like neither of its models, while being just as fun and addictive. Be warned : this game is a time sink. It's hard to let go of it even though runs can be really short.
    The graphic style is simple yet very effective and stylish.
    The mechanics aren't really intuitive, but once you get them, you realize the depths of the possibilities this game has to offer (a LOT of different, balanced, and well thought out cards).
    The different decks add to the already near infinite replayability, and feel really different from one another.
    A must play for any fan of tactical roguelikes and quite possibly one of the best games of the year.
    Truly a gem in the roguelike catalogue, what an excellent surprise for a game that came out of nowhere !    … Full Review »
  2. bokarsh-z
    Oct 10, 2022
    0
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    not worth it for me =============
    -stuck on loading broken game.
  3. jaydelz
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    If you like turn based grid tactics games this is a no brainer. Well polished and balanced, replayability is off the scale especially with theIf you like turn based grid tactics games this is a no brainer. Well polished and balanced, replayability is off the scale especially with the daily challenges. No teammates to count on, just you against a small room full of bad guys.… Full Review »
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