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

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Het Nieuwsblad
    Nov 28, 2021
    60
    Aside from its wacky premise, F.I.S.T. is a more than solid game that plays smoothly and looks great - especially thanks to the PC and PS5's graphical processing power. But the difficulty level is quite high - due to the clumsy controls at times even a little too high. So prepare for frustration and disappointment, and very often try again.

Awards & Rankings

72
#72 Best PC Game of 2021

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 51
  3. Negative: 6 out of 51
  1. Yrvys
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    A very very very pleasant surprise. Very well thought in every aspect. The level design is great. The skills you unlock all add something toA very very very pleasant surprise. Very well thought in every aspect. The level design is great. The skills you unlock all add something to the gameplay. Some challenging platforming moments. Interesting bosses and mini-bosses. Good sense of progression. The rewards are on point and come at the right time with the right efforts. And the graphics and the music are beautiful.… Full Review »
  2. Gladys_Sabin
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Outstanding and easily the top metroidvania game with splendid graphic and art design, as well as decent combat system which differs fromOutstanding and easily the top metroidvania game with splendid graphic and art design, as well as decent combat system which differs from other metroidvania games. It's like 2D platformer version of Devil May Cry. Music good, story meh( Which I don't care about).
    If I have to mention a downside it will be some really unfriendly level designs especially in the last half part of the game.    … Full Review »
  3. ghost_raven
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    About 75% of the way through the game and loving every moment of it. The game is more open than Metroid: Fusion but a little more linear thanAbout 75% of the way through the game and loving every moment of it. The game is more open than Metroid: Fusion but a little more linear than something like Symphony of the Night. It is a great introduction game to the genre due it's unrelenting pace of gaining power-ups and facing challenging bosses. It also is a great game for those who have played plenty of Metroidvanias since the game seems to pull influence from a lot of the fan favorites while feeling new. It is a long game for the genre but not once have I felt as though a part is a slog to get through… Full Review »
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