Ion Fury

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 293 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 190 out of 293
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  1. Karma_police
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    So this game is basically what would have happened if classic FPSs didn't die, it is an evolution in every way and form to the classic fpss like Duke or Shadow Warrior, it never gets comfortable just replicating the feeling, the game manages to bring new stuff to the table that makes it feel new, but nostalgic at the same time, the gameplay is amazing and the level design is superb, iSo this game is basically what would have happened if classic FPSs didn't die, it is an evolution in every way and form to the classic fpss like Duke or Shadow Warrior, it never gets comfortable just replicating the feeling, the game manages to bring new stuff to the table that makes it feel new, but nostalgic at the same time, the gameplay is amazing and the level design is superb, i could not recommend it enough for people who lived through the PC FPSs era in the 90s, and to the people who did not play any of the genre's classics this would be the best way of getting into the genre.

    PD: don't mind the mad SJWs review bombing the game, apparently review bombing is only bad, toxic and entitled if gamers do it, but if they do it then it's completely fair and reasonable, they are just proving the devs words, SJWs are completely nuts, same for all the enraged tr@nnies offended by the truth.    … Expand
  2. Dunge
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to the outrage mob of review bombers who think being a nice person is weak while being disrespectful somehow needs to be defended. I hate how social media propaganda shaped this breed of modern idiots hell bent on fighting for the wrong things. They claims to be against people uselessly complaining and interfering with game development while behaving 10x worse themselves, it'sDon't listen to the outrage mob of review bombers who think being a nice person is weak while being disrespectful somehow needs to be defended. I hate how social media propaganda shaped this breed of modern idiots hell bent on fighting for the wrong things. They claims to be against people uselessly complaining and interfering with game development while behaving 10x worse themselves, it's pretty childish and pathetic. Devs did a good thing by removing the content who shouldn't have been there in the first place.

    That being said, a game should be reviewed for the content, not the meta.

    Level design is the best I've seen since a while, and I've played pretty much all FPS game campaigns out there. Gameplay is fast and responsive and satisfying, just like the modern DOOM without the quick time events always breaking the pace. Game is pretty lengthy and keep consistent quality all way long. I just wish there was a bit more enemy diversity.    … Expand
  3. Nukkus
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Where do I even start? This game takes me right back to 1996 to the first time i ever played Duke Nukem 3D, but it is SO much more than Duke ever was. If Duke Nukem 3D, Blood and Shadow Warrior were Build Engine masterpieces, the this is the Magnum Opus.
  4. Heinekev
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Took me straight back to my childhood. This game is fantastic, well paced, fun, and a breath of fresh air. Highly recommend, even at $25!
  5. TheSHEEEP
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Quite probably the best BUILD Engine game. I don't see a single negative point here.
    Beautiful in every regard.

    And by now the developers have realized their mistake and will hopefully not listen to the perpetually offended outrage mob ever again.
  6. DarkShroom
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    It' very much an extension of an old formula, like Duke3D wih 4x more detail

    now whether you prefer the fantasy of the previous games, like SW, Blood, Duke3D is a matter of choice. It's not got the more detailed story like Blood, but it's more like the almost story-free Duke Nukem... with a woman making the sassy comments instead (reminiscent of NWLF) i think just judge this product    It' very much an extension of an old formula, like Duke3D wih 4x more detail

    now whether you prefer the fantasy of the previous games, like SW, Blood, Duke3D is a matter of choice. It's not got the more detailed story like Blood, but it's more like the almost story-free Duke Nukem... with a woman making the sassy comments instead (reminiscent of NWLF)

    i think just judge this product as a set of excellent levels and weapons, a kinda hands off story that you'll pick up through the tannoy..... just like many old-school shooters that focus on the pure sandbox quality and not just a narrative

    regarding the companies knee-jerk reaction... well it is tough to make decisions in the industry these days that causes social justice warriors to band together to ruin everyones fun. Who cares what a f**b**g is... it's a male handbag..... it's what you say to your mate when he starts taking fashion too serious "nice f*** bro".... "okay mr macho"

    most gays i've ever met, actually do enjoy banter to, without getting offended! i avoid snowflake gays and drama queens because they idiots not do to their sexual preferences    … Expand
  7. DemKin
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Haven't bought or played the game, but when a group comes together to try to shame and insult someone into forcing them to adhere to their point of view, I can't help but feel the need to get back at them, especially when it's those SJWs I can't stand anymore, or the always-furious alt-right, both parties feel like they come to the rescue when they in fact just annoy the h*** out of theHaven't bought or played the game, but when a group comes together to try to shame and insult someone into forcing them to adhere to their point of view, I can't help but feel the need to get back at them, especially when it's those SJWs I can't stand anymore, or the always-furious alt-right, both parties feel like they come to the rescue when they in fact just annoy the h*** out of the rest of us.
    But anyway, this is no place for political conversations, and that's the point.
    10/10, amazing game, would play.    … Expand
  8. GamersTV_ru
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Best 3D shooter of 2019! Plz support this project, or we will play only at garbage pay 2 win or game-services.
  9. Excelsion
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Love the game, thanks for not bowing down the disgusting forum called "ResetEra". Great game with amazing gameplay and NO CENSORSHIP.
  10. Cybersaber
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic romp that serves as a reminder of when shooters had heart. In a world were generic military shooters give you the 'battle royale' over and over again, Ion Fury steps in and gives a fun and fresh experience with giant levels that have multiple paths and tons of secrets.… Expand
  11. Lordbadface
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego con buenas mecánicas de disparo y una historia interesante.No escuchen a los idiotas que se quejan de censura cuando ni siquiera lo han jugado. Los anti-sjw van a morir algún día.
  12. Owlyz
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Awesome gameplay! If you enjoyed playing Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Shadow Warrior, then you will love this title!
  13. FrostormNidhegg
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Отличный шутер старого формата. Иногда бесят загадки и не понятно куда идти и что делать, но по сравнению со старым Дюком Нюкемом - тут все очень хорошо и понятно. По поводу мыла гейского - разрабы не стали прогибаться под сжв отбросы, так что все в порядке, гейское мыло осталось. Советую всем любителям старых шутеров.Отличный шутер старого формата. Иногда бесят загадки и не понятно куда идти и что делать, но по сравнению со старым Дюком Нюкемом - тут все очень хорошо и понятно. По поводу мыла гейского - разрабы не стали прогибаться под сжв отбросы, так что все в порядке, гейское мыло осталось. Советую всем любителям старых шутеров.
  14. Bras
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    I think its all that build engine can do! Great game like in 90s Shadow Warrior or Duke Nukem!
  15. lord_batman
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    A duke nukem wannabe... that bends the knee.
    Buy it today and lose all content the next day.
    Edit: The game is not getting censored anymore, but people are most likely still going to remember the « betrayal » to some extent. The company needs to take this as a lesson and move forward. Nobody knows how they'll censor their future games after this, but this game is worth buying and    A duke nukem wannabe... that bends the knee.
    Buy it today and lose all content the next day.

    Edit: The game is not getting censored anymore, but people are most likely still going to remember the « betrayal » to some extent. The company needs to take this as a lesson and move forward. Nobody knows how they'll censor their future games after this, but this game is worth buying and playing if you like old school FPS.    … Expand
  16. Lihac
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Ion Fury is a excellent addition to the collection of FPS games powered by Build engine, and it manages to surpass most of them with it's superior levels; the levels have alot of detail like trash in the streets, graffiti on alley walls, and other smaller things all over the levels, they look amazing for a extremely old engine, and they play like a dream. It, in my personal opinion,Ion Fury is a excellent addition to the collection of FPS games powered by Build engine, and it manages to surpass most of them with it's superior levels; the levels have alot of detail like trash in the streets, graffiti on alley walls, and other smaller things all over the levels, they look amazing for a extremely old engine, and they play like a dream. It, in my personal opinion, surpasses all Build shooters apart from Blood; the weapons are not as creative, and the movement is not as fluid. The movement and weapons in IF are by no means uncreative, and the movement is really good, it's just that Blood surpasses IF. If you like the new wave of retro-styled shooters, Ion Fury is a must-own.… Expand
  17. ZaxxerDog
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    This game has the best level design in any Build game ever. It's just awesome to explore these large, complex layouts. On top of this the art is stellar too, nice high res pixel art as far as the eye can see, the game just looks amazing at high resolutions.

    The gameplay's excellent too with just the right amount of weapons and overall the arsenal feels quite balanced and has a distinct    This game has the best level design in any Build game ever. It's just awesome to explore these large, complex layouts. On top of this the art is stellar too, nice high res pixel art as far as the eye can see, the game just looks amazing at high resolutions.

    The gameplay's excellent too with just the right amount of weapons and overall the arsenal feels quite balanced and has a distinct Shadow Warrior feel to it. The enemies are varied and tough, just how I like it.

    Play this, it's awesome.    … Expand
  18. Herboww
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Greatest game of 2019, no doubts. Those who rate it negative either are bad at boomer shooters, or are just sad cause mommy can't hold their hand. Git Gud skrubs. :)
  19. Allard
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    My personal game of the year. The combat is great, the visual design is lavish and striking, the music is eargasm and the level design is choke-full of detail and style. Any old school shooter afficionado owes it to themself to play this one. The team at Voidpoint managed to make a true fourth Build engine classic. Ion Fury is what Duke Nukem Forever should've been. If you ever liked DukeMy personal game of the year. The combat is great, the visual design is lavish and striking, the music is eargasm and the level design is choke-full of detail and style. Any old school shooter afficionado owes it to themself to play this one. The team at Voidpoint managed to make a true fourth Build engine classic. Ion Fury is what Duke Nukem Forever should've been. If you ever liked Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior '97 or Blood - well, you probably already own it. But if you don't, buy it. These guys get it when it comes to OG FPS and the work they put into this title is nothing short of astounding.… Expand
  20. M4liciouS34
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    When I told people about my interest in this, I got the same responses every time: ''you really think a 20-year-old engine will cut it nowadays?'', ''looks like another one of those pretentious indie cash grabs to me''.
    I'm also seeing a lot of mixed online reviews from people who clearly didn't grow up with 90's retro shooters and I kinda see where they're coming from but to them I say:    When I told people about my interest in this, I got the same responses every time: ''you really think a 20-year-old engine will cut it nowadays?'', ''looks like another one of those pretentious indie cash grabs to me''.
    I'm also seeing a lot of mixed online reviews from people who clearly didn't grow up with 90's retro shooters and I kinda see where they're coming from but to them I say: I CAN'T HEAR YOU, I'M IN THE PAST AND LIKING IT!
    Back in 1996 I lived for Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, that's why I'm so happy that Ion Fury didn't turn out to be one of those cash grabs because there are indeed PLENTY of those. The whole concept of nostalgia sells and everyone is trying to exploit your fond memories of the past to fill their own pockets.
    This was made by people that obviously have a deep-rooted love for these types of games, with handmade maps and tons of secrets in them for the player to find (the way it should be!).
    The devs could've gone for the Doom 2016 approach; making a faithful continuation of a legacy in a shiny new coat of paint. Instead 3D Realms and Voidpoint went all the way with the retro theme and decided to just push the 20-year-old Build engine to its absolute limits, creating not just a homage, but PURE MAGIC.
    In my opinion 2D games, or games that use 2D sprites in some way age better than the true 3D games and Ion Fury is proof to me that it can STILL work in a first person shooter, even in a time where VR headsets and ultra-realistic graphics that suck your GPU dry are the norm. What good are your amazing graphics anyway if you only have a linear path to follow?
    If you like retro shooters but are tired of playing the likes of Doom, Duke3d and Blood for the billionth time, or if you're tired of modern games that are incomplete, filled with bugs and need 50gb first-day patches to even function at a basic level, then Ion Fury is for YOU!    … Expand
  21. t3hgonz01
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    All the low reviews are from casuals used to modern shooter hand-holding. Combat is frantic and punishes mistakes and the level design is fantastic, creating an immersive environment and a good sense of progression. Only issues i had (finished on Ultra Viscera) were some funkiness from the AI (occasionally) and, while a small gripe, i wish there were more call out voice lines from theAll the low reviews are from casuals used to modern shooter hand-holding. Combat is frantic and punishes mistakes and the level design is fantastic, creating an immersive environment and a good sense of progression. Only issues i had (finished on Ultra Viscera) were some funkiness from the AI (occasionally) and, while a small gripe, i wish there were more call out voice lines from the player character as the 7-10 of them can be a bit repetitive (but that could also be due to me marathoning it on UV). Overall I absolutely loved this game and Voidpoint/3D Realms have done a fantastic job with this throwback to the old school FPS.… Expand
  22. TheLostSentinel
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    You like old-school shooters? How about one that isn't pretending to be one, and literally runs on an old-school engine? The sprite work is absolutely glorious, the music is pumping, and the guns knock baddies down in visceral violence just like the old days. Cheesy one liners? Absolutely got'em. Level design? Fantastic. It's one of the best displays 3D Realms has given of their BuildYou like old-school shooters? How about one that isn't pretending to be one, and literally runs on an old-school engine? The sprite work is absolutely glorious, the music is pumping, and the guns knock baddies down in visceral violence just like the old days. Cheesy one liners? Absolutely got'em. Level design? Fantastic. It's one of the best displays 3D Realms has given of their Build Engine, and I highly recommend giving it an honest go.

    Pick it up. It's good. Tell your friends.    … Expand
  23. thidi00
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    Don't mind these dudes from ResetEra bombing the user score. :^)
    This game is amazing! I really love Duke Nukem 3D and specially Blood, both games developed on the Build Engine. I never thought I would see a new game using the Build Engine being released nowadays, but I was wrong. And is it good? It is damn good!
    The graphics are incredible, the levels are large and fun to explore. The    Don't mind these dudes from ResetEra bombing the user score. :^)
    This game is amazing! I really love Duke Nukem 3D and specially Blood, both games developed on the Build Engine. I never thought I would see a new game using the Build Engine being released nowadays, but I was wrong. And is it good? It is damn good!
    The graphics are incredible, the levels are large and fun to explore. The weapons are not so fun as the ones in Blood, but they are nice and the gameplay is excellent.    … Expand
  24. 22Deathgrip
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    -( 1 )- 12 hours of amazing level design, many times higher detail than previous Build games.
    -( 2 )- Tons of hand-painted sprite works, at twice the detail level of DN3D and 4 times that of Doom 2.
    -( 3 )- Large arsenal of creative weapons with secondary fire modes.
    -( 4 )- Amazing TRACKER music, just like in the 90s!
  25. PrincePAUL87
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it never intends to. It delivers a very solid 90's FPS experience with an ambition that is clearly massive in the developers! Given what the aim of this game is, I think it delivers a perfect experience. Many comparisons are being made to other Build Engine games but just because they share an engine doesn't mean they need to be exactly the same either.It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it never intends to. It delivers a very solid 90's FPS experience with an ambition that is clearly massive in the developers! Given what the aim of this game is, I think it delivers a perfect experience. Many comparisons are being made to other Build Engine games but just because they share an engine doesn't mean they need to be exactly the same either.
    -Sidenote
    A small group of users are misusing the site and giving the game 0's due to drawing conclusions and comparisons where there are none. This site is for reviewing products, not people. With the same logic these people use, they should stop banking, using tap water, electricity, the internet... Because I assure you, all of these exist due in part to people with much more "old fashioned" values.    … Expand
  26. ArcaneShadow
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Freaking amazing, doom was my first video game and this just brings back all that experience with better gameplay.
  27. Xaenot
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    This game hits me right in the nostalgia.
    For all of you out there that likes Duke Nukem, Doom, Heretic, Blood, etc. Kinda the same graphics (but with better sprites, resolution and more pixels), but the gameplay, MAN, THE GAMEPLAY it's so smooth, the soundtrack is amazing and the sounds of the guns, bullets, broken windows, are so spot on. You know the drill, grab keys, kill guys, get    This game hits me right in the nostalgia.
    For all of you out there that likes Duke Nukem, Doom, Heretic, Blood, etc. Kinda the same graphics (but with better sprites, resolution and more pixels), but the gameplay, MAN, THE GAMEPLAY it's so smooth, the soundtrack is amazing and the sounds of the guns, bullets, broken windows, are so spot on. You know the drill, grab keys, kill guys, get out.

    You need to run this game on "classic" render, it's so much fun!    … Expand
  28. rdg1994
    Aug 26, 2019
    10
    Finally, an honest response from Voidpoint. That was all I wanted.

    Now this score represents only the game. I encourage everybody that made a negative review, to check their twitter/Steam page. They didn't address the "sensitivity training" BS, but I honestly think they understood the message we were trying to tell.
  29. bepebka
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    The game is great. All thing we love from Build engine games are here. Also **** SJW scum. They can suck ass.
  30. Slugfest
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    A masterful edition to the build engine library! Pay no attention to the edgelords bombing the score, they're angry with politics not the game. Game is **** awesome.
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#90 Best PC Game of 2019
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#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Worth Playing
    Dec 2, 2019
    90
    Ion Fury is an old-school shooting fan's dream. All of the mechanics are intact, from non-regenerative health to the ability to carry a full arsenal of weapons, and the level design feels intuitive and encourages exploration without needing waypoints. Some of the new mechanics fit in well, but a few, like the need to reload, only increase the difficulty on a tough game. Seeing all of this done on a decades-old engine is enough to convince you of the versatility of those old FPS engines. Unless you hate the old FPS style, Ion Fury is a must-have for your gaming library.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    80
    Great and fun homage to the retro shooters from the 90s
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  3. GameGrin
    Sep 20, 2019
    80
    A very well-made, entertaining throwback shooter with some useful quality of life improvements, but nothing you didn't see 20 years ago.
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