Furi

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 350 Ratings

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  1. Horjus
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    I can't say a bad thing about this game, it has everything I could want. Phenomenal soundtrack, great story with themes from Greek mythology, and quotes/moments that gave me enough chills to go back through and play this game again and again. I'd recommend this game to anyone and everyone, even if it's not for everyone. Fantastic.
  2. ask_a_hat
    Apr 28, 2023
    7
    *Soundtrack great
    *Graphics okay
    *Story is just there to be
    *Gameplay is dodging, melee/ranged attacks, parrying

    Normal difficulty is challenging but you can play it on easy difficulty to simply enjoy the music
  3. SouL_
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    TRY IT
    Please stop reading these crap reviews. We all agree the game is not perfect. BUT, if you are ready for a challenge (it's not that hard if you're not a casual player) you'll like this game, it can last from 2 hours to 8, it depends on you. Try it, you'll not regret it.
  4. painava
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    One of the hardest games I've finished. Kickass soundtrack. Really tests your skills and patience.
  5. Deoem
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Furi is a fantastic game for anyone interested in challenging combat games. It focuses on creating a deeply satisfying game where you are forced to master the combat system until you are unstoppable, and tells an interesting story along the way.
  6. SplitMind
    Jul 6, 2021
    6
    Furi is another indie darling that tries a bit too hard. It's a game I would describe as having a niche appeal but missed out on having much more than that due to some commitments to core designs. I'll explain below.

    One thing Furi does very well is think outside the box a bit and this is evident in the graphics. The scenery as you walk between fights provides a nice respite from the    Furi is another indie darling that tries a bit too hard. It's a game I would describe as having a niche appeal but missed out on having much more than that due to some commitments to core designs. I'll explain below.

    One thing Furi does very well is think outside the box a bit and this is evident in the graphics. The scenery as you walk between fights provides a nice respite from the hectic action and I'd describe the graphics as similar to cell-shaded, which is a good thing. The game is a pleasure to look at. The boss fights themselves often become a cluster of lights as they shoot endless waves of lasers at you, but the reprieve between battles stops this from becoming too much.

    The gameplay of Furi I expect to be more divisive. I am eternally grateful that there are varying levels of difficulty in the game as I would not have meekly completed it otherwise, so kudos for accessibility rather than a commitment to the 'git gud' cult.

    A specific mechanic that irked me a lot in the fighting was that your enemy can become temporarily invulnerable, which strikes me as quite unbalanced. Furthermore, I found that once they hit me, it easily led to a succession of attacks, whereas I was lucky to achieve a combo of any sort.

    When I played on higher difficulties I found the game suffered badly from repetition and wore my patience much sooner. The fights just drag on too long. They do try to have each enemy have different 'stages' but this was exhausting for me rather than engaging.

    The combat is a tad basic also. The character doesn't develop or learn new skills. I think this would have helped combat any repetition.

    This leads me to the story. In Furi you are a silent protagonist guided through a linear path by a strange character with a rabbit's head, giving off Donnie Darko vibes. He is meant to be the mechanic that conveys the story, but is vaguely philosophical and tenuously related waffling didn't do much for me.

    If anything the game came across as some pretentious and elitist attempt to gain cult status. Don't get me wrong, there is definitely an audience that will cherish this like a gem, however that audience does not include me.    … Expand
  7. TTK_Ironfist
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    I got this game on PS Plus a few years ago. I had no expectations, but man it blew my mind.
    Responsive and fair, tho hard af. Music is top notch as well. This is huge accomplishment for an indie company.
  8. yertre
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    A pretty hard game for sure, but a very rewarding one.

    The combat itself is a bit lacklustre when compared to the entries action games have had over the years (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, God Hand), but the bosses are fantastic, and the soundtrack is INCREDIBLE. I really do mean it when I say that Furi has some of the best music I've heard in a game in a long time. That's going to be    A pretty hard game for sure, but a very rewarding one.

    The combat itself is a bit lacklustre when compared to the entries action games have had over the years (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, God Hand), but the bosses are fantastic, and the soundtrack is INCREDIBLE. I really do mean it when I say that Furi has some of the best music I've heard in a game in a long time. That's going to be subjective of course, but I thought I would mention it.

    The combat is strictly 2-D, but that's not a bad thing because it solves the biggest issue with most action games: the camera. Where the combat does fall apart is the parrying. There's a green flash, you parry it, you get some health back. You never have to really register the attack animations, you just reflexively hit the parry button. It's not a bad thing really, but I thought it dragged down the combat at least a bit. There are some other issues with hitboxes and your dash length, but those are minor and don't occur very often. Again, the combat itself is quite simple when compared to many other action titles, but the bosses more than make up for it.

    The story is pretty much a non-element, so I wish they had got rid of the stupid walking sections between bosses. Yeah, downtime is important, but I wish you could skip them somehow. This won't annoy a lot of people, but it hurts the game replay value a lot.

    Furi is a boss rush with great bosses. That's pretty much all that matters. The other issues exist, but Furi is a 5 hour game, and I enjoyed each one of them. If you want a solid action game with hard bosses, get Furi.    … Expand
  9. Frost_Cube
    Feb 1, 2021
    7
    I checked out of curiosity this title, as it is free for those who pay a subscription Plus. Great surprise, this title is great. It is demanding, requires skill to fight. The story is simple and banal go ahead and eliminate the subsequent bosses. Between
  10. JoseManuel10_
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Furi is a 2016 fast-paced game, combining elements of twin-stick shooters, bullet hell, and third-person action games. The player is challenged in one-on-one arena boss fights getting progressively harder on the way!
  11. sebasra
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    A simple but really enjoyable game, everyone should try. It’s a hard game though.
  12. f0uwu
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Just get the game. A couple of rough edges with the diffuculty curve, but overall one of my favorite PS4 games period.
  13. dardgame
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game has a incredible soundtrack, it's a Boss Battle/Bullet Hell, all battles were a great challenge, especially in the "Furier" difficulty
  14. MEMESAREPEOPLE
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    What would happen if you meshed twitchy 3D melee combat, twin-stick shooting, bullet-hell, and the adrenaline from a difficult boss fight? If you enjoy these listed mechanics, then Furi will absolutely not disappoint you. Couple this with beautiful visuals, and you got a product that will compel you to become a better fighter.

    In Furi, you are given four basic actions at the start. You    What would happen if you meshed twitchy 3D melee combat, twin-stick shooting, bullet-hell, and the adrenaline from a difficult boss fight? If you enjoy these listed mechanics, then Furi will absolutely not disappoint you. Couple this with beautiful visuals, and you got a product that will compel you to become a better fighter.

    In Furi, you are given four basic actions at the start. You can slash, dash, shoot, and parry. All actions, excluding parrying can be charged up, some bullets are destructible, and perfect parries are rewarded with extra damage. These are the only actions you get at the start, and they’re the only actions you’ll have at the end, with the exception of the optional final boss, which replaces your charged shot with a laser. These mechanics are easy to grasp, yet very demanding to fully master. That also goes for the game’s 10 challenging bosses, each with multiple phases that introduce new attacks to keep the battle intense and satisfying. The bosses are distinct, and a helluva lot of fun, thanks to the fact that no two bosses are the same. In one battle, you’ll avoid waves of bullets while being shot at with a sniper rifle. In another, you’ll engage in a melee only duel between another skilled fighter. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the duration of my roughly 4 hour playthrough. However, don’t think that Furi is completely unfair, as there are a few systems that keep the playing field (mostly) fair. For instance, every attack you parry restores a small bit of health, completing a phase of a boss fight restores all of your health, and you have 3 tries to get through a phase before you have to restart the whole fight. These systems help alleviate any feelings that the game was too bias in the favor of the bosses, and kept each fight fair, but still challenging.

    After my first time through Furi, I had died a bunch, and took a ton of hits from all the bosses, including the optional final one. However, on my second playthrough, I was hit less than 100 times, never died once, and finished the game in under 2 hours. I absolutely love the feeling of personal progression, not only because being a badass is a reward on it’s own, but knowing that I’ve had the same tools since the beginning truly solidifies a feeling of improvement, unlike other games, where leveling up increases your attack damage, damage resistance, etc. While those systems aren’t bad, Furi’s progression system is a breath of fresh air, as it’s solely tied to you. Not feeling challenged enough? Got all the S Ranks on Furi difficulty? Well, try your luck on the games harder difficulty, Furier, as the bosses attacks are reworked, faster, and harder to dodge. There’s no damage increase or health decrease on this difficulty, which is quite unique, compared to other games’ harder difficulties, where you die in 1 hit, and your enemies can take 1000 hits before hitting half health. (Yes, I’m looking at you, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s Realistic Mode)!

    My only problems with Furi are a few bugs that hindered a good run, such as getting stuck on the environment, and not properly loading into the fight. However, I do wish that Furi gave you the ability to practice a certain phase of a boss fight that you’re having trouble on, instead of having to go through the whole boss fight again, just to reach the trouble spot. This problem popped up in my head twice, both trouble spots being in the final phase. Having to go through the whole fight over again just to reach the trouble spot can become tedious after a while, and Furi will temporarily lose its appeal. However, once I persevered past the trouble spot, those feelings immediately went away.

    Furi is a unique game, meshing two fun genres of combat with a boss rush format to create a challenging, adrenaline-pumping experience. While this game certainly won’t be for everyone, due to the game’s high-end difficulty, it will not disappoint those who commit to becoming a better fighter.    … Expand
  15. PsicoticMess
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best ''boss only'' games out there, it's crazy how absudly good you can get in this game. When you reach that point the game becomes 20 times more fun. The Furier difficulty is the ultimate challenge, it's not merciful. But still, fantastic game.
  16. Nayf
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Truly an amazing game! This game only has boss fights and there are 10 of them, which can be done in 2-3 hours, but it's totally worth buying. The boss fights are challenging, fair and exciting. If you like a challenge, buy this game!
  17. Geech121
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Feels great to play. Very challenging, but feels fair. Great style (especially the soundtrack). A game where the developers had limited resources and spent their money well.
  18. Just_The_Truth
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    *SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
    Play this game.
    If you like adrenaline rushes and challenging but fair gameplay, this is a must buy. This game does not hold your hand, do not expect to complete it unless you plan on giving the game a fair shake. But if you give it your all, what you will get is one of the best experiences on modern gaming platforms. The content of this game is a series of    *SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
    Play this game.

    If you like adrenaline rushes and challenging but fair gameplay, this is a must buy. This game does not hold your hand, do not expect to complete it unless you plan on giving the game a fair shake. But if you give it your all, what you will get is one of the best experiences on modern gaming platforms.

    The content of this game is a series of fantastic boss battles. Nothing more, nothing less. Each boss you face demands and increasing amount of mastery of the controls until you will find yourself breezing through attack patterns that gave you many game overs at the beginning. On a second playthrough you will surprised at how you breeze through the game.

    The battles can look like they're ripped straight out of an action tv show, with the player switching back and forth between intense bullet hell shooting and fast melee and parrying combat. The controls are not overly complex like in an action game, but the game demands you switch back and forth fast between these two styles of play, which makes for a really exciting experience. The music, which is provided by various big artists in the electronic music scene such as Carpenter Brut and The Toxic Avenger. These fast music tracks are the fire motivating the player to complete these difficult boss battles. The music makes you feel like you can do anything, which certainly helps on the brutal last phase on certain fights.

    There are segments between fights where you walk to the next boss as a sort of build-up and cool-down. These go on a little long, but luckily there is a speedrun mode which lets you play just the fights back to back. Although for the full experience, definitely play through the story.

    There is also an expanded difficulty for those who have completed the game. This mode gives bosses entirely new attack patterns, so it is essentially doubling the content for those who are up to the challenge. I thought I'd never be skilled enough to play this mode, but as I replayed the game a few times I found that I got much, much better at it. You are capable of a lot more than you think. Even if you think the regular difficulty is too hard, with patience and persistence you can beat the game, and it is worth it.

    Do not expect God of War level graphics, but expect a fantastic boss rush game that you can sink your teeth into. Furi is a better as a boss rush game than God of War is as an action game. If you're looking to play a twitch reflex game that rewards skill, frankly, Furi is favorable to God of War in that respect.

    Verdict: Easy Recommendation for Action Fans    … Expand
  19. amralchalati
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Furi is a hard fast pace action game with a beautiful art style and amazing electronic music! I was glad they offered an easy mode otherwise the game would have been a nightmare to play. The game mechanic is on point and the futuristic samurai is work really well special it's the same makers of Afro Samurai anime series.
  20. oknsnl
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    Gameplay : 8 (Nice mechanics for indie game)
    Bosses : 10 ( I love no enemy full bosses games and this game has really nice bosses :))
    Story : 6 (Story feels like missing:))
  21. gdiego135
    Dec 8, 2018
    8
    Just to let you know this game only has boss battles, you start with a boss battle and then it's just boss after boss after boss, until the end. But the fights are EPIC, I played on Promenade (Easy) because it's fairly difficult, but I will now go back and play on Furi (Normal) so I can get trophies. Anyway you have to really time all your moves perfectly, dodging and blocking, it getsJust to let you know this game only has boss battles, you start with a boss battle and then it's just boss after boss after boss, until the end. But the fights are EPIC, I played on Promenade (Easy) because it's fairly difficult, but I will now go back and play on Furi (Normal) so I can get trophies. Anyway you have to really time all your moves perfectly, dodging and blocking, it gets really intense, and at times theirs plasma flying everywhere. but once you master the gameplay you'll feel like a true bad ass taking down a boss on harder difficulty. Also the graphics look really nice, it's a very unique art style, and the music is quite amazing as well, also the voice acting is great, although you play as a silent protagonist, the other characters have top notch voices. My flaws with this game is that it's just boss fights, like why can't their be weaker enemies you fight to make your way up to a boss, like God of war or other great games. Also their is really no story, your just in a high security prison and now you need to break out. THATS IT. But yeah the gameplay is **** awesome I do reccomend just wish it was longer, and had a story.… Expand
  22. Irisen
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    I'm all for boss fights and challenges so this game is easily one of my top 3 fave of all time. It's fast and exciting and it has a very effective difficulty curve. Honestly, I loved it and, even if it was a bit short, I gladly replay it whenever I have the time, in order to get better.
  23. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  24. geralt0frivia
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. Its hard but fair, and the visuals are so unique. The atmosphere, the enemies, the levels all so well crafted. Something furi does not do well, however, is the way the story is told. Sometimes the game is too vague but sure enough, there is an actual story which is pretty cool i might add. Overall this game does so many things right that I am willing to ignore theThis game is amazing. Its hard but fair, and the visuals are so unique. The atmosphere, the enemies, the levels all so well crafted. Something furi does not do well, however, is the way the story is told. Sometimes the game is too vague but sure enough, there is an actual story which is pretty cool i might add. Overall this game does so many things right that I am willing to ignore the flaws. Subjective score: 8.5/10
    But for me it is a 10/10    … Expand
  25. EsotericCritic
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    This is a game that knows what it is. If you like the looks of it, you're going to love the actual ride. I completed the entire game, and throughout, I was eagerly anticipating the next boss. I thought the character design was amazing, along with the personalities of each. The game, despite its minimalism, struck a chord with me. The writing was intriguing and reflective, the music set toThis is a game that knows what it is. If you like the looks of it, you're going to love the actual ride. I completed the entire game, and throughout, I was eagerly anticipating the next boss. I thought the character design was amazing, along with the personalities of each. The game, despite its minimalism, struck a chord with me. The writing was intriguing and reflective, the music set to it was superb. It has a cinematic feel that amplifies the intensity and bad-assery of your accomplishments, and at the end of the game, you'll want to live life with the tenacity of which you played the game. IMO its a testament to what gaming can accomplish. I feel it is a 10/10 but on one boss on the ps4 there was frame rate tearing, that to me wouldn't be a big deal if you didn't have to constantly retry.… Expand
  26. Shackkobe
    May 3, 2018
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. But I must admit it isn't for everyone.

    First of all I must acknowledge that this isn't the most impressive looking game on the PS4. One could argue that the animé art style is simplistic, but even accounting for that, I believe this game could look better if more resources and time were put into the visuals. But this is a low budget game, so I will    I thoroughly enjoyed this game. But I must admit it isn't for everyone.

    First of all I must acknowledge that this isn't the most impressive looking game on the PS4.

    One could argue that the animé art style is simplistic, but even accounting for that, I believe this game could look better if more resources and time were put into the visuals. But this is a low budget game, so I will cut it some slack.

    In the audio department, this game ranks right up there with the some of the best video game soundtracks I have ever come across. Its techno beats which change and become more intense as you go through the phases of battle are superb. It really augments the high octane action of this game.

    There is a very simplistic story to follow, but it is easily the weakest aspect of the game. The slight twist at the ending was a welcome surprise for me, but that twist couldn’t redeem this game from a storytelling point of view.

    The true thrill of this game is in the gameplay department. It follows the “Boss Rush” formula which pits you against boss after boss with only the short story/narrative sequences filling in the transition between boss arenas. It is a simple formula, but sometimes simplicity is best.

    You use the left joystick to move around and the right joystick shoots small projectiles in the direction pointed. A larger charged projectile can accessed by pressing R1. You then have a melee (sword) attack button, a dash button and a block/parry button. The sword attack can be charged for more damage and the dash can be charged to cover more distance. These different actions are then woven into the boss fights forcing you to use every move in your arsenal in order to progress.

    The bosses are unique individuals whose goal is to stop you at all costs. There are multiple phases that you go through in each battle. Phases range from 4 to 6 per boss. Each time the HP of the boss runs out, you proceed unto the next phase which replenishes your HP as well as the boss’ HP. The bosses gain additional moves and patterns with each phase. The final phase is always a “bullet hell” sequence which I wasn’t particularly fond of in the beginning, but learnt to enjoy as I continued playing.

    Due to the stylish attacks and mini cut scenes during battles, this game feels like you are starring in your very own Japanese animé. You slash, shoot, dash, and parry as the bosses desperately try to stop you. This is the definition of a white knuckle, action video game.

    But…

    This game is hard. Brutally hard.

    You have three lives, but these bosses will chew through each and every one in the most unforgiving manner. This is because this game will throw new patterns and attacks at you that simply cannot be reacted to without you learning them beforehand.

    This creates a trial and error grind that many gamers do not have the patience to endure. The game designers knew this and included an easy mode, but this mode has no rewards. You must complete the normal mode in order to get the real rewards and ending.

    The main negative I have from a gameplay point of view is the relatively long delay between when the dash button is pressed and when your character dashes on screen. An inherent delay from having a “dash on release” property (in order to have a charged dash) is expected, but I believe the delay is so big, it requires you to memorize the incoming attacks instead of dashing on reaction. But this may have been a design choice of the developers to maintain difficulty.

    All in all, I enjoyed this game. I am the kind of gamer who doesn’t like to lose, and when a game tries to beat me into a corner, I keep fighting back until I prevail. I take pleasure in these victories. But I fully understand that these difficult grinds are not for everyone. You will need patience, skill and even a bit of luck with this game. But it is a thrilling ride all the way.    … Expand
  27. dash383535
    Nov 30, 2017
    9
    Intro: Wow, this game took me by surprise. I had heard nothing about this game up until its release and now I am considering it one of the best games of 2016. Fast combat, neon visual, a great soundtrack and interesting story mixed together to make something special.

    Story: The story is simplistic until near the end with the big twist but that's a good thing. You play as a sword and gun    Intro: Wow, this game took me by surprise. I had heard nothing about this game up until its release and now I am considering it one of the best games of 2016. Fast combat, neon visual, a great soundtrack and interesting story mixed together to make something special.

    Story: The story is simplistic until near the end with the big twist but that's a good thing. You play as a sword and gun wielding stranger that has one goal in mind "The jailer is the key, kill him and you will be free" You followed by a mysterious person dressed as a rabbit who wants the same as you. I won't ruin the plot twist here but its unexpected and makes every conversation during your battles make sense.

    Gameplay: This is where this game shines. When in battle you have two different play styles. Shooting with your gun in twin stick fashion and fast pace sword play. Both are intense, fast and increasingly difficult. The controls are precise so if you mess up, it is completely your fault but once you have it down, you feel like your own boss, you feel like a total bad ass. The only part I had problems with was the walking sections. The environments are beautiful but the camera moves so much while walking that I end up getting confused what direction on the left stick to go with. Lucky this is fixed by clicking X, which will do these part automatically.

    Soundtrack: I love it. Some are intense while other have a great techno beat and pace that complement the neon visuals. Not much else to say, its a great fit for the fast action on screen.

    Conclusion: This game surprises me how it came out of nowhere and came from a developer that has not made any console games before. This game is the most fun I have had in a while. It made me feel so satisfied when I perfectly hit every strike against my opponent and escape danger with a quick dart across the screen. The difficult may turn some people off but I highly recommend checking this one out. Its available on Steam and PS4 for 24.99 and is free for Playstation Plus Members this month    … Expand
  28. Dudoleafs
    Sep 7, 2017
    0
    Terrible game, I tried to play easy mode, without trophy rewards and it is pretty hard, boring story, The controls are nice, but during the battle you need to do what this game wants, waste of time.
  29. GordonSmith
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Google the word hidden gem, Furi should come up but you get some other **** that's just how hidden a gem Furi is. Almost a perfect game, the people who don't like it are just **** at video games.
  30. GeorgeTueusday
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Just perfect, absolutely perfect. The people giving the game bad reviews for it being "too hard" are a bunch of millennial **** Furi's a real game unlike the AAA **** that comes out now.
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. CD-Action
    Sep 17, 2016
    80
    Fury showed the whole industry how boss fights should be done. Not bad for a mobile developer’s debut on “serious” platforms. [09/2016, p.62]
  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    81
    A real treat for the senses and a test of your skills, let down just a little by glitches and pace. [Sept 2016, p.83]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Aug 27, 2016
    60
    It's a tremendous shame, because the bosses themselves are a finely conceived, smartly designed and varied bunch. [Issue#296, p.121]
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