Ion Fury

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. PlaySense
    May 28, 2020
    85
    Ion Fury is a wonderful, lightning fast and damn challenging shooter, with expert level design. Not everything works perfectly - an overpowered shotgun and clumsy auto-aim are the game's main annoyances - but don't let that stop you from trying this.
  2. 4P.de
    May 24, 2020
    85
    Despite small restrictions on consoles in terms of control, Ion Fury still is a great old-school-shooter.
  3. KeenGamer
    Jun 5, 2020
    80
    Despite some of the complaints I have, Ion Fury is still a fantastic game that can hopefully kick-start a resurgence in classic, FPS games.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    May 17, 2020
    80
    Ion Fury takes inspiration from the great retro shooters of the industry and runs with it. High-octane gunfights mixed with retro style and one-liners is a formula that never gets old. Ion Fury is a retro fix all its own, and it does it so well. Despite its setbacks, it's a blast to play and worthy of Build engine that it utilizes.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    May 29, 2020
    78
    Ion Fury wears its clouded nostalgia lens and never takes them off. While newcomers to the 2.5D shooter sub-genre may be driven away, older gamers will adore this newest addition to the pantheon of great build engine games. With an electric drum 'n' bass score, some impressive cyberpunk locales, and some of the most memorable easter eggs I have come across, Ion Fury is a fast and furious shooter with a lot going for it.
  7. BaziCenter
    May 31, 2020
    75
    Despite some issues, Ion Fury is one the best choices for classic FPS fans, especially if played on PC.
  8. Vandal
    May 14, 2020
    75
    Ion Fury is a good game, but the adaptation to consoles is not that good. Bad framerate and lack of basic options like inverting the Y axis (although it should be fixed with a patch soon) are a quite disappointing, although the core, retro experience remains.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 5 out of 24
  1. NachoNachoMan
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Ion Fury is an incredibly fun old school FPS game. Using the build engine, which is now 25 years old, they've done a great job of creating aIon Fury is an incredibly fun old school FPS game. Using the build engine, which is now 25 years old, they've done a great job of creating a vibrant and colourful cyberpunk-esque future. Control and gunplay feel really smooth and the campaign is surprisingly long, without ever overstaying it's welcome. A nice throwback to the days when games weren't saddled with endless dlc, forced multiplayer, hours of cutscenes and the developer's social agendas.

    Only minor complaints I have are the lack of enemy variety in the first half of the game, and 2 small types that are hard to hit and overused. But in many ways it feels like the real successor to Duke Nukem 3D.    … Full Review »
  2. Steyraus
    Nov 6, 2020
    4
    This game has not been adjusted to run on console at all. They've just tried to adapt the PC Mouse controls to the controller and it fails bigThis game has not been adjusted to run on console at all. They've just tried to adapt the PC Mouse controls to the controller and it fails big time. Controls are awkward and a concert reminder that you're playing on the wrong platform. Visually it's designed to look like a retro game but as someone who grew up playing this I have two games it really didn't give me that much nostalgia.… Full Review »
  3. Krakken
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Bought this game on all platforms, first enjoyed it on pc now the smooth ps4 version. basically the best of all console versions, this one isBought this game on all platforms, first enjoyed it on pc now the smooth ps4 version. basically the best of all console versions, this one is the smoothest in terms of framerate . about the game? we all know, its one hell of a ride. super enjoyable from start to finish. highly recommended.… Full Review »
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