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

 Switch
User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11

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  1. Gogeto
    Oct 25, 2022
    5
    I'd advise people to play this game elsewhere. Its a great game, combat is fun and mechanics/story are interesting. BUT...

    - It looks really bad on switch compared to other platforms. Worse than some high tier PS2 games. Blurry and pixelly. -The frame rate is a little jittery, early game its not an issue, but late game when the bosses get harder it will become frustrating and not in    I'd advise people to play this game elsewhere. Its a great game, combat is fun and mechanics/story are interesting. BUT...

    - It looks really bad on switch compared to other platforms. Worse than some high tier PS2 games. Blurry and pixelly.

    -The frame rate is a little jittery, early game its not an issue, but late game when the bosses get harder it will become frustrating and not in a good way.

    -Load times on some bosses in the late game take up to 1 minute after each death, which is also a pain because it takes more time to learn their patterns.

    Overall good game, but terrible port, id play it literally anywhere else if possible. Ill be picking it up on XBOX and starting over.    … Expand
  2. Steyraus
    Sep 13, 2022
    2
    Don't get this game on switch its a horrible port...The framerate is bas, resolution low and it hasn't been adapted for portability at all..This game is a great little challenge on ps4 , but a frustrating mess on switch..The timing in boss battles is messed up due to the uneven frames and if your on hand held , just forget it, characters are so small and similar that it's hard to even knowDon't get this game on switch its a horrible port...The framerate is bas, resolution low and it hasn't been adapted for portability at all..This game is a great little challenge on ps4 , but a frustrating mess on switch..The timing in boss battles is messed up due to the uneven frames and if your on hand held , just forget it, characters are so small and similar that it's hard to even know who you are.… Expand
  3. Honest-Review
    Dec 10, 2022
    4
    F.I.S.T is a strange game, it feels half-baked in every aspect. The platforming side of the game feels sluggish and ill thought out in every aspect. The skill's tree has not much to offer, and confusing combos that you are supposed to remember in the heat of a fast battle, where enemies often won't stand around for you to hit them with a 5 button combo. Add to it, the fact that theF.I.S.T is a strange game, it feels half-baked in every aspect. The platforming side of the game feels sluggish and ill thought out in every aspect. The skill's tree has not much to offer, and confusing combos that you are supposed to remember in the heat of a fast battle, where enemies often won't stand around for you to hit them with a 5 button combo. Add to it, the fact that the movement feels slugish and it can be a very frustrating game to enjoy.

    If you are not a Fan of some serious back tracking, then don't play this game. It's not even the enjoyable backtracking as in Hollow knight, it's the type where you have only one way to go, and boy is it a long way! Do this 40 times and you will start to understand the frustrations this game brings you.

    The story is basic and repetitive, and has no depth at all. The graphics in cut scenes are not bad to look at, but in general the visuals are terrible. It seems like a badly thought out port.

    I could go on and on, but i am just a normal person whose opinion most likely won't sway you one way or another. For me, the game was a confusing mess that could have been so much more.    … Expand

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#72 Best Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Hobby Consolas
    Sep 9, 2022
    85
    The arrival of F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch in physical format it's a great news both for collectors and metroidvania fans: it's a great adventure, with some interesting ideas, wonderful combat mechanics and visually astounding... even if the Nintendo Switch version it's a little bit blurry and less stellar.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Aug 12, 2022
    80
    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is an excellent metroidvania, with an incredible and challenging combat system. Despite the lack of feedback on some things, it is fully recommended for fans of the genre and gives good rewards with extra content.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    Aug 11, 2022
    80
    F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch is a great Metroidvania, that does everything it needs to very well without re-inventing the formula.
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