Re: Free Game: "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch"

On 12/26/2022 8:05 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

 Whoa... more games? I thought Epic's freebies were gonna only be to
XMas. But no, we're getting more! I like more! Gimme more!
 Today's game is:
 * F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch
I'm not sure what to make of this one. It defines itself as a
metroidvania-style platformer, but it looks like something out of
Bladerunner. I'm not a fan of 'challenging platforming' but boy oh
boy, the visuals alone may be enough for me to give this one a try.
Then again, reviews indicate some flawed mechanics, bugs and a
lackluster story. Well, it's free so no harm in giving it a chance.
 

Tried this one a day or so ago.  It's remarkably good for a fighting platforming game so far.  There's a couple areas I've been able to access with traps in them - I'm not sure if I need some ability I don't have yet as you do pick up double jump a little bit in and that opened up a couple that I couldn't do before that.
I started getting a little frustrated with it and took a break though having played it for 6 hours.  I'll probably come back to it. Supposedly it's aorund 7-21 hours depending how completionist you are, so not a huge time investment.  Worth a try if you liked any fighting puzzle platformers.
One probably can't complain about the graphics as they seem to be fully 3D detailed models, but being side scrolling platforming that does feel a little weird that you can't go in any direction.
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