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

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jake Su
Top Critic
4 / 5.0
Sep 7, 2021

All in all, F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch is an excellent offering that is surprisingly getting very little marketing at launch. With a great aesthetic, an engaging enough narrative, together with challenging combat and rewarding Metroidvania exploration, this is one resistance movement everyone should be signing on for.

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80%
Jun 27, 2023

An engaging 2.5D platforming adventure with rich visuals and furry creatures, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch has all of the right ingredients you'd expect from any good metroidvania, as well as a few tricks of its own. It's certainly one of the most enjoyable games featuring a rabbit with a huge metal fist I've ever played.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2021

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow is a very competent, very good-looking foray into the Metroidvania genre with solid platforming and exciting, demanding arcade combat. Torch City is a wonderfully-grim place to get lost in and it's rendered gorgeously, despite some awkward signposting at times. Most of all, it nails the sense of exploration and steady progress that's a hallmark of the genre and it does all of that with a kick-arse rabbit in a mech suit for a protagonist. If this is the level of quality that studios backed by the China Hero Project are going to deliver then the program has more than made a case for itself.

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4.8 / 5.0
Sep 26, 2022

An excellent Metroidvania adventure with intense combat, rewarding exploration and a visually immersive dieselpunk world.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2022

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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Gamersky
Mega杰尼龟
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2022

The solid quality of F.I.S.T. is worth the sacrifice of some graphic performance to get it into the Nintendo Switch that you carry around.

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GameSpace
Taoshi
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2022

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is a very beautiful Metroidvania with some backtracking that won't interfere with your exploration of the game's story. The plot is able to easily grab and hold players' attention without being boring. The game also features some interesting decisions when it comes to classic Metroidvania mechanics.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2021

Standing out among the Metroidvania crowd is tough, but with satisfying combat, great platforming and a cleverly designed and well thought out world, F.I.S.T. more than manages to stand on its own lucky feet.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2021

Aside from rigid combat and some visual hiccups, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch delivers a unique world with an intriguing narrative and tight traversal.

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Gamersky
Top Critic
9.2 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2021

The overall experience of F.I.S.T is excellent, the characters and scenes can reflect the production team's testing and polishing of the game. As a Metroidvania game, its colorful gameplay design and moderate difficulty is comfortable and worth trying.

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4 / 5.0
Sep 6, 2021

F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch is a must-buy for Metroidvania fans looking for something that tries new things. It takes the well-worn staples of the sub-genre and blends them with a steampunk feel and a richer storyline than most

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8 / 10.0
Jul 20, 2022

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a very solid “metroidvania”; one that anyone who enjoyed Metroid Dread, would find it worth their time. It is not as perfectly polished as Dread, but it makes up for it with its amazing visuals and setting.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2022

is a fun ride. Contrary to the aforementioned buzz, though, truth be told, it isn't quite at the same level of Metroid Dread (but what is?). This team is clearly onto something, though, and I wouldn't be surprised if their next effort in this space gives Samus a real run for her money.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 16, 2022

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch may be an awkwardly named game, but it is also a solid Metroidvania title. The game may follow the genre blueprint faithfully, but the environments feel more than a series of corridors, since there are a number of open-air areas to traverse. The combat is fluid, and the movement tricks make you feel powerful very early in the game. The adventure flows by at a good pace, and the amount of secrets will keep you exploring each environment for quite some time. Genre fans and those who love a good 2D adventure will be happy with this title in their collection.

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2021

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a successful start for the development team and a satisfying experience for fans of metroydvinia games, offering satisfying and balanced content between battles, puzzle challenges and inter-platform jumping.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 20, 2021

Action rabbit with robotic hand is dangerous, but sometimes is too hard to resist your enemies.

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Gamefa
Abolfazl Chamani
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 14, 2021

Successful and of course intelligent implementation of the elements of a Rouge-Like title alongside the well-executed platforming has greatly increased the value of this title.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2021

F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch is a high-quality punk diesel product with Metroidvania elements that can be a good option for users interested in this genre and even players of 2D side-by-side games.

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85 / 100
Sep 15, 2021

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch stands out among metroidvanias for its excellent setting, solid gameplay and an engaging narrative, even if it's full of clichés. It ends up slipping in the rhythm, in some design choices and in some technical aspect, but it has enough qualities to become a must for fans of the genre.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2021

The odd gameplay issue aside, F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is one of the most enjoyable Metroidvanias you can play right now. While you probably won’t care about its story, it’s easy to fall in love with the game’s detailed world and somewhat cute characters. It’s the thrilling combat and raft of collectibles and upgrades to find that will have you going back to it time and time again, however, keen to make Rayton the powerful hero he’s destined to be.

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