F.I.S.T. (Forged in Shadow Torch) - Part 4/5 - PS4 ~ Underwater Horror
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F.I.S.T. (acronym for Forged in Shadow Torch) is the first game by Chinese studio TIGAMES... and it's a metroidvania! Let me start by saying that this game was originally developed for the PS5 and it runs pretty poorly on the PS4, which is the version I'm playing here. I don't even want to imagine how the Switch version runs.
But this is a very good metroidvania. The anthropomorphic characters are cool, the steampunk vibe is awesome, and the environments are nice to look at. It's a fun world to explore. There are also tons of references to pop culture, such as manga or movies, so that's cool if you're into those. The combat system is really nice, with a sweet little skill tree, and the game is challenging. Some bosses will absolutely destroy you the first time you encounter them. The map is quite large and will take about 20 hours to explore. There are lots of secrets to be found. The story is basic but it's entertaining nonetheless. The cinematics are beautiful. (For this playthrough, I did not upload my final stream of the game, as I was just uncovering more of the map and finding hidden items I had missed after clearing the game, so I didn't think it was worth uploading.)
The game is a little short on warp points, so backtracking can be a little tedious in places. The training sequences in town can also be infuriating because some challenges seem to require ridiculous precision -- but maybe I'm just bad. And once you're done with the game and you've explored everything, you're done. Don't expect Hollow Knight levels of lore or things to explore here, or even extra post-game challenges. Still, it's quite a respectable first attempt for TIGAMES, and F.I.S.T. is one of the better metroidvanias I've played in recent years. I can only imagine that if they ever make a sequel, it'll be even better. I hope they do!
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