Chains of Fury

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Chains of Fury is a single player action game. It was developed by Cobble Games and was released on September 16, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

This game is not for you if you want to save the world and become the hero everyone needs (or even deserves). Move along, we have an anti-hero bad-ass over here, ready to compete for the title of The Meanest Bastard Ever. His testosterone level can only be measured in the Fury scale, his death toll is unknown and the amount of bullets he'd shot is uncountable. He's a hired gun. His former clients …

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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique comic book-inspired art style that is visually striking and reminiscent of classic graphic novels.
The gunplay is satisfying and offers a variety of mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
There are fun environmental interactions, such as kicking enemies into hazards, which add a layer of enjoyment to the combat.

The game is riddled with bugs, including issues with ammo drops, falling through the map, and unresponsive keybinds, making it frustrating to play.
Movement feels clunky and imprecise, which detracts from the fast-paced action that the game aims to deliver.
The AI is poorly implemented, with enemies often standing idle or getting stuck, leading to an overall lack of challenge and engagement.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The game's graphics are highlighted by a unique and visually striking comic book-inspired art style, which many reviewers consider its strongest aspect. However, the experience is marred by significant bugs, poor optimization, and localization issues, detracting from the overall visual enjoyment. Despite these flaws, the aesthetic and sound design receive consistent praise.
- “The art style is fantastic and the game's strongest point.”
- “What truly stands out is its unique comic book-inspired art style, which gives the game a distinct and visually striking aesthetic.”
- “Awesome art style and music!”
- “Cell shaded to the max graphics.”
- “It's not like this game is graphically demanding.”
- “Art style rivals that of Fallen Aces, Wild Bastards, Void Bastards, Mullet Mad Jack & Forgive Me Father.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a clunky experience due to poorly implemented mechanics, such as the grappling system and rare ammo availability. While the gunplay is satisfying and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic shooters, many users find the overall pace sluggish and marred by small bugs that detract from the experience.
- “The game’s art and gameplay style are very enjoyable, offering a nostalgic nod to classic boomer shooters.”
- “The game’s gunplay is satisfying with a wide variety of mechanics that keep things fresh and exciting.”
- “I still find the gameplay sluggish at times, but I also recognize that I was originally playing like a bonehead...”
- “The gameplay is very clunky and ammo is as rare as a beaver's fart, if there is any at all.”
- “The swing system is poorly implemented: the grappling/swing mechanic doesn’t work well because you can barely see the hooks you’re supposed to use, making traversal clunky and inconsistent.”
- “The gameplay is decent but has too many small bugs.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that severely impact gameplay, including audio issues, performance freezes, and unexpected character behavior. Many players find the game nearly unplayable due to these persistent problems, leading to a general consensus that the current state is far from stable.
- “The art is great, music and quips are fun, but with the core game being so buggy, I have to give it a thumbs down.”
- “As it stands, the game is filled with bugs that ruin the experience.”
- “Extremely full of bugs, performance issues (like 10-second freezes, lots of stuttering, at times unplayable), bugs where the ammo magically disappears and can't be picked up.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during intense moments like fury mode. However, some users feel that the enjoyment of the music is overshadowed by significant bugs in the core game. Overall, while the art and music are highlighted as strong points, technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Awesome art style and music!”
- “Music is nice”
- “The music sets the pace in the levels, especially when you are in fury mode.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with sound effects drowning out the music at crucial moments.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent frame rate drops during intense action, significant stuttering, and long freezes that can render it unplayable. Additionally, numerous bugs, such as disappearing ammo, further detract from the overall experience.
- “Performance also suffered during intense action, with noticeable frame rate drops during boss fights.”
- “Extremely full of bugs, performance issues (like 10 second freezes, lots of stuttering, at times unplayable), and bugs where the ammo magically disappears and can't be picked up.”
- “Extremely full of bugs, performance issues (like 10 second freezes, lots of stuttering, at times unplayable), and bugs where the ammo magically disappears and can't be picked up.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The story is presented through unvoiced dialogue that players find difficult to follow due to the game's fast pace, leading to confusion about the plot beyond the initial comic book introduction. This lack of clarity detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative unfolds in a way that makes you want to explore every corner of the game.”
- “The comic book intro sets a fascinating tone for the adventure that follows.”
- “Because none of the story dialogue is voiced and the game is so fast-paced, I was rarely ever able to read what the characters were saying in the top left throughout levels.”
- “Because of this, I have zero idea what's happening in the story outside of the comic book intro.”
- “In 21 minutes, I managed to get stuck in a spot while searching for secrets. Okay, maybe it's on me; I restart the mission.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players appreciate the level design, noting that it encourages replayability by incorporating unbreakable obstacles that can be overcome with newly unlocked weapons or abilities, providing a compelling reason to revisit earlier levels.
- “I also appreciated that the level design seems crafted with replayability in mind. There are unbreakable obstacles that, in later levels, I've unlocked a weapon or stronger fists to break. This gives me a reason to go back and replay them.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging me to explore different strategies.”
- “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself coming back to discover everything the game has to offer.”
- “The level design seems made with replayability in mind, with unbreakable obstacles that, in later levels, I've unlocked a weapon or stronger fists to break. This gives me a reason to go back and replay them.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- “While the game is fun, once you've experienced the main story, there's not much left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the presence of a launcher that displays advertisements for other games each time they start the game, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Why is there a launcher with advertising for all your other games that opens every time I start the game? It's frustrating to see that every time.”