Fantastic Fist
- February 28, 2024
- 100th_Coin
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Get on itch.io Store"Fantastic Fist" is a platforming game that combines keyboard and mouse controls for a unique experience. Players move their character with the keyboard and use the mouse to punch objects with a giant fist. The game features hidden collectibles, a variety of punchable objects, challenging bonus levels, and boxes with faces and hats. It was solo developed by Chris Siebert, with valuable feedback from playtesters.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of mechanics that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging throughout, with each level introducing new challenges.
- The art style, music, and humor contribute to a charming and enjoyable experience, making it appealing to both casual and serious platforming fans.
- The simultaneous keyboard and mouse controls provide a refreshing take on the platformer genre, allowing for creative interactions and puzzle-solving.
- Some advanced mechanics and movement options are not explained until later in the game, which may lead to confusion for new players.
- Certain interactions with the environment can be inconsistent, potentially leading to frustration during gameplay.
- A level editor feature is desired by some players to enhance replayability and creativity.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its creativity and variety, featuring clever level design and a mix of unique mechanics that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the balance between basic and advanced mechanics, which are introduced at a manageable pace, allowing for both casual enjoyment and challenging precision platforming. Overall, the game offers a fun and fluid platforming experience, enhanced by charming graphics and a well-composed soundtrack.
“Blends goofy designs with deliberate gameplay masterfully with alternate routes that pose greater challenges to those willing to face them.”
“The level design is very clever, with smooth game mechanics that leave you wanting to come back for more.”
“Fun and unique platformer with fluid gameplay, tricky puzzles, cute graphics, a well-composed soundtrack, and sick speed tech (if you're into that)!”
“For the most part, it's pretty basic, but there are two mechanics that really set the game apart.”
“Some more advanced mechanics and movement options are not explained until a bit further into the game, so keep an eye on those.”
“This game doesn't linger on any mechanic for too long before introducing something else to play around with.”
- music24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and well-composed soundtrack, featuring a standout main theme that recurs throughout various tracks. Players appreciate the ability to choose and revisit songs while playing, highlighting the soundtrack's integration with the game's mechanics and overall charm. Overall, the music adds significant personality and enjoyment to the gameplay experience.
“The music is also phenomenal (I need the official release of the soundtrack).”
“In summary: a charming 2D collectathon platformer with a clever twist on the genre, a great soundtrack, expertly crafted levels, and a lot of personality.”
“The standout theme is the main theme, which gets interwoven into the other songs as a motif.”
“I can pick whatever songs I want to listen to while I platform, and visit them again later.”
“Fun and unique platformer with fluid gameplay, tricky puzzles, cute graphics, a well-composed soundtrack and sick speed tech (if you're into that)!”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and memorable art style, featuring adorable pixel graphics and meticulous attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the stunning artwork and fluid animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, despite noting that it may not match the scope of larger titles like Mario. The combination of cute visuals and a well-composed soundtrack contributes to the game's charm and appeal.
“The artwork is stunning and filled with so much attention to detail, such as the way Vivi squishes when fast falling to the way the coins explode when collected.”
“It's got adorable pixel graphics and a really unique puzzle platformer design.”
“While you shouldn't expect the graphics or scope of a new Mario game (or the price tag), the passion for the game and the genre bleeds through.”
“The graphics of this game are really idiosyncratic and memorable.”
“Fun and unique platformer with fluid gameplay, tricky puzzles, cute graphics, a well-composed soundtrack and sick speed tech (if you're into that)!”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the funny jokes, amusing cutscenes, and quirky character designs that enhance the overall experience. The unique art style and engaging music complement the comedic elements, making each cutscene a highlight that consistently elicits laughter. Additionally, the in-game art book adds an extra layer of humor, further enriching the game's lighthearted tone.
“Each cut scene always made me laugh, so they were a treat whenever I got one.”
“The in-game art book is really funny, too.”
“Competent pixel art and funny character designs/cutscenes for moments in the very straightforward plot.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, largely due to the helpful notebook feature that tracks missed collectibles and provides guidance on where to go next, along with tutorials for replayable mechanics. This encourages exploration and revisiting areas to complete challenges.
“The notebook tells you all you need to know for collecting: what coins you've missed, where you need to go, brief replayable mechanics tutorials, and more.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is presented through competent pixel art and humorous character designs, complemented by engaging cutscenes that enhance the straightforward plot. However, the overall depth of character development may be limited due to the simplicity of the narrative.
