Fantastic Fist

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

Incredibly creative and well-polished platformer with engaging mechanics and superb music.
Offers a unique blend of challenging puzzles and fluid gameplay, keeping the experience fresh throughout.
Features adorable pixel graphics and a variety of innovative mechanics that enhance the platforming experience.

Some mechanics may not always produce the desired results, potentially leading to frustration.
Advanced mechanics and movement options are not explained until later in the game, which may confuse some players.
Lack of a level editor limits player creativity and customization options.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its depth and creativity, featuring a wide variety of engaging mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the clever level design and the seamless introduction of new elements, which keeps the experience fresh and captivating. Overall, the game combines fun platforming with innovative mechanics, making it a unique and worthwhile purchase.
- “The music is superb, the mechanics endlessly deep and engaging, and the gameplay easy to learn but challenging to master.”
- “With its challenging gameplay, innovative mechanics, and abundance of levels to conquer, this game effortlessly captivates and entertains.”
- “The level design is very clever, with smooth game mechanics that leave you wanting to come back for more.”
- “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.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its superb quality and well-composed soundtrack, featuring a standout main theme that recurs throughout various tracks. Players appreciate the ability to choose songs while playing, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging melodies and clever callbacks. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and personality, making it a memorable aspect of the gameplay.
- “The music is superb, the mechanics endlessly deep and engaging, and the gameplay easy to learn but challenging to master.”
- “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)!”
graphics
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The game's graphics are characterized by adorable pixel art and a unique, idiosyncratic style that enhances its puzzle platformer design. Reviewers praise the stunning attention to detail, such as character animations and environmental interactions, alongside a well-composed soundtrack that complements the visuals. While not on par with major titles like Mario, the game's artistic charm and fluid gameplay leave a memorable impression.
- “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.”
- “Fun and unique platformer with fluid gameplay, tricky puzzles, cute graphics, a well-composed soundtrack, and sick speed tech (if you're into that)!”
- “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)!”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever jokes, amusing cutscenes, and funny character designs, which consistently elicit laughter from players. The unique art style and engaging music complement the comedic elements, making each cutscene a delightful experience. Additionally, the in-game art book adds an extra layer of humor, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 fully complete the game.
- “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 development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its competent pixel art and humorous character designs, which enhance the straightforward plot through engaging cutscenes. However, the overall depth of character development may be limited due to the simplicity of the narrative.