- September 24, 2014
- Reverb Triple XP
- 8h median play time
Fenix Rage
Fenix Rage is a brutal platformer that provides plenty of challenge, but is ultimately mired in frustration.
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About
Fenix Rage is a challenging platformer with fast-paced gameplay. Take control of Fenix, a small creature seeking revenge on the creature that destroyed his village. Traverse through dynamic levels filled with traps, enemies and obstacles, requiring quick reflexes and strategy to complete. With over 200 levels and various difficulty modes, Fenix Rage offers a challenging and engaging experience.











- Fenix Rage features responsive controls and instant respawning, making it feel fluid and allowing players to quickly learn from their mistakes.
- The game offers a significant amount of content with over 200 levels, various challenges, and collectibles, providing plenty of replayability for hardcore platforming fans.
- The graphics and art style are visually appealing, and the gameplay mechanics, such as infinite jumps and dashes, add a unique twist to the platforming experience.
- The movement mechanics can feel rigid and unorganic, leading to frustration, especially with the slow fall speed and lack of enemy variety.
- Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively punishing, with some levels relying more on luck than skill, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks a compelling narrative and can feel monotonous due to repetitive level design and enemy patterns, making it less memorable compared to its inspirations.
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeOverall, the gameplay is characterized by its clever level design and satisfying mechanics, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for players. While many appreciate the addictive nature and variety of gameplay elements, some express a desire for more diverse mechanics beyond the primary dodging mechanic. The game successfully balances simplicity with difficulty, making it appealing to both casual and seasoned platformer fans.
“Clever level design from beginning to end ensures that even seasoned platformer fans can expect a satisfyingly twitchy 9+ hours of gameplay to 100% the game.”
“The gameplay is flawless.”
“And to top it all, the gameplay is simple yet at the same time the risk/reward balance is almost perfect.”
“The majority of all my deaths in the game come from the slow fall, offsetting the entire mechanics of the game.”
“I would have liked to have seen more variety in the gameplay.”
“There's no reason to have a single mechanic (the dodging of square enemies) be used so much.”
Fenix Rage Review
If you enjoy a tough 2D challenge then you’ll be right at home. The rest of us might question the repetition of design or throw in the towel altogether. Fenix Rage justifies its price tag, but the player will need to get a little exhausted to see all it has to offer.
65%Fenix Rage Review
Fenix Rage is a brutal platformer that provides plenty of challenge, but is ultimately mired in frustration.
60%PAX East – Fenix Rage Hands-On Impressions
Fenix Rage is a game that will instantly get under your skin; addicting you to its crisp mechanics, alluring art style, and clever level design.
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