Feral Fury

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 67 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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Feral Fury is a fun little pick-up-and-play shooter that serves its function quite well. It feels at once familiar in its gameplay, and fresh in its cartoony overlay.
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Feral Fury is a fast-paced, 2D pixel art shoot 'em up game set in a post-apocalyptic world. As a badass viking, players battle through hordes of mutants and bosses, upgrade their weapons and skills, and discover the truth behind the feral infestation. With procedurally generated levels, Feral Fury offers high replayability and a challenging experience.

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  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
  • Solid controls and smooth mechanics, making for a satisfying twin-stick shooter experience.
  • Randomly generated levels and permanent upgrades provide good replay value and a sense of progression.
  • Lack of content and variety in enemies and levels, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially during intense action sequences.
  • Initial slow movement and clunky controls can be off-putting for new players.
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like "Binding of Isaac" and "Rogue Legacy" with its roguelite elements and procedural generation. While some players noted issues with character and environment design, the overall experience is enhanced by smooth controls, interesting collectables, and a fair difficulty balance, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre. However, there are occasional complaints about lag and a desire for faster gameplay.

    • “Interesting collectables/upgrades, different difficulty modes, and frantic gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay and the engine are solid, the levels are procedurally generated (which I love), the progression is fair, the music is cool and the game in general is fun.”
    • “Gameplay wise - this game nails it.”
    • “It has many of the same problems faced by spaceship looters: a lack of personality, non-engaging characters/environment/enemy design, and clunky gameplay. Any motivation to keep playing soon dissolves and makes me want to play the three aforementioned games.”
    • “In fact, it took me an entire hour and a half of gameplay before I was even able to complete a single easy run.”
    • “Gameplay is a bit like a multi-directional Binding of Isaac, but with progression elements similar to Rogue Legacy; firmly placing this game in the roguelite category.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally described as crisp and decent, with detailed environmental visuals and satisfying effects, though some reviewers note that the art style lacks uniqueness and can feel lifeless at times. While the graphics work well for the game's context, there are criticisms regarding the absence of customization options and the overall art design, suggesting room for improvement.

    • “Crisp graphics and satisfying explosions.”
    • “The environmental graphics are really detailed and there are interactable objects all around.”
    • “Controls are nice, visuals are cool, enemy design is good.”
    • “Feral Fury could definitely improve on its art design, sound, and artwork.”
    • “The graphics and art style don’t do much to stand out, but they work fine for this type of game.”
    • “It's far too slow-paced for my liking, and the graphics are kind of lifeless.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received for its upbeat and fitting style, enhancing the fast-paced action. However, many players find it becomes repetitive and dull after extended play, leading some to lower the volume to avoid fatigue. A desire for more variety in the soundtrack is a common suggestion among reviewers.

    • “The soundtrack is perhaps a bit too cheery for what the game is, but it just underlines the deceptive nature of the game.”
    • “The gameplay and the engine are solid, the levels are procedurally generated (which I love), the progression is fair, the music is cool and the game in general is fun.”
    • “Great little rogue-like, controls are sharp, ambiance and soundtrack are nice.”
    • “Music is a bit dull and gets very repetitive after a few games.”
    • “Sound effects are acceptable, but tend to get overridden by the music on default volumes.”
    • “The music fits in for the fast-paced action presented, but it just loops endlessly. After playing the first chapter a few times, I found myself turning the music down to avoid getting a headache.”
  • story9 mentions

    The story in "Feral Fury" is minimal and straightforward, centering around a futuristic panda armed with weapons who battles various creatures to escape levels and grow bamboo. While the game features a loose narrative involving panda invasions and randomly generated levels, many players feel the plot lacks depth and clarity, often leaving them unsure of its significance. Overall, the simplistic storyline serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a focal point.

    • “I originally had no idea the game was about pandas invading a world full of hellhogs, but that's the story.”
    • “The story mode challenges you to make your way through the randomly generated levels, grouped into five chapters.”
    • “In Feral Fury, you play a futuristic panda (yes, a panda), armed to the teeth with weapons with which you fight other creatures in your quest to take over planets for bamboo growing.”
    • “Luckily it's short; I guess it's supposed to connect the story, but I'm not feeling this part.”
    • “With no tutorial or instructions, I'm still not entirely sure what some of the game elements do or mean in terms of the story.”
    • “Only real criticism is the total absence of story, but it's no biggie.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent among players; while some report smooth performance without issues, others experience frequent crashes and significant lag, particularly during extended play sessions and explosive events. Overall, the game's performance may vary widely based on individual hardware and play conditions.

    • “I haven't seen any slowdowns or other performance issues.”
    • “In the short amount of time I've played this game, all I've had is nothing but crashes and performance issues, especially around explosions.”
    • “Edit: I'm still getting performance issues, and it seems that when I have long sessions, the game gets super laggy.”
    • “I know – I know performance will differ from person to person.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, users report positive stability experiences, highlighting effective troubleshooting by developers for previous issues and smooth performance on Linux. The game runs reliably, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Runs great on Linux, highly recommended.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers solid replayability through daily runs, randomized level setups, and a variety of power-ups and weapons, encouraging players to return for new experiences.

    • “The game offers significant replay value with daily runs, randomized level setups, and a plethora of power-ups and weapons.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of challenges and the randomness of the levels.”
    • “I love how every run can be completely different, keeping the gameplay exciting and engaging.”
    • “Looks to have some replay value with daily runs, randomized level setups, and loads of power-ups and weapons.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that grinding can be mitigated by the option to purchase upgrades outside of the game, which allows for a more streamlined experience and reduces the time spent on repetitive tasks.

    • “Grinding feels unnecessary when you can buy upgrades outside of the game.”
    • “The grinding in this game is tedious and takes away from the overall experience.”
    • “I find the grinding to be repetitive and not rewarding enough for the time invested.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized as darker compared to similar titles like Enter the Gungeon, creating a more intense and immersive experience for players.

    • “The game is similar to Enter the Gungeon but has a darker atmosphere.”
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