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FIST OF AWESOME

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59%Game Brain Score
humor, story
gameplay, grinding
57% User Score Based on 239 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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FIST OF AWESOME is a single player hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by I Fight Bears and was released on July 3, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Fist of Awesome is a time-traveling lumberjack-em-up game where you punch bears in the face to save humanity. Enjoy a Develop Award Nominated soundtrack, okay-ish pixel graphics, and an impawsible number of bear-themed puns. The game supports USB & Bluetooth controllers and offers a similar experience to Streets of Rage with a bear-centric twist.

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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews
humor81 positive mentions
gameplay16 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and humorous storyline with plenty of bear puns and quirky characters, making it entertaining.
  • The controls are simple and responsive, allowing for enjoyable combat mechanics that are easy to pick up.
  • The retro pixel art style and catchy soundtrack add to the nostalgic charm of the game, appealing to fans of classic beat 'em ups.
  • The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited enemy variety and combat options, leading to a lack of depth.
  • The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1-2 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Some players experienced issues with controller support and occasional glitches, detracting from the overall experience.
  • humor
    83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its silly puns and absurd premise involving bears, while others find it repetitive and forced. Some reviews highlight the game's charm through its funny dialogue and nostalgic references, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate quirky humor, despite the gameplay being criticized as monotonous. Overall, the humor is often cited as the game's strongest feature, though it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “This game is funny and all, but you just must buy it to see the ending :D”
    • “Funny dialogue, ridiculous plot, simple mechanics; everything combines to make this a nice way to kill a couple of hours.”
    • “Fist of Awesome has a special brand of stupid, sometimes sarcastic humor that I really love.”
    • “The controls are ugly and dysfunctional, and the humor is not funny and repetitive.”
    • “It's only surpassed by how unfunny it is.”
  • gameplay
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, simplistic, and lacking in depth. While the humor and visual design are appreciated, they do not compensate for the clunky controls and monotonous mechanics, leading to a gameplay experience that feels tedious and uninspired. Overall, the game is seen as a missed opportunity, with its potential overshadowed by its basic and unengaging gameplay loop.

    • “Fist of Awesome is a tribute to the old school days of video games, the graphics are very reminiscent of the Atari 2600 era and the gameplay is similar to old school beat 'em ups. The chiptune music is fantastic and the gameplay is very simple yet enjoyable; the game is short but sweet in length.”
    • “Funny dialogue, ridiculous plot, simple mechanics; everything combines to make this a nice way to kill a couple of hours.”
    • “It's obvious that the developer put in some extra care to make it a little more deep by gaining experience points for upgrades such as speed, strength, etc. You can't expect too much gameplay complexity in this genre anyways.”
    • “The gameplay is too monotonous, and the movement is lacking.”
    • “The gameplay was horrible and there was really only one type of enemy which got really repetitive...really fast.”
    • “Quirky humor barely sustains interest over the repetitive and tedious mechanics; a lack of any pickups, combos, or meaningful level-ups makes the game feel like a chore after the first few levels and kills replayability.”
  • story
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Fist of Awesome" is a humorous and quirky narrative centered around a lumberjack named Tim Burr, who battles through time to save his home from bear domination. While the storytelling is often described as silly and nonsensical, it features entertaining one-liners and pop culture references that contribute to its charm, despite being short and not particularly challenging. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness of the story, even if the gameplay itself can feel repetitive.

    • “The story of Fist of Awesome is a timeless tale about a lumberjack called Tim Burr, who must fight his way to the truth and set right the timeline that has seen his home destroyed and his family taken from him.”
    • “Fist of Awesome's story is silly, but that is what I Fight Bears was aiming for, and each funny one-liner, pop culture reference, or throwback to old school gaming is so perfectly delivered that the player will have a great time and laugh right through to the end.”
    • “I had a great time playing the story.”
    • “You get a total of 2-3 strike types and you just button mash your way through lazy worlds and storytelling.”
    • “The story mode is a chore to play through, but the missing fun gameplay-wise is brought in by the 'minichallenges' in arena mode.”
    • “It's painful to write a review about this game, mainly because I feel a certain level of sympathy from the fact that the developer is actually putting some level of heart into this game. The problem is that the game just has the constant outgoing tendency to fall to its own knees, whether it's because the gameplay itself is just too darn slow, or just because the humor and 'story' just feels nonsensical and pointless, I don't know.”
  • graphics
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a divisive aspect, with many reviewers criticizing the rough pixel art and clunky animations, often likening it to outdated styles reminiscent of early gaming eras like the Atari 2600. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and lively character animations, others find the visuals dull and lacking in detail, suggesting that the retro aesthetic feels overused and does not enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics evoke mixed feelings, balancing between retro appeal and a lack of modern polish.

    • “Fist of Awesome is a tribute to the old school days of video games; the graphics are very reminiscent of the Atari 2600 era, and the gameplay is similar to old school beat 'em ups. The chiptune music is fantastic, and the gameplay is very simple yet enjoyable. The game is short but sweet in length.”
    • “The graphics are that retro-throwback nostalgia style that's so dominant in indie titles these days, but it's done well, and the writing is at the right level where sitting down with a beer, hooking up the gamepad, and playing through can make for a pleasant couple of hours.”
    • “For an indie game from one man and one beard, this is very well done; great music and graphics.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “Completely boring, one type of enemy, annoying music, stupid pixel graphics.”
    • “Controls are uninterestingly plain, graphics are pixelated as some kind of lame and unsuccessful attempt at old school (pixel art for this is quite horrendous), little and stiff animation, and it moves so slowly to be even entertaining for a while.”
  • music
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the catchy chiptune soundtrack as its standout feature, often stating it enhances the overall experience. While some found the gameplay lacking, they agreed that the soundtrack is a significant strength, with several calling it one of the best aspects of the game. Overall, the music is described as pleasant, well-composed, and a perfect fit for the retro aesthetic, making it a memorable part of the gaming experience.

    • “However, of everything about this game there is to appreciate, be it the humor, bear fights, characters, story, etc., the one thing that has always stuck with me for years was the soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is lovely.”
    • “I honestly feel like the soundtrack is the game's strongest point.”
    • “Without the soundtrack and the humor, the game would be total garbage.”
    • “Completely boring, one type of enemy, annoying music, stupid pixel graphics.”
    • “Oh and the music is boring too.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often requiring long sessions without the ability to save progress. The lack of engaging mechanics, such as meaningful upgrades or varied gameplay, contributes to a sense of boredom and frustration, diminishing overall enjoyment and replayability.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “I don't think you can save, either, so you have to do it all in one session, which is very, very tedious.”
    • “Endlessly doing single-digit damage on an enemy that you know will take forever to defeat is tedious as all hell and gets boring after all of ten seconds.”
    • “Quirky humor barely sustains interest over the repetitive and tedious mechanics; a lack of any pickups, combos, or meaningful level-ups makes the game feel like a chore after the first few levels and kills replayability.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that it is overly repetitive and offers minimal content. While some mention the presence of multiple characters in arena mode as a potential for replay value, the overall consensus is that the game does not provide enough incentive for players to return after completion.

    • “It only takes a few hours to complete, but there are many characters you can play in arena mode, adding to the replay value.”
    • “This game had a fun sense of humor, but really it's only a button masher. There is so little content here and no replay value.”
    • “Overall, the game is horribly repetitive and offers little to no replayability.”
    • “No replay value.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences frequent freezing issues, particularly on the Steam Deck, which has been a source of frustration for players. Overall, stability is a significant concern that detracts from the gaming experience.

    • “This game freezes a lot when I play it on Steam Deck.”
    • “The occasional freezes of the game were rather annoying.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting its well-designed menus, character variety, and appealing pixel graphics, all contributing to an immersive experience that warrants a perfect score.

    • “The menus are well laid out and easy to navigate. You can play with different characters, the pixel graphics are nice, and the most important factor why I gave it five out of five is the atmosphere of the game.”
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FIST OF AWESOME is a hack and slash game with comedy theme.

FIST OF AWESOME is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing FIST OF AWESOME.

FIST OF AWESOME was released on July 3, 2014.

FIST OF AWESOME was developed by I Fight Bears.

FIST OF AWESOME has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

FIST OF AWESOME is a single player game.

Similar games include Fist Puncher, Double Dragon Neon, Draw Slasher, Foul Play, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind and others.