Fist of Jesus

About

"Fist of Jesus" is a single-player horror hack and slash game with plenty of humor and RPG depth. The game, based on the short-film of the same name, features Jesus and Judas in a world overrun by zombies. With 80's style and a mix of cowboys, Roman army, mythological creatures, and steampunk technology, players can expect a hilariously gory beat 'em up experience.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews

humor45 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game is hilariously absurd, featuring Jesus and Judas fighting zombies with a variety of weapons, including fish.
It offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with simple controls and a charming art style.
The humor and over-the-top action provide a unique and entertaining twist on traditional beat 'em up games.

The game suffers from poor hit detection and clunky controls, making some levels frustratingly difficult.
There are numerous bugs and crashes reported, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
The game can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of variety in enemies and level design.

humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and irreverence, with many players finding the concept of Jesus battling zombies both hilarious and entertaining. The game features a mix of funny dialogue, over-the-top animations, and absurd power-ups that contribute to its comedic appeal, although some reviewers note that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate tongue-in-cheek humor and are not easily offended.
- “The art style is charming and cutesy while the juxtaposition of that against Jesus mercilessly beating zombies to a bloody pulp is absolutely hilarious.”
- “For the first 2 hours I played this game tonight, I was laughing my ass off at the dialogue, the animations, the names of powers, the enemies, and everything in general.”
- “It's cheap, it's hilarious, and it involves Jesus and Judas beating hundreds of zombies to death.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
61%
18%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable and addictive despite its simplicity and clunky mechanics, while others criticize it for being mediocre and frustrating due to bugs and hit detection issues. The game features straightforward, old-school beat 'em up action with humorous elements, but many feel it lacks depth and variety as it progresses. Overall, while some appreciate the nostalgic charm and fun factor, others are left underwhelmed by the gameplay experience.
- “The controls are great and the gameplay is pretty good for beat 'em up standards, but the amount of fun I had in just 10 minutes is amazing.”
- “The gameplay is simple old-school fisticuffs action, and presents its challenges in a series of Mario 3-style levels on an overworld map.”
- “I can't stop playing it; the gameplay is so simple, but it's so addicting, not to mention the Dragon Ball Z reference, the Judaskameha.”
- “As for gameplay, it sucks rock hard dog shit.”
- “Gameplay is extremely clunky.”
- “Mediocre hit detection, weird pathing issues, and ultimately lackluster gameplay.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The graphics are characterized by a charming, cutesy art style that contrasts humorously with the gory action, featuring bright, cartoon-like visuals reminiscent of mobile games. Players appreciate the entertaining animations and over-the-top special moves, which enhance the quirky atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their simplicity and nostalgic appeal, evoking a blend of retro and modern aesthetics.
- “The art style is charming and cutesy while the juxtaposition of that against Jesus mercilessly beating zombies to a bloody pulp is absolutely hilarious.”
- “Extremely well done, the graphics look nice (if you are into that sort of stuff, cartoony I mean) and the story is really hilarious and full of epic one-liners.”
- “Very well done art style and animations mixed with a quirky atmosphere; Fist of Jesus does a great job of keeping the gameplay simple, and yet enjoyable.”
- “Graphically, it looks like something you'd see in an iOS game; it has bright, cartoon-looking graphics.”
- “The stupidly cute sprites and goofy art style, mixed with the animated bloodbaths and gory dismemberment scenes.”
- “It's like Double Dragon with the graphical style of Plants vs. Zombies.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be excessive and often tedious, with many levels requiring significant effort to level up characters or achieve milestones. The difficulty spikes, particularly in the later stages, necessitate extensive grinding, leading to frustration over the repetitive nature of the gameplay and uninspired achievement requirements. Overall, while grinding is a common element in these types of games, it can detract from the overall enjoyment due to its dullness and steep difficulty curves.
- “And yet all of this can't save it from being needlessly grindy or repetitive.”
- “The inconsistency also shows up in the achievements, as there's some achievements that require grinding something that is basically randomly generated, which is the sort of achievement that is just frustrating.”
- “The early levels build up in difficulty and complexity slowly, however that really kicks up to another level and the last 10 or so levels start to get incredibly difficult with an unrealistically steep difficulty curve, and I'm not even sure if the last level is beatable without a whole lot of grinding first.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The game's story is described as silly and humorous, featuring epic one-liners that enhance the overall experience. While the narrative is entertaining and engaging, players express frustration with mission difficulty and time constraints, which can detract from enjoyment. Overall, the story adds a unique charm to the gameplay, despite some repetitive combat mechanics.
- “Extremely well actually, the graphics look nice (if you are into that sort of stuff, cartoony I mean) and the story is really hilarious and full of epic one-liners.”
- “Basically, the whole story and the vibe you get while playing is priceless, plus funny one-liners and names of powers.”
- “A decent beat 'em up with a silly story.”
- “Clearly, his story must have a happy ending.”
- “But the combat definitely feels a bit samey after the 20th or so mission, and your movement and attack options start to feel pretty limited.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's music is characterized by a fun, upbeat western theme, though some players noted it can be repetitive with only a few tracks. The dramatic and goofy sound effects complement the soundtrack well, enhancing the overall experience and leaving players whistling along.
- “The music fits really well and you will find yourself whistling.”
- “The soundtrack is western-themed, upbeat, and excellent.”
- “The music for this game is a little repetitive; I think there are only about four songs in the whole game that I heard.”
- “The western-style music quickly got muted, and the chicken invasion made me crave KFC.”
- “The music is sort of dramatic and western-sounding, and the sound effects are goofy.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported, particularly related to level completion and ability activation. Players have noted that these glitches contribute to a repetitive and frustrating experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “It is fairly buggy... most notably was a bug I found when I completed a level.”
- “The mechanics can be a little buggy, particularly in regards to abilities - which sometimes (though only rarely) are not activated when keys are pressed, but will still require a cooldown before they can be used again.”
- “The game quickly became just repetitive, poorly designed, boring, annoying, and glitchy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly even during intense moments with numerous enemies, and it effectively manages performance without lag. Players can earn up to 3 stars per level based on their performance, which is necessary to progress at certain points.
- “It runs smoothly, effectively handling large amounts of enemies without any lag whatsoever.”
- “You can get up to 3 stars on each level depending on your performance, and at certain points, you need a minimum amount of stars to continue.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end devices.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, and the game often crashes during optimization-heavy scenes.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the recent update improving controller functionality has significantly enhanced the game's overall playability, suggesting a positive impact on its replayability.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The atmosphere of "Fist of Jesus" is characterized by its well-executed art style and animations, creating a quirky and engaging environment that complements the simple yet enjoyable gameplay.
- “The art style and animations are very well done, creating a quirky atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Fist of Jesus does a great job of keeping the gameplay simple while immersing players in a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.”