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Fist Puncher

71%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
grinding, replayability
71% User Score Based on 195 reviews

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In "Fist Puncher," lead a group of eccentric fighters on a mission to save the world from a criminal mastermind. This side-scrolling beat-em-up game features retro-style graphics, over-the-top characters, and a variety of attacks and combos. Battle your way through levels filled with humor, pop culture references, and plenty of action.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews
humor42 positive mentions
grinding13 negative mentions
  • Fist Puncher offers a nostalgic throwback to classic beat 'em up games, featuring a colorful cast of characters and humorous elements that keep the gameplay entertaining.
  • The game includes RPG mechanics, allowing players to level up characters and unlock unique abilities, adding depth to the combat experience.
  • Local co-op mode enhances the fun, making it a great choice for playing with friends and providing a chaotic, enjoyable experience.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and grindy mechanics, making it frustrating for single players who have to level up characters individually.
  • Controls can be awkward and unresponsive, especially when using a keyboard, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Some levels feature poorly designed bosses and frustrating mechanics, leading to a lack of enjoyment during certain gameplay segments.
  • humor
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it amusing and reflective of internet culture, while others criticize it as crude or out of touch. Many reviews highlight the game's parody elements and character-driven jokes, suggesting it can be entertaining in a co-op setting, though it may not appeal to everyone, especially younger audiences. Overall, the humor is described as light-hearted and fitting for a beat-'em-up, but its effectiveness varies widely among players.

    • “The story is mostly a really funny parody.”
    • “Each level is hilarious and the limited dialogue that is in the game goes with it well and is funny!”
    • “This great co-op brawler features a ridiculous cast of characters, a far-fetched funny plot, and character development to boot.”
    • “Just random stuff that is not funny, with certain references that are out of touch with reality and completely unamusing.”
    • “The humor feels forced and often misses the mark, leaving me more confused than entertained.”
    • “Many jokes fall flat and rely on outdated clichés that fail to resonate with today's audience.”
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Fist Puncher" is a mixed bag, featuring simple and repetitive beat 'em up mechanics that evoke nostalgia for retro games, but often suffers from issues like poor hitboxes and unresponsive controls. While the colorful characters and RPG elements provide some variety and fun, many players find the overall experience shallow and lacking in depth, leading to a sense of monotony over time. Despite its entertaining aspects, the game struggles to deliver a consistently enjoyable gameplay experience, with some reviewers recommending it only for those who appreciate its retro style.

    • “The game features a colorful cast of characters, each with their own unique abilities and fighting styles, allowing for varied gameplay experiences.”
    • “The combat mechanics are simple yet satisfying, with responsive controls and fluid animations that make every punch and kick feel impactful.”
    • “With its colorful characters, solid combat mechanics, and multiplayer mode, it's a fun and entertaining experience that's perfect for a night of couch co-op with friends.”
    • “Repetitive to the point that it is mindless gameplay; the hitboxes are so wrong and the CPU is as stupid as a rock.”
    • “The gameplay is atrocious.”
    • “Inconsistent, dull art, repetitive and simplistic gameplay, uninspired characters, and no attack variations whatsoever.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic arcade games, appealing to fans of the genre. However, opinions are mixed; while some appreciate the charming aesthetic and vibrant colors, others criticize the designs as bland and lacking depth, with some noting technical issues like glitches. Overall, the graphics are seen as a love-it-or-hate-it aspect, with a significant divide between those who enjoy the retro vibe and those who find it underwhelming.

    • “The retro-inspired graphics, the music, and a few other aspects are passable.”
    • “I love the retro-style graphics, love the variety of challenge styles (some are timed areas, some are on top of cars and whatnot), and the one thing I enjoyed the most was the humor.”
    • “The graphics are 8-bit style pixel art of the sort that some people hate and others like me can't get enough of when it's well done, as it mostly is here.”
    • “Tired art style.”
    • “It's pixel art style is pretty decent, but overall the designs of the characters and the environments come off as rather bland.”
    • “Graphics: this game was released three years ago as of the time of this review but the graphics are very bare bones.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as a fitting retro soundtrack that enhances the arcade vibe, while others find it bland, forgettable, or repetitive. Many users noted that the tracks do not stand out and often fail to match the game's tone, leading to a lack of immersion. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a divisive aspect, with some enjoying it and others preferring to play with their own music.

    • “This game is a lot of fun and the music is great.”
    • “The music fits perfectly, not as a standalone soundtrack, but as the platonic realization of how NES-era audio should have been.”
    • “The music is very retro and gives you that arcade vibe.”
    • “The soundtrack, on the other hand, is incredibly forgettable and I don't really remember thinking any of the tracks stood out as great or even matching the tone of the game.”
    • “It just plays the stupid main menu music in every single boss battle, and stages have lame cellphone jingles behind them that loop after 5 seconds.”
    • “The music is meh at best, and while there is an interesting amount of level variety, it never really goes anywhere.”
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Fist Puncher" is characterized as a shallow and campy parody of classic gaming tropes, primarily revolving around four fighters attempting to rescue kidnapped women from a villain known as the Milkman. While the narrative lacks depth and originality, it offers a humorous take on the "save the damsel in distress" theme, with some players appreciating its retro charm and quirky character designs. Overall, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.

    • “Fist Puncher features solid controls, an assortment of levelable characters, and a campy plot that carries 10+ hours of gameplay.”
    • “A whole lot of retro arcade fun, cool story, graphics, and music.”
    • “Fits Puncher is a beat 'em up game simulating retro style gameplay. The story is about four fighters, the main heroes, going to a temple for meditation and the Fist Puncher tournament, when the Milkman, the villain of the story, kidnaps all the Fist Puncher women of each country.”
    • “The story is not interesting whatsoever, but it also doesn't try to be anything groundbreaking.”
    • “Very shallow plot hook and story.”
    • “I know I am repeating myself, but I find no other description for the story: it starts out kind of promising, like a parody of the classic 'save damsel in distress' trope, then it more or less disappears while you have pointless and uninspired conversations with the bosses, just to end in a twist with a cliffhanger.”
  • grinding
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly due to the need to level up individual characters from scratch and the unbalanced difficulty in multiplayer settings. While some enjoy the beat'em'up gameplay and replay value, many express frustration over the monotonous grind required to progress, especially when trying to play with friends. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant barrier to fully enjoying the game.

    • “You can change characters, but you have to start increasing stats again, so everything becomes too grindy.”
    • “The action is boring, the pixel art is uninspired, and you have to worry about grinding levels.”
    • “A lot of the content is okay to enjoyable, but the structure of the game is deliberately skewed to make single player unreasonably difficult, and they tied the 'RPG-lite' system to individual character/controller-slot combinations, so multiplayer is a tedious leveling affair for all players, all the time.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Fist Puncher offers a mix of replayability, with numerous unlockable characters and achievements that enhance the experience, particularly in co-op mode. However, some players find the single-player campaign repetitive and tedious, which may diminish its overall replay value. While it has potential for fun, the game's length and repetitiveness can limit its appeal for repeated playthroughs.

    • “Overall, the game is a decent 2D beat'em up with cool character design, a quirky story, and great replayability.”
    • “I could totally see it being much more fun and replayable as a co-op game, but - alas!”
    • “With more than a dozen unlockable characters and nearly 100 achievements with accompanying in-game trading cards that are actually fun to earn, there's no doubt that this game has a lot of replay value.”
    • “So basically, the replay value, in my opinion, is low to none.”
    • “Sure, it can be used to give the game replayability, but the game already stretches itself way too thin by having an 8-hour campaign that gets very repetitive.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability, as the campaign feels too short and repetitive.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is characterized by a quirky and humorous approach, with a diverse cast that enhances the overall experience. While the gameplay primarily focuses on combat mechanics, the special moves are tied to the characters' designs, adding a layer of personality. Despite some criticisms regarding level recycling and gameplay depth, the unique character designs and engaging story contribute positively to the game's replayability.

    • “Overall the game is a decent 2D beat 'em up with cool character design, a quirky story, and great replayability.”
    • “This great co-op brawler features a ridiculous cast of characters, a far-fetched funny plot, and character development to boot.”
    • “From the rock 'em, sock 'em combat to the recycling of levels and character designs, Fist Puncher is pure, diluted waste that should have never ventured outside the Xbox 360 store — it's digital garbage.”
    • “When it comes to gameplay, not much else outside of kicking and punching; special moves are tailored to character design, and it's all related to humor rather than skills.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect stability. Overall, it remains an enjoyable experience despite these issues.

    • “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively captures an authentic 80's atmosphere, immersing players in the vibrant aesthetics and cultural nuances of the era.

    • “The game perfectly captures the nostalgic 80's atmosphere, immersing players in a vibrant and retro world.”
    • “I love how the 80's atmosphere is brought to life with the music and visuals, making every moment feel like a trip back in time.”
    • “The attention to detail in creating an authentic 80's atmosphere is impressive, from the neon lights to the iconic fashion.”
    • “The game tries to capture an 80's atmosphere, but it feels more like a cheap imitation.”
    • “While the game aims for an 80's vibe, it ultimately falls flat and lacks authenticity.”
    • “The supposed 80's atmosphere is overshadowed by poor execution and uninspired design.”

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