Fist Slash: Of Ultimate Fury
- December 10, 2015
- Sinclair Strange
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Fist Slash: Of Ultimate Fury" is a retro-style platformer where players, as the title character, must stop the evil Dr. X from opening gates to the 'other side' by collecting five mirror shards spread across six challenging worlds. Each world contains ten levels filled with enemies, obstacles, and huge bosses. The game offers various difficulty levels, including the punishing Holy Gaiden setting for experienced players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic NES titles, particularly Ninja Gaiden.
- Controls are generally responsive, and the level design is engaging, providing a fun challenge for retro game enthusiasts.
- The art style and graphics capture the essence of 8-bit games, making it visually appealing for fans of the genre.
- The wall grab mechanic is unreliable, leading to frustrating deaths and hindering progression, especially in later levels.
- Controller support is lacking, with issues related to using analog sticks instead of D-pads, which negatively impacts gameplay.
- The music is repetitive and not well-received, detracting from the overall experience of the game.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the unreliable wall climbing and awkward jumping mechanics that hinder the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit style reminiscent of Ninja Gaiden, the clunky controls and frustrating cheap-death scenarios detract from enjoyment, making it a challenging experience that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game offers potential fun for fans of the genre, but significant mechanical issues overshadow its strengths.
“The graphics are great, the music is okay, the gameplay is fun... when the controls work.”
“The gameplay is similar to Ninja Gaiden; it's not great but pretty solid and scratches the 8-bit itch.”
“Difficulty, graphics, gameplay, and music are perfectly matched to 8-bit games.”
“This game's most important mechanic is broken: the wall grab.”
“Controls and game mechanics are just bad; wall climbing requires you to press the same button that is used to attack, which is just silly when you have to attack at the same time while wall climbing.”
“When the difficulty in a game is just getting mechanics to work properly, then it is just not worth the headache.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and not particularly memorable, while others appreciate its catchy and nostalgic 8-bit style. A few standout tracks are noted as enjoyable, but overall, many agree that the music does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“Tight gameplay, good music, and a solid understanding of what made classic 8-bit games fun.”
“Some tracks are very exceptional, and I think I might dance to a couple of songs from this game because some are really dense and catchy in circling waves of melodic beats!”
“Difficulty, graphics, gameplay, and music are perfectly matched to 8-bit games.”
“I have to agree with others that the music is not the best, but honestly, I tend to tune it out with all that's going on.”
“The same 3-4 seconds-long music running on a loop on every level.”
“The only negative is the music.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the outdated pixel art style as distracting and unappealing for a 2015 release. However, others appreciated the nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic, noting that it complements the gameplay and difficulty reminiscent of classic titles. Overall, opinions vary significantly, reflecting a divide between those who embrace the retro style and those who find it lacking.
“The graphics are great, the music is okay, the gameplay is fun... when the controls work.”
“Difficulty, graphics, gameplay, and music perfectly match the 8-bit games.”
“Terrible pixel graphics distract from the game and just don't look very good.”
“The game was released in 2015; there's no excuse for pixel graphics. The pixel nostalgia thing came and went.”
“I don't write reviews really, but I've got to say that anyone who was a fan of the Ninja Gaiden gameplay and graphics should check this out.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while the easy and normal difficulty levels offer a satisfying replay experience, the hard difficulty presents a significant challenge that may deter some from replaying.
“The game offers multiple difficulty levels, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
“The dynamic world and evolving storylines encourage players to return for new experiences.”
“The game offers little incentive to replay once you've completed the main story.”
“After finishing the game, I found no reason to go back and experience it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be less tedious than expected, with some even enjoying the accompanying music. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed more positively than initially anticipated.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, with players finding the levels basic and devoid of any special heartfelt elements, particularly in the early worlds.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and unresponsive processes, rendering it largely unplayable.
“Worst of all, the game is so unstable and buggy that it's unplayable, with frequent app freezes and popups from Windows telling me the process is unresponsive.”
“The constant crashes and glitches make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
“I can't progress because the game keeps crashing at critical moments.”
