- December 10, 2015
- Sinclair Strange
- 1h median play time
Fist Slash: Of Ultimate Fury
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About
"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.








- 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.
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”