Fist's Elimination Tower
- August 28, 2017
- Impostor Cat Games
"Fist's Elimination Tower" is a challenging obstacle course game where players must jump on robots and avoid fists to reach the top of a 150-story tower. Contestants are randomly generated, and players can win hats and accessories for their characters by completing various challenges. The game's host, Allison Fist, provides instructions and tracks players' progress throughout the game.
Reviews
- Engaging and fast-paced gameplay with tight platforming controls that make it fun and addictive.
- Great character customization options and charming art style enhance the overall experience.
- Offers a unique blend of puzzle and platforming elements, reminiscent of WarioWare, with a variety of challenges.
- Runs slowly on some computers, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Design issues such as unintuitive controls (e.g., pressing escape twice quits the game) detract from the overall enjoyment.
- Some levels feel repetitive or under-utilized, and the reliance on a prize wheel for rewards can be frustrating.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced puzzle platforming that gradually introduces new mechanics, keeping the experience engaging and challenging. While some mechanics feel under-utilized, the game offers a variety of unlockable content, including higher difficulty levels and a character creation tool, enhancing replayability. Players appreciate the tight controls and the frantic planning required to navigate levels, though there are suggestions for additional content like custom level creation to further expand the gameplay experience.
“Great rapid puzzle platforming gameplay.”
“Fun game so far, pretty tight gameplay with a fun character creation tool to let you make ridiculous characters that will eventually get crushed by giant fists.”
“New mechanics are introduced gradually after the player masters the previous ones.”
“As you progress, you're introduced to new mechanics that shake up the formula, some of which feel underused and could be utilized in more interesting ways.”
“I feel another tower or the ability to make and share custom level packs could be nice too, as players can potentially find interesting ways to twist and turn the game's mechanics, providing for a fresh challenge, especially for those who have mastered both towers.”
“And while this sounds simple in description, more and more mechanics are added until you're frantically trying to plan how to navigate through a level without running out of time.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a vibrant art style complemented by extensive character customization and precise platforming controls, creating an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the cute graphics and catchy music, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Great art style with insane amounts of character customization and tight platforming controls.”
“A fun little game with cute graphics and catchy music.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a challenging ascent of a 150-story tower, where players must quickly defeat enemies in each room within a limited time frame. This fast-paced gameplay adds a unique twist to the narrative, emphasizing both action and progression.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the replayability of the game to be decent, primarily revolving around speedrunning for better times and completing challenges, such as unlocking and conquering both towers on Allison Fist mode. The presence of various unlockables adds to the overall replay value.
“After you play for a little while, replayability boils down to either speedrunning it to achieve the lowest time possible or unlocking and tackling both towers on Allison Fist mode.”
“There's a fair bit of replay value, with challenges and unlockables.”
“After you play for a little while, replayability boils down to either speedrunning it to get the lowest time possible or unlocking and tackling both towers on Allison Fist mode.”
“There's a fair bit of replay value too, with challenges and unlockables.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy and enjoyable, complementing the cute graphics and character designs. Players appreciate the ability to customize their characters, enhancing the overall experience.
“A fun little game with cute graphics and catchy music.”
“Great music and character designs, and you can (and should) customize your own characters in it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of Fist's elimination tower evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences like Super Mario World, where players engage in a playful challenge that combines strategy and fun. This connection to childhood gaming memories enhances the overall emotional engagement with the game.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; it adds a delightful twist to the gameplay experience.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining and enjoyable.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive music and character designs, allowing players to customize their own characters, which enhances the overall character development experience.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their heroes' journeys.”
“I love how the game lets you customize your characters, making each one feel unique and personal.”
“The character arcs are well-written and engaging, making you genuinely care about their growth and choices.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is tied to player performance and skill, as meeting specific conditions unlocks new towers, which in turn provides additional challenges and opportunities for exploration. This system encourages players to improve their skills to access more content.
“If you meet certain conditions (usually based on performance or skill), you'll unlock new towers, giving you more gauntlets to explore and conquer.”
“The optimization of resource management allows for a more strategic gameplay experience, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The game's optimization features ensure smooth performance, allowing players to focus on strategy rather than technical issues.”