Fitz the Fox

About

In Fitz the Fox, players control a mischievous fox stealing items across various historical time periods while evading guards. With challenging stealth mechanics and a variety of levels, the game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the stealth genre. The game also includes a level editor, allowing players to create and share their own unique stages.

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Play Modes

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

music22 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features charming retro graphics and a delightful soundtrack that evoke nostalgia for classic Game Boy titles.
The gameplay offers a mix of platforming challenges and unique mechanics, especially with the character switch that introduces new abilities.
Despite its difficulty, the game is engaging and encourages players to improve their skills through practice and exploration.

The game suffers from frustrating checkpoint mechanics, particularly in the second act, where players are forced to restart from earlier stages after a game over.
Controls can feel unresponsive and 'floaty,' leading to cheap deaths and a sense of unfairness in enemy placements and attacks.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and a deeper experience.

music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
22%
9%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and variety, with many reviewers highlighting its unique compositions that go beyond typical chiptune styles. The soundtrack is described as engaging and emotionally resonant, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic retro theme, with each level featuring distinct and well-crafted musical pieces that contribute to the game's charm.
- “Oddly, while the visuals and sound effects are all strictly retro, the music doesn't limit itself to chiptune like most games of a similar style.”
- “The music is phenomenal and unique compared to a lot of platform games.”
- “The music is funky at times, haunting, or happy, and does a great job of conveying the emotions of the foxes involved, despite the primitive appearance of the game.”
- “The soundtrack confused me.”
- “There is no volume slider, you can either turn the audio (music and sound) off or on.”
- “Oddly, while the visuals and sound effects are all strictly retro-ized, the music doesn't nearly limit itself to chiptune like most games of similar style.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
50%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of classic platforming mechanics and innovative elements, such as flight and nonlinear exploration, which keep the experience engaging and challenging. While the initial acts offer a fun twist on traditional tropes, some players note a sudden difficulty spike and a lack of depth in level design as the game progresses. Overall, the gameplay is described as charmingly nostalgic, with smooth mechanics and a delightful aesthetic, though it may not fully captivate players seeking more complexity.
- “Once you complete the first act, you are rewarded with a fun spin on the damsel in distress trope and a completely new gameplay mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is challenging yet never unfair.”
- “The gameplay is varied - you're not only platforming, but once you save Fitz's vixen and get a gun, the gameplay changes.”
- “The problems start about a third of the way through when the game throws a sudden genre shift, changing from a basic linear platformer to a nonlinear arena platformer with flight mechanics, alternate pathways, and backtracking for keys to open locks.”
- “The levels don't build upon or play with the mechanics, and it all just feels very dull.”
- “That said, the gameplay offered by Fitz is basic and doesn't have enough of a hook to grab players outside of its nostalgia.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their nostalgic homage to the original Game Boy aesthetic, featuring charming pixel art and a simple yet effective art style. However, opinions are mixed, with some players expressing disappointment in the execution, particularly regarding the monochromatic palette and sprite quality, which they feel detracts from the retro experience. Overall, while the visuals evoke fond memories of classic platformers, they may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking modern graphics.
- “An adorable throwback platformer that nails the original Game Boy aesthetic in its pixel art.”
- “The levels are brilliantly laid out, the visuals are cute, the soundtrack is stellar, and the puzzles get pretty tough near the end.”
- “Very nice Game Boy style graphics and gameplay.”
- “Really disappointed, considering that I was loving the graphics and level design.”
- “The game is all monochromatic black and white, but does not look like the crystal liquid style of the Game Boy, and instead looks like bottom of the barrel MS Paint/Flash game sprites hidden behind a somewhat green but mostly yellow tint that does not match the original Game Boy aesthetic.”
- “For someone who does not enjoy Game Boy graphics, basic platforming, or the color green, then you should stay away.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others criticize it for being minimal or lacking depth. Notably, one review highlights a "beautiful story" complemented by good music and design, while another mentions a simplistic narrative involving a fox in a love story. Overall, the story seems to vary in impact, with some players appreciating its twists and others feeling it falls short.
- “If you like easy games with fancy new-gen graphics, then this isn't for you; live in the furry skin of the fox trapped in a weird love story.”
- “The music is well done, the design is fun and challenging, and it has an engaging story to back it up.”
- “Reminds me of playing the platformers on my Sega when I was younger; the plot had a few nice little twists while the gameplay is solid.”
- “No story of any kind, you are a fox, you jump floatily around sombreroguys and boxes land for no reason.”
- “There isn't much of a story.”
- “If you like easy games with fancy new gen graphics, then this isn't for you, live in the furry skin of the fox trapped in a weird love story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the lack of checkpoints, which forces them to repeatedly navigate through earlier sections after a single mistake. This design choice leads to a tedious experience, especially as levels become more challenging and populated with enemies.
- “A single mistake will send you back half the level and cause all the enemies to respawn, and this gets very, very tedious as the levels get harder and filled with so many enemies.”
- “With no checkpoints of any sort, it becomes tedious to slog through the first few sections of the level over and over again.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game emotionally resonant, highlighting its heartwarming visuals reminiscent of classic 2D Game Boy games, which evoke nostalgia and a sense of warmth.
- “The game and visuals are incredibly heartwarming, reminiscent of those classic 2D Game Boy games.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the characters' journeys, which felt relatable and authentic.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized as charming and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic Game Boy titles, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a simple yet delightful platforming experience.
- “If you want a Game Boy-style cute little fox platformer without too many bells and whistles, but with a nice atmosphere, then this is for you.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor exploits and glitches reported, which is expected for a newly released title.
- “There are a few minor game exploits and glitches, but considering this game was just released, it's somewhat expected.”
- “The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I've encountered several bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience significantly.”