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Freedom Finger

Freedom Finger is an edgy side-scroller that has heart. It is led by raw rock music and visual design while toting a typical side-scrolling shooter underneath. It’s a good game that will definitely keep you challenged and amused.
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86%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
grinding, optimization
94% User Score Based on 129 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

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Freedom Finger is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Wide Right Interactive and was released on September 27, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Freedom Finger is a music-driven, side-scrolling shooter game where you control a ship with a giant hand, punching and shooting enemies to the beat of a rocking soundtrack. With a unique art style and diverse levels, players battle against a variety of quirky enemies and bosses. The game also features guest artists and voice actors, providing a humorous and entertaining experience.

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music57 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features an amazing soundtrack with contributions from well-known artists like Aesop Rock, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is fun and challenging, with unique mechanics such as grabbing and using enemies as weapons, providing a fresh take on the shmup genre.
  • The art style is vibrant and hand-drawn, complemented by great voice acting and a humorous, satirical storyline that keeps players engaged.
  • Some players found the gameplay mechanics repetitive and the level design dull, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
  • There are reports of technical issues, such as audio stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The humor and themes may not resonate with everyone, as some find the content offensive or overly crude.
  • music
    115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its outstanding quality and integration into gameplay, with a diverse soundtrack featuring notable artists like Aesop Rock and Com Truise. Reviewers highlight how the music enhances the gaming experience, syncing with enemy movements and intensifying the action, making it a standout feature. While some players noted a decline in music quality in later levels, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a major draw, contributing significantly to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “I love how the music affected the gameplay... it really added another dynamic to an already well-crafted game.”
    • “The soundtrack, some forty songs, is notable in and of itself -- from acid-washed hippy rock to disaffected nicotine girl synth, there's something for virtually everyone.”
    • “Freedom Finger may be a solid shoot-em-up experience, but the soundtrack truly takes center stage.”
    • “The soundtrack sucks after about halfway through the game where it switches off from high-octane rock with insane speed, and nice electric music from Com Truise, to whiny obscure psych-rock with way too much stuff happening on the screen to suit what's going on.”
    • “But now I just find myself trial and erroring through annoying soundtracked levels that don't really suit the environment happening.”
    • “If you're not into metal then stay away because you will absolutely hate the soundtrack.”
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Freedom Finger" is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as grabbing and punching enemies, which add a fresh twist to the classic shmup formula. While the game features a stellar soundtrack that enhances the experience, some players find the gameplay loop can become repetitive and the level design occasionally dull. Overall, it offers a fun and challenging experience, particularly for fans of the genre, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and complexity.

    • “Great music (found myself singing a certain tune in my head many times), fun and challenging gameplay, great voice acting... just a very fun throwback to classic space shooters.”
    • “This game is a labor of love, with amazing music, voice acting, and a wonderful gameplay loop.”
    • “The soundtrack absolutely rips, the gameplay itself takes the general 2D space shooter and flips it on its head, and the entire feel of the game is absolutely bonkers.”
    • “I appreciate the effort made to try and polish the game, but the gameplay bored me extra quickly (stopped at level 3) probably because the game feel doesn't work for me at all and the level design feels dull and repetitive already.”
    • “It is also extremely guilty of the new 2D game formula of 'a lot of stuff on screen = cool' when in reality it just takes away from the gameplay a lot of the time, and in this case really distracts you from what you're trying to focus on.”
    • “The gameplay is fairly generic, as far as shmups go.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique hand-drawn art style, vibrant colors, and attention to detail, which contribute to a strong atmospheric design. Reviewers highlight the creative visuals that complement the engaging soundtrack, creating a memorable and immersive experience. While some stages may vary in quality, the overall artistic presentation is considered a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.

    • “The real star of the show is the absolutely beautiful hand-drawn, cartoon style graphics popping with color and great attention to small details that really bring the environment to life.”
    • “The art style is wonderfully unique and helps set this game apart from others.”
    • “Amazing art style, play style, and above all, soundtrack!”
    • “The rhythm-based visuals seem to dwindle away about halfway through the game as well.”
    • “Having seen some quick examples of Freedom Finger from Wide Right Interactive's initial press email, I remember being amused by the name and the crude art style.”
    • “For me, the game then goes into a bit of hit or miss, with the entertainment leaning more towards the art style and the soundtrack for any given stage, with my personal enjoyment wavering mainly between the 3-7 area, with some variance here and there.”
  • humor
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and cleverness, often blending adult and dark themes with a mix of sophomoric jokes. While some players find the humor hit-or-miss, many appreciate the well-delivered dialogue and voice acting that contribute to the overall fun experience. The game's comedic elements, including funny loading screen quotes and a satirical storyline, enhance its appeal, making it a recommended choice for those who enjoy a laugh alongside gameplay.

    • “This was a wild, funny ride and I am glad I paid for the price of admission.”
    • “Really funny jokes and a great twist at the end!”
    • “Amazing and totally bonkers side scrolling shoot/punch em up...very funny dialogue, lots of levels and lots of fun...highly recommended...buy this game, it's awesome :)”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized as absurd and humorous, often satirizing American foreign policy while incorporating engaging voice acting and a unique art style. While some players appreciate the creativity and production value, others criticize it for relying on problematic tropes and predictable characters. Overall, the narrative is entertaining and integrates well with the gameplay, though it could benefit from more depth and originality.

    • “Great music, great animation, recognizable voice over, awesome story line, humorous, satirical, and well worth it.”
    • “Ridiculously over the top story, amazing art style, incredible soundtrack, and it's fully voice acted.”
    • “Great over the top story with lots of humor, and an amazing soundtrack that is integrated into the gameplay.”
    • “The story mode loads up with predictable characters but entertaining enough and serving their purpose.”
    • “A basic story about fingering, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable.”
    • “Story is quite racy (sometimes blatantly racist), yet funny.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as tedious and unexciting, overshadowed by superficial elements like hype and music. Players feel that the core gameplay lacks engagement, making the experience feel monotonous despite the flashy presentation.

    • “But here's the thing... I'm able to see past the window dressing, and when you take away the hype and the music and all the confetti and glee... you're left with one of the most tedious and unexciting shooters I've played, and I've played hundreds across my shmup life.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story or the characters.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly became a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability, particularly for arcade enthusiasts, thanks to its competitive leaderboards and engaging gameplay that allows for quick sessions. Players appreciate the ease of picking it up for short playtimes, while the star-studded cast and impressive soundtrack further enhance the experience.

    • “All of the levels have leaderboards too, so there is a lot of replay value for those who like arcade games.”
    • “Has replayability and is easy to pick up and put down if you only have 15 minutes.”
    • “Great replayability, star-studded cast, and amazing soundtrack, of course.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report experiencing stuttering issues specifically with this game, indicating that it may not be well-optimized compared to other titles.

    • “I don't have stuttering with anything else, just this game.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
    • “Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its great design, graphics, and creativity, particularly in the first half. However, some players noted that sudden changes in tempo can lead to frustrating trial-and-error moments if they are unfamiliar with the songs.

    • “Great atmospheric design, graphics, and creativity.”
    • “The first half of the game was phenomenal, despite the little bit of trial and error I had to go through on each level if I didn't know the song, due to sudden shifts in the atmosphere when a song picks up speed.”
    • “The first half of the game was phenomenal, but I experienced some trial and error on each level due to sudden shifts in the atmosphere when a song picks up speed.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in this game is characterized by its over-the-top, zany designs and a playful, punk-inspired aesthetic, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience that emphasizes fun over depth.

    • “I love punk-style games that go totally overboard with zany character designs and fun music; it all feels so silly that it's just stupid fun.”
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Freedom Finger is a casual shooter game.

Freedom Finger is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Freedom Finger was released on September 27, 2019.

Freedom Finger was developed by Wide Right Interactive.

Freedom Finger has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Freedom Finger is a single player game.

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