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.

87%Game Brain Score

music, gameplay

optimization, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

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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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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

music45 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Freedom Finger features a unique blend of hand-drawn art, a stellar soundtrack with contributions from well-known artists, and engaging gameplay mechanics that incorporate humor and creativity.
The game offers a variety of difficulty settings, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy the experience, while the music syncs perfectly with the gameplay, enhancing the overall immersion.
With its over-the-top story, excellent voice acting, and replayability through branching paths and arcade modes, Freedom Finger provides a fun and entertaining experience that keeps players coming back for more.

Some players have reported technical issues, such as audio stuttering, which can hinder the gameplay experience, although these issues may be resolved with specific adjustments.
The game can become repetitive over time, especially in the second half, where the difficulty spikes significantly, potentially leading to frustration for some players.
While the humor and themes are appreciated by many, they may not resonate with everyone, and the chaotic visuals can sometimes distract from the gameplay, making it difficult to focus.

music
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Freedom Finger" is widely praised for its diverse and high-quality soundtrack, featuring a mix of genres and contributions from notable artists like Aesop Rock. Reviewers highlight how the music is intricately synced with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and adding a unique rhythm to the bullet hell mechanics. While some players feel the soundtrack's quality dips in the latter half of the game, the majority agree that it significantly elevates the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music syncing in the levels is really great.”
- “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.”
- “Great over the top story with lots of humor, and an amazing soundtrack that is integrated into the gameplay.”
- “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
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Freedom Finger" is characterized by its unique mechanics, including shooting, punching, and grabbing enemies, which add a fresh twist to the shmup genre. While some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and certain levels too easy, many appreciate the polished execution, engaging soundtrack, and humorous narrative that enhance the overall experience. Overall, it offers a mix of fun and challenge, appealing to fans of the genre despite some criticisms of level design and pacing.
- “This is not just for laughs, but a great twist on shmup gameplay -- besides blasting energy balls from the tip of your bird, you can lay down punch combos, throw ships and space junk, and even use grabbed enemies like handguns.”
- “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.”
- “Great over-the-top story with lots of humor, and an amazing soundtrack that is integrated into the gameplay.”
- “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 shoot 'em ups go.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique, colorful hand-drawn art style that sets it apart from others in the genre. Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail and the vibrant visuals that complement a diverse and engaging soundtrack, contributing to the game's overall personality and charm. While some stages may vary in quality, the overall aesthetic and artistic effort, particularly from a single artist, are consistently lauded as standout features.
- “The art style is wonderfully unique and helps set this game apart from others.”
- “Amazing art style, play style, and above all soundtrack!”
- “You can tell a lot of love went into the design, artwork, and script.”
- “The rhythm-based visuals seem to dwindle away about halfway through the game as well.”
- “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.”
- “Great soundtrack, classic gameplay, and an art style reminiscent of an indie or alternative comic book.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of sophomoric and dark comedy, often drawing comparisons to shows like "Rick and Morty." While some players find the humor hit-or-miss, many appreciate the clever dialogue, funny loading screen quotes, and the overall comedic tone that enhances the gameplay experience. The art style complements the humor, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere that resonates well with fans of arcade side-scrolling shooters.
- “Reading the conversation between characters would easily grab a laugh from me, and the loading screen quotes are really funny at times.”
- “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 :)”
- “Great over-the-top story with lots of humor, and an amazing soundtrack that is integrated into the gameplay.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Freedom Finger" is a psychedelic and humorous take on American foreign policy, featuring a high-production narrative with engaging character development and a fully voiced cast. While some elements may feel predictable or racy, the over-the-top plot is complemented by an outstanding soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, players appreciate the unique storytelling and artistic style, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “This game is actually amazing.. I honestly bought this game mainly because of Aesop Rock; however, I have actually come to love the story mode.”
- “Great over the top story with lots of humor, and an amazing soundtrack that is integrated into the gameplay.”
- “Ridiculously over the top story, amazing art style, incredible soundtrack, and it's fully voice acted.”
- “The story mode loads up with predictable characters but entertaining enough and serving their purpose.”
- “Story is quite racy (sometimes blatantly racist), yet funny.”
- “In this psychedelic send-up of American foreign policy, you pilot the 'Eagle Claw' on a mission to rescue hostages from a Chinese moon base.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, allowing players to easily engage in short sessions, making it convenient for those with limited time. Additionally, its star-studded cast and impressive soundtrack enhance the overall experience, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
- “Has replayability and is easy to pick up and put down if you only have 15 minutes.”
- “Great replayability, star-studded cast, and an amazing soundtrack, of course.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is characterized by its over-the-top, zany designs and a playful, punk-inspired aesthetic, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience that prioritizes fun over seriousness.
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its engaging and immersive quality, particularly in the first half, though some players noted occasional disruptions due to sudden changes in tempo that can lead to trial and error.
- “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 a lot of trial and error on each level due to sudden shifts in the atmosphere when a song picks up speed.”