Furi Demake: The Chain
- November 30, 2023
- Game Bakers
Get on SteamFight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi's fans.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- A well-made demake that captures the essence of the original Furi boss fight, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- It's free and offers a short but engaging gameplay experience, making it a great addition for fans of the original game.
- The game features solid controls and a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic, appealing to both Furi fans and retro game enthusiasts.
- The parry mechanic is clunky and frustrating, as it requires a combination of buttons that can lead to misinputs during intense moments.
- The game is very short, only featuring one boss fight, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are issues with flashing lights and camera movement that can be distracting and potentially harmful for players with sensitivity to visual stimuli.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering fast-paced and challenging mechanics that some players find enjoyable, while others criticize the implementation and controls, particularly the use of a single button for multiple actions. Despite its short length and technical issues, the game captures the essence of its predecessor, providing a unique experience that may appeal to fans of the original. Overall, it delivers a fun, albeit frustrating, gameplay loop that rewards skill and familiarity with the original mechanics.
“This game had fast, fun, and challenging gameplay.”
“The gameplay is fun; it takes some time to get used to attack, fire, and parry with the same button without making mistakes, though.”
“Just like its predecessor, the art style, audio, ambience, and gameplay is nothing short of beautiful.”
“This being said, the gameplay is strange.”
“The only drawback is its short gameplay.”
“It is certainly a Furi demake, but the game mechanics are not so well implemented as the original.”
- music20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it lacks the impact and quality of the original soundtrack. While some appreciate the retro 8-bit theme, others express disappointment, wishing for remixes or contributions from notable artists like Carpenter Brut to enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the music is decent, it fails to match the epicness of its predecessor.
“The retro soundtrack is quite nice and the controls are responsive.”
“Has an epic Mega Man-like title screen soundtrack!”
“Music's a bit different but still catchy.”
“The soundtrack is trash and the controls are garbage.”
“Controls are clunky, parry in particular, and the soundtrack is nowhere near the epicness of the original.”
“I get it that the idea was to match the retro theme, but the music did not carry the same weight as it does in the original.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as pleasant and visually appealing, with a beautiful art style and nice audio that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues such as distracting strobe effects and occasional glitches that detract from the visual quality. Despite these drawbacks, the game maintains a nostalgic charm reminiscent of its predecessor.
“The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“Just like its predecessor, the art style, audio, ambience, and gameplay are nothing short of beautiful.”
“Controls feel good, visuals are passable, sounds are nice, and it overall just feels good to play.”
“But hitting the shield quickly causes the most insane strobe light I've ever seen in the year of our Lord 2023/2024, where game developers know, with years of retrospect, that the age of arcade strobes was bad and harmful. Just because the flashing lights do kind of play into that throwback aesthetic doesn't mean you have to use them to this degree.”
“Other than the strange controls, I think a 2D Furi in 8-bit style could work out great with a couple of tweaks, especially considering the original Furi was already a top-down game with 3D graphics.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported performance issues with the game, including stuttering that negatively impacts gameplay timing.
“For some reason, my PC had performance issues; the game stuttered sometimes, which affected my timings.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and an overall choppy experience.”
“I experienced significant lag during crucial moments, making it frustrating to play.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
