Godfist
- April 10, 2023
- Icehelm
Get on SteamIn "Godfist," players seek revenge against betraying gods, utilizing slot-building combat in a roguelike, first-person brawler. As you climb the tower and battle gods' servants, dealing damage makes enemies and yourself less stable, requiring them to be thrown off the edge rather than defeated by traditional means. Your abilities randomize with every button press, creating unique attacks and an engaging, strategic gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features satisfying physics and offers opportunities for fun builds, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- It has a unique and interesting combat system that is fast-paced and challenging, reminiscent of games like Smash Bros.
- For its low price, the game provides a solid experience with addictive gameplay and a variety of skills and enemies.
- The harsh roguelike mechanics can be demotivating, as losing results in losing all progress and relying heavily on RNG for abilities.
- Some abilities can be ineffective or situational, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially against bosses.
- The game lacks meta-progression and additional content, which may leave players wanting more after unlocking a few characters.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an interesting use of mechanics like smash percentage and throwing, offering a mix of simplicity and depth that requires skill to master. While it can be repetitive and RNG-reliant, players find it enjoyable and addictive, especially for its price, with a variety of abilities that allow for personalized playstyles. Overall, it presents a solid challenge, particularly for fans of rogue-like games.
“Interesting idea of the usage of the smash percentage mechanic and that of being thrown away.”
“Even so, it is addictive, with interesting mechanics and as you go up there is a lot of abilities to build your playstyle.”
“While the mechanics are simple to understand, it is not an easy game.”
“The game can also be very RNG-reliant on a good run; yes, this game takes a lot of skill, and being able to utilize the mechanics will get you far.”
“I wish there was a mechanic where you can 'remove' abilities during the run.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being visually appealing and well-executed, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and overall challenge of the game. Players appreciate the interesting concept that is complemented by the quality of the visuals.
“Fast-paced gameplay with stunning graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
“The visuals are breathtaking, adding depth and immersion to the game.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, making every scene a visual treat.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a standout fight song that many players enjoy, but there are criticisms regarding its looping quality, with suggestions for a more seamless or extended version.
“The only negative for me is that while the fight song is a real banger, it should be a better seamless endless loop or a longer version.”
“The music gets repetitive quickly, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, lacking the energy needed to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience, with only a couple of minor glitches encountered during gameplay.
“I only ran into two glitches, both of which happened at the same time.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
