Just Beat Em Up : World of Fury
- August 30, 2018
- Zudenan Digital
Get on SteamJust Beat Em Up : World of Fury is a "side-scrolling beat'em up" that brings you back to the golden age of arcade games. Fight alone or with a friend and beat up all your foes. Escape from the prison of the desert, chase after general Bombix and foil Iron Muscle's evil schemes. You will face many dangers through thirty different levels, all accompanied by explosive sound tracks.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Gameplay is reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
- The music is a standout feature, with a nice techno soundtrack and engaging boss fight music.
- The game offers a good variety of modes and is more forgiving in difficulty compared to classic titles.
- The last level is frustratingly difficult, with overwhelming enemy numbers leading to frequent lives lost.
- There are significant technical issues, including bugs that can cause crashes and poor hit detection.
- The game lacks variety in moves and attacks, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of defensive options.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily inspired by classic beat 'em ups like Final Fight and Streets of Rage, incorporating mechanics from Golden Axe, such as fury release moves and charging attacks. However, players criticize the lack of variety in moves, repetitive gameplay, and absence of defensive options, leading to a frustrating experience despite its retro charm. While the initial difficulty is manageable, the overall gameplay is seen as lacking depth and innovation.
“Gameplay is reminiscent of classic beat 'em ups such as Final Fight and Streets of Rage.”
“There are also gameplay mechanics taken from Golden Axe, including the fury release move and charging attack.”
“Pixel art and gameplay can be a bit frustrating, although the beginning is pretty easy, which allows for high scores.”
“Also, there is no variety in available moves, repetitive gameplay, no dash, no dodge, nor guard, no defense, no special moves, and a pretty poor fury mode.”
“Full points for actual retro gaming, but no points for efforts at decent gameplay.”
“Gameplay is a bit frustrating, although the beginning is pretty easy.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, featuring a compelling techno soundtrack and engaging boss fight themes. While some users feel the tracks are somewhat modern, they agree that this contemporary style complements the overall experience well.
“The music is a standout feature of this game.”
“Nice techno soundtrack, and the boss fight music is great.”
“The music is a standout feature for this game.”
“The music is a little bit too recent, but it fits well.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing stability issues, often resorting to various troubleshooting techniques, including compatibility modes, to address the problems.
“I tried compatibility modes along with many other troubleshooting techniques.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the depth of the story and character backgrounds in the game, noting that it offers more narrative content than expected for an older title. However, they express a desire for additional resources, such as a wiki, to enhance their understanding of the lore, as the official website lacks comprehensive information.
“For an old game, there is a surprising amount of story and character background. A wiki would be nice, as there is nothing on the website.”
“For an old game, there is more story and character background than expected, but a wiki would be helpful since there is nothing on the website.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“While the premise is intriguing, the execution of the narrative is weak and fails to engage the player.”
