Space Fist
- February 21, 2017
- WING VR
Get on SteamIn "Space Fist," players enter a VR game in 2060 AD to defeat evil forces and terrorists after the sister of the protagonist gets trapped during a hacker intrusion. The game features intense combat with strategic use of energy and well-timed attacks, with customizable roles, difficulty, and maps in the Fighting Mode. The mission: save the sister and uncover the conspiracy behind the hacker.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features wonderful graphics and special effects, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a good variety of characters and modes.
- The game provides a decent sense of progression with unlockable items and upgrades.
- The story mode is not captivating and can feel repetitive, with limited character variety.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as hit detection and blocking, are inconsistent and need improvement.
- The translation and voice acting are poor, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story mode has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and unengaging, often fighting the same characters multiple times. While some appreciate the localization and the amount of content available, others criticize the narrative as boring and irrelevant, suggesting that if the fighting mechanics were better, it might compensate for the lackluster story. Overall, players seeking a captivating narrative may want to look elsewhere.
“Engaging story and characters.”
“The story is enhanced by some wonderful localization.”
“From what I saw, there's a good amount of content to unlock and the story mode has much more than I expected.”
“The story is very boring and seems to be repetitive.”
“I played about 8 missions and basically fought every character twice already, and three times for the purple-haired character.”
“My English isn't great, but the writing in the game is not much better, and the story is just ridiculous and irrelevant.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky mechanics, poor hit detection, and vague blocking systems, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the polished visuals, they often feel that the gameplay falls short compared to established VR fighting games. Despite these issues, a few players still find enjoyment in the game, suggesting it may appeal to those who prioritize graphics over mechanics.
“When compared to the gold standards of VR fighting games (like Thrill of the Fight, Swordmaster, or Gorn), it seems to have simpler mechanics, but it's very polished and has enough to offer, making it worth buying if you like this kind of product.”
“The visuals are nice, but the game mechanics are terrible.”
“Super inaccurate hit detection, and vague blocking mechanics.”
“Visuals are nice, but gameplay is garbage in its current state.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, featuring beautiful visuals, nice textures, and a nostalgic 90's arcade atmosphere. Many players appreciate the overall polish and the ability to upgrade gear, although some note that the graphics are overshadowed by poor gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are often contrasted with frustrations related to gameplay.
“But another quite surprising side of the game is the overall polishing, with good graphics, nice textures, and filters.”
“The graphics and atmosphere are great, capturing that 90's arcade atmosphere I love.”
“Graphics are fantastic, and I love the fact you can upgrade your gear as you go.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by a lackluster story and subpar fighting mechanics, suggesting that improvements in either area could enhance the overall emotional experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find "Space Fist" to offer solid replayability, with a complete experience that can be completed in 4-5 hours, and the inclusion of a PvP-only LAN mode enhances its longevity. The game is appreciated for its content and goals, distinguishing it from less developed titles.
“Space Fist is a complete game that can be beaten in 4-5 hours, but it offers very decent replayability, including a PvP-only LAN mode.”
“I appreciate that Space Fist is not a half-finished game; it has clear goals and plenty of content, making its replayability quite engaging.”
“All that stuff is yet enough to catch my attention, as I don't like half-made games with few or no goals and limited content. Space Fist is a full game that can be beaten in 4-5 hours, but it offers very decent replayability, including a PvP-only LAN mode at the moment.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a decent oriental rock background that complements the polished and arcade-like environments, menus, and on-screen text, enhancing the overall experience.
“The environments are well-designed, and the menus and on-screen text are polished and arcade-like, complemented by decent oriental rock background music.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic 90's arcade vibe, with graphics that effectively evoke the charm of that era.
“The graphics and atmosphere are great, capturing that 90's arcade atmosphere I love.”
