Stephan Adamus
COGconnectedF.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch Review – Needs a Tune-Up
Published 7/21/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/7/2021
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
It is a metroidvania game that the player will play as a rabbit who can manipulate the big mech-arm on his back, exploring in a vivid diesel punk world and fighting against the evil robot army. There will be a vast world map for the player to explore to meet with friend NPCs and encounter enemies, discover items and weapons and seek for the answers for the secrets hidden behind.
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- TiGames
- Publisher
- Bilibili Game
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Critic avg
78
12 scored reviews
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12
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1001 review · 8%
80–897 reviews · 58%
70–793 reviews · 25%
Below 701 review · 8%
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Scott McCrae
Nintendo LifeReview: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch - Frustratingly Close To Metroidvania Greatness
Published 7/13/2022
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60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PS5) Review – ZTGD
Published 9/30/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Moyse
DestructoidF.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch - PS5, PS4, PC, - Destructoid
Published 9/7/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Grundman
PlayStation LifeStyleF.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch Review – In-fur-iated Action (PS5)
Published 9/7/2021
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMarcus Stewart
Game InformerF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch – Packing A Punch
Published 9/6/2021
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Review (PS5) - A Stunning Metroidvania Debut From Chinese Studio Ti Games - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/6/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Cal McCormick
Push SquareMini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight
Published 9/6/2021
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 9/6/2021
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeremy Peeples
Hardcore GamerReview: F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch
Published 9/6/2021
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+2 vs critic avg
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