F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Forged In Shadow Torch cover.jpg
Developer TiGames
Publisher Bilibili [a]
Producer Isaac Zhang
Designers Xuedong Song
Chuanjie Lin
Zhongyuan Liu
Kaifeng Yao
Programmers Jerry Yuan
Tuoming Li
Zhongwei Wu
Tak Zhang
Artists Zhuobin Fang
Sam Wu
Writers Chenchen Hu
Jia Hu
Composer Caisheng Bo
Engine Unreal Engine 4
Platforms
ReleasePlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
  • WW: September 7, 2021
Microsoft Windows
  • WW: October 3, 2021
Nintendo Switch
  • EU/NA: July 12, 2022
  • JP: July 14, 2022
Xbox Series X/S
  • WW: June 27, 2023
Genre Metroidvania
Mode Single-player

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a 2021 metroidvania video game developed by TiGames and published by Bilibili. It was released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on September 7, 2021, [2] [3] followed by a Windows port on October 3, 2021. [4] The game launched on the Nintendo Switch in July 2022. [1] [5] It also released for Xbox Series X/S in June 2023. The game received positive reviews from critics, citing its graphics, world and gameplay.

Contents

A prequel Zoopunk will be released in 2027 for Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows [6] [7]

Synopsis

The game follows Rayton, an anthropomorphic rabbit and former ace pilot who, using a giant mechanical fist, rises up against the robotic Legion that has invaded Torch City in an effort to liberate it from its oppressors.

Reception

F.I.S.T. received "generally favorable reviews" on Metacritic for the PlayStation 5, Windows, and Switch versions. [9] [10] [11] The PlayStation 4 version of the game received "mixed or average reviews". [8]

Marcus Stewart of Game Informer rated the game 8.5/10, calling it "another fine example of an exploration-focused side-scroller". He praised the combat and multiple unlockable weapons, though he criticized the game's dearth of fast travel points. [15]

John Cal McCormick of Push Square rated the game 8/10 stars, praising the graphics as "astonishing" and the characters as charming, but called some of the game's translation "clunky". [16]

Jeremy Peeples of Hardcore Gamer rated the game 4/5, calling it a "must-buy for Metroidvania fans" with a "richer storyline than most", also saying it "controls like a dream". He compared the gameplay to Shatterhand , while calling the world reminiscent of Beyond Good & Evil . [17]

Notes

  1. ↑ Physical copies of the game were published by Microids. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Romano, Sal (June 16, 2022). "F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch for Switch launches July 12 in the west". Gematsu. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  2. ↑ "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 4)". Metacritic. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 5)". Metacritic. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ @FISTTheGame (October 3, 2021). "F.I.S.T. is now release on steam!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ Romano, Sal (May 13, 2022). "F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch for Switch launches July 14 in Japan". Gematsu. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  6. ↑ D'Angelo, William (November 20, 2025). "Zoopunk Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - News". VGChartz. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ Romano, Sal (2025-11-20). "ZOOPUNK confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC; reveal trailer". Gematsu. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
  8. 1 2 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic . Red Ventures . Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  9. 1 2 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic . Red Ventures . Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PC Reviews". Metacritic . Red Ventures . Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  11. 1 2 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for Switch Reviews". Metacritic . Red Ventures . Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  12. ↑ Moyse, Chris (September 16, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch". Destructoid . Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  13. ↑ Stewart, Marcus (September 16, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Review – Packing A Punch". Game Informer . Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Mini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight | Aces high". Push Square . September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  15. ↑ Stewart, Marcus (September 6, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch – Packing A Punch". Game Informer. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  16. ↑ McCormick, John Cal (September 6, 2021). "Mini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight". Push Square. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  17. ↑ Peeples, Jeremy (September 6, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
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