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

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
DeveloperTiGames
PublisherBilibili[a]
ProducerIsaac Zhang
DesignersXuedong Song
Chuanjie Lin
Zhongyuan Liu
Kaifeng Yao
ProgrammersJerry Yuan
Tuoming Li
Zhongwei Wu
Tak Zhang
ArtistsZhuobin Fang
Sam Wu
WritersChenchen Hu
Jia Hu
ComposerCaisheng Bo
EngineUnreal 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
GenreMetroidvania
ModeSingle-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.

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 resident of Torch City who served as a pilot in a past conflict against the "Machine Legion". Now wielding a powerful mechanical arm fashioned from the remains of his damaged combat armor, he journeys into the heart of the city to battle the Legion and uncover a sinister conspiracy.

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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  10. ^ a b "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "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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