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

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Short description: 2021 video game
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Developer(s)TiGames
Publisher(s)Bilibili[lower-alpha 1]
Producer(s)Isaac Zhang
Designer(s)Xuedong Song
Chuanjie Lin
Zhongyuan Liu
Kaifeng Yao
Programmer(s)Jerry Yuan
Tuoming Li
Zhongwei Wu
Tak Zhang
Artist(s)Zhuobin Fang
Sam Wu
Writer(s)Chenchen Hu
Jia Hu
Composer(s)Caisheng Bo
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
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(s)Metroidvania
Mode(s)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.

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

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticPS4: 66/100[8]
PS5: 80/100[9]
PC: 81/100[10]
NS: 79/100[11]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid8/10[12]
Game Informer8.5/10[13]
Push Square8/10[14]

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. 1.0 1.1 Romano, Sal (June 16, 2022). "F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch for Switch launches July 12 in the west" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-for-switch-launches-july-12-in-the-west. 
  2. "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 4)" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  3. "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PlayStation 5)" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. 
  4. @FISTTheGame (October 3, 2021). "F.I.S.T. is now release on steam!". https://twitter.com/FISTTheGame/status/1444579887868612608. 
  5. Romano, Sal (May 13, 2022). "F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch for Switch launches July 14 in Japan" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-for-switch-launches-july-14-in-japan. 
  6. D'Angelo, William (November 20, 2025). "Zoopunk Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - News" (in en-US). https://www.vgchartz.com/article/466329/zoopunk-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc/. 
  7. Romano, Sal (2025-11-20). "ZOOPUNK confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC; reveal trailer" (in en-US). https://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/zoopunk-confirmed-for-ps5-xbox-series-and-pc-reveal-trailer. 
  8. 8.0 8.1 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. 
  9. 9.0 9.1 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5. 
  10. 10.0 10.1 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for PC Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. 
  11. 11.0 11.1 "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch for Switch Reviews". Red Ventures. https://www.metacritic.com/game/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  12. Moyse, Chris (September 16, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch". https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-review-ps5-ps4-pc/. 
  13. Stewart, Marcus (September 16, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch Review – Packing A Punch". Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/review/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-review-packing-a-punch. Retrieved September 16, 2021. 
  14. "Mini Review: F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch (PS5) - Awesome Metroidvania Punches Above Its Weight | Aces high". September 16, 2021. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/f_i_s_t_forged_in_shadow_torch. 
  15. Stewart, Marcus (September 6, 2021). "F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch – Packing A Punch" (in en). Game Informer. https://www.gameinformer.com/review/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch/fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-review-packing-a-punch. 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" (in en-GB). https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/f_i_s_t_forged_in_shadow_torch. 
  17. Peeples, Jeremy (September 6, 2021). "Review: F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch" (in en-US). https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch/409943/.