Software:F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
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| 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 |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Release | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
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| 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
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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
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ @FISTTheGame (October 3, 2021). "F.I.S.T. is now release on steam!". https://twitter.com/FISTTheGame/status/1444579887868612608.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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/.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 8.0 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.
- ↑ 9.0 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.
- ↑ 10.0 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.
- ↑ 11.0 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.
- ↑ 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/.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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/.
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