Rayton the Rabbit straps on a mech-fist bigger than his entire body in FIST Forged in Shadow Torch, a 2D Metroidvania brawler. But is it a fistful of dollars, or a knuckle sandwich? The Finger Guns review:
Author: Toby Andersen
Critic, Feature Writer, and Podcast voice at fingerguns.net
Fan of JRPGs, indies, cyberpunk, cel-shading, epic narrative games of any genre, and anthros. Tends to get overhyped, then bitterly disappointed.
Lives with his wife and a cute little leopard gecko. Author of the Overlords novels https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KPQQTXY/
Eastward Review (Switch) – Above Your Station
Long-awaited, delightful pixelart adventure Eastward is finally here. But is it all just shiny pixels, or is there substance at the end of the line? The Finger Guns Review:
Clid The Snail Review (PS5) – Shell Game
Top-down twin-stick shooter Clid the Snail is plenty bizarre, but is this gastropod blaster worth your time? The Finger Guns Review:
Road 96 Review (Switch) – Leave Politics Behind
Road 96 is a procedural road trip of a story, featuring some tight tunes, and a lot of mini-games. Is it a contender in the narrative-focused game scene, or is it going 96mph in the wrong direction? The Finger Guns Review:
Hades Review (PS5) – Death Is Not The End
Already hailed a masterpiece on Switch and PC, Hades launches on PlayStation and Xbox this week. Is it as good as they claim, or does this hype have no substance? The Finger Guns Review:
Clid The Snail Sneak Peek – Metal Slug
We got a sneak peek at Clid the Snail in action, and it’s slimy!
Imagine Earth Review (Xbox One) – Imagine There’s Only Triangles
Imagine Earth is a resource management sim with a heavy lean towards sustainable technologies. But is it preachy or a fun and practical solution to all Earth’s problems? The Finger Guns Review:
Samurai Warriors 5 Review (Xbox One) – The Latest Samurai
Samurai Warriors 5 is out now. The 5th iteration of a storied franchise. Is it more of the same, or is there enough new elements to justify diving back into the Sengoku Era? The Finger Guns Review:
Cris Tales Review (PS5) – A Crystal Chronicle
Gorgeous JRPG indie Cris Tales is finally out after a few delays. Nothing a Time Crystal wouldn’t have sorted though. So is it as fun to play as it is beautiful to look at? The Finger Guns Review:
Death’s Door Review (Xbox One) – As The Crow Reaps
Acid Nerve are back with Death’s Door, a unique isometric slasher built on Zelda and Souls ingredients. The Finger Guns Review: