Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: I Fight Bears
- Publishers: I Fight Bears
Fist of Awesome: The Greatest Time-Travelling-Lumberjack-Em-Up of All Time
Fist of Awesome is a 2D beat-em-up game developed by Gambrinous and published by Merge Games. It was released on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One in 2013. The game follows the story of Tim, a lumberjack who travels through time punching bears in the face to save humanity.
Gameplay
Fist of Awesome is a side-scrolling beat-em-up in the vein of classic arcade games like Streets of Rage, Double Dragon, and Final Fight. Players control Tim as he travels through different time periods, punching and kicking his way through hordes of bears. Tim can perform a variety of attacks, including punches, kicks, throws, and special moves. He can also collect power-ups that give him temporary boosts, such as increased strength or speed.
The game features a variety of enemies, including different types of bears, as well as other animals and creatures. Each enemy has its own unique attacks and abilities, so players need to be careful and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Story
The story of Fist of Awesome is told through a series of cutscenes and dialogue sequences. The game begins with Tim working as a lumberjack in the present day. One day, while he is chopping down a tree, he is suddenly transported to the future. In the future, the world has been taken over by bears, and humanity is on the brink of extinction.
Tim is determined to save humanity, so he sets out on a journey to find the source of the bear invasion. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a talking bear named Boris and a time-travelling scientist named Dr. Emily Carter.
Characters
- Tim: The protagonist of the game, Tim is a lumberjack who travels through time punching bears in the face to save humanity. He is a skilled fighter and a loyal friend.
- Boris: A talking bear who joins Tim on his journey. Boris is a skilled fighter and a loyal friend.
- Dr. Emily Carter: A time-travelling scientist who helps Tim on his journey. She is a brilliant scientist and a caring person.
Setting
Fist of Awesome takes place in a variety of time periods, including the present day, the future, and the past. Each time period has its own unique look and feel, and the game does a great job of capturing the atmosphere of each era.
Graphics
Fist of Awesome features beautiful hand-drawn graphics. The characters and environments are all rendered in great detail, and the game has a unique and charming art style.
Music
The music in Fist of Awesome is excellent. The soundtrack is composed of a variety of catchy and upbeat tracks that perfectly complement the game’s action-packed gameplay.
Overall
Fist of Awesome is a fantastic beat-em-up that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game features addictive gameplay, a charming story, and beautiful graphics. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging beat-em-up to play, then Fist of Awesome is definitely worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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