F.I.S.T. Forged in Shadow Torch is a critically-praised anthropomorphic dieselpunk Metroidvania game

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Layering a dieselpunk art design over the rich tapestry of a Shanghai-influenced cosmopolitan city, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is an eye-catching Metroidvania-style game starring a mech-arm-wielding anthropomorphic jackrabbit and a supporting cast of animals. The action-adventure game has been praised for its mastery of the genre and unforgettable world-building. In its review, Cubed3 wrote “Everything about this title is a joy and great, engaging gameplay is complemented by a beautiful world that springs to life on the PS5 both visually in its setting as well as its characters and stories.”

We chatted with developer TiGames CEO Isaac Zhang about the game’s artful design, how it sought inspiration from a Hayao Miyazaki classic, and why the studio decided to cast a rabbit as its heroic protagonist.

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