Gamersyde Review : Furi

guts_o
Monday, July 4, 2016 | 10:20 AM
15 comments

GSY Review PC PS4

Furi will be out tomorrow and we have been able to review the game on both PS4 and PC. As usual, you will find the verdict and the +/- section alongside homemade screenshots and videos.

Verdict

Furi is undeniably an incredibly well-crafted game, where gameplay is almost flawless and mechanics are particularly innovating. It's above all a game where skills are required and patterns must be learned and understood in order to complete. Provided you give yourself the means, it's also a very gratifying experience and we have loved every single second of it. With its great soundtrack and art style, the only reason that could keep you away from the game is its genre itself, as not everyone enjoys boss fighters, but as it will be offered on PS+ tomorrow, console owners should definitely give it a try. As for PC gamers, it is still worth a buy if you like a challenge as it should take you more than 10 hours to complete.

On the upside
Impressive learning curve
Excellent gameplay mechanics
A lesson in boss fighting
Smart and varied patterns
Gratifying victories
Solid story and unexpected ending
Good longevity and replay value
English and Japanese voices
Splendid electro soundtrack
Great art style
Challenging in the default mode

On the downside
The easy difficulty setting
Some tearing and occasional frame drops on PS4
Projectiles are a bit too bright, which can affect visibility
~~Unlockable artworks are a bit disappointing (black & white sketches)~~ EDIT : You can also unlock colored artworks with the highest difficulty setting actually

Note:

Screenshots are from the PS4 version and videos from the PC version.

Commented on 2016-07-04 13:09:07

Thanks for the review,i have one question,without spoiling anything what makes this have good longevity and replay value?That sounds awesome to me,because i got excited trying to piece it together,then i just decided to just ask you.

In reply to

Driftwood

Commented on 2016-07-04 13:17:10 In reply to Ian_Nottingham

It took Guts more than 10 hours to complete the game in Furi mode (the recommended setting), which is pretty good for a boss fighter.

After you beat the game, you unlock a training mode which allows to unlock some artworks. but alos a speedrun mode with online leaderboards. A new difficulty mode also unlocks, making the game even more challenging for hardcore gamers.

Now I'm not Guts, so there might be more to what he meant by replay value, but that's a start until he can answer himself (he's currently at a preview event).

Commented on 2016-07-04 13:22:01 In reply to Driftwood

Ahh i see,with a name like guts,(one of my favorite anime series berserk) I expect no less.That sounds pretty good,gotta ask does the main character get any new weapons or items?It's not a deal breaker just wondering.

Commented on 2016-07-04 13:26:04 In reply to Ian_Nottingham

Nope, it's a skill-based game where you get all the character's abilities right from the start. :)

Sdarts

Commented on 2016-07-04 16:28:14

All the reviews I saw make Furi sound like an incredible game, definitely interested in the game now.

EuroGamer gave Furi a "Recommended" score, saying:

"A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem."

Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-05-furi-...

High-Def Digest - Furi Review - 100 score (PC version):

Final Thoughts: "From a studio I’d never heard of and who, in turn, I expected nothing special from, 'Furi' makes me feel like a fool for ever judging it so harshly. Very possibly the best action game of this generation thus far, this is a rare example of every facet of a game's design working perfectly to create an amazing whole. This is an outstanding effort from a studio I’m going to follow wholeheartedly from here on out."

Source: http://games.highdefdigest.com/35574/furi_pc.html

GamingTrend - Furi Review - 95 score (PS4 version):

"Furi kicked my ass, and I loved it. There was laughter, there were tears, but most of all, there was a goddamned great game. The combat is extremely taxing, but fair, and the narrative is surprisingly rewarding. If you’re a masochist, Furi is the game you’ve been waiting for."

Source: http://gamingtrend.com/reviews/furi-review/

Everyeye.it - Furi Review - 83 score (PS4 version):

Google Translator: "These are the foundations of a boss fight sequence long, well-articulated and differentiated, sort of big dances to the death made of dodges, counter and fluorescent hues, both challenging and fascinating in their adrenaline flowing towards an ever foregone conclusion until ' last blow. Despite the experience does not shine for longevity - a lot depends, however, the learning speed of those plays - the advice is not to pass up what is in effect one of the most important gaming revelations of this period."

Source (with Google Translator): https://translate.google.com.br/translate?hl=en-US...

Push Square - Furi Review - 70 score (PS4 version):

"When Furi's on point, it looks, sounds, and feels incredible, but a little too often, it struggles to maintain its intensity."

Source: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/furi

All the reviews I saw make Furi sound like an incredible game, definitely interested in the game now.

EuroGamer gave Furi a "Recommended" score, saying:

"A stylish, mechanically polished boss rush game, Furi effectively channels the spirit of Punch-Out!! to make for an unexpected gem."

Source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-05-furi-is-the-punch-out-successor-you-didnt-know-you-wanted

High-Def Digest - Furi Review - 100 score (PC version):

Final Thoughts: "From a studio I’d never heard of and who, in turn, I expected nothing special from, 'Furi' makes me feel like a fool for ever judging it so harshly. Very possibly the best action game of this generation thus far, this is a rare example of every facet of a game's design working perfectly to create an amazing whole. This is an outstanding effort from a studio I’m going to follow wholeheartedly from here on out."

Source: http://games.highdefdigest.com/35574/furi_pc.html

GamingTrend - Furi Review - 95 score (PS4 version):

"Furi kicked my ass, and I loved it. There was laughter, there were tears, but most of all, there was a goddamned great game. The combat is extremely taxing, but fair, and the narrative is surprisingly rewarding. If you’re a masochist, Furi is the game you’ve been waiting for."

Source: http://gamingtrend.com/reviews/furi-review/

Everyeye.it - Furi Review - 83 score (PS4 version):

Google Translator: "These are the foundations of a boss fight sequence long, well-articulated and differentiated, sort of big dances to the death made of dodges, counter and fluorescent hues, both challenging and fascinating in their adrenaline flowing towards an ever foregone conclusion until ' last blow. Despite the experience does not shine for longevity - a lot depends, however, the learning speed of those plays - the advice is not to pass up what is in effect one of the most important gaming revelations of this period."

Source (with Google Translator): https://translate.google.com.br/translate?hl=en-US&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everyeye.it%2Farticoli%2Frecensione-furi-30086.html

Push Square - Furi Review - 70 score (PS4 version):

"When Furi's on point, it looks, sounds, and feels incredible, but a little too often, it struggles to maintain its intensity."

Source: http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/furi

Commented on 2016-07-04 16:41:27

Forgot to add that Furi is "free" for all PlayStation Plus subscribers in July:

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/06/29/playstat...

PlayStation.Blog says:

"Furi, a new title from The Game Bakers. Built on the premise of making a game that is both simple and deep, Furi is a fast-paced, intense, and ultimately rewarding gameplay experience. While play mechanics allow for an easy approachability, the depth comes from the ways with which you use those skills to take on unique opponents. Furi pits you against guardians, each with his own style, in what feels more like carefully crafted duels than boss fights. The Game Bakers have made something special, and we hope you enjoy it."

Commented on 2016-07-04 16:45:14 In reply to Sdarts

It's wriitten in the review. :p

Commented on 2016-07-04 17:49:44 In reply to Driftwood

I forgot about that part. Went to check, but only checked the news' summary, didn't checked the Verdict section, which I had read already.

tinokun

Commented on 2016-07-04 23:10:55

"The easy difficulty setting" is among the downsides; what's wrong with it? Not easy enough?

Commented on 2016-07-04 23:27:48 In reply to tinokun

Not interesting enough actually. Some boss patterns simply disappear in easy mode, meaning it's not really a good way to train before trying higher difficulty settings. Now evidently, some people might disagree. Guts believes there were other ways to make the game easier without sacrificing one of the key elements which make it so good.

Commented on 2016-07-04 23:37:26 In reply to Driftwood

I see, thanks.

VegaMan

Commented on 2016-07-05 01:25:47

Reminds me of El Shaddai somehow. Tell me it's not the same developer doing same shit again.

KORNdog

Commented on 2016-07-05 01:28:23 In reply to VegaMan

Posted by VegaMan

Read the reviews... Its far from it. This seems to actually be good for starters.

MinorDespera

Commented on 2016-07-05 14:09:04 In reply to VegaMan

Just a similar shading/visual style. Character designer is some guy who did Afro Samurai designs, so it's pretty similar to that, too (especially the hair).

Commented on 2016-07-05 15:43:25

Thanks for your responses.
Still doesn't look like my cup of tea. Aesthetically I mean. Too oversaturated for my taste. Not to mention other things like sound and concept.