Fenix Furia Review

The gameplay of Fenix Furia is very similar to other 2D platformers such Super Meat Boy which benefits the game a lot as it means you can jump straight into the game without needing to learn tons of new mechanics. A unique feature that I feel more games should have is the way you can jump endlessly which adds an interesting way of navigating some levels in a Flappy bird like fashion. When the game says Challenging it is not using an idle threat.

This game is tough but rewarding. Every level brings new obstacles that keep gameplay fresh and stop you from using the same tactics every level and if you get hit once, it’s straight back to the beginning, no checkpoints or saves. Luckily, the game is also very quick and I mean lightning fast so it’s never a huge journey back to where you where. Some of the par times for levels where around 3 to 4 seconds which is crazy but entirely possible with a certain level of skill. The movement did feel solid albeit a little floaty which made navigating the tighter drops or quick maneuvers quite hard however I still enjoyed the 20 levels that I played. There are around 80 levels; 20 for each world. Each level tasks you with getting to the end but also with collecting Cookies that can be spent on Arcade modes which adds more replayability to the game which is always good.Each world offers a different aesthetic which kept the game from getting stale as you beat more levels. Overall the gameplay is solid and uses the tropes of 2D platformers to its benefit.

Graphics are very nice for an Indie platformer. They are not “mind blowing Next Gen!” however they are nice enough to enjoy without getting in the way of your focus (which this game requires all of). Nothing looked out of place and everything fit the theme of the game nicely. I am a big fan of smooth 2D graphics and this game uses them to its advantage to offer a great visual experience that compliments the gameplay.

The sound is very standard of the Platformer genre. Very simple yet very effective. The background music was solid and the effects of jumping and landing where impactful. Overall the sound quality was good for the game. It wasn’t intrusive and didn’t make me lose focus which is a plus considering I was on the brink of breaking my controller most of the time!

Fenix Furia is currently Priced at £9.99 on Steam with Xbox One and Playstation Prices ‘TBC’ which is a fair price for a solid platformer which plenty of replay value and tons of levels.