Furi is absolutley dope. Playing as a dope automaton, you must make your way through 9 grueling boss fights that serve as the guards of this futuristic prison built just for you while being aided by mysterious man in a rabbit hood. I love the hidden details in this game's dialogue. Character motivations and backstory are always told to you and never shown.

Albeit, the game is pretty simplistic. Its a bullet-hell boss rush with swordplay. There are no upgrades to worry about or secret collectibles to find. All you are given is a gun and a sword but this simplicity makes it kind of comforting to me. It's a cool game that won't waste your time (unless you suck).

The graphics aren't the best and character animations are limited but if you're playing this game for that and not the gameplay then you're doing it wrong. The OST of this game is amazing. I listen to "You're Mine" literally all the time, sometimes even over other games.

Overall, this game's main appeal is just how fun it is. It's difficult in a great way and not unfairly difficult. You really probably to lost to most bosses at least once and that's the intention. You're meant to learn and study the enemies until dodging their attacks become second nature. Plus there's even an alt character you can play as in the DLC who you can cycle through a mode that prioritizes damage and another that focuses on speed and this character is even more fun to play as then the male protagonist.

This game's plot is also pretty good. It's not amazing but the way it is told to you and how all the pieces slowly get put together by the player is really cool.

All in all this game is purely dope. Definitely play it if you want a quick challenge for your afternoon.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024


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