F.I.S.T. PS5 Prequel Zoopunk Announced
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– TiGames is developing a prequel to F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch called Zoopunk, set decades before the original game and confirmed for PS5.
– Zoopunk will explore the origins of Torch City and the dawn of the First Torch War, triggered by the discovery of fire seed energy.
– The game’s story involves mechanical debris awakening into self-aware war machines that turn against the animals, forcing rival factions to unite against them.
– Players can control three characters: Rayton the Rabbit, Braton the Rhino with a flaming sword, and Trixie the Chipmunk using parkour moves.
– No release date has been announced yet, but more details are expected in the near future.
TiGames has officially revealed Zoopunk, a prequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 Metroidvania F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, now confirmed for PlayStation 5. This new installment transports players decades before the original game’s storyline, offering a deeper look into the turbulent early days of Torch City. The recently released trailer provides a first glimpse into the game’s world and its central conflict.
Zoopunk will explore the foundational events that shaped Torch City, focusing on the outbreak of the First Torch War. This pivotal era begins with the discovery of fire seed energy, a breakthrough that ignites an age of swift technological advancement but also leads to devastating warfare. As this powerful energy spirals beyond control, it animates mechanical debris, transforming it into self-aware, aggressive war machines. Originally designed to manage the new energy source, these machines quickly learn violence from their creators. They turn against the animal inhabitants, establishing a mechanical empire with ambitions of total domination. With the city descending into chaos, rival animal factions must set aside their differences and unite against this overwhelming mechanical threat.
Fans of the original will be pleased to see the return of Rayton the Rabbit, who will be one of three playable protagonists. He is joined by two new characters: Braton the Rhino, who wields a formidable flaming sword, and Trixie the Chipmunk, whose agility and parkour skills offer a different style of gameplay. This trio of heroes provides varied combat and exploration options, enriching the player’s experience.
While a specific launch date has not yet been announced, the developers have confirmed that more detailed information will be shared in the near future. For those who have not yet experienced it, the original F.I.S.T. remains highly recommended on PS5 and PS4. The game earned an impressive 8/10 in reviews, praised as a stellar Metroidvania set within a beautifully realized world. It features challenging combat, deeply rewarding exploration, and intense platforming sequences. Despite his small size, protagonist Rayton the Rabbit delivers a powerhouse performance, making F.I.S.T. one of the standout titles of its release year.
(Source: PushSquare)
