Feist
May 31, 2018 8 years ago
Feist is a beautiful, poetic and action packed game, with an enchanting and spooky atmosphere. It tells the story of a small creature surviving in a mysterious, hostile world. Once players escape the crude crate the strange, lumbering beasts used for a trap, players journey through sprawling forests, mountains, caves, and swamps, brought to life in a cinematic physical-effects style reminiscent of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal, or Hedgehog in the Fog. The dreamlike world of Feist is a striking and mesmerizing place, but dangerous AI-controlled enemies keep pushing the players toward their fate. Enemies and traps, without scripted sequences, interact and produce surprising emergent consequences, creating a physics-driven environment with its own rules. The gorgeous, lush backgrounds are brought to life by a haunting and restrained soundtrack.
What it’s like
Feist delivers a visceral, atmospheric survival-platforming experience where you control a small, vulnerable creature navigating a hostile, dreamlike world. The narrative is entirely environmental, relying on visual storytelling and physical interactions rather than dialogue or exposition. The core loop centers on mastering precise movement and utilizing the game’s robust physics engine to outwit AI-driven enemies and deadly traps. Unlike scripted platformers, Feist emphasizes emergent gameplay; encounters are dynamic, requiring players to observe patterns and exploit the environment for survival. Visually, it is a masterpiece of silhouette art and fluid animation, evoking the tactile feel of stop-motion or puppetry. The haunting soundtrack amplifies the tension, creating an immersive mood that balances beauty with dread. While the lack of traditional narrative depth means there are no character arcs to follow, the journey itself—defined by its punishing difficulty and stunning aesthetic presentation—offers a unique, purist’s take on the survival genre.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsVisuals / ArtExploration / WorldPacingPolish / Performance
Keep in mind The game is notoriously difficult, often bordering on frustrating for players who prefer accessibility or lenient checkpoints. Additionally, the abstract storytelling may leave some feeling disconnected, as there are no characters to emotionally invest in or plot points to decipher.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, eurogamer.net, sirusgaming.com, trueachievements.com, thexboxhub.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 23, 201511 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 23, 201511 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 23, 201511 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 13, 201610 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 13, 201610 years ago |
| Android | Worldwide | Full release | May 31, 20188 years ago |
| iOS | Worldwide | Full release | May 31, 20188 years ago |
