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Feist (video game)

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Feist
Developer(s)Bits & Beasts
Publisher(s)Finji Games
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Linux, OS X, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android
Release
  • Linux, OS X, Windows
  • July 2015
  • PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • December 13, 2016
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)

Feist is an action video game for PlayStation 4, Linux, OS X, Windows, and Xbox One.[1] It launched on PC in July 2015.[2] On December 13, 2016 it was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.[1]

Development

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Development on the game started in 2008 and a playable beta version was available for download exclusively on the Mac platform.[3] The game would win the 2008 Unity Awards for Best Overall Game and Best Visual Design.[4] It would finish development in 2015 and be published by Finji Games as a platform game.[5] The developer is Bits & Beasts in Switzerland.[6]

Plot

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The game follows a small furry animal, as it attempts to rescue its mate from a pack of predators.[1]

Reception

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The review aggregator website Metacritic gave it a score of 65 out of 100.[7] GameSpew said it was visually very gorgeous, but gameplay had issues such as dropped frame rate.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Feist for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Mateluf, Jeffrey (August 12, 2016). "Physics-based platformer Feist is rolling onto consoles next week". Eurogamer.
  3. ^ Caron, Frank (2008-09-18). "Feist: a pretty, plain indie platformer for the Mac". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  4. ^ "Unite 2008: Highlights And Award Winners". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  5. ^ "About This Game - Feist". IGN website.
  6. ^ a b Langrock, Brandon (December 2016). "Feist Review". GameSpew.
  7. ^ a b "Feist for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "Feist for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
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