Way of the Passive Fist (2018)
- Developer
- Household Games Inc.
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 225 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, rhythmic brawler where you patiently deflect attacks and drain enemy stamina rather than aggressively punching.
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What players say
Players praise the unique parry-based combat and 90s presentation but warn it is not a traditional brawler. Reviews split on difficulty: some find the lack of a basic attack frustrating, while others call the easy mode far from forgiving. Boss battles and visual clutter draw criticism.
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