Ion Fury

Critic reviews

• GGamezebo

  Maria Alexander · Jun 12, 2020

  8.0

  So Ion Fury is a game that’s old fashioned, but offers just enough razzle dazzle alongside its old tricks to make it a worthwhile adventure for those who grew up on Blood and Duke Nukem 3D – as well as those who are interested to learn a little more about why the Build engine era of shooters is so revered.

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• PNPure Nintendo

  Morgan Truder · May 31, 2020

  8.0

  Ion Fury isn’t merely a love letter to the ‘90s shooter, it stands on the front lawn of the ‘90s with a boombox on its shoulder, begging for the ‘90s to return. To Ion Fury’s credit, it not only pulls off its vision, but does so with class, making it a blast to play.

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• PSPush Square

  Graham Banas · May 29, 2020

  7.0

  Ion Fury is a shooter that phenomenally emulates what made the early FPS so wonderful. A timeless gameplay loop that effortlessly coaxes fun out of a formula so old it stretches decades into gaming’s past, the game is an incredible amount of fun. The technical problems we encountered muddy the waters, but even with those present (and a fix incoming for that game-breaking bug) we enjoyed our time with the game enough that we still recommend that anyone interested in playing it, do so.

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• WTWay Too Many Games

  Kyle Nicol · May 27, 2020

  8.0

  Ion Fury is a total blast, as it doesn’t try to be anything other than a fun, challenging shooter. Giving a game like this a deep story or any other moment that isn’t comprised of killing enemies or solving puzzles would have been a detriment to its great gameplay loop and overall game design.

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• GRGame Revolution

  Jason Faulkner · May 21, 2020

  8.0

  You won’t miss out on or gain any content on the Switch, and this is the only way to take the game on the go. If you’re set on picking up Ion Fury, your choice of platform really comes down to portability vs. framerate. If a handheld version of the game is essential, the Switch is the only console that can offer that feature. Otherwise, you’re best off picking the game up elsewhere.

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• NINintendo Insider

  Darren Palma · May 20, 2020

  8.0

  It’s a game ready to show off forgotten mechanics like a matured cheese hidden away and ready to eat. And not forgetting the modern ability to aim with motion controls – a feature I’ve learned to heavily rely on – as well as the relevant beat of drum and bass, a bit of techno and everything in between to get the blood pumping. In the words of Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison as she paints the walls violent red, “Domo Arigato, Mr Roboto!“

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