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Way of the Passive Fist

Way of the Passive Fist is a unique and colorful arcade brawler. Parry, Dodge and Dash to outwit and outlast your enemies on a desolate planet ruled by raiders, mutants and fanatical sun worshipers. It's a new kind of tactical fighting in the licensed arcade brawler for the 90s cartoon you wish existed.

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Developer
Household Games Inc.
Publisher
Household Games Inc.
Release
March 6, 2018
8 years and 151 days ago
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Very Positive225 reviews80.4%

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About the Game

A mysterious figure known only as the Wanderer travels across the distant planet of Zircon V, a once prosperous mining colony that is now on the brink of destruction in the face of its dying star. By using the Passive Fist technique, the Wanderer can outlast any foe by deflecting their attacks and draining their stamina. With colonists disappearing and maniacs running wild, the Wanderer must stand firm, stay calm and fight for answers in this unique modern brawler!

Gameplay Features


  • Timing & Rhythm Based Combat

    Classic brawler action flipped on its head! Study your enemies' patterns and nullify their attacks with perfectly timed parries and dodges and let your enemies defeat themselves

  • Build Combos & Unleash Super Attacks

    Fill your super meter with consecutive parries and dodges and spend it to destroy all who stand in your way

  • Create Your Own Difficulty Setting

    Adjust gameplay settings to customize your own challenge level with its own unique name

  • Fully Remappable Controls

    Set any action to any button! With fully remappable controls you can use a controller one-handed (left hand or right hand), you can play on controller with just the use of sticks (no buttons) or play on keyboard. You have the freedom to play your way!

  • Level Up!

    Earn medals and XP from fights to earn upgrades and unlock new abilities

  • Story & Arcade Modes

    Play through the Story Mode and take a stance against tyranny on Zircon V. Then, challenge yourself with the Arcade Mode and play through the whole game with limited lives to prove your mastery of the Passive Fist!
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