History YMMV / FISTForgedInShadowTorch

* SpiritualAdaptation: With the premise on how the robotic Iron Dogs have taken over most of the Shadow Torch, and opposing them are the local resistance, and all of the characters are humanoid animals. This is the closest thing to a ''WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'' game that we play (minus a [[TokenHuman Robotnik]] [[EvilGenius figure]] and SuperSpeed).

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The setting is UsefulNotes/SecondSinoJapaneseWar with animals. The Iron Dogs wore 1930s Japanese army caps and include many Japanese visual elements; Shadow Torch is based on [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII WW2]] occupied Shanghai; "rabbit" is a popular 2010s Chinese net slang for "tovarish", and his best friend is a ChummyCommies bear...

* SpiritualAdaptation: With the premise on how the robotic Iron Dogs have taken over most of the Shadow Torch, and opposing them are the local resistance, and all of the characters are humanoid animals. This is the closest thing to a ''WWesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'' game that we play (minus a [[TokenHuman Robotnik]] [[EvilGenius figure]] and SuperSpeed).

* SpiritualAdaptation: With the premise on how the robotic Iron Dogs have taken over most of the Shadow Torch, and opposing them are the local resistance, and all of the characters are humanoid animals. This is the closest thing to a ''WesternAnimation/SonicSatAM'' game that we play (minus a [[TokenHuman Robotnik]] [[EvilGenius figure]] and SuperSpeed).

* ThatOneAchievement: Getting the "Power Seeker" achievement requires you to collect all 4 mystery shards, while the first one is simply bought from a merchant, acquiring the other 3 all comes with their own fair shares of pain. One of them requires you to collect 44 plant seeds, most of which are tucked away in obscure and/or hard-to-reach places; one requires you to complete the Master Training which requires you to perform a series of combos with very strict timing; and the last one is only acquired after having spent enough money eating at the noodle shop, which you'll probably never figure out without consulting a guide.

* ThatOneLevel: The underwater sections are mightily annoying - you're pretty much stuck to using the drill, the enemies - while not particularly tough - can all swim faster than you, there are environmental hazards aplenty, and naturally you have to mind your oxygen meter or you'll be toast in no time flat. Finding [[spoiler: the Oxygen mask]] takes the sting out of those levels somewhat but not by much.

* SpiritualAdaptation: With the premise on how the robotic Iron Dogs have taken over most of the Shadow Torch, and opposing them are the local resistance, and all of the characters are humanoid animals. This is the closest thing to a ''WesternAnimation/SonicSatAm'' game that we play (minus a [[TokenHuman Robotnik]] [[EvilGenius figure]] and SuperSpeed).

* SpiritualAdaptation: With the premise on how the robotic Iron Dogs have taken over most of the Shadow Torch, and opposing them are the local resistance, and all of the characters are humanoid animals. This is the closest thing to a ''WesternAnimation/SonicSatAm'' game that we play (minus a [[TokenHuman Robotnik]] [[EvilGenius figure]]).

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The setting is UsefulNotes/SecondSinoJapaneseWar with animals. The Iron Dogs wore 1930s Japanese army caps and include many Japanese visual elements; Shadow Torch is based on [[UsefulNotes/WorldWar2 WW2]] occupied Shanghai; "rabbit" is a popular 2010s Chinese net slang for "tovarish", and his best friend is a ChummyCommies bear...

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The setting is UsefulNotes/SecondSinoJapaneseWar with animals. The Iron Dogs wore 1930s Japanese army caps and include many Japanese visual elements; Shadow Torch is based on WW2 occupied Shanghai; "rabbit" is a popular 2010s Chinese net slang for "tovarish", and his best friend is a ChummyCommies bear...

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The setting is UsefulNotes/SecondSinoJapaneseWar with animals. The Iron Dogs wore 1930s Japanese army caps and include many Japanese visual elements; Shadow Torch is based on WW2 occupied Shanghai; "rabbit" is a popular 2010s Chinese net slang for "tovarish", and his best friend is a ChummyCommie bear...

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotPolitical: The setting is UsefulNotes/SecondSinoJapaneseWar with animals. The Iron Dogs wore 1930s Japanese army caps and include many Japanese visual elements; Shadow Torch is based on WW2 occupied Shanghai; "rabbit" is a popular 2010s Chinese net slang for "tovarish".

* MagnificentBastard: [[BigBad Cicero]] is a commander for [[TheEmpire the Machine Legion]] and a [[FallenHero former resistance war hero]]. Seeking power and hoping to preserve and evolve the furtizens in Torch City, Cicero faked his death during the war and willingly chose to become a cyborg. Afterwards, he sought out [[PowerCrystal the Spark]] so he could use its power to turn the inhabitants of Torch City into cyborgs like him. To cover up his schemes, he imposed a curfew and arrested or killed any members of the rebellion who stood in his path, including his former colleague, Rayton. When one of the Sparks is destroyed, Cicero allows Rayton and his ally, Lady Q, to procure a second one before stealing it from them and leaving them both to die in an underground temple. Even after Rayton escapes his demise and confronts Cicero to try and take back the Spark, Cicero single-handedly fights against Rayton and shows him the powers of the Spark when utilized properly.