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Anger Foot Review

Casey ScheldJuly 15, 2024

The appropriately titled Shit City meets feet of fury with the release of Free Lives and Devolver Digital’s first person “kicker” Anger Foot. Should players kick the tires and light the fires, or does this title have its foot in its mouth?

Either way, expect plenty of puns.

Anger Foot Review

After copping – and subsequently losing – their new Preemo sneakers, players will be thrown into a world where crime is the law by the four biggest gangs: The Violence Gang, The Pollution Gang, The Business Gang, and The Debauchery Gang.

Enter a hunt for players to go hunt them down – kicking down anyone and everyone who stands in their way. Of course, there are guns and other weaponry, but sometimes a good ol’ fashioned foot to the face (or door) is just what the podiatrist ordered.

Anger Foot lives up to its name by throwing players into a world where first person shooting is swapped out with first person kicking. It manages to make the whole endeavor feel fresh, with speed and action being the name of the game. No knee-high walls here; players need to constantly be on the move if they don’t want to start from the top.

On that note, an always ticking clock and a ranking system that rewards players factors into play, channeling players to be efficient and accurate in equal measures.

One must make sure they are kicking first and asking questions later – it’s a foot forward approach we instantly fell in love with. Of course, the aforementioned weapons will also give players an immense feeling of power – including our favorite, the railgun.

If anything, this manic approach is factored into Anger Foot’s overall fabric. Long, sweeping levels are far too plodding; rather, short stages that run a few minutes and reward players for taking everyone down with a headshot are much more its speed.

While Anger Foot’s pace (and thumping soundtrack) will keep players on their toes, the overall presentation tends to blend together throughout its short length. Explosive elements, riot shields, and boss fights with exotic threats like the 1997 Lucida all pop up, but most levels follow the same multiroom – or multi-sewer – structure.

These stages were meant to be played multiple times for better stars and times, which is designed for those who grew up with the skill-based gameplay from the arcade days. Players can also choose the right Anger Shoes for the job, too, bringing a new perk to spice up each run.

Anger Foot’s fast and frantic pace is just what the podiatrist ordered. Though its bite-sized levels and twitchy gameplay aren’t for everyone, those who like to go on the offensive and nail the perfect run will enjoy stepping foot in this new territory.

Anger Foot Review

Reviewed On: PC
Release Date: July 11, 2024
MSRP: $29.99
Platforms: PC
Developer: Free Lives
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Alternative Reviews: Digital Chumps, Press-Start, Try Hard Guides
Aggregate Scores: Metacritic, OpenCritic