When comparing Shapik: the quest vs Fist of Awesome, the Slant community recommends Fist of Awesome for most people. In the question“What are the best Android games without in-app purchases/paywalls?” Fist of Awesome is ranked 112nd while Shapik: the quest is ranked 117th. The most important reason people chose Fist of Awesome is:
For a game with fighting mechanics and many moves the touch screen controls actually work really well. Much as one would hold a controller the left hand controls movement including a jump and the right allows for punching, kicking, stomping and a combo of using both thumbs to do jumping attacks.
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Pros
Pro Visually impressive
The colorful and detailed backgrounds to the quirky looking characters gives Shapik: the quest a very visually impressive look.
Pro Straightforward puzzles
The puzzles are pretty intuitive and straightforward.
Pro Really good touch controls
For a game with fighting mechanics and many moves the touch screen controls actually work really well. Much as one would hold a controller the left hand controls movement including a jump and the right allows for punching, kicking, stomping and a combo of using both thumbs to do jumping attacks.
Pro Great sense of humor
A fist that talks, stripper bears, constantly breaking the fourth wall are all thing to be found in this game. There is an enjoyable sense of humor to be found that makes the game stand out from most beat em ups.
Cons
Con Short
The game is pretty short and can be finished in under half an hour.
Con Combat feels too repetitive
Once one figures out the timing and best maneuvers the core of the fighting can feel repetitive and gets boring.