No matter how skilled or lucky you are, failure is inevitable—but what matters is how you handle it. Anger Foot, the chaotic first-person shooter from South African indie studio Free Lives and publisher Devolver Digital, doesn’t just allow you to laugh at your mistakes—it demands it. While its brutal difficulty can be frustrating, the game’s absurd charm and relentless energy make each defeat feel like part of the fun.
A Brutal, Stylish Romp
Originally released on Windows PC in July 2024, Anger Foot made its way to PlayStation 5 on July 1, 2025, introducing a new wave of players to its frenetic, high-octane gameplay. The game’s cartoonish, hyper-violent aesthetic—reminiscent of early 2000s internet absurdity and oddball Nickelodeon shows—immediately sets it apart from other shooters. Its vibrant visuals and pulse-pounding soundtrack are its greatest strengths, turning even the most crushing failures into laugh-out-loud moments.
Kick, Shoot, Die, Repeat
Anger Foot wastes no time throwing players into the action, where the core loop revolves around three things: kicking, shooting, and dying—a lot. The objective is simple—reach the end of each level—but the execution is anything but easy. Enemy placements, tight time constraints, and relentless ambushes make every run a challenge. Yet, the game’s instant respawn system keeps frustration at bay, encouraging you to jump right back in after each failure.
The game also includes optional challenges—like finishing a level in under 45 seconds or without taking damage—that add replay value. However, mastering the basics first is a trial in itself, requiring memorization of enemy patterns and level layouts.
A Love-Hate Relationship with Difficulty
While Anger Foot’s philosophy of “fail fast, try again” is refreshing, its steep learning curve may not click with everyone. Playing on a PS5 DualSense controller proved particularly punishing, with finicky sensitivity and aim assist settings that took extensive tweaking to feel just okay. The game’s breakneck speed and ruthless enemy tactics can feel overwhelming, leaving some players wishing for more forgiving mechanics.
Yet, Anger Foot’s sheer personality makes it hard to stay mad. Enemies dance to the beat of the soundtrack after killing you, and the game’s over-the-top tone constantly mocks (and motivates) you to try again.
Verdict: Dumb Fun with a Lesson
After six hours with Anger Foot, one thing became clear: I’m terrible at it—but that didn’t stop me from having a blast. Its bite-sized levels make it perfect for short bursts, whether you’re grinding for perfection or just blowing off steam.
On the surface, Anger Foot is a ridiculous game about rage, street cred, and killer sneakers. But beneath the chaos, it delivers a surprisingly valuable message: Sometimes, the best way to deal with failure is to laugh it off and kick harder next time.
