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Bellfortis

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92%Game Brain Score
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graphics, story
92% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Bellfortis is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Rake in Grass and was released on June 19, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Bellfortis is a single-player strategy game set in the early Middle Ages, where you choose a faction to stabilize your country, conquer rivals, and build a powerful empire. Combining turn-based tactical maps with fast-paced real-time battles, it offers around 14 hours of intense gameplay blending force, politics, and alliance-building.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for casual strategy gamers.
  • It features engaging gameplay with a blend of strategic planning and real-time battles, reminiscent of classic titles like Total War.
  • The developer is active in updating the game and responding to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth in certain mechanics, such as diplomacy and unit management, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • There are balancing issues, particularly with unit strengths, making some battles feel unfair or unchallenging.
  • The current content is limited, with only a few campaigns available, and the AI can be predictable and easy to defeat.
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its accessible mechanics that cater to casual strategy gamers, offering a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic titles. While some mechanics can be overpowered and lead to unintended consequences, the game provides a rich blend of military and diplomatic strategies across multiple campaigns. However, players note that certain systems, like diplomacy and marriage, could benefit from more depth to enhance the overall experience.

    • “Overall, this game was a lot of fun for the casual strategy gamer, and I did get about 14 hours of gameplay on my first playthrough.”
    • “With solid mechanics and engaging gameplay, it immediately brought back memories of the golden era of strategy games like Defender of the Crown and others from the '90s/'00s.”
    • “Players can expand their kingdoms through both military conquest and diplomatic maneuvers, providing a rich and varied gameplay experience.”
    • “Some mechanics are overpowered and can be easily abused.”
    • “Feels like early alpha gameplay.”
    • “While this is certainly a fun game and there are systems in place that show a higher level of gameplay both now and in future development, I can't quite shake the feeling that this isn't worth the $20 price tag.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their gorgeous and immersive quality, appealing particularly to fans of tabletop aesthetics, with a cute yet effective style reminiscent of games like RimWorld. While the visuals may not be realistic, they effectively complement the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, especially in the context of a small indie development team. Users appreciate the artistic direction, though some express a desire for more music tracks to accompany the visuals.

    • “Absolutely gorgeous gameplay and graphics, great dev team and community!”
    • “The artwork is lovely and immersive; the music captivating - though I'd love a few more tracks (understandable, however, that the music budget is limited for a small indie developer).”
    • “Graphics are great for tabletop lovers with plenty of gruesome blood-soaking warfare and bloodcurdling audio.”
    • “The graphics are not realistic, but they have a cute indie charm that works for me.”
    • “I wondered why nobody has created a Total War clone with basic 2D graphics for many years.”
    • “The game features a cute indie version of a Total War game, with a sort of RimWorld-esque graphics.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express a desire for a more in-depth story experience, suggesting the inclusion of manageable generals with stats and enhanced territory management. They also appreciate the presence of quests and special events that offer meaningful choices, indicating a preference for a narrative that intertwines with historical elements.

    • “I would buy another version of this where generals are manageable with stats, more in-depth territory management (not like an RTS though) and maybe some storylines to go with historical generals.”
    • “+ Regularly, there are quests and special events that pop up, prompting choices.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, failing to engage me throughout the game.”
    • “The character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits minor glitches, but overall, it maintains a stable performance.

    • “The game has minor glitches.”
    • “There are frequent crashes that disrupt gameplay.”
    • “I experienced several bugs that affected my overall experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as captivating and immersive, enhancing the overall atmosphere, particularly during calm moments of gameplay. However, some users express a desire for a broader variety of tracks, noting that the single soundtrack piece can become repetitive, which is understandable given the budget constraints of a small indie developer.

    • “The artwork is lovely and immersive; the music is captivating - though I'd love a few more tracks (understandable, however, that the music budget is limited for a small indie developer).”
    • “My only gripe is that there is just a single soundtrack piece from the main menu to the strategic map.”
    • “During more calm moments of running my kingdom, I was surrounded by the relaxing music of another era, timeless and echoing across the winds of time.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received an average rating from users, indicating that its overall performance is satisfactory but may not stand out in terms of efficiency or smoothness.

    • “I would give this game an average rating on its overall performance.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, poor optimization makes it frustrating to play.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The review does not provide a definitive assessment of the game's replayability, as the user has not yet had the opportunity to evaluate it.

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14h Median play time
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Bellfortis is a strategy game.

Bellfortis is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing Bellfortis.

Bellfortis was released on June 19, 2025.

Bellfortis was developed by Rake in Grass.

Bellfortis has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Bellfortis is a single player game.

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