Blasted Fortress

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Blasted Fortress is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Wrench Laboratories and was released on November 1, 2013. It received negative reviews from players.

Assault castles to defend your tribe; use voodoo magic and a big cannon to smash through fortresses. When you're not playing, seasons change and you may come back to be greeted by disasters that happened while you were away or gifts to bolster your resources. It's a blend of physics decimation, hoarding resources, and RPG style enhancements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a level editor, allowing for creative fun and customization.
It offers simple and casual gameplay that can be enjoyable for a short period.
The physics-based mechanics provide some engaging moments when shooting at fortresses.

The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, leading to a grindy experience.
Many of the ammunition types feel weak and underwhelming, limiting strategic options.
The game lacks depth and content, making it feel like there's not much to keep players engaged long-term.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this game is described as casual and repetitive, with simple mechanics that can feel grindy despite recent improvements. While players can unlock various cannonballs and spells, the overall experience remains underwhelming and lacks depth, making it feel more like a flash game than a fully developed title. However, the game is considered reasonably priced for the amount of content it offers.
- “This game is now priced reasonably at $4.99, and is worth more than 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “In terms of game mechanics, there is not a whole lot -- 6 ammo types and 3 spells -- mostly stuff you can find in a lot of flash games.”
- “Current review: while this game remains casual, the mechanics have received an overhaul and are less grindy than before, even though it still remains grindy.”
- “Previous review: very casual game, mechanics are simple and very repetitive, leading to grindy gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels rather bland too, despite the variety of tools available.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the game enjoyable with a solid concept, but many criticize it for being excessively grindy and repetitive. While recent updates have made the mechanics less grind-focused, the gameplay still leans heavily on grinding, despite the presence of various levels and an in-game level editor that offer some relief.
- “There's a bit of tactic involved, but mainly it's just mindless grinding.”
- “Current review: while this game remains casual, the mechanics have received an overhaul and are less grindy than before, even though it still remains grindy.”
- “Previous review: very casual game, mechanics are simple and very repetitive, leading to grindy gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a pixelated aesthetic reminiscent of Terraria, with building tiles that contribute to its charming visual style.
- “The game features a stunning pixelated aesthetic that beautifully captures the charm of retro graphics.”
- “The building tiles have a delightful terraria-like quality, adding depth and character to the game's visuals.”
- “Overall, the presentation is impressive, showcasing a unique blend of pixel art that enhances the gaming experience.”
- “The game uses a pixelated aesthetic, and the building tiles look a bit like something out of Terraria.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”