Forsaken Fortress Strategy
- September 18, 2015
- Photon Arena
- 151h median play time
Get on Steam"Forsaken Fortress Strategy" is a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world. Players must build and manage their own fortress, defend against enemy attacks, and explore the world to gather resources and expand their territory. The game features multiplayer modes and a range of units and structures to command.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept and potential for engaging gameplay.
- Some players appreciate the solid design and survivor mechanics, noting that it can be enjoyable despite its current state.
- There are diverse game modes and a good mix of crafting, building, and combat elements.
- The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication since 2016, leading to a feeling of being a cash grab.
- Many players report significant bugs and glitches that make the game unplayable, including issues with camera controls and character visibility.
- The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking content, with a steep difficulty curve that frustrates players.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interesting survivor mechanics and is generally solid, offering up to seven hours of satisfaction, though some players feel it could become tedious if not expanded. While the framework is praised, there are concerns that it may not sustain long-term engagement without further development. Overall, the potential for extensive gameplay is recognized, with hopes for future improvements.
“The gameplay is very good, but it provided me up to seven hours of satisfaction to hit end game.”
“If they do this, I honestly think this game will provide a minimum of 200 hours of gameplay.”
“Interesting survivor mechanics.”
“I get it… 'survival,' but that does not mean make the gameplay torture.”
“Framework is great, but the gameplay sucks if this is all it is.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the lack of content and the frequent technical issues, labeling the game as "buggy."
“There's a huge lack of content, and bugs and glitches don't make it any better.”
“The game is buggy.”
“There are some glitches every now and then.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing technical issues with the game, including a persistent black screen accompanied by background music, which detracts from the overall experience. While the music itself is described as creepy, the inability to engage with the game due to these glitches has led to frustration among players.
“+creepy sound and music”
“Here is what happened after the last patch... I started the game and all I got was a black screen and background music (program not responding). After a few tries, I finally got it closed by force.”
“So I started a new game. There are 3 game modes, and 2 of them didn't do anything after I selected characters and clicked start. I tried the 3rd mode, and it let me click start, but all I got was a black screen. The game doesn't crash; it just gives me a black screen and background music after a few minutes.”
“+ Creepy sound and music.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over repeated instances of perceived exploitation, particularly following previous crowdfunding efforts. Many recommend avoiding the title until the developers address these concerns.
“No clue why this cash grab is still on Steam.”
“Seems like they've done a cash grab again. This is the second time they got me: first on Kickstarter, now on Steam. I blame myself. Stay clear of this title, at least until they respond. I doubt they will, though; they have done this before.”
