Fort Meow
- June 24, 2015
- Upper Class Walrus
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Fort Meow," build pillow forts with household items to defend against attacking cats, using grandfather clocks, toasters, and other objects. Each item costs you time before the next attack, so choose wisely and upgrade your fort as you progress. Uncover the mysteries of your grandfather's journal while keeping the feline assailants at bay.
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Reviews
- Charming and cute art style with engaging gameplay that combines fort building and cat defense.
- Fun and light-hearted story that adds depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for all ages.
- Offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre, providing a mix of strategy and humor with various cat types and fort-building mechanics.
- The game is relatively short, with the main story taking only a couple of hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some players experienced bugs and issues with the game's mechanics, such as inconsistent physics and text display problems.
- Limited replayability due to the straightforward nature of the gameplay and lack of significant variation in levels or challenges.
- story101 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in "Fort Meow" is described as cute and engaging, revolving around a girl visiting her grandparents and uncovering the mystery of their absence through her grandfather's diary. While the main narrative is relatively short, lasting about 2-3 hours, it adds depth to the gameplay and keeps players invested, with additional challenge modes available post-story. Overall, the charming art style and lighthearted plot contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience, despite some players finding the story's brevity a drawback.
“Completing each level will unlock a page in said book for you to read to get to know more about the family and the game's story.”
“It's a very adorable little fort builder game, with an interesting twist; I didn't expect the story to go as deep as it did.”
“The story is well made (don't expect a grand literary masterpiece though), and the art style is consistent.”
“The story mode of the game is brief, around 2 hours, after which you unlock a challenge mode that you can keep playing.”
“Most of the story is skippable, but some of it is unskippable, which is very annoying.”
“The actual story of the game might not be long, but it's the gameplay that will make you stay.”
- gameplay57 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and fun, with solid mechanics and a charming art style, though it tends to be simplistic and repetitive over time. While many players appreciate the light-hearted and humorous approach, some find the lack of strategic depth and variety limits long-term enjoyment. Overall, it offers a decent amount of entertainment, especially in short bursts, but may not hold players' attention for extended periods.
“The gameplay mechanics and physics are both solid, and the sheer variety of materials you can use to fend off unwanted snuggles is impressive.”
“Extremely cute and engaging gameplay!”
“The actual story of the game might not be long, but it's the gameplay that will make you stay.”
“The gameplay is quickly repetitious, with very limited variety and strategy.”
“Cute premise, but the gameplay isn't there.”
“Due to the simple and somewhat repetitive gameplay, I feel the game is best played in short bursts.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, featuring adorable character designs, particularly the cats. Reviewers appreciate the unique and cartoonish aesthetic, which enhances the overall cozy and family-friendly atmosphere of the game. While some mention the simplicity of the graphics, they still find them charming and well-executed, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“The artwork is simple but detailed and the cats are individually cute.”
“The art style is cute and the story was interesting, which for me was a good thing as at times I found the gameplay frustrating.”
“Simple graphics, simple gameplay, and simple story that may be touching for some or totally stupid for others.”
“There is a mildly interesting story, ok game design with slight challenges and variations, and decent graphics and soundtrack, but none of them are anything to rave about.”
“The graphics are cute and well done, mildly akin to Scribblenauts, without actually looking like them.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its adorably hilarious premise, featuring creative and funny gameplay centered around cats. Players appreciate the low-stress, entertaining experience, with a charming story and amusing mechanics that keep the tone light and enjoyable. The combination of silly elements, a funny soundtrack, and engaging challenges contributes to a delightful and humorous atmosphere throughout the game.
“Hilarious and creative ideas and gameplay.”
“Funny game with a funnier story.”
“It's a fun physics fort building game, and it mixes things up with objects that have unique effects (catnip acts like a cat magnet, a lamp lowers the damage cats near it can do to your fort, laundry baskets hilariously fling cats into the distance).”
- music16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a catchy and calming jazzy soundtrack that complements the cozy atmosphere. While some players noted repetitive tracks during gameplay, the final soundtrack is highlighted as a standout piece. Overall, the music enhances the experience, with many finding it enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
“It has a good jazzy soundtrack, a cute story, and the gameplay of fort-building is fun and tranquil.”
“Was honestly worth playing through the whole game just for the final soundtrack!”
“The music is great and fits the game very well.”
“The soundtrack for the initial waves going through the story is mostly the same sort of track with mild variations; it can get a little bit annoying, but it makes for a nice background track while you're building your fort. However, the ending track is an absolute masterpiece.”
“There is a mildly interesting story, okay game design with slight challenges and variations, and decent graphics and soundtrack, but none of them are anything to rave about.”
“There is a bug where two different musical tracks play simultaneously (on top of each other).”
- replayability11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the endless mode and unique elements that offer fun challenges, others find the main story short and lacking in replay value. The potential for additional content and modes has been hinted at by developers, which could enhance replayability in the future.
“Yeah, sure, it was nothing special, but it was all in good fun and had a lot of replayability due to the endless mode and the RNG and the 6 unique cats.”
“It's actually got some fun replay value too!”
“Post-story endless mode allows for a lot of replayability and there is enough here for a good few hours of challenge and fun.”
“I got about 3 hours out of the main story and unlocked a challenger mode, but I'm not sure how much replayability the game has so far.”
“I will say the game is short with limited replay value, but I still feel it's fair for its price.”
“The game does not have any challenge modes or an option to replay levels, so in that respect, its replay value is limited (although the dev has hinted that an endless mode or something similar will be added to the game).”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game performs well with smooth gameplay, though some users have noted minor issues such as slight stuttering and the absence of a clear all button for quick navigation. Additionally, the lack of multiple save options has been mentioned as a drawback.
“The game itself runs smoothly, and I didn't encounter any issues with it.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
“The game suffers from a lack of a clear all button, making it difficult to return to building quickly. Additionally, the multiple save options are confusing, and I experience slight stuttering during gameplay.”
“Optimization is a major issue; the game frequently stutters, and the absence of a straightforward all button hinders the building process.”
“I find the optimization lacking, with frequent stuttering and no easy way to return to building after saving.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to the need to rebuild fortresses from scratch each time, suggesting that the addition of basic templates could enhance the experience. Despite this, many still find the overall gameplay enjoyable.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress or reward.”
“The need to grind for resources just to enjoy the game is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is polarizing, with its simple graphics, gameplay, and story resonating deeply with some players while leaving others feeling it lacks depth and significance.
“The simple graphics and gameplay create an emotional connection that resonates deeply with some players.”
“The straightforward story may evoke strong feelings, making it a touching experience for many.”
“While some may find it simplistic, the emotional depth of the narrative can be profoundly impactful.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by users as a strong point, with unique and adorable character designs that enhance the game's premise and story, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
