Fortify

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Fortify is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Holgersson Entertainment and was released on August 19, 2011. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fortify has released on STEAM http://store.steampowered.com/app/378260/ Gameplay video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9E5lSnQwDg A deep castle defense game. Advance from the Iron Age to the...

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Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun blend of tower defense and RTS mechanics, providing engaging gameplay that rewards strategic thinking and micromanagement.
It features a charming retro aesthetic and smooth animations, making it visually appealing despite its simplicity.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, adding new features and addressing player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including resolution problems, low frame rates, and occasional crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Content is limited, with only a couple of short campaigns and a lack of replayability, leading to a repetitive experience after a few hours.
The controls can be clumsy and unintuitive, particularly during frantic battles, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and unremarkable, with a simple, retro aesthetic that some players find charming. While the game runs smoothly, it lacks resolution options and can suffer from input lag on certain systems, making it difficult to differentiate between units at times. Overall, the graphics do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience, though improvements could be beneficial.
- “This game is proof that a game does not need high-end graphics to be a fun and challenging experience.”
- “The simple graphics give it a special charm.”
- “Graphics are functional, but very basic.”
- “The biggest thing everyone who buys this game will notice immediately is that this game has no resolution option at all, which would be no problem if it was in HD anyway or would have a pixel art style, but it's more in a flash-game kind of style.”
- “The graphics make it hard to differentiate units sometimes.”
- “Not impressive graphically.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Fortify is characterized by its interesting mechanics in castle defense and a nostalgic feel, though it can be somewhat linear and repetitive for some players. While the game features solid core mechanics and an easy-to-use interface, it is noted for being short and lacking depth. Overall, it offers a fun experience, especially in multiplayer, making it a worthwhile indie title despite its limitations.
- “Fortify is a great little game, it has some really interesting mechanics when it comes to castle defense.”
- “A great concept, nice gameplay, nostalgia-inducing.”
- “[*][u]Gameplay[/u], a real interesting little title, it shines in the gameplay component, with an easy to use interface and commands; gameplay is fun and rewarding.”
- “The gameplay is somewhat linear, and players may find themselves undergoing a repetitive cycle if they aren't enthusiastic about tower defense.”
- “It's kind of like a really, really simple Age of Empires upgrade mechanic combined with tower defense gameplay.”
- “Graphics are so-so, but the core gameplay is solid.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is well-executed, featuring two campaign missions that offer engaging gameplay and a solid tutorial, though some players feel it could benefit from additional content such as more ages and units. The narrative is complemented by a focus on base upgrades and resource management, providing a satisfying experience without being overly intrusive. Overall, players appreciate the storytelling and the variety of gameplay modes available.
- “Good overall story and well done storytelling without being too intrusive.”
- “The single player missions are slick with a good tutorial.”
- “In my opinion, it should have more ages, units, story, etc...”
- “In my opinion, it should have more ages, units, story, etc.”
- “The missions have you fight different types of enemies while upgrading your base and grabbing small outposts for wood, stone, and iron.”
- “Single player, with two missions and an arcade mode, it has at least a good four plus hours of content.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate its quality and concept, others find it repetitive and express a desire for it to be available on the Steam music player. Overall, the music is seen as a notable aspect, though not without its criticisms.
- “The music and concept seem nice, but I'm not holding my breath.”
- “Please let the music play on the Steam music player!”
- “Great music!”
- “The music is repetitive.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered decent, especially given its affordable price, with added cards enhancing the experience. However, some players note that the limited maps and increasing difficulty may hinder long-term replay value, leading to mixed opinions on its overall longevity.
- “The cards were added later and are a great bonus to making this an affordable, replayable game.”
- “The only real downside I believe is the replay value linked to the difficulty increase on limited maps; that being said, at this price, it's still a great game!”
- “Replayability is quite good for its money's worth.”
- “The only real downside I believe is the replay value linked to the difficulty increase on limited maps. That being said, at this price, it's still a great game!”
- “Very short and not much replayability in my opinion.”
- “Replayability is quite okay for its money's worth.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with satisfactory art and voice-over quality.
- “The game runs smoothly, and the art and voice acting are well-executed.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider audience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be well-paced and enjoyable, reminiscent of classic tower defense games, with a balanced level of micro-management that keeps it engaging. However, some users note that the cumbersome movement controls can make certain aspects feel tedious.
- “Movement control of the characters is cumbersome and tedious.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is solid, with no significant bugs or performance issues reported, though some users find the content lacking in engagement.