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Fortress of Gears

53%Game Brain Score
music
monetization, gameplay
53% User Score Based on 267 reviews

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Build the ultimate gear fortress, withstand endless foes, defend the stronghold!

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 267 reviews
music3 positive mentions
monetization77 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun concept and is enjoyable to play, especially as a time-waster.
  • There are minimal forced ads, and players can choose to watch ads for rewards.
  • The gameplay loop is addictive, and the game respects players by not requiring constant ad views to progress.
  • The game suffers from severe balancing issues, making it nearly impossible to progress without watching ads or spending money.
  • Recent updates have drastically increased difficulty and nerfed units, leading to frustration among players.
  • There are numerous bugs, including freezing and units not spawning, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
  • monetization
    79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant reliance on ads for progression, especially in later levels. While there are no forced ads, users feel that the game often pushes them to watch ads to succeed, leading to frustration with the balance and gameplay experience. Some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, but the frequency and impact of ads on gameplay have been criticized as excessive and detrimental to enjoyment.

    • “No ads?”
    • “The game doesn't force players to watch ads, which is a huge plus!”
    • “At least provide an option for no ads.”
    • “It's okay, you eventually hit a point where you almost require ads to succeed unless you want to grind out losses.”
    • “Fun for a few levels but you can tell they're trying to make it so you have to watch ads in order to progress.”
    • “But quickly you get to a level where you can only succeed if you pay money or watch a million ads.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as having a fun loop that quickly becomes repetitive, hindered by common mobile game mechanics such as an unnecessary stamina system and costly upgrades. While some players find it addictive, many express frustration over slow progression and a lack of meaningful interaction, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more engaging experience.

    • “Fun gameplay loop.”
    • “Addictive gameplay.”
    • “I enjoyed playing it though, but I'm hoping for more upgrades and updates!”
    • “The gameplay gets repetitive quickly.”
    • “Oh, did I forget to mention the 'obligatory mobile game stamina mechanic'?”
    • “Slow progression is always gonna kill the game when the gameplay is lackluster.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized due to glitches that cause enemies to behave erratically, freezing issues at the start of rounds, and problems with ad loading that disrupt gameplay and result in lost rewards. Players report that these technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience, despite enjoying the game itself.

    • “The game sometimes freezes whenever you start any round, and forces you to restart and lose rewards.”
    • “Freezes up, rewards you nothing, but still takes all your credits/plays forcing you to watch more ads.”
    • “Not to mention there's now glitches sometimes that the enemies run across the gears and my guys can't even try to hit them.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that grinding is essential for success, as many levels become nearly impossible without it, particularly due to powerful enemies and bosses. The resource farming system is criticized for being unconventional, with a preference for experience points over coin usage. While the game starts off enjoyable, it quickly devolves into a repetitive cycle of ad-driven grinding typical of many mobile games.

    • “With enemies popping up rapidly and bosses capable of one-shotting you, there's no winning this without grinding.”
    • “Some levels are a breeze while others are just impossible to complete without grinding.”
    • “Starts off fun, and then very quickly descends into the pit of ad farming like so many mobile games.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics, particularly the requirement to restart missions from the beginning after failing, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players have noted an excessive number of ads during the first mission, further diminishing engagement with the narrative.

    • “Making you close the game and start the mission over from round 1.”
    • “Got 8 ads in the first mission.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor balance, leading to levels that are deemed uncompletable by players. This has significantly impacted the overall experience, resulting in low ratings.

    • “However, I'm dropping it to one star as the game's horrible balance and optimization makes levels uncompletable.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, matching the quality presented in advertisements, and contributes positively to the overall enjoyable gameplay experience. Users appreciate the balance of music and minimal ads, enhancing their recommendation of the game.

    • “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy and keeps you engaged while playing.”
    • “The game's music perfectly complements the gameplay, making it even more enjoyable.”

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