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FortressCraft: Chapter 1

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96%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
music, stability
96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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FortressCraft: Chapter 1 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by ProjectorGames and was released on April 16, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"FortressCraft: Chapter 1 - Anniversary Edition" is an updated version of the popular Xbox 360 game, bringing it to PC with customizable character skins, Steam networking, and high-resolution graphics. Design, build, and explore your own Microverse with workshops and shared worlds, and earn rankings on the global leaderboard. This edition includes features and improvements that were never released on the original platform.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it on Xbox 360, with many recalling hours of fun and creativity.
  • It features a robust workshop that allows for the creation of custom blocks, enhancing the creative building aspect.
  • The port to PC has been well-received, with smooth performance and compatibility with various systems, including Steam Deck.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and porting issues, including crashes and graphical glitches that detract from the experience.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, lacking clear explanations and making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
  • Multiplayer functionality is limited, with few players hosting games, making it hard to enjoy the game with friends.
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in FortressCraft: Chapter 1 is highly praised, with many players considering it one of the top five video game soundtracks of all time. While some find it repetitive, the nostalgic quality and enjoyable melodies significantly enhance the gaming experience. Players have expressed interest in the possibility of purchasing the soundtrack on platforms like Steam.

    • “As for the soundtrack, it's a top 5 video game soundtrack of all time in my opinion.”
    • “2011-2012 I basically lived in the basement, I had so much fun and the creative workshop options were the best, and then the soundtrack, while repetitive, was always enjoyable to listen to.”
    • “The soundtrack, while repetitive, was always enjoyable to listen to.”
    • “Hearing any of the songs is an instant blast of nostalgia and sets a whole different mood when playing this game.”
    • “I wonder if the devs have considered selling the soundtrack for FortressCraft: Chapter 1 on Steam?”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and impressive textures, even on lower-end systems, allowing for smooth performance. However, some users note that the visuals resemble an Xbox 360 indie title, with certain effects like bloom being overwhelming but adjustable. The game features dynamic lighting and colored torches, showcasing capabilities that surpass many newer titles despite being a decade old.

    • “The graphics are beautiful; I find the textures in this game to be one of my favorite parts about it.”
    • “Even on a potato like mine, I can run this smoothly and comfortably, and I've got integrated graphics by Intel.”
    • “Graphically, the game does look like an Xbox 360 indie title, and some of the visual features such as bloom can be overwhelming, but thankfully you can turn those off if you don't like them. The game has dynamic lighting, including multiple colored torches, achieving features that certain titles haven't accomplished in over a decade of existing. Did I mention this game is a decade old?”
    • “Graphically, the game does look like an Xbox 360 indie title, and some of the visual features such as bloom can be overwhelming, but thankfully you can turn those off if you don't like them. The game has dynamic lighting, including multiple colored torches achieving features that certain titles haven't achieved in over a decade, and did I mention this game is a decade old?”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability remains a mixed bag, retaining its original buggy nature from the Xbox 360 version, albeit with some improvements. While some players appreciate the nostalgic experience, the persistent issues may detract from overall enjoyment.

    • “This is the same buggy creative mess it was on Xbox 360 with some improvements.”
    • “The game is plagued with stability issues that ruin the overall experience.”
    • “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find humor in the nostalgic experience of regaining muscle memory for controller controls, highlighting a lighthearted and amusing connection to past gaming experiences.

  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in Fortresscraft is characterized by a gradual unlocking of abilities through the collection of hidden relics, which enhance player movement and introduce various game modes like spleef and freeze tag. Players will initially experience limited capabilities, adding a layer of exploration and strategy as they seek out these relics to expand their gameplay options.

    • “The first thing you will notice when you start FortressCraft is that you don't have all of the abilities available right away, such as flight and increased speed. You may also notice weird droning sounds in certain areas; this is because of 'relics'. Relics are pickups hidden underground in most general levels, which when acquired will grant you the feature of a given relic. These can then be toggled in the relics menu. Such relics include mechanics to make movement easier for the player, as well as extra game modes like spleef, freeze tag, and manhunt.”
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FortressCraft: Chapter 1 is a action game.

FortressCraft: Chapter 1 is available on PC and Windows.

FortressCraft: Chapter 1 was released on April 16, 2021.

FortressCraft: Chapter 1 was developed by ProjectorGames.

FortressCraft: Chapter 1 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

FortressCraft: Chapter 1 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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