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FortressCraft: Chapter 1

97%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
music, stability
97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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"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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FortressCraft: Chapter 1 screenshot
FortressCraft: Chapter 1 screenshot
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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it on Xbox 360, with many expressing joy at its return on Steam.
  • Players appreciate the creative freedom provided by the custom block workshop, allowing for unique building possibilities.
  • The game runs smoothly on various platforms, including low-end PCs, and retains the charm of the original version while introducing some quality of life improvements.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and porting issues, including problems with multiplayer hosting and certain features not functioning as intended.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, lacking clear explanations, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
  • Some players find the world generation bland and feel that the game lacks polish, making it seem outdated compared to modern titles.
  • 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 the tracks repetitive, they are nonetheless enjoyable and evoke strong feelings of nostalgia, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Players have even suggested that the developers consider selling 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 colorful torches, showcasing capabilities that rival more recent 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, and 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. 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 of existing. Did I mention this game is a decade old?”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find humor in the nostalgic experience of regaining muscle memory for controller controls, highlighting a lighthearted and amusing aspect of returning to the game.

  • stability
    2 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, and I love it; thanks for the nostalgia rush.”
  • 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 initially start with limited capabilities, creating a sense of progression as they explore and discover these relics throughout the levels. The presence of unique sound cues adds an atmospheric element to the gameplay experience.

    • “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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