Forts
- April 18, 2017
- EarthWork Games
- 42h median play time
Get on Steam"Forts" is a physics-based tower defense game where players build and customize their own fortress, then battle against opponents in real-time. The game features destructible environments, a variety of weapons and upgrades, and multiple game modes. Use strategic planning and quick reflexes to defend your base and destroy your enemy's fort in this unique and engaging experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- gameplay612 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Forts" is characterized by a unique blend of strategy and physics-based mechanics, offering both engaging multiplayer experiences and a challenging campaign mode. While many players appreciate the intuitive yet deep building mechanics and the satisfying destruction of forts, some find the gameplay repetitive and the learning curve steep, particularly due to the lack of comprehensive tutorials. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics, modding community, and potential for strategic depth, though it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or extensive variety in gameplay.
“Forts offers a compelling mix of strategy and physics-based gameplay at a reasonable price.”
“The game is especially worth its cost due to the unique building mechanics and robust multiplayer modes, providing excellent replayability.”
“It excels with its physics-based gameplay, which is straightforward to pick up but challenging to master.”
“The gameplay is pretty one-dimensional and you can see everything there is to see in about 6-8 hours.”
“The building mechanic in this game is quite frustrating and extremely unintuitive in the sense that you can move to node-grab a structural piece to 'quick-drag' it and duplicate that structure to be built where you drag it.”
“I got really bored fast; it's not like you are idle doing nothing there are a lot of actions, but it really just comes down to a rock-paper-scissors gameplay that does not engage my brain at all.”
- story328 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as light-hearted and humorous, focusing on competing factions, though many players find it lacking in depth and engagement. While some appreciate the quirky narrative and comedic elements, others criticize the campaign for being repetitive and frustrating, particularly in its later missions. Overall, the multiplayer experience tends to overshadow the story mode, which is often seen as a secondary aspect of the game.
“Playing this piece is like breathing life into a story untold, where every crescendo is a triumph and every pause a profound reflection.”
“Wonderful game, great campaign, great storyline, amazing mechanics.”
“The campaign is fun to play, not too hard and the story is well written, funny and satirical.”
“The campaign has some dialogue and a very minor, basic story.”
“However, the campaign missions on the whole were so aggravating and left such a sour taste in my mouth I didn't really have the motivation to keep playing much, even playing regular matches against AI.”
“Only get it if you have dedicated friends, the campaign is terrible with a lack of basic storyline elements such as consistency and the feeling of progression.”
- graphics236 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a stylized, minimalist art style that prioritizes fun and clarity over realism, effectively conveying gameplay mechanics such as physics and destruction. Players appreciate the charming cartoonish aesthetic, which runs smoothly on a variety of hardware, making it accessible even for low-end computers. While some users noted minor graphic errors, the overall consensus is that the visuals are well-executed and complement the game's engaging mechanics.
“The graphics convey the current state of the game well and are not distractingly good or bad.”
“Visually, Forts embraces a charming and cartoonish aesthetic that complements its lighthearted and approachable nature.”
“The game's graphics are detailed, yet minimalist, which is perfect for an APM intensive game, where a single lapse in attention could cost the game.”
“Love the game but graphic errors made it unplayable for me, probably my laptop though, to be honest.”
“Admittedly it’s what made me shy away from the game at first, but the gameplay does weigh up the downside of the graphical element.”
“Good game, loved the time I played in single player, but as soon as I play multiplayer I get less than 1fps. I've updated everything including graphics drivers but no good.”
- humor152 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a light-hearted campaign with a satirical narrative and engaging multiplayer experiences that lead to countless hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. Players appreciate the comedic elements in gameplay, including funny weapons, chaotic battles, and amusing mods that enhance the overall fun. However, some critiques mention that certain political humor may not resonate with all players, suggesting that the humor can be hit or miss depending on personal taste.
“Combining strategy, engineering, and chaotic battles, it offers an engaging and often humorous take on construction and destruction warfare.”
“The campaign is fun to play, not too hard and the story is well written, funny and satirical.”
“What makes this game exceptionally funny is multiplayer with a friend.”
- music98 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and energetic tracks that enhance the gameplay experience without overshadowing it. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke emotions and create an engaging atmosphere, with many expressing a desire to purchase it separately. Overall, the music is described as catchy, fitting the game's lighthearted tone, and significantly contributing to the enjoyment of the game.
“As the music progresses, it weaves intricate patterns that evoke emotions buried deep within, touching the soul with a delicate intensity.”
“In those moments, music transcends its role as mere sound and becomes an ethereal experience—an embodiment of beauty that leaves an indelible mark on the soul.”
“Everything is perfect, this game has the best music, it's so darn catchy and got stuck in my head.”
“4/10 didn't like the gameplay or music.”
“Also who the hell would buy the soundtrack for this??????”
“And the music, for the moment I didn't have a music I love to listen to...”
- replayability90 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, largely due to its unique building mechanics, diverse multiplayer modes, and extensive modding support through the Steam Workshop. Players appreciate the variety of strategies, custom maps, and community content that enhance the gameplay experience, although some note a lack of campaign replay value and suggest additional content could further improve replayability. Overall, it is considered a well-crafted game with endless replay potential, especially in multiplayer settings.
“The game is especially worth its cost due to the unique building mechanics and robust multiplayer modes, providing excellent replayability.”
“The amount of custom maps and mods is unbelievable; the game has endless replay value.”
“The modding community has played a pivotal role in extending the game's lifespan and replayability.”
“I really wanted to say this game is brilliant... I wanted to say it was worth every penny... after a little bit however, I was sorely disappointed with the lack of content and zero campaign replay value.”
“With zero replay value, if you are not into multiplayer.”
“If they wanted to add replayability outside of competitiveness then they could have added progression.”
- grinding60 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that it requires an excessive investment of time, often likening it to needing a "second life" to keep up. Players note that the repetitive nature of grinding, particularly in multiplayer and campaign modes, detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel monotonous and frustrating. While some find the rewards of grinding satisfying, the general consensus is that the game could benefit from more engaging mechanics and less emphasis on grinding.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There is no other game mechanics, just building insanely fast, spamming buttons and grinding to be the first one on everything because if you get there 0.01 milliseconds late you are already destroyed.”
“It's just too tedious after 7 hours of tutorial levels, there's a fundamental design issue with the campaign where you're forced to completely finish levels to completion even if whatever the level is designed to teach you is easily understandable early on.”
“The missions just get dumb and tedious towards the end of the campaign, it's a real pain.”
- stability42 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in multiplayer and campaign modes. While some players note that minor issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience, others express frustration with the game's balance and mechanics, which can feel unpolished and inconsistent. Overall, the game is described as entertaining but plagued by stability issues that can hinder enjoyment.
“It's fun when not buggy.”
“Very buggy game, just play games on Miniclip instead of wasting your money on this.”
“A very entertaining game, unfortunately extremely buggy (occasional screen blackout, high seas DLC always causes crashes).”
“Great concept, but I found the campaign a little buggy in places (the Nordic leg incorrectly awarded me a point for not using a heavy mortar when I had, and forced me to replay the same level after I had completed it).”
- optimization24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised for its ability to run smoothly on a variety of hardware, including low-end systems, thanks to its minimalistic graphics. However, some players report performance issues such as stuttering, particularly on less powerful rigs, and express frustration with server performance and gameplay balance. Overall, while many appreciate the optimization, there are notable concerns regarding online play and the need for additional content.
“Optimization: runs smoothly on a wide range of hardware due to its minimalistic graphical demands.”
“Perfectly optimized, works even on my shipwreck of a laptop.”
“I also have to say, whoever made this game so optimized needs an award. I was able to run the game at 4K resolution on the integrated graphics card on my CPU, running like a knife through butter smooth at a steady v-sync 60 fps!”
“Dead game, dead servers, very poorly optimized.”
“First, performance of the game isn't great on my PC.”
“I don't have a super high-end rig, so maybe that's just me, but it seems to have a lot of stuttering.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with many players reporting that it moved them to tears. The music plays a crucial role, intricately weaving patterns that evoke deep-seated emotions and resonate on a soulful level.
“As the music progresses, it weaves intricate patterns that evoke emotions buried deep within, touching the soul with a delicate intensity.”
“It made me cry”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack that complements the gameplay without overshadowing it. Additionally, the visual appeal contributes significantly to creating an immersive environment, further enriching the overall experience.
“The soundtrack beautifully enhances the engaging atmosphere without overshadowing the gameplay elements.”
“The visual appeal combined with the atmosphere creates an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the atmosphere, making every moment feel alive and captivating.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for the game includes in-game purchases, providing a revenue stream beyond the initial purchase price.
“This would also add a form of income for the game outside of the initial purchase with in-game purchases.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that character development is closely tied to character designs, suggesting that the visual representation of characters plays a significant role in their growth and depth within the game. However, there seems to be a lack of detailed exploration in the narrative, as the comments are repetitive and do not provide further insights into the characters' evolution.
