Fortuito: Lost History
- February 4, 2021
- FabioPDJ
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Fortuito: Lost History," players wake up in a strange room with locked doors and descend into a dark, ominous world. Encounter various enemies, explore different locations, and uncover the mystery behind the bloodshed, all while managing limited resources and using W,A,S,D for movement, SHIFT to run, mouse0 to shoot, R to reload, E to interact, TAB for inventory, and ESC for menu.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fortuito: Lost History offers a fun and engaging experience with imaginative level design and a variety of creatures to encounter.
- The game successfully captures the retro PS1/PS2 aesthetic, providing decent atmosphere and enjoyable boss fights for its low price.
- It's a short but well-paced game that introduces new mechanics as you progress, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of old-school FPS and horror games.
- The AI can be simplistic, often leading to predictable enemy behavior that may detract from the overall challenge.
- There are minor glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as weapon display issues upon respawning.
- Some players may find the lack of a coherent story or directionless gameplay to be a drawback, as it relies heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging and fresh, with new mechanics introduced throughout the levels, though some players may find the lack of direction and story bothersome. Issues such as AI glitches and certain enemy behaviors can lead to frustrating moments, particularly with kiting mechanics. Overall, the game maintains a brisk pace and keeps players entertained despite its shortcomings.
“The game doesn't overstay its welcome, and introduces new mechanics as you progress throughout its handful of levels to keep things fresh.”
“While this lack of story may bother some, I didn't mind it at all and found the game's overall mechanics and presentation to be engaging enough to not care about 'why' I'm there fighting skeletons, zombies, demons, etc.”
“Thankfully it's only a few of the enemy types that do this (rather than all) but it still leads to a kind of strange kiting/fleeing mechanic at times (more noticeable just before the game's climax).”
“The only issues are obviously the AI, glitches, and somewhat directionless gameplay.”
“Thankfully, it's only a few of the enemy types that do this (rather than all), but it still leads to a kind of strange kiting/fleeing mechanic at times, which is more noticeable just before the game's climax.”
“The gameplay suffers from AI issues and glitches, making it feel somewhat directionless.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are intentionally designed to evoke a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, described as charmingly low-quality yet endearing. Many reviewers appreciate this retro style, noting that it successfully captures the essence of old-school gaming while presenting it in a modern HD format.
“A fun little old-school, PS1-aesthetic horror experience.”
“The graphics feel like a PS1 game but in HD.”
“Graphics are bad in the most endearing way; they remind me of old PS1 and PS2 games, which is always a good thing.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Fortuito features minimal storytelling, lacking cutscenes or extensive dialogue, which may frustrate some players but allows others to focus on the engaging gameplay mechanics and presentation. While the absence of a narrative may be a drawback for some, many find the action sufficiently captivating to overlook the lack of context.
“Fortuito doesn't bother to tell a story at all with any cutscenes or long diatribes in dialog boxes.”
“While this lack of story may bother some, I didn't mind it at all and found the game's overall mechanics and presentation to be engaging enough to not care about 'why' I'm there fighting skeletons, zombies, demons, etc.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered decent, especially given its low price point of $1, though it lacks elements of true horror or fear.
“It isn't scary, but it has some decent atmosphere for a $1 game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is marred by noticeable AI problems, glitches, and a lack of clear direction in gameplay, leading to a somewhat inconsistent experience for players.
“The only issues are obviously the AI, glitches, and somewhat directionless gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for not being suitable for the final battle, with multiple users expressing the same concern about its lack of fitting intensity or atmosphere.
“The music doesn't fit the final fight.”
“The music doesn't fit the final fight.”
“The music doesn't fit the final fight.”
