Fortuito: Lost History

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In "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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fortuito: Lost History offers a unique blend of horror and shooter elements, providing engaging gunplay and a variety of weapons that enhance the combat experience.
The game's atmosphere is praised for being both dark and beautiful, with well-executed PSX-esque graphics that contribute to its eerie charm.
As a free game, it delivers a surprising amount of fun and creativity, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of indie horror shooters.

The game suffers from technical issues, including locked resolution, lack of control options, and unpolished gameplay mechanics that can detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the puzzles to be confusing and the level design to be maze-like, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness during gameplay.
The story is minimal and poorly developed, leaving players wanting more context and coherence to the narrative, which can diminish the overall impact of the game.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and poorly developed, with players noting a lack of cutscenes or detailed narrative elements. While some found the vague and ambiguous plot acceptable in light of the gameplay mechanics, others expressed disappointment over the absence of a cohesive storyline, leaving the experience feeling incomplete. Overall, the narrative is seen as an afterthought, overshadowed by gameplay elements.
- “Although, I would have liked a more cohesively woven story to go along with the twisted depiction of a place we've heard of a million times.”
- “The story, I think, is straightforward but purposefully left ambiguous or rather undeveloped... heck, the character you control - I can't even picture their appearance!”
- “There is barely any story to the game - there is some, but there are no documents to be read and whatever story the game presents is shown only through the game itself.”
- “Fortuito doesn't bother to tell a story at all with any cutscenes or long diatribes in dialog boxes.”
- “The story is really vague but it shouldn't matter much because survival comes first!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
Gameplay is criticized for being unpolished and clunky, particularly with delayed weapon responsiveness and AI issues, leading to a somewhat directionless experience. However, the game introduces new mechanics throughout its levels, maintaining engagement despite a lack of story. While the gameplay is simple and features reused assets, the atmosphere and occasional cheap scares contribute to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
- “In general, the gameplay is simple, there are some really cheap scares, but the atmosphere really works.”
- “Gameplay is equally unpolished... you start out with a knife and it takes around half an hour from when you attack to when the knife moves; it's a bit of a joke how clunky this is.”
- “The only issues are obviously the AI, glitches, and sort of directionless gameplay.”
- “With pretty much reused assets and identical gameplay, though the interface varies and there are cartoon cutscenes for the latter!”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as dark and occasionally beautiful, with some reviewers noting it as a highlight despite mixed opinions on other gameplay elements. While some find it unsettling and effective in creating tension, others consider it mediocre or not particularly scary. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the experience, even if the gameplay itself may not always meet expectations.
- “I love the atmosphere; it's dark but at times beautiful.”
- “With everything else being so good, it's packed with action, an unsettling atmosphere, decent scares, just the right amount of challenge, and an ideal runtime.”
- “Its atmosphere is the highlight; with no expectations whatsoever, you just have to keep going and pray.”
- “The shooting is janky, the puzzles are p*ss easy, the atmosphere is mediocre and the story is nonsensical, sending me hunting a bugged key in a labyrinth was the cherry on the cake.”
- “It isn't scary but it has some decent atmosphere for a $1 game.”
- “In general, the gameplay is simple, there are some really cheap scares, but the atmosphere really works.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of Fortuito are characterized by a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic that effectively enhances the game's horror elements through its well-executed design and ambiance. While many players appreciate the charmingly retro visuals, some note that certain lighting effects can be overly intense. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of endearing nostalgia reminiscent of classic PS1 and PS2 titles.
- “Fortuito is a short game with some well-done PSX-esque graphics and great ambiance that combines combat and exploration.”
- “A fun little old-school, PS1-aesthetic horror pew-pew.”
- “A lot of people mention the graphics of this game, which have a PS1-like tone that actually works. The forms are still viewable and add a little creepiness, but in some cases, the lighting on certain objects feels a little too much (like the flashlight on a metal pole).”
- “The graphics feel like a PS1 game but in HD.”
- “Graphics are terrible in the most endearing way; they remind me of old PS1 and PS2 games, which is always a good thing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during action and problem-solving moments. However, some users feel that the music does not align well with certain key moments, such as the final fight, where it detracts from the overall impact.
- “Good mix of action, problem solving, and a kick-a$$ soundtrack.”
- “Much more like the soundtrack, because it was really good, perfect for the situations.”
- “Con: the music doesn't fit the final fight.”
- “The tribal percussion and resounding music somehow made everything worse.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and enjoyable, noting that it successfully elicits laughter.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has received criticism for being poor, yet some users appreciate the game's concept and prefer it over typical low-effort retro games or exploitative mobile cash grabs.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being prompted to spend money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The game seems designed more for profit than for player enjoyment, with constant reminders to purchase in-game currency.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report stability issues primarily related to AI performance, glitches, and a lack of clear direction in gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only issues are obviously the AI, glitches, and somewhat directionless gameplay.”