PlayFortress

About

PlayFortress is a castle building game that allows players to construct elaborate fortifications and manage their economy in a medieval setting. The early access version includes castle editing with customizable castle pieces, walls, and gates, as well as paint mode for further personalization. Players can control characters such as the Lord, Master Mason, and Engineer to bring their castle to life.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers well-polished building mechanics, allowing for creative fortress designs.
It features a user-friendly interface and a variety of wall and tower shapes, improving upon previous games in the genre.
Players appreciate the freedom and possibilities for future content, especially for fans of castle-building games.

There has been a lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to concerns about the game's future development.
Many features are still not implemented, and the current gameplay is limited to just designing fortresses without combat or other activities.
The game has technical issues, such as bugs with building placement and performance problems at higher resolutions.

graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that the game offers a visually appealing experience reminiscent of a more refined version of Stronghold, while maintaining reasonable system requirements.
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
- “The visual design is impressive, showcasing a beautiful blend of art style and realism that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The environments are richly detailed, making exploration a visual delight with breathtaking landscapes and intricate textures.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay features polished building mechanics, though some users find them to be slightly clunky at times.
- “The building mechanics are well polished, if a little clunky at times.”
- “The combat system feels unresponsive and lacks depth.”
- “The game is plagued by repetitive tasks that make it feel tedious.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for the addition of a story mode or survival mode that incorporates resource management and the ability to build a "mini army," indicating a preference for more structured narrative elements and gameplay mechanics.
- “I hope there will soon be a story mode or a survival mode where you need supplies and can build your own 'mini army'.”