Ruins To Fortress

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Ruins To Fortress is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by NimbleBeasts and was released on December 13, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Ruins To Fortress - A 2D survival game focusing on base building and PvP/PvE gameplay. Welcome to Ruins To Fortress, a thrilling 2D survival game currently in development that puts you in a world of base-building and intense PVP combat. Prepare to embark on a journey as you navigate a harsh, abandoned island teeming with danger and opportunity. Gather resources, construct shelters, cultivate pla…

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music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and pleasant background music, enhancing the overall experience.
There is a lot of potential for the game, with enjoyable base building mechanics and a good amount of freedom in crafting.
Despite its flaws, the game is free to play, making it accessible for players to try out without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from clunky combat mechanics and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play at times.
There are significant balance issues, particularly with NPCs being overly powerful compared to the player's starting equipment.
The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players confused about basic mechanics and gameplay objectives.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is generally well-received, with players appreciating its pleasant melodies that enhance the overall experience of survival and exploration. The soundtrack complements the visually appealing pixel art, drawing favorable comparisons to the Kingdom games.
- “The music is pleasant, and the visuals are similar to the Kingdom games, which I like.”
- “The background music provides a nice melody to accompany the survival and exploration.”
- “Nice soundtrack.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a rich experience with numerous survival mechanics and a variety of weapons, complemented by beautiful pixel art. However, the tutorial is criticized for not adequately explaining the building mechanics. Overall, players enjoy the game, appreciating its free-to-play model and the excitement of daily wipes.
- “Regardless, I had a great time playing this game and trying it out for the first time. It has so many mechanics to survive, a lot of weapons, and really beautiful pixel art as the base of the game.”
- “All of that being said, I actually quite like the game. It is not something I would have been upset about if I had paid money for it, and it's 100% free, no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics. Plus, the daily wipe schedule leads to, in my opinion, the best part of Rust's wipe week every day.”
- “The tutorial was lacking a bit, as it didn't show how the building mechanic actually works, for example.”
- “Gameplay: https://youtu.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially appealing, with many finding it amusing, though some negative reviews stem from players misinterpreting the intended gameplay as "cheating." Overall, the humor is characterized as "hilariously bad," adding to its charm for those who appreciate its quirky nature.
- “It's not necessarily a bad thing, rather funny in my opinion.”
- “It's hilariously bad.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, featuring no quests, progression, or engaging NPCs, leading to a sense of emptiness after completing basic tasks like building a house.
- “Built a house, and... done with this game, while there are no quests, progress, or friendly NPCs.”
- “The story feels non-existent, leaving players with no motivation to continue.”
- “I expected a rich narrative, but instead, I found a hollow experience with no engaging plot.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding; some find it frustrating, particularly when harvesting crops requires multiple inputs, while others appreciate that resource gathering, like wood and stone, is not overly time-consuming.
- “An issue I had was related to farming: when I was trying to harvest the ready crop, I had to hit 'E' multiple times before it actually harvested the crops.”
- “I don't have to spend too much time grinding wood or stone to play.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are well-received, drawing favorable comparisons to the Kingdom games, with users praising the visuals, animations, and overall aesthetic quality.
- “I loved the graphics, sounds, and animations. Good job! I recommend this game.”
- “The music is pleasant and the visuals are similar to the Kingdom games, which I like.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its completely free model, lacking microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the developers' commitment to maintaining artistic integrity and delivering a quality product without monetization pressures, making it a refreshing choice in today's gaming landscape.
- “All of that being said, I actually quite like the game. It is not something I would have been upset about if I had paid money for it, and it's 100% free, with no microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics. Plus, the daily wipe schedule leads to (in my opinion) the best part of Rust's wipe week every day.”
- “I would 100% recommend playing despite its flaws, and kudos to the devs for maintaining their artistic integrity with the game and not including microtransactions. It's really rare these days, and it's refreshing to see a no-nonsense passion project from people who actually care about making a quality game.”