Snow Fortress
- December 16, 2016
- Mythical City Games
In "Snow Fortress," players build and defend their own snow fort against waves of Yeti attacks in a procedurally generated city. Utilize an arsenal of snowball weapons, traps, and upgrades to survive as long as possible in this lighthearted winter-themed tower defense game. Cooperative multiplayer and various difficulty options provide replayability and challenge.
Reviews
- The game is family-friendly and provides a fun introduction to VR for those who prefer less intense experiences.
- Gameplay is immersive and intuitive, with a natural throwing mechanic that enhances the snowball fight experience.
- The game is surprisingly challenging and offers a variety of tools and blocks, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
- Camera positioning cannot be changed, leading to awkward gameplay experiences.
- Throwing mechanics are inconsistent and can be frustrating, making it difficult to aim accurately during battles.
- Setting up the snow fort can be tedious, and there is a lack of music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally smooth and effectively utilizes VR, with simple mechanics that are easy to understand. However, the throwing mechanics are criticized for being inconsistent and challenging, particularly in encouraging gentle throws, which can hinder performance. Players found the Survival mode beneficial for acclimating to the mechanics before facing increased difficulty.
“It runs smoothly, takes advantage of VR, and the throw mechanic feels really natural.”
“The mechanics are quite simple, and it's very much WYSIWYG.”
“The throwing mechanics are terrible and inconsistent; it feels like they're encouraging gentle throws, which makes it harder.”
“The mechanics are quite simple, and it's very much what you see is what you get.”
“Survival mode felt better; it allowed for more time to get used to the mechanics before it got harder.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, particularly enjoying moments that evoke laughter, such as a memorable scene involving a 36-year-old crawling on the floor. Overall, it stands out as a unique experience that combines humor with engaging gameplay.
“I've not played a great deal yet, but I haven't found a Vive game that made me laugh or sweat quite as much as this.”
“I'm still laughing at the 36-year-old crawling over the floor.”
“Funny game, I like it!”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks music, which some players feel is a missed opportunity, as a subtle background score could enhance the experience of simulating a snowfight.
“So far, the game is lacking music.”
“While it's appropriate if you want to simulate a snowfight, I feel like the game would benefit from quiet music in the background.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and effectively utilizing VR technology, with a particularly natural throw mechanic that enhances the overall experience.
“It runs smoothly, takes advantage of VR, and the throw mechanic feels really natural.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the process of setting up the snowfort at the beginning of each level to be tedious, indicating that it contributes to a sense of grinding in the game.
“Setting up your snowfort at the beginning of each level can be tedious.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cuteness and overall appeal, contributing to a charming visual experience.
“This is a really cute little game with nice graphics.”