Fort Solis

 PC
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 4 out of 18
  1. Worth Playing
    Aug 22, 2023
    65
    Your impression of Fort Solis is going to depend on many factors, with the biggest one being how forgiving you are of its issues. The story seems fine until you break down motivations. The graphics look good until you start looking beyond the characters. The acting is good, but the gameplay isn't as tight as it should be due to some odd design decisions. It is a game that might be fine for fans of modern story-based adventure games, but don't expect it to be anywhere near the height achieved by some of the bigger titles in the genre.
  2. New Game Network
    Aug 22, 2023
    63
    While the atmosphere in Fort Solis is excellent, backed by great visuals and understated horror, the ambiguous story, poor ending, and cumbersome interaction means that this walking adventure does not always put its best foot forward.
  3. DarkZero
    Sep 12, 2023
    60
    An impressive game on the one hand, but lacklustre on the other, There are some things to like about Fort Solis, but the actual interaction element can become a test of patience when walking around such a visually impressive mining facility becomes a slog.
  5. GameOver.gr
    Sep 6, 2023
    60
    Fort Solis is a tedious and slow-burning experience without a real payoff for all the mystery it builds up. Devoid of any set pieces or story development worthy of any kind of discussion its only high point is the inclusion of highly talented actors.
  6. Shacknews
    Aug 22, 2023
    60
    Fort Solis is presented like an interactive movie, but with gameplay that detracts from the experience rather than complimenting it. The narrative tries to subvert your expectations to maintain the excitement, but despite the compelling circumstances in the beginning, the story failed to stick the landing in the end. At least the game does not overstay its welcome, clocking in at roughly four to six hours depending on if you pursue collectibles and side content.
  7. Oyungezer
    Aug 23, 2023
    55
    As a Unreal Engine 5 showcase it's exquisite, as a sci-fi TV series (or a movie) it's not bad, but as a game it fails. If you're hoping to be scared, thrilled or immersed in a gripping story, reconsider your expectations.
  8. TrueGaming
    Sep 4, 2023
    50
    Fort Solis fails to make the most of an intriguing story with a limited but great cast of characters. Lackluster gameplay and the killing pace of movement makes this short experience a hurdle to overcome.
  9. GameMAG
    Sep 4, 2023
    50
    Fort Solis is a beautiful, yet very boring game with a stellar cast and walking simulator-like gameplay.
  10. IGN France
    Aug 22, 2023
    50
    Fort Solis is a walking simulator that feels more like a forced walk.
  11. Gamereactor UK
    Aug 22, 2023
    50
    As it stands, Fort Solis is an atmospheric experience with impressive graphics and a slow, but interesting central narrative. But as a game it falls short on many parameters, with low interactivity, shoddy quick time events and exploration that rarely feels rewarding. I can only imagine that the actual game parts were added mostly as an afterthought, and that's too bad, for what ultimately could have been pretty special just ends up being rather bland.
This publication does not provide a score for their reviews.
This publication has not posted a final review score yet.
These unscored reviews do not factor into the Metascore calculation.

In Progress & Unscored

?
  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 22, 2023
    A short-lived yet slowburn sci-fi drama about two engineers exploring a spooky, beautifully designed Martian base that's let down by a general lack of inspiration and especially, a dissatisfying plot.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 18 out of 40
  1. infraRecon
    Aug 24, 2023
    2
    I can't with this game, Please for the love of all that is gaming, do not waste your time here unless you are ready to walk around forI can't with this game, Please for the love of all that is gaming, do not waste your time here unless you are ready to walk around for extended periods, getting lost, and dealing with unacceptable performance issues.

    I've been walking around for more than 45 minutes and nothing...

    To put it lightly, this is the Wish version of Starfield.

    Sure the graphics Look Great but what is the point if it can't run at a constant framerate?

    Why put Quick Time Events for no reason or such basic tasks, especially when they are too fast to initiate?

    Who is this game for?

    This should have been a Quick CGI Animation, not a game, to be Honest.

    I'm not even gonna be bothered with rating the different aspects of this game, you will immediately feel a sense that you are not in control of anything in this game. It's just a gimmick walking simulator, where the walking itself is slow and agonizing and the Exploring is hardly rewarding.

    I'm Running a PC with
    - MSI NVIDIA RTX 3060 12G
    - 32 GB DDR4 RAM
    - AMD RYZEN 5 3600 6c 12t

    And this game can't even maintain 60fps @ 1080p With DLSS on Quality, Balanced and Sometimes on Performance mode on, on the High settings.
    WHY? HOW?

    2/10, I'm not going to even attempt to finish this game, if the game in its intro can't even perform well or interest me slightly.
    There is nothing redeemable here, I'm shocked that there isn't even a run button.

    What? Did you guys run out of budget, Do You need some help? Because it would have taken me 1 hour.

    This game makes me fear for Starfield performing badly because this game uses real-time global Illumination. And Strafield, SURPRISE, also uses Realtime GI.
    Will Starfield even run at a Stock 60fps @ 1080p? Probably not.

    That's my review, If you want a walking Simulator just play Death Stranding which in my opinion is better than this game by far or better yet play View Finder, a good Indi-Game that will blow your mind...so yeah, that's all.    … Full Review »
  2. ultrasakont
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    this game is so annoying to play, extremely slow walking gameplay, no run button, bizarre Quick Time Events for mundane stuff like climbing athis game is so annoying to play, extremely slow walking gameplay, no run button, bizarre Quick Time Events for mundane stuff like climbing a wall, and the constant crashes on PC
    this game just made me angry, save your time and don't even bother trying    … Full Review »
  3. klowry
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Bad story, bad gameplay, i'm just walking here and there then opening some doors. It's all there is to it. no fun
See all user reviews »