Fort Solis

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 40
  3. Negative: 5 out of 40
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  1. PSX Brasil
    Aug 22, 2023
    85
    Fort Solis delivers an immersive cinematic experience, enriched by exceptional voice acting, stunning graphics, and elements such as audio and video that enhance the narrative. Exploration, collectibles, and the gradual unfolding of the plot contribute to the suspense, while excellent visuals and animation are highlighted, although movement can occasionally be stuttered. Despite being relatively short, Fort Solis offers a memorable journey into its unique universe.
  2. The Games Machine
    Aug 23, 2023
    80
    Fort Solis is a satisfying and simple narrative video game, with few real innovations but many themes and points of reasoning that thriller lovers might like. It's not a horror movie, so don't expect scares of any kind. It is not even approachable to works like Dead Space and The Callisto Protocol.
  3. GamingBolt
    Aug 23, 2023
    80
    Though light on engaging gameplay mechanics (and gameplay in general), Fort Solis is an accomplished narrative experience. Boasting a compelling story, an atmospheric setting, and excellent acting performances, it's an accomplished first outing for indie studio Fallen Leaf.
  5. GameSpew
    Aug 22, 2023
    80
    It’s short enough to play through in one sitting, but that’s for the best: once you get started with Fort Solis, you’re going to struggle to pull yourself away. It’s a tense, haunting journey that will have you hooked from the word go, keeping you on your toes as you wonder what awaits around every corner. Perhaps its overall story could have packed a bit more punch, but we still lapped up every second of it as we explored the fascinating and eerie titular space station.
  6. God is a Geek
    Aug 22, 2023
    80
    There’re a few puzzles scattered across Fort Solis, such as a room with servers that need to be switched on in a certain order, but the main focus of the game is to tell an engaging story through the strength of the script and its writing; something which is done very well. While it lacks a sense of urgency, the acting, specifically that of Troy Baker, offers some excellent moments of clarity and despair. Add in the spectacular visuals and animations of the characters, and you’re left with a solid narrative experience that takes its inspiration from television more than the gaming medium.
  7. IGN Spain
    Aug 22, 2023
    80
    Fort Solis is a tremendous proposal to turn on the console or PC, sit down with our partner and/or friends, and enjoy as if we were watching a series.
  8. Areajugones
    Aug 22, 2023
    80
    Fort Solis is an intriguing narrative experience that submerges players into a well-crafted mystery. The focus on character-driven storytelling, combined with episodic progression, makes it akin to immersing oneself in a suspenseful TV series. While lacking traditional action and grappling with technical hiccups, the game's unique approach to storytelling shines through.
  9. Carole Quintaine
    Aug 25, 2023
    75
    Fort Solis is a good horror game, oppressive as you wish! Well told, gripping, it offers a solid horror experience, albeit short, but intelligently ramping up in intensity. The fact of not being able to run makes everything a little slow but in the end it sticks to the universe. In the radius of the weak points, we will note the presence of useless QTEs because they have no impact and the card is unreadable, but everything is effective. A very good moment of horror!
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  1. Kotaku
    Aug 23, 2023
    I can neither value nor reject what I’ve done here. I put Fort Solis down confused and disengaged, with half a mind on my email notifications...I wanted to go to space. But I’m left, like usual, with earthly disappointment.
  2. Polygon
    Aug 22, 2023
    Fort Solis has some impressive talent behind it, not least the artists and performers. But almost everything else drowns beneath a thick sludge of annoyance thanks to the stifling mechanics, such as the useless map, lack of sprint, and overreliance on QTEs for the underwhelming mystery. If Fort Solis had been a 4K YouTube video instead of a game, I imagine the experience would not have differed much. And maybe it should have just been a video. At least I could have fast-forwarded through the tedious walking sections that comprise most of the game.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 62
  3. Negative: 14 out of 62
  1. TrophyHunters
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Very much kept me in suspense and I've only played the hour trial, after this though it makes me want to buy the game, but the only thing thatVery much kept me in suspense and I've only played the hour trial, after this though it makes me want to buy the game, but the only thing that annoys me with this is knowing I've only got about 4 hours with the game left as I've heard it's quite short, I've enjoyed it thus far though… Full Review »
  2. Jt0429
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Compelling story; Cinematic storytelling; Impressive production values; Excellently written and acted cast of characters; Strong    Good-
    Compelling story; Cinematic storytelling; Impressive production values; Excellently written and acted cast of characters; Strong atmosphere; Impressive visual and audio design.

    Bad-
    Light on actual gameplay; Slow, clunky movement.

    Thoughts-
    It’s a good thing, then, that gameplay is very much not the focus in Fort Solis, because even though it can be an issue at times, at the end of the day, it’s just the conduit through which the game is telling its story- which, after all, is where it really excels. At just 4-5 hours long, Fort Solis is a brief experience, but it fills up that runtime very effectively, thanks to a compelling story, high, cinematic production values, strong acting performances, and excellent atmosphere. If you’re looking for a strong narrative experience, or if you’re a fan of science fiction settings, Fallen Leaf’s debut outing is well worth a look.    … Full Review »
  3. Yourmumsbills
    Aug 27, 2023
    1
    I'm big a fan of walking simulator games like Dear Esther and Everybodys Gone To The Rapture. So when i heard that Fort Solis was in aI'm big a fan of walking simulator games like Dear Esther and Everybodys Gone To The Rapture. So when i heard that Fort Solis was in a similar vein i wasn't really as put off as some people were. Sadly, Unlike the aforementioned games which have incredible writing, performances and music, Fort Solis has none of that. The story is just not good enough to hold up the tedious gameplay (what there is of it) and you're left with a rather dull and annoying game experience. Thes best thing about the game were the trailers advertising it.… Full Review »
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