Fort Solis

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 9 out of 62
  3. Negative: 14 out of 62
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  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 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
  2. Noodlz
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Great story. Great atmosphere and the visuals are stunning. For me, the game delivers on everything it tries to and I loved it.
  3. Jt0429
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    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    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.    … Expand
  4. Lieh
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    I really enjoyed playing Fort Solis. It's not what I usually play however, I have to admit . I loved the suspense, taking the time to truly explore the place and well the graphics/animation was out of this world (excuse the pun). I was hooked from the get go.
  5. Marlim
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Aproveitei por 2 dias quando consegui algum tempo livre. Parecia muito cinematográfico e eu realmente pude mergulhar no jogo. Estou realmente ansioso para ver o que o estúdio trará a seguir
  6. Nereme
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    As a first outing from a promising fledgling studio Fort Solis is a great demonstration of what is yet to come from the studio. The use of high impact voice actors alongside high spec graphics is a massive first step into the industry for Fallen Leaf. The execution of a suspenseful and narrative driven experience opens the gate for gamers to share gameplay and the emotions these storiesAs a first outing from a promising fledgling studio Fort Solis is a great demonstration of what is yet to come from the studio. The use of high impact voice actors alongside high spec graphics is a massive first step into the industry for Fallen Leaf. The execution of a suspenseful and narrative driven experience opens the gate for gamers to share gameplay and the emotions these stories evoke with those around them. Figuring out what has happened on Fort solis piece by piece is like playing through a clever mystery film all the while with the threat of needing to respond to imminent danger through the QTE's While some of the mechanics could be improved (a run mechanic would be great later game) I can see how ensuring that dialogue is something players focus on rather than merely ignoring them in the background while you complete objectives means that you don't miss the key story elements that are revealed throughout the game. All in all the game is a tense story backed by beautiful art and an audio/voice masterclass and the areas that could use tweaks moving forward are easy areas for fallen leaf to focus on in future offerings. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous environment and the incredible performances of the cast.… Expand
  7. teezman
    Aug 27, 2023
    9
    I found the game by accident and when I read a bit about what it was about I immediately bought it. Really loved it! The story and atmosphere are fantastic! The only negative is that I missed the ability to run/walk faster. If this were possible, the game would have received a top score from me.
  8. DantePQ
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Loved FortSolis ! I love games with great characters and atmospehre. And Fort Solis has loads of atmoshpere and amazing cast - the banter between Jack (Roger Clark) and Jess (Julia Brown) was great. And Wyatt (Troy Baker) character is true tour de force. Game also looks amazing, run perfectly on my PS5.
  9. Marlonbm
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    sou um grande fã de jogos narrativos, então comecei imediatamente! Adorei como foi envolvente, bem atuado e intenso. O Capítulo 1 e a Estufa foram destaques para mim. Além disso, que papel fantástico de Julia Brown! Além do mais - o jogo parece um título AAA, a atenção aos detalhes é alucinante
  10. Brainiac13
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    This adventure-mystery title is like a classic sci-fi thriller movie with amazing atmosphere and story telling through exploration. It also rus in Unreal Engine 5 which makes everything to look fantastic!
  11. Kaparkin
    Aug 26, 2023
    9
    Professional reviewers critiquing this as a “walking sim” or complaining about the map and movement is frustrating. They were going for a realistic and immersive experience, which they succeeded in. It feels like a HBO mini series with a 5 hour run time.

    The game shines with its voice acting. You explore the base while discovering the mystery through video and audio logs. The developers    Professional reviewers critiquing this as a “walking sim” or complaining about the map and movement is frustrating. They were going for a realistic and immersive experience, which they succeeded in. It feels like a HBO mini series with a 5 hour run time.

    The game shines with its voice acting. You explore the base while discovering the mystery through video and audio logs. The developers did an excellent job creating an isolated and tense experience. Definitely worth a play through    … Expand
  12. JAYGAMING029
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Fort Solis is an immersive and cinematic story-driven thriller set on the Red Planet, Mars. Jack Leary responds to a routine alarm call on Fort Solis but soon learns it’s not an ordinary call. Jack must unravel what has happened at Fort Solis.

    The game's main focus is the story. If you are looking for a gameplay-heavy game I hate to burst your bubble, but you will not be content. The    Fort Solis is an immersive and cinematic story-driven thriller set on the Red Planet, Mars. Jack Leary responds to a routine alarm call on Fort Solis but soon learns it’s not an ordinary call. Jack must unravel what has happened at Fort Solis.

    The game's main focus is the story. If you are looking for a gameplay-heavy game I hate to burst your bubble, but you will not be content. The developers' goal was to create a true cinematic story experience.

    Exploring Fort Solis was quite relaxing but also intriguing, there is so much to discover during your time on the surface of Mars. You’ll spend most of your time searching for clues as to what happened at Fort Solis. The game focuses on exploration hugely, While you adventure through Fort Solis you will come across emails, audio, and video recordings. These are important especially the video recordings because they give context as to why the events on Fort Solis transpired. If you choose to ignore the video recordings and such it will be difficult to grasp a better understanding of the story. Besides your standard collectibles, you can interact with other objects which unlock dialogue you could have missed if you didn’t do said interaction. As you progress through the game you will unlock new areas to explore by gaining access to the rooms with keycards.

    The story is very dark and immersive, and the dialogue is pure, rich, and has its humor throughout. The developers nailed the narrative aspect but do lack in some other fields. The legendary voice acting of Roger Clark, Troy Baker, and Julia Brown hooked me into the story. Although the story was well written it has its flaws. In my eyes the story did lack the major thrill factor, It had its moments but nothing over the top thrilling. The music keeps the game in suspense which leaves me on the edge of my seat, the music stays consistent and present throughout the entire game. The pacing doesn’t bother me when it comes to games, but I know some have their opinions so I will say the pacing isn’t consistent. In the beginning, the game has good pacing but as you progress it declines. As you hit halfway there will be moments where there is no dialogue for an extended period and becomes quiet for too long. The emotions and intent of the characters are conveyed very well. The chemistry between Jack and Jessica is fantastic. The audio design is superb and very detailed. A little detail I wanna point out is how real the characters act, for example, if you stand still and pay close attention you will notice them wandering their eyes and looking over their shoulders on alert. To add to the overall experience and immersion I highly recommend wearing a headset.

    The gameplay is pretty straightforward; you spend a lot of time walking around searching for clues about what happened at Fort Solis. In a few instances, you will be prompted to use QTEs or complete an easy puzzle with the multi-tool gadget on your wrist to open a door. I love QTEs in games, but in Fort Solis, they felt pointless. If you fail the QTEs in other games it usually results in a different outcome, but in Fort Solis, it will still play out the same so it seems impotent. The slow pace allows you to take in the environment around you but requires patience. The game is for sure a slow burner but the lore and atmosphere drew me in. I love these kinds of games. The only thing I would change is your character icon on the map. The map design is simple and I like it, but as you move your character icon doesn’t move; it only teleports once you enter a new room. And looking at the map it doesn’t show which way you are facing. This isn’t a big deal indoors really but when outdoors it's more noticeable. The final knit pick I have is when watching the replay of a CCTV sequence I wish they added audio, it really would’ve added to the thrill factor a little more I feel like.

    The graphics are impressive and highly detailed, better than a lot of games out there, even some of the AAA games. Fort Solis was made using the Unreal Engine.

    The only noticeable performance issues I had were frame rate drops in certain parts of the game and occasional glitches when my character would slightly glitch. Nothing game-breaking or concerning. I played the entire game on PS5 using performance mode. Quality mode is also an option for those who prefer it. The game has no load times considering it’s a cinematic experience which is awesome!

    After two play-throughs of Fort Solis, it reminds me why I love cinematic story-driven games. Although Fort Solis lacks to give me any major thrills it is an engaging game with its story elements, suspenseful music, and detailed atmosphere making my journey on Mars worthwhile.

    Fallen Leaf had one goal and that was to deliver a true cinematic story experience and they did just that. For a small indie team of only ten people, they did an excellent job. I see myself revisiting this game on occasion.

    9/10    … Expand
  13. lisa36
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Loved it! Was an engaging experience from start to finish! Incredible visuals and atmosphere! Would definitely recommend
  14. MarM88
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    I recommend playing this game in the evening so you can embrace the opportunity to feel it's unique, thick atmopshere. If you're looking for adventure like Alien or The Thing you may have it for reasonable price. Have fun all of you.
  15. G3N3_0z
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed taking my time to play through Fort Solis exploring every nook and cranny! Story is layered and complex offering more and more as you dig deeper and you explore the different motivations and struggles of each character. The Graphics are out of this world! Best game ive played visually and looks genuinely "Next Gen" which I had yet to experience on PS5. The audio and voice actingI enjoyed taking my time to play through Fort Solis exploring every nook and cranny! Story is layered and complex offering more and more as you dig deeper and you explore the different motivations and struggles of each character. The Graphics are out of this world! Best game ive played visually and looks genuinely "Next Gen" which I had yet to experience on PS5. The audio and voice acting is again some of the best ive seen or heard! My PS5 handled the game without any trouble and I played it on my couch while my girlfriend looked on both immersed in the events as they unfolded! Not my usual game but I feel like I'm going to explore a lot more titles in the narrative genre now! 10/10… Expand
  16. LemonSqueezer
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Not perfect and a bit too short, but I enjoyed this a lot. Exactly what I hoped for from a narrative game. Definitely a must play.
  17. Drago27
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Some people who throw negative reviews have probably never played walking simulators. Fort Solis is beautifull obviously made with attention to even the smallest details. Aa a result you get a visual experience that makes you feel like you would be insida a movie. The story is also interesting, not to scary, not to obvious just the rigght combination of make you stick to the screen inSome people who throw negative reviews have probably never played walking simulators. Fort Solis is beautifull obviously made with attention to even the smallest details. Aa a result you get a visual experience that makes you feel like you would be insida a movie. The story is also interesting, not to scary, not to obvious just the rigght combination of make you stick to the screen in curiosity, eager to see what will be next. Quicktime events are also a great addition, reminding the player he's playing a video game not only watching a movie.
    Totaly a game for people like me, who look after something casual and fresh to relax after hard day. :)    … Expand
  18. PaulPrince
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    I am huge fan of narrative game so I jumped into it right away ! Loved how immersive, well acted and intense it was. Chapter 1 and Greenhouse were highlights for me. Also what a fantastic role by Julia Brown! Whats is more - game looks like AAA title, attention to detail is mindblowing.
    Would highly recommend for any narrative games fun !
  19. NotFakeReviews
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed it for 2 days when I managed to get some off time. It felt very cinematic and I could really immerse myself into the game. Really looking forward to what the studio brings next!
  20. AbstractCrow
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    I played this with some pretty mixed expectations based off the reviews I've been seeing but this game is everything I had hoped for. Took me about 5.5 hours to collect everything but I loved the journey. One of the best looking games out there right now. Really don't understand the hate.
  21. Mxek
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    Decided to give this a go due to the voice actors as it’s not my usual style of game but came away very happy! Whilst I get what other reviews mean about the slow walking, I felt like this allowed time for the characters to interact with one another and give you a sense of them being real people which adds to the gravity of the situation they are in.

    Graphics, sound etc all great as    Decided to give this a go due to the voice actors as it’s not my usual style of game but came away very happy! Whilst I get what other reviews mean about the slow walking, I felt like this allowed time for the characters to interact with one another and give you a sense of them being real people which adds to the gravity of the situation they are in.

    Graphics, sound etc all great as well and definitely gave plenty of time for the actors to actually act. Would recommend this game to anyone wanting an interactive movie style game.    … Expand
  22. Nadeforgood
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I loved the game, acting, grafics and gameplay was awesome. The only bad thing is that it left me wanting more.
  23. Karsaltair54
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    FORT SOLIS gives the real space experience with Mystery/Thriller story with amazing graphics. The atmosphere in this game is so well done and beautiful.
    Many people dislike this game because it lack gameplay elements like combat or shooting or anything. So if you expect like that please skip this. This is not that type game.
    This is a move experience game with exploration and minimal    FORT SOLIS gives the real space experience with Mystery/Thriller story with amazing graphics. The atmosphere in this game is so well done and beautiful.
    Many people dislike this game because it lack gameplay elements like combat or shooting or anything. So if you expect like that please skip this. This is not that type game.
    This is a move experience game with exploration and minimal interactions.
    For those who love games like DELIVER US THE MOON game this is for you.    … Expand
  24. abeefedmouse
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, rather different to games i normally play but ill explore this genre more after this title. Graphics made me feel really emmersed in the game and was really drawn in to the story. Fun game to chill out and play highly reccomend!
  25. FredV90
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    The game is solid with deep and rich mystery behind the story. At times the game can feel a little slow especially with no way to run, but overall it has tight controls. The acting that comes from Julia Brown, Troy Baker and Roger Clark are strong and compliment each other. Overall this game will make you want to explore every sqaure inch to discover what has happened and uncover theThe game is solid with deep and rich mystery behind the story. At times the game can feel a little slow especially with no way to run, but overall it has tight controls. The acting that comes from Julia Brown, Troy Baker and Roger Clark are strong and compliment each other. Overall this game will make you want to explore every sqaure inch to discover what has happened and uncover the reason for the distress signal. Some may agree with the $29.99 price point, but if not then wait for a sale and pick it up. But do not sleep on this game. I give credit to the 10 devs behind the game for what they achieved in 2 years at fallen leaf studio. Hopefully the future is bright for them.… Expand

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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
  1. Gamereactor Finland
    Oct 31, 2023
    70
    Fort Solis is more like a movie than a game. Still it's definitely worth experiencing.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 10, 2023
    60
    More a movie than a game, Fort Solis surprises with top-notch acting and creates a pretty decent atmosphere, but doesn’t offer any real challenge. It focuses on exploration but the protagonist’s sluggish movement effectively discourages it. This walking simulator will either captivate you enough to finish the story in one sitting or bore you in the first fifteen minutes.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 27, 2023
    50
    Great performances and some good writing, but never tops the opening scare of how much money it’s asking for four hours of frustratingly limited activity. [Issue#32, p.89]
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