Fort Solis

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 39 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 62
  3. Negative: 14 out of 62
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  1. 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
  2. Daniel0809
    Sep 4, 2023
    7
    (Graphics-9)PS5 it looks good
    (performance-7) pop-in. frame drops big time,clumsy controls (gameplay-6) you walk and thats it, no fast walk or jog, and push a couple buttons through the whole game. the map was awful and the yellow dot positioning was confusing. You walk in slow circles lost in this ship which gets very boring. (story-8)generic space story but it kept me hooked
    (voice    (Graphics-9)PS5 it looks good
    (performance-7) pop-in. frame drops big time,clumsy controls (gameplay-6) you walk and thats it, no fast walk or jog, and push a couple buttons through the whole game. the map was awful and the yellow dot positioning was confusing. You walk in slow circles lost in this ship which gets very boring. (story-8)generic space story but it kept me hooked
    (voice acting-10)these few characters carried the whole game by their voice acting.
    for $25 its definitely worth the money to have 4-5 hours of a movie game experience.    … Expand
  3. Harley329
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Fort Solis had me hooked right at the jump because of Roger Clarke and Troy Baker. 2 legendary voice actors and the setting was perfect. However, the game is sadly taken back by terrible walking speed and frame stutters. The voice acting and the story are very well put together and they were so close yet so far away from a stellar game. The absolute worst part I faced was a game-breakingFort Solis had me hooked right at the jump because of Roger Clarke and Troy Baker. 2 legendary voice actors and the setting was perfect. However, the game is sadly taken back by terrible walking speed and frame stutters. The voice acting and the story are very well put together and they were so close yet so far away from a stellar game. The absolute worst part I faced was a game-breaking bug where I obtained the level 5 access card but was completely locked out of the greenhouse. No white circle shows up for me and every way I take the greenhouses are all locked. What a bummer to have to start over cause of this nonsense and also the video log trophy is glitched. I guess I won't be finishing the game. Definitely not doing all that over at the painfully slow walking speed good god… Expand
  4. 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
  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. 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!
  7. 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
  8. malek_the_first
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    a 4 hour game that is full of cute scenes i know it's a indie game but it could have been better
  9. 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
  10. tdebug
    Aug 28, 2023
    2
    It’s a tech demo, not a game. Definitely not worth €30. Not much of a gameplay there, just QTE which are too fast and annoying.
  11. 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.
  12. FindA2ndOpinion
    Aug 27, 2023
    5
    Good graphics and mostly good voice over work. Okay narrative with an unsatisfying conclusion. Frustratingly slow character movement, which often didn’t align with the events of the game. Inconsistent QTEs thrown into cutscenes, often with little time to react. If a game wants to be a walking simulator, fine. Not really for me, but they have their place. But don’t waste my time with slowGood graphics and mostly good voice over work. Okay narrative with an unsatisfying conclusion. Frustratingly slow character movement, which often didn’t align with the events of the game. Inconsistent QTEs thrown into cutscenes, often with little time to react. If a game wants to be a walking simulator, fine. Not really for me, but they have their place. But don’t waste my time with slow movement, and establish your mechanics well so that surprise QTEs are at least somewhat expected. Even for fans of this genre I have a very hard time recommending it. The story itself is hardly anything fresh, and at times is littered with cliche and nonsensical developments.… Expand
  13. 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 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 (whatI'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.… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. NightVisionFive
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    Don't buy this game. very short, bad story and expensive for what it offers. It felt like playing a demo and shouldn't be more than $10. I regret buying it.
  16. 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
  17. Ale_gasta
    Aug 26, 2023
    4
    It could have been a good game, nice graphics but the story that doesn't convince the little longevity limits the experience ... Sorry because the game was promising, FOR ITALIAN USERS the game doesn't even have subtitles LACK ABSURD!!!
  18. Zax33
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    Jogo muito ruim não tem nenhuma graça jogo não tem nada pra fazer a não ser ficar olhando pra televisão do jogo
  19. 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!
  20. marcinek74
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    TAKI sobie chodzik do zabicia czasu. Krótki. Klimat ok, wkurza tempo chodzenia mnie bardzo. Szkoda ze nie ma na GOGu czy/i xbox. . Trochę zmarnowane pieniądze.
  21. Ryang23
    Aug 25, 2023
    5
    Once again, poor performance issues totally distract from what could have been a great experience. Neither quality nor performance mode are an enjoyable experience.
  22. Closefungus
    Aug 25, 2023
    5
    If one enjoys walking simulators then look no further. With this stunning experience comes monotany, repetitiveness and a thriller that, for me, lost all intensity after about an hour. Though the game is beautiful, graphically, the lack of interactivity, slow movement-speed and general repetitiveness had me boored. Im not sure why a dev would release a "thriller" that has so littleIf one enjoys walking simulators then look no further. With this stunning experience comes monotany, repetitiveness and a thriller that, for me, lost all intensity after about an hour. Though the game is beautiful, graphically, the lack of interactivity, slow movement-speed and general repetitiveness had me boored. Im not sure why a dev would release a "thriller" that has so little happening in it, it actually leaves one bored. Where a grand narrative could take place, instead I was left with annoyance and dissapointment. A slow burn of a story is grand, provided the building of tension is well done. Yet I felt the tension peaked around 90 min where upon it flatlined. Maybe Im not the target-audience, maybe there is a silent majority for whom "walking simulator" isnt a pejorative. If so, I certainly dont count myself among them.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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!
  27. 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 !
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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