Fortnite

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 363 Ratings

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  1. RadioReviews
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    Fortnite truly isn’t a game for everyone but, it certainly rose to popularity extremely quickly and it’s still a reigning champion game on twitch and YouTube. Fortnite is the bar for battle royal type games and as someone who doesn’t play those very often I find myself playing Fortnite on a somewhat normal basis as of late. The cartoonishly colorful art style of the game proves thatFortnite truly isn’t a game for everyone but, it certainly rose to popularity extremely quickly and it’s still a reigning champion game on twitch and YouTube. Fortnite is the bar for battle royal type games and as someone who doesn’t play those very often I find myself playing Fortnite on a somewhat normal basis as of late. The cartoonishly colorful art style of the game proves that graphics aren’t everything, and the cosmetic skins and emotes are a main draw for players. Unlike EA, Epic Games consistently works on one game instead of pumping new ones out and it’s truly paid off. Epic Games has managed to turn a basic battle royal game into a lore filled adventure with changing maps and lots of celebrity influence. Even without consistently playing the game I always know what’s happening in Fortnite because of its steady influence on our online society. The most recent Travis Scott concert event drew 12 million players into the game and I can honestly say the concert was an “experience” that I truly didn’t expect from a game like Fortnite. Fortnite always one ups itself with every new event and I’m never let down creativity wise. Of course the game isn’t very forgiving towards newer players and with no real tutorials for building or the basics many “noobs” are either left to their own devices or must rely on a veteran friend. With every new update something more complex gets added as well, new game modes, new layouts, new maps, and with no end in sight. Without paying for battle passes or buying vbucks you are left with few cosmetic options that are almost impossible to grind for even after hours of playtime. In conclusion, this is a must play for almost every serious gamer and is certainly worth checking out at least once or twice, even just for an event.… Expand
  2. Lord_Awesome
    Jul 31, 2017
    9
    So much fun, more going on under the hood than just zombie grinding. Tons of stuff to collect, tons of stuff to set up, characters to upgrade, etc, etc. I bought this game on day one after seeing the trailer, thinking it was just about grinding zombie kills and building stuff. I was surprised to when I saw the talent trees and what all could be unlocked. I just discovered as you levelSo much fun, more going on under the hood than just zombie grinding. Tons of stuff to collect, tons of stuff to set up, characters to upgrade, etc, etc. I bought this game on day one after seeing the trailer, thinking it was just about grinding zombie kills and building stuff. I was surprised to when I saw the talent trees and what all could be unlocked. I just discovered as you level up you can set up your other heroes to go out on their own to gather resources and more survivors. The amount of heroes to use and unlock is pretty cool, all setup on 4 skill sets, constructor, ninja, outlander and warrior. Each group has their own base skills but different heroes also get different skills as they level up. I have a constructor named Hype who has a "decoy bot" she throws out that draws the zombies to one spot which is different from the Penny constructor who has a "Bull Rush". Then you set up support survivors that give you better stats to do what you do when in field. Along with fortifying your base and upgrading it every few missions. There is a lot to unlock after you finish the tutorial and i'm still in the first act.

    The characters and enemies are very stylized but in a good way. The mechanics is easy to pick up but takes a while to master. So lots to see and do here going forward. I see a lot of replay value for myself. I also enjoy playing it with friends and family. (seems pretty kid safe too, no blood and guts, like other zombie games)

    The only downside i see is Epic pushing their coin on the cash shop (and only reason I gave it a 9 out of 10), but hey, everyone's gotta make a buck right?    … Expand
  3. thilby22
    Feb 4, 2018
    8
    This game is great right away when you get it. Takes a little getting used to if you aren't used to playing 3rd person shooters but that is an easy adjustment. The game can get repetitive especially if you are playing solo. The ability to pair up with friends is what makes the game more fun. Biggest complaint that I had was about the building structures not showing up as what I hadThis game is great right away when you get it. Takes a little getting used to if you aren't used to playing 3rd person shooters but that is an easy adjustment. The game can get repetitive especially if you are playing solo. The ability to pair up with friends is what makes the game more fun. Biggest complaint that I had was about the building structures not showing up as what I had selected but that was fixed in the recent patches that were released. Which is actually another issue that is going on, there have been patches and updates at least once a week, with the servers going down relatively often as well. Once the game is more stable and out longer I'm sure the servers will get stronger and make the game play flow much smoother, based upon your internet connection as well.… Expand
  4. PandaJerk
    Aug 5, 2017
    9
    This is a grinding game to the fullest. With that said, it is fun to play especially with friends. I have found it to be just as challenging to play with friends and what you think is enough traps to hold back the horde. You do have to spend time harvesting material you need to build traps and weapons, but that's the fun in it to me. I don't want a game where it is easy to do everything. IThis is a grinding game to the fullest. With that said, it is fun to play especially with friends. I have found it to be just as challenging to play with friends and what you think is enough traps to hold back the horde. You do have to spend time harvesting material you need to build traps and weapons, but that's the fun in it to me. I don't want a game where it is easy to do everything. I takes a little bit of time to get used to game play wise. Just to understand all the aspect of the game. Once you have it, it is a blast to play. Biggest thing I can say enough is time, you need to spend time on this game. If you want a quick and easy defense game to play, this is probably not for you. You do not have to spend money better your player either. It is luck of the draw with the Llamas. Give this game a few hours before you decide if its good or not.… Expand
  5. NickJeakle
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    "Fortnite Battle Royale" has to be one of the best games out right now. It's very unique and easy to play. The game offers plenty of different game modes to play. This allows for "Fortnite" to have a very competitive scene and a very casual one. The in game mechanics are simple and easy to use. The building mechanic is the interesting one. It's simple to use and great for getting out of"Fortnite Battle Royale" has to be one of the best games out right now. It's very unique and easy to play. The game offers plenty of different game modes to play. This allows for "Fortnite" to have a very competitive scene and a very casual one. The in game mechanics are simple and easy to use. The building mechanic is the interesting one. It's simple to use and great for getting out of sticky situations, it also allows for some pretty epic build battles. The fast pace game-play and unique concept makes "Fortnite" one of the best games out. That's why I give "Fortnite" a perfect 10/10 score.… Expand
  6. Jaxxomi
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    I will bet that most of the bad reviews for this game are either because they don't win or because they haven't played all of Fortnite... Battle Royale is simply half of the game and I played Save the World months before I played Battle Royale.

    I think this game is addictive for a reason... Pros - The art style is cartoony, cut and playful. - There are constant update and fixes to    I will bet that most of the bad reviews for this game are either because they don't win or because they haven't played all of Fortnite... Battle Royale is simply half of the game and I played Save the World months before I played Battle Royale.

    I think this game is addictive for a reason...
    Pros
    - The art style is cartoony, cut and playful.
    - There are constant update and fixes to keep the game stable.
    - The map is ever changing and reacts to real life events.
    - The game is influenced by popular media, for example dances and memes.
    - Creative storyline with fun characters.
    - Design wise it is impressive and high level for animation.
    - Interactive and ever changing.

    Cons
    - Their is a divide in story between Battle Royale and Save the World, I wanted their to be a connected between the two or a subtle mention in Save the World about a battle island.
    - Always bugs when a patch comes out
    - Weapon balance issues
    - Aim is a little off and sometimes no where near the target.
    - Needs more LTMs
    - Not solo player friendly in Save the World or Battle Royale

    Overall the game is great and I really enjoy it, epic support has also been really great every time I have had a personal issues... I may have a rare case, but it is a case of what has happened and I do enjoy it.    … Expand
  7. SoggyBread4199
    Feb 13, 2020
    8
    A very enjoyable game especially when playing with friends. Getting wins, kills and leveling up is satisfying.
  8. DrZomboid
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    I have played free version on Xbox One X.
    Looks pretty cool and much better since season five.
  9. PrimalBanana
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    Fortnite is developed by Epic games and was originally designed to be a 3rd person co-op survival game, That part of the game is still around but when the Battle Royale genre exploded with the arrival of PUBG Epic games saw an opportunity and remoulded their game, enter Fortnite: Battle Royale. Although Fortnite shares some obvious similarities with PUBG it has a lot of obviousFortnite is developed by Epic games and was originally designed to be a 3rd person co-op survival game, That part of the game is still around but when the Battle Royale genre exploded with the arrival of PUBG Epic games saw an opportunity and remoulded their game, enter Fortnite: Battle Royale. Although Fortnite shares some obvious similarities with PUBG it has a lot of obvious differences. For starters where PUBG goes for the realistic mil-sim approach Fortnite goes for bright and colourful graphics. Instead of a military plane, in Fortnite we jump from a party bus. the premise is still the same though,up to 100 players are dropped into a map which is constantly shrinking due to the Blue Zone/Storm, with the goal of looting weapons and gear in order to become the last person or team left standing.

    At first glance you might be forgiven for thinking that Fortnite is a kids game and that would be a huge mistake. Whilst the game is massively popular with kids there's a lot more going on than just jumping around the map trying to shoot each other. Take the building mechanics for example. Building in Fortnite can be just as crucial a skill as shooting. Out building your foe can be the difference between an early return to the lobby or that much sought after Victory. It's frustrating to learn the art of building but it can't be overstated how rewarding it is when you manage to out-build someone, knowing that your skills were just better in that encounter. Building used in this way is pretty groundbreaking and sets Fortnite aside from its competitors. Building forts and trying to get the high ground can be important but if like me, you aren't very good at it then you can for the most part get by with just using simpler structures. It's clear though that to really become good at Fortnite then building is a skill worth learning.

    The game is in third person and whilst you do have an inventory system it's very simplified when compared to something like PUBG. It works well though and suits the pace of the game. you can quickly manage your weapons and consumables and each item is easy to identify.

    Battles with other players are very different to what i'm used to on PUBG. They can be chaotic and over very quickly where as in PUBG I've had battles which last for a good 5 minutes or longer. whilst Fortnite doesn't have the tension of PUBG it certainly doesn't lack in the fun and chaotic feeling. I love the loot system in Fortnite, no matter where you drop it is possible to get yourself reasonably well kitted out and get you in on the action or keep you alive long enough to get yourself better loot. Weapons come in a variety of rarities and these rarities can turn the tide of a battle.

    The progression system in Fortnite is really good, especially if you purchase the Battle Pass and is the area that PUBG fails miserably in perhaps the most. In Fortnight you have challenges to complete and levelling up your tiers provides you with fun rewards or XP boosts. Cosmetic DLC can be purchased from the store and there's none of the frankly pathetic Loot box system found in PUBG where you buy a key and end up with a billion red T-shirts. In Fortnite you visit the store, see what you want and buy it. Prices for Skins are a bit steep but you can earn Skins just by levelling up your tiers during a season and as it's a free to play game I guess we can't really say much about it.

    I think for me though the standout area where Fortnite absolutely trounces PUBG is in the way the game runs. Fortnite is so well optimised that its totally understandable to me now why so many players are leaving PUBG behind. Don't get me wrong i will still play PUBG just as much as I always have but one can't help but admire Fortnite for how smoothly it plays.    … Expand
  10. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    A fun game, for sure. The game play is fun, and is updated a lot. Each update has a chance of being a map update, weapons, vehicles, or a battle pass. The seasons are all different, one had a new map, one added snow, one added a volcano, and more. The items are too expensive, and that is one of the only bad things. It is still fun, and recommend it.
  11. Cyrodin
    Feb 2, 2019
    8
    I really enjoy this game, due to it's weapons, seasons and other content. But I absolutely hate facing off against tryhards, who just spam walls and bases. Otherwise, it's pretty good.
  12. 4Nick3
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Fortnite is unique in a variety of ways, it has a unique building system and shooting system making it very fun to play. There are just too many glitches to put this game to a 10.
  13. Thankedbloom
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    Fortnite is an example of everything done right in the genre that it is in. I started playing this game around when it first came out and was impressed by how well the mechanics of the game worked. Since then, the game developers have upgraded the game significantly making a seamless game that runs very well, has such high precision and superior game mechanics, and is probably the mostFortnite is an example of everything done right in the genre that it is in. I started playing this game around when it first came out and was impressed by how well the mechanics of the game worked. Since then, the game developers have upgraded the game significantly making a seamless game that runs very well, has such high precision and superior game mechanics, and is probably the most visually impressive games out there. The game play is fun, challenging, fresh, and is a different experience every time. Content is added for free at a steady pace expanding the map, giving more weapon selection and improving game mechanics. This is what makes the game popular and other game developers should follow suit in making actual quality games rather than churning out games that are rehashed versions of previous iterations of the games.… Expand
  14. CGI_FrostFire
    Mar 6, 2019
    9
    No matter who you are This battle royale builds its way to 9 of 10 on my list because it is generally fun and good. Not to mention the replay ability And it really doesn't matter that people may be hacking or offensive it only happens like twice a year. If you'r a new player you will like this videogame so just cause you are a hater idc ok at the very least Respect the game you idiots ok
  15. garethvine22
    Apr 26, 2020
    9
    Otimo battle royale, colorido, divertido, com uma jogabilidade dificil mas que acaba trazendo credibilidade ao jogo e inovando em meio a tantos do genero.
  16. alekseysalov
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Лучшая кросс-плей игра на данный момент. Возможность играть на всем со всеми, плюс разные фишки в каждом сезоне и обновлении, будь то оружие или новые временные режимы игры.
  17. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Porque tanto hate weon xD
    Si el juego es entrete y tiene crossplay amargados culiaos, el lol es mil veces peor y harto que les gusta la wea, chupenme el pico
  18. Romerojuan
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Buen juego para pasar el rato con amigo , aunque últimamente se está volviendo un juego muy competitivo.
  19. Sanek2018ru
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    I appreciate the content support for the game. Constant updates hit many AAA games in the head.
  20. Stormwooper
    Apr 28, 2021
    8
    It is actually really good
    The fans are trash but the game is fun
    Most people who give this game a 0 are minecraft fanboys (a game which suffers the same fate of having a garbage fandom)
  21. PikachuMaster
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    This game is fun but nowadays there to many sweats, totally ruin the game seeing as I can’t go 5 minutes without TTV_OfficialJustinYt sniping me from 300 metres and cranking 90s like it’s World Cup finals... Good game overall though
  22. Gumbeck
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um ótimo jogo e sempre me divirto muito! Porém, a Epic Games (produtora do jogo) poderia reabilitar o pareamento baseado por habilidade que é o pareamento de partidas que faz com que você jogue com jogadores de mesmo nível que você, esse é o motivo da nota nove, bem, recomendo muito.… Expand
  23. Anonymousperiod
    Mar 9, 2021
    8
    The community is toxic, but besides that, it is a really fun battle royale.
  24. Jesus_Saves
    Dec 2, 2021
    8
    I personally like this game, as it's very creative with game modes and that creative island or whatever it is called. It's the best battle royale in my opinion as you can build to protect yourself, unlike virtually every other BR, and the time to kill is not super fast. The community creations are really cool, as things like obstacle courses and other unique game modes can also be made.I personally like this game, as it's very creative with game modes and that creative island or whatever it is called. It's the best battle royale in my opinion as you can build to protect yourself, unlike virtually every other BR, and the time to kill is not super fast. The community creations are really cool, as things like obstacle courses and other unique game modes can also be made. It's a cartoonish game and that's it's biggest asset; it has a unique identity. Unfortunately, the whole crossover events are a bit much, and the lore of the game is unnecessary and uninteresting. Over hated game overall.… Expand
  25. Teddy10
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Best video game ever! Very good graphics and runs really smoothly. Such good gameplay and chapter 3 is way better that previous 1 and 2. INSTALL, INSTALL,IMSTALL. Don't get minecraft it bad.
  26. AmadouIraklidis
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    A generational game. Few games have captured cultural attention as raptly as Fortnite. Only Minecraft in 2010 and perhaps one to two others come to mind.

    Not only did it add an incredible twist onto shooter games, that twist evolved in and of itself and allowed players to become incredibly creative with edits and builds, making it one of, if not the most, skillful game played at a high    A generational game. Few games have captured cultural attention as raptly as Fortnite. Only Minecraft in 2010 and perhaps one to two others come to mind.

    Not only did it add an incredible twist onto shooter games, that twist evolved in and of itself and allowed players to become incredibly creative with edits and builds, making it one of, if not the most, skillful game played at a high level. Beyond the incredible, entertaining gameplay, the social impact was enormous. As the first game to ever hold massive in game events, Fortnite has at times felt more like a icon than a simple game. Fortnite is one of few games that induced a feeling of amazement quite a few times.

    Excellent game.    … Expand
  27. Grimmster
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    Fortnite as a whole is a well executed battle royale. Although there have been some missteps along the way, it is one great game.
  28. Ezio1459
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    毫无疑问这是排名第一的吃鸡类游戏，EPIC的运营能力天下第一。

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 3, 2018
    80
    Whether we're talking aesthetics or the accessibility of its gameplay, all is good for Fortnite, which provides a beautiful vision of what Battle Royale should be.
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  2. IGN
    Mar 27, 2018
    96
    It may not be the first battle royale game, and it certainly won’t be the last, but Fortnite sets itself apart from the crowd by giving you the freedom and tools to express your own personal playstyle.
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  3. XboxAddict
    Aug 24, 2017
    66
    If you have friends to play with and want to devote a good chunk of time into it, Fortnite can showcase a lot of entertaining times with some great teamwork and cooperative builds. As it stands right now though, I think gamers should wait a little while and see what gets added, changed and tweaked. Maybe by then there will be some more variety added to spruce up the tired repetitive gameplay and it will be more of a game that will make a more positive impression on those who play it.
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