Fortnite

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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 363 Ratings

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  1. fortnite_is_bad
    Feb 16, 2019
    1
    Fortnite is an overrated game that should have never been. There are... "microtransactions" *shudders* and, well, i don't care enough to list all the bad stuff. i'm just giving it a 1 because the zombie campaign was "okay" before 2017.
  2. cyklopPL
    Nov 22, 2020
    1
    I guess this is one of those games, that you either love or hate.

    In my case I played a few matches, even (due to being probably match makes with other first timer players) made #1 in one match. However, I did not enjoy this at all. Combat is chaotic, there is almost no difference between match #1 and match #999. Same map, same tactics, same rush to higher ground. Sure, the    I guess this is one of those games, that you either love or hate.

    In my case I played a few matches, even (due to being probably match makes with other first timer players) made #1 in one match.

    However, I did not enjoy this at all.

    Combat is chaotic, there is almost no difference between match #1 and match #999.
    Same map, same tactics, same rush to higher ground.

    Sure, the game is free to play so kudos for this, however for me it is just not worth my time    … Expand
  3. megabear
    May 31, 2018
    0
    Avoid, much better FPS available. I've also seen some offensive ID's, doesn't seem like devs are doing much about that either.
  4. NeoconTom
    Aug 25, 2019
    3
    One of the most overhyped games of this gaming generation. Controls layout is awful for a console game, game is filled with mictrotransactions, helped pushed out the mediocre battle royale craze, etc. The only good thing this game has done is help create Epic Store (thereby ending Steam's monopoly), emote dances and memes.
  5. superswaganite1
    Oct 26, 2018
    0
    this game is trash please do not play my friend is addicted to this game his name rhymes with lohit
  6. r0r5ch4ch-84
    Aug 4, 2017
    0
    I can't recommend this game and the behavior of the developers is forcing me to write my first review. I used the feedback button many times, I adressed directly on twitter, I wrote on Facebook and I wrote an email to the supporters. But they just don't care. All they want to hear are positive news about their game. There is no will in improving or making better.

    I bought the Founders    I can't recommend this game and the behavior of the developers is forcing me to write my first review. I used the feedback button many times, I adressed directly on twitter, I wrote on Facebook and I wrote an email to the supporters. But they just don't care. All they want to hear are positive news about their game. There is no will in improving or making better.

    I bought the Founders Edition deluxe, with a copy for my daughter. So I spent 90 € on this game. And first, especially if you see videos everything is so exciting and new. The gameplay is smooth, the characters are fine, the loot is overwhelming (at first).

    But if you are into the game for a few hours, you recognize it is a big cash maschine. The only way to loot and lvl your gear up is through llamas. And the normal llamas, as well as the rare llamas are containing a lot of trash.

    I opened, thanks to the Founders deluxe editions hundres of llamas. So far not one single legendary character or weapon. Just normal stuff.

    The biggest problem of this game is, that there is no sense in doing all that. The zombies don't drop loot. The treasures in the world are only for the next games, no chance to find any schematics. You do the same over and over again for nothing. This game is, with this state of play, a total waste of time and money.

    They just want, you put more and more money into that game for a really boring early access. I played hundreds of games in my life. But this game so far is the first game I regret spending money on.

    The behavior and the goals of the developers are really something you should be aware of!    … Expand
  7. KingsUnitedYT
    May 1, 2018
    1
    Why is this game even a thing? It's only popular because of battle royale and that's it. The game takes 0 skill to learn and is infested with 9 year olds that have access to mommy's credit card. I feel sorry to anyone that actually enjoys this piece of **** game. I have only had fun on the game when stoned as hell and even then it's still a ****ty game. How did epic go from gears of war toWhy is this game even a thing? It's only popular because of battle royale and that's it. The game takes 0 skill to learn and is infested with 9 year olds that have access to mommy's credit card. I feel sorry to anyone that actually enjoys this piece of **** game. I have only had fun on the game when stoned as hell and even then it's still a ****ty game. How did epic go from gears of war to this steaming pile of trash?… Expand
  8. SplitMind
    Dec 7, 2018
    2
    I gave this a try because of its growing popularity and worrying trend in the news. It's a rubbish game. Fortunately it's free.

    Graphics are colourful but simplistic. I came across absolutely zero tutorials and the menu screens take ages to comprehend the hard way, putting new players at a major disadvantage, not to mention the mircrotransactions that put those willing to spend real    I gave this a try because of its growing popularity and worrying trend in the news. It's a rubbish game. Fortunately it's free.

    Graphics are colourful but simplistic.

    I came across absolutely zero tutorials and the menu screens take ages to comprehend the hard way, putting new players at a major disadvantage, not to mention the mircrotransactions that put those willing to spend real money at an unfair advantage.

    Avoid this like the plague. The game almost seems to capitalise on anger. I could feel myself getting angry at the game and wanting to go back for more, but then I asked myself what the point was when I could be playing much better games. One major gripe I have is with loading times - ridiculous in number and length!

    If your kid is playing, take some responsibility and make sure they're not addicted and get them some decent games instead.    … Expand
  9. luigicap10
    Apr 9, 2018
    0
    I tried this game for an hour, gave it a chance. That is an hour i will never get back. Fortnite does not deserve its mass appeal and should die just like PUBG did. The game play is awful, I found myself sitting is a house, waiting for someone to come and I stayed there for over 10 minutes. This game is also a cash grab, Epic Games makes it look like its this amazing experience even thoughI tried this game for an hour, gave it a chance. That is an hour i will never get back. Fortnite does not deserve its mass appeal and should die just like PUBG did. The game play is awful, I found myself sitting is a house, waiting for someone to come and I stayed there for over 10 minutes. This game is also a cash grab, Epic Games makes it look like its this amazing experience even though it isn't. Don't play this, its not worth your time.… Expand
  10. weirdmagican21
    Jul 17, 2018
    0
    i like this game but it does not function properly bad server lag and fps drops are unacceptable in a game that has probably made close or more than a trillion dollars and the grind for the battle pass is too long.
  11. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    6
    Fortnite is just a way better version of the godawful flaming turd also known as PUBG
  12. neehawgamer
    Jun 13, 2018
    3
    sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks
  13. TheReaperX
    Aug 14, 2018
    0
    absolute worste battle royale game EVER. this "game" is really a downgrade from PUBG , except that you have to build a woodshed in order to hide in it.
  14. happyandnude
    Jul 24, 2017
    5
    Good game play with the support of coop to have fun with your friends online for hours. Smooth play through out and hardly any bugs.
    But I'm upset of about the repetition in this game that makes it boring. Even though it's a defense game it doesn't expand with the potential it has. All the mission will be defending a curtain point in the game through the level. But the building makes it    Good game play with the support of coop to have fun with your friends online for hours. Smooth play through out and hardly any bugs.
    But I'm upset of about the repetition in this game that makes it boring. Even though it's a defense game it doesn't expand with the potential it has. All the mission will be defending a curtain point in the game through the level. But the building makes it unique since you the player can make awesome forts to defend of the zombies.
    In game purchases ruins the moral of this game. When first witnessing the loot, it heavily shows the coins to spend to get loot. You can either grind missions for these coins or daily goals, but you can also spend hundreds of dollars for instant coins to get better loot. To get new weapons, characters, survivors, and also traps come through the loot from these crates.
    Crafting is confusing and will make more sense on PC. But it doesn't have good directions on how to repair items or craft them. The tutorial doesn't teach you that.
    Leveling is confusing even with the descriptions that don't real change or have a big impact on the overall game play.
    It's disappointing that now games have these insane in game purchases to change the overall impact that makes a good game. I don't see any overall replay ability when other games come out and leave this game in the dust. This is my opinion so no hard feelings.    … Expand
  15. WalterDisney
    Aug 15, 2017
    4
    Not going to waste a bunch of time writing a long review. Simply put, Fortnite is fun for the first few hours, then becomes stale. The game starts to feel repetitive after a while, and you end up feeling like there's not much more to do other than what's already been done. There's a great basis for an amazing game, I just feel like the execution isn't there.
  16. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 23, 2017
    7
    Fortnite
    Fun for a little while
    Fortnite is an online 4 player co-op tower defense game all about collect materials and building bases… I was a huge fan of this game during my first 5 hours with it here you choose a hero out of a possible 4 different classes, all with their own bonuses and special cool down attack and weapons are shared by all… you start your mission of finding the    Fortnite
    Fun for a little while
    Fortnite is an online 4 player co-op tower defense game all about collect materials and building bases…
    I was a huge fan of this game during my first 5 hours with it
    here you choose a hero out of a possible 4 different classes, all with their own bonuses and special cool down attack and weapons are shared by all… you start your mission of finding the objective spot on the map, collecting materials with your pick axe.. using those materials to build a base and traps… and starting when you feel you’re read to defend
    and you can defend just using your base and relying on the material of your walls to hold up or you can hop right in and melee or shoot these zombies trying to destroy the item you’re protecting…
    this tower defending is thrilling at first…
    it’s fun to explore collect and craft new weapons…
    getting better chests based on you and your teams performance
    inside of these chests are xp chips, items, skill points, and llamas…
    llamas are also loot items that you break open for survivors, heroes, weapon schematics, and xp chips as well…
    these chips go into leveling your favorite heroes and survivors up that you assign to your squads and bases for support, as well as leveling up weapon schematics…
    you can also earn xp by retiring duplicates or weaker heroes and survivors as well as recycling unneeded weapons…
    and skill points obviously go into a skill tree…
    it’s fun getting all of this loot at first and the game gives it to you at a very generous pace.. Keeping the initial few hours with this game addictive...
    sadly the gameplay itself isn’t interesting enough to keep this great loot system intriguing for long…
    it’s the same thing over and over and over..
    the developers couldn’t even be bothered with giving you a change of scenery
    you’re either back at your base, in some random woods, or town that all look and play exactly the same…
    some just have more materials for bullets than others…
    it’s just the same repetitive boring grind of collect build defend as the game slowly introduces new enemies to you
    the game never makes you think of your surrounding or change your strategy…
    its repetitive…
    I made it half way through the game and this is when the game starts forcing you to replay missions multiple times to move forward and I just couldn’t do it anymore..
    It’s a shame because I did love my first initial hours with this game...
    it just doesn’t do enough to stay fun…
    it makes you impatient and starts to feel as though its matches drag on forever…
    while you won’t hate your time with fortine..
    As again I loved my first few hours
    I’d be surprised if it keeps you entertained longer than a weekend…
    I give fortnite
    a 7/10    … Expand
  17. KillCow
    Jul 26, 2017
    3
    Game does not encourage co-op play. Tons of grinding. Boring core game loop that's heavily gated by F2P and SLOW mission progression. Prepare to be standing in front of a wall and holding down RT the majority of your time. DO NOT PURCHASE!
  18. DonsPizza0
    Nov 22, 2017
    1
    if you want to play a game that last less then 30 seconds to 1 minute and getting mad this is your game my god i dont think ill ever buy a game from this company ever again if i wanted to play with cheaters and people with no social life but live and breath this crap i'd pick this pile of crap or better yet it free for PC my god go by a gun now and shoot your friends in real life!
  19. Namelessname
    Feb 10, 2018
    3
    Fortnite is a game that gets boring after the first few matches and does nothing to keep me invested in it, maybe i will come back to it once save the world is free, but battle royale is not keeping me invested right now i also don’t like 3rd person that much but it fits with how the game plays
  20. Tay22Phippsy
    May 3, 2018
    1
    The game is slow and is way too advanced, everything has to be paid for and is completely unfair for new players or players who have no money, the game lags way too much and i didn't even know what i was doing because there was no tutorial! The main game mode for this is absolutely terrible as you can die quickly and easily and not to mention the lack of cosmetics and items you get, itsThe game is slow and is way too advanced, everything has to be paid for and is completely unfair for new players or players who have no money, the game lags way too much and i didn't even know what i was doing because there was no tutorial! The main game mode for this is absolutely terrible as you can die quickly and easily and not to mention the lack of cosmetics and items you get, its super rare to even get a weapon, all you keep receiving are survivors to just help you out and shoot zombies with you.… Expand
  21. Midmmmf
    May 21, 2018
    0
    This is the definition of an overrated game. People only play because it’s so popular, but the thing is, the game is bad. This is pay to win. You have to spend so much money and it’s overpriced garbage you should not have to buy. The gameplay is repetitive, the art style is ugly, and it’s got tons of bugs. My game has crashed at least 5 times for no reason. And it’s only during fortniteThis is the definition of an overrated game. People only play because it’s so popular, but the thing is, the game is bad. This is pay to win. You have to spend so much money and it’s overpriced garbage you should not have to buy. The gameplay is repetitive, the art style is ugly, and it’s got tons of bugs. My game has crashed at least 5 times for no reason. And it’s only during fortnite when it happens. Only play if you have no life or like laggy, bad shooters. DON’T PLAY.… Expand
  22. TatsMcGee
    Sep 9, 2018
    6
    What is the genre?

    Third-person Shooter, Battle Royale Are there any similar games or is it a sequel? Its similar to PlayerUnknowns Battle Grounds but it does have its own unique spin on the gameplay. The biggest difference is, this is much of an arcade shooter and it has a crafting/building mechanic. How is the gameplay? The shooting is, its far from the best shooter that I    What is the genre?

    Third-person Shooter, Battle Royale

    Are there any similar games or is it a sequel?

    Its similar to PlayerUnknowns Battle Grounds but it does have its own unique spin on the gameplay. The biggest difference is, this is much of an arcade shooter and it has a crafting/building mechanic.

    How is the gameplay?

    The shooting is, its far from the best shooter that I have played but the shooting is serviceable and good enough for a free to play game.

    There are three game modes, solo, duo or squad. Solo is 100 people and they're all out for themselves trying to be the last survivor. Duo is 50 teams of 2 competing against one another to be the last 2 on the map and Squad is 25 teams of 4 competing to be the last ones on the map.

    The gameplay is simple. You start in a flying school bus as it takes you across the map. You can jump at any point and start anywhere you want on the map. Once you land, its time to start looting to find weapons to kill people with.

    How is the offline and online?

    There really isn't any offline. It's an online shooter.

    Is there any single player?

    Nope

    Would I recommend it?

    Maybe, if someone is looking for something to do. I would recommend it only because its free. The free makes it so its low risk for anyone to try it.

    Recap: The Good

    Its free and it can be fun

    Recap: The Bad

    The Shooting is not great for a competitive shooter

    Recap: The Okay

    The building mechanic is okay    … Expand
  23. jawsome274
    Mar 29, 2018
    4
    This game is not as good as what people say it is. I get some fun out of it for the first hour, but after a bit it gets kind of boring. There are micro transactions galore, and I understand that's the business model of F2P games, and that's no excuse. After a bit, it becomes the same old, same old. It has it's good parts, but it's mostly trash.
  24. ethan101
    Apr 2, 2020
    1
    I went off this game after season 7. If you are looking for a battle royal then get call of duty warzone. It is FREE and is a much better game.
  25. sauce_night
    May 1, 2018
    0
    It's a fine and dandy game, if you think a blatant rip-off of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds is dandy. the gunplay is akin to Overwatch (meaning... yet another plaigarization, surprise!) and the mechanics of a battle royale game are moot because you can build anything, anywhere, to break the fun of an enviroment-reliant shooter.

    If you can't afford PUBG, or you're twelve years old and    It's a fine and dandy game, if you think a blatant rip-off of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds is dandy. the gunplay is akin to Overwatch (meaning... yet another plaigarization, surprise!) and the mechanics of a battle royale game are moot because you can build anything, anywhere, to break the fun of an enviroment-reliant shooter.

    If you can't afford PUBG, or you're twelve years old and still get an allowance for mowing the lawn, by all means, play this knock-off.    … Expand
  26. CloudStriuf
    Nov 8, 2018
    0
    help me plz
    Note: don’t say anything negative about this game at school the fanboys can come after you
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Z1MS4L4B1M
    Aug 6, 2017
    1
    Short: Save your money!

    This game has Potential but it is not used due to ignorant developers. The main parte of the game is grinding, but this grinding doesn't lead to any schematics. Husks or zombies dont drop anything. Only way to get forward in this game is by farming llamas. I bought the deluxe founders pack and opened around 150 llamas so far. Not one Single legendary hero    Short: Save your money!

    This game has Potential but it is not used due to ignorant developers. The main parte of the game is grinding, but this grinding doesn't lead to any schematics. Husks or zombies dont drop anything. Only way to get forward in this game is by farming llamas.

    I bought the deluxe founders pack and opened around 150 llamas so far. Not one Single legendary hero and/or weapon. This is redicilous.

    If they implement drop rates with the husks, then this game can get a good one. But like this is is Really up to you,, to spend Hundes of Dollars to get forward. It is really a pure pay2win (-progress) title.

    Save your money...    … Expand
  30. 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
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  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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