Summary
Release Date – February 3, 2016
Platform – Xbox One(Review) and PC
Developer/Publisher – Clapfoot/Clapfoot
Price – $14.99
If you loved the old 1950s science fiction movies, then you will enjoy the setting for Clapfoot’s Fortified. A Martian invasion needs to be stopped in this Tower Defense strategy shooter. Using different heroes, the player is tasked with protecting their base/rocket ship from being destroyed. Combining your skill with a good strategy will ensure victory, for sure.
Humanity has begun to fight back with four heroes, based on pulp heroes from the 1950s, known as the Captain, the Agent, the Spaceman, and the Rocket Scientist. Each hero has different abilities to resist the onslaught of Martians, forcing them back and away from the base. But, using abilities isn’t the only way to force these beings back! Different structures can be built to try and repel the Martians away. These structures can be anything from anti-air cannon to stop UFOs, to dropping in more infantry that will move and try and hold off the Martians for a time. While playing, you will be able to upgrade your structures to become more powerful as the waves of enemies grow stronger.
Playing solo is fun, but multiplayer is when the game shines. Nothing is more fun than seeing each hero on the screen together, using their powers to take down the Martians! Playing online with a group is simple and easy to access for any gamer. The social aspect of playing with three of your friends is something to try. The game is just better with more people.
Fortified’s music is just background noise. It becomes background noise and just doesn’t add anything to the gameplay. But, it does enough to get the job done. The graphics are reminiscent of Team Fortress, which is a good option. Each character can stand out with these cartoony-style graphics. This decision worked great for the game. A fantastic choice by the team, for sure.
At the end of the day, the game is good. Sometimes the gameplay feels a little shallow and may even feel like more could be added to the experience. This is easily overlooked, however, when you play with others. Fortified is worth buying if you enjoy Tower Defense-style games. Check it out.
