We’re just back from Birmingham and the first of the media from EGX is starting to roll in. Here I am interviewed by David from The Infinite Loopcast and discuss the inspiration, design goals, features, release time frame and future of Forts.
Press round-up
As you know, since PAX Aus we’ve been busy developing the Forts, making great strides with the networking and the single player campaign. All the while, we’ve been getting a nice trickle of positve press, as the word gets out, through things such as Screenshot Saturday. Check out some recent mentions below.
GameLuv.com
Earlier this year, we submitted Forts to the 18th annual Independent Games Festival. Unfortunately, we didn’t win, but did receive a positive reception from GameLuv.com who selected us as one of the 20 best games in contention. There were more than 700 entries.
Thumb Throne
This enthusiastic write-up from ThumbThrone.com that really sells what the game is all about, and makes a positive comparison to the classic game Worms, which is a definite inspiration. It’s great seeing people really connect with the concept, like this.
Indie Game Enthusiast
As you might expect from their name, enthusiasm is again apparent in this article from IndieGameEnthusiast.Blogspot.com. It’s a well researched piece, which not only features the trailer, but also gifs and screenshots. Always welcome!
Game Watcher
Forts is often compared to World of Goo, and this comparison comes up again in this GameWatcher.com article, which is no bad thing. Less good is when the Forts is mistaken for a ‘tower defence’ game. Nevertheless, the author has listed a lot of the features that makes Forts so unique, which is always welcome.
Screenshot Saturday
Small fort, small target, but also higher risk of chain reactions.
Screenshot Saturday
Introducing the player to mines in the #FortsGame Single Player Campaign.#ScreenshotSaturday
Screenshot Saturday
Playing around in #FortsGame with chain reactions and Single Player map ideas. #ScreenshotSaturday
Drill Instructor Demo
While digitally painting the Drill Instructor character, Nick recorded his art process, which you can watch below. Complete with commentary, Nick shows you the techniques he uses in creating the Forts art style.
Screenshot Saturday
Tim ‘Crackshot’ Auld has made some jammy shots in his time, but this one takes the biscuit! #241 #ScreenshotSaturday
Aussie Geek Article
As the dust settles after PAX Australia 2015, the first Forts write up has arrived from aussiegeek.com.au. We’re so pleased to have Ben Pfarrer take the time to play the game over what, we’re sure, was as busy a weekend for him as it was for us.
Screenshot Saturday
1 of 3 new special PAX Australia Forts maps. Build up to Laser, down to missles! Have a go on Friday! #ScreenshotSaturday
Screenshot Saturday
Attention, Forts Fans! New Drill Instructor art added. Heed her in-game tips to improve your combat effectiveness!
