Ready to go to outer space for this #SteamSpotlight feature? We sure are!
Space is a very popular among video game developers, and many games the past couple of years are set in the vastness of it. One such game is Fort Solis. Today, we are shining the spotlight on this story-rich thriller to see what it's all about.
#SteamSpotlight Feature: Fort Solis
Released on August 23, 2023, Fort Solis is developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar Games. Published by Dear Villagers, this sci-fi thriller is set in Mars. You take on the role of someone named Jack who receives an alarm call all the way from Mars. Specifically, the alarm call comes from a remote mining base called Fort Solis.
As you may have already guessed, your job is to figure out what happened to those who were in Fort Solis. The narrative of the story is told across four chapters, and you have the option to play the whole story in one go.
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Trapped in Fort Solis
Of course, trying to figure out what happened to the crew in Fort Solis is going to be easier said than done. To start with, the storms on Mars prevent you from leaving the place, and you'll have to hold out until the morning. What happens during that whole time is for you to find out.
What's for sure is you'll spend an ample amount of time exploring the location itself. The fort has sub surface levels and houses multiple departments, which you can explore as you go along.
Here is the official gameplay trailer for Fort Solis to get a better grasp of the game.
Steam Reviews for Fort Solis
As of press time, there are more than 1,300 user reviews on Steam for Fort Solis. These reviews are generally described as "Mostly Positive" by Steam.
"The game's description doesn't lie - it plays like an episodic BBC mini series," user RichCard says in a Steam review. "The atmosphere is fantastic, the voice acting is superb, the graphics are amazing from the lighting, the detail and even the way the character's eyes dart around when they're in the elevators - there's a lot to appreciate."
"I have to say this little game blew me away from start to finish," user Iceni_X says in a separate Steam review. "The game itself builds slowly to create an intense story."