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Introduction to Fortz

I remember the first time I jumped into Fortz, I was struck by how it blends simple building mechanics with shoot-’em-up thrills. You start off with just a bit of currency and an empty stretch of landscape, and it’s up to you whether you dig in and fortify or go out guns blazing. The moment you place that first wooden block and watch it snap into the world, you get a little rush—kind of like, “Okay, this is mine now.”

As the match unfolds, you’re constantly weighing options: should you save up for a bigger cannon or shore up your walls with sturdier metal? Enemies are pushing in from the other side, so every second counts. I love catching someone off guard by tunneling under their ramparts, only to pop up with a rocket launcher and change the whole battle’s momentum. It really keeps you on your toes, and there’s something deeply satisfying about hearing your fort crack and crumble when you’re on the offensive.

Playing with friends makes it even more fun. There’s this natural teamwork that happens—you might be manning a sniper perch while your buddy reinforces the main gate, then you switch roles on the fly when the situation demands. And even when you lose, the ragged, blown-apart ruins of your once-sturdy fortress feel like a badge of honor, proof that you were in the thick of it.

By the end of a session, you’re always thinking, “Just one more round.” Maps change subtly with each match, and the freedom to build whatever architecture your imagination dreams up gives Fortz serious replay value. Its slightly rough-around-the-edges look only adds to the charm, making every victory and setback feel personal—and, honestly, pretty memorable.