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Fortune's Run

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Explore a decaying industrial world left behind in humanity's never-ending race to conquer the stars. Beneath its iron skies, desperate souls kill and steal for passage to the still-plentiful frontier worlds. Sink or swim in this high-octane first-person shooter with immersive sim elements.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Early Access, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

Pros

  • Deep and challenging combat system
  • Unique retro sci-fi immersive sim
  • Engaging level design with exploration
  • Strong atmosphere and soundtrack
  • High player freedom and creativity

Cons

  • Currently limited content (one main level)
  • Some bugs and jank expected in early access
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Navigation can be confusing
  • Development paused due to dev's imprisonment

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose playstyle (stealth, combat, melee, parkour) and explore multiple paths in levels."

  • Competence
    4

    "High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging combat, and steep learning curve."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal challenge and progression rather than competing against others; no mention of PvP or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report long play sessions and high engagement despite limited content; some mention habitual play and replayability."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Single-player immersive sim focused on individual play; no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Encourages creative problem solving, multiple approaches to objectives, emergent gameplay with environment interaction."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions emphasize balanced combat and player skill rather than exerting power over others; no toxic behavior reported."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as immersive distraction with rich worldbuilding and atmospheric sci-fi setting."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for immersive sims and retro FPS."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players encouraged to try different combat styles, movement techniques, and explore level design."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Large, detailed levels with secrets and multiple routes reward curiosity and thorough exploration."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some character and weapon customization options, but limited cosmetic personalization mentioned."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Set in a sci-fi universe with alien races and space stations, blending imaginative fiction with retro aesthetics."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily single-player experience with minimal social interaction beyond message system."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills, learn complex mechanics, and improve through repeated play and experimentation."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players report long sessions and intense focus."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous attention and focus due to difficulty and fast-paced combat."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited to no close social relationships formed; interactions mostly surface-level or solo."

  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items, upgrades, and complete objectives to advance through levels."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Game is challenging and punishing, creating tension rather than relaxation or flow."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation from visuals, sound design, music, and fast-paced combat."

  • Status
    -3

    "Focus on individual experience rather than social recognition or popularity."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative immersion with voice acting, cutscenes, and lore integrated into gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning, tactical thinking, and problem solving in combat and exploration."

  • Thrill
    3

    "High risk combat and stealth create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    3

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price despite being early access with limited content."

  • Violence
    3

    "Enjoyment of combat, melee, and gunplay with visceral effects and brutal encounters."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid death and manage resources carefully in a hostile environment."

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