Friday, February 19, 2016

Video Game News: Fortified: Alien Invasion in an Alternative 1950s






Steampunk has been an in thing for geek culture for the last decade, but many other retro futuristic sci fi subgenres are making their way to popularity. Dieselpunk, raygun gothic and atompunk are just a few of them. That last one can be found in its TV form throughout the web, such as the two series I discussed last post. But atompunk is also becoming a hit in video games.

Fortified is one of many games in this classification. It’s set in an alternative 1950s where players have to defend the earth from invading Martians. Players strategically build a defense base to ward off armies of alien robots. A player chooses the role of one of four archetypal characters: “a jetpack piloting heroine, a shotgun wielding space cowboy, a secret government agent, [or] a battle hardened Marine captain.” You can play single or as a group of up to four players. This sci fi video game is loaded with retro future style high-tech weapons and up-to-date special effects.

Giant robot with smaller robots marching down a city street.
Photo Credit: Clapfoot Inc.


Released early last week, Fortified was created by the team at Clapfoot Inc. located in Toronto, Canada. It’s available for Xbox and PC and can be purchased at its official website. For more atompunk video gaming check out the games below, each of which can be purchased at Amazon. Simply click on their images to find out more.


Until next time . . . 






                      

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