Fortnite: Refreshed, Boosted & Anthemed
I was late to the game that is known as Fortnite, although I have to add a disclaimer that it was a major contributing factor in my purchasing a PS5.
I have played Fortnite on a Nintendo Switch, an old Laptop, and an Android Smartphone (linked to an Xbox controller and big Screen). On all those systems, as well as the PS5 I play on now the game was the same. (I grew up in an era where you were fortunate if a port of a game on another system was as great as the Original).
The Biggest new thing this season has perhaps been the addition of Cars usable not only in Fortnite, though also the accompanying Rocket Racing game. Not only that their is also a Festival Game where you can select a microphone, guitar, base or drums and attempt to play any number of popular songs from a broad selection of Artists. playing any of these games can contribute to gaining levels and working your way through a battle pass (at least for those of us who subscribe).
Their is also a Fortnite Lego game within the mix, alhough I have to admit to not having tried that one.
Over all, I did believe myself to have overindulged the game early on, so have had some mini-breaks, although when I go back & its a new map and characters I can often find myself throwing myself into the new challenges, quests and missions all over again, and with the added dimension of rocket racing and Music festivals it has been really great value for money as a subscriber in recent weeks & months.
Yes their is a repetitive side to the game, though I recall having the realisation during Season 4 that it seemed a very differing game to the one I had begun with at the end of season 3. Season 5 is now approaching its final chapter, and whilst I would not want cars to over dominate the play going forward, they have been a really fun addition this season.
I look forward with anticipation to what ever comes next. Those who have been disappointed with the direction since those early years Seasons & Chapters, might be pleased to know their is actually another recent addition called Fortnite Reloaded, available, and that is perhaps because it is a game much in the style & fashion of the early year versions of the game, stripped of many bells & whistles, though immediately accessible to those that reminisce about the good 'ol days etc.
Overall Fortnite has a what is not to like aspect, in that the current subscription ticks so many boxes for fans of differing games, at a highly reasonable price point for keeping anyone busy with their gaming through out the summer.