It deserves the comeback

Again in 2014 I lined a sport from Grumpyface Studios referred to as Fortress Doombad. I’m already a sucker for initiatives that includes traps because the core mechanic, however Doombad was glossy, cute, and a blast to play in brief bursts or lengthy classes. Sadly, like many cell video games of that period (significantly beneath the Grownup Swim banner), it was finally put out to pasture. Provided that it’s miraculously coming again this yr on Steam (self-published by Grumpyface no much less), it’ll probably have an extended shelf life.

In what remains to be a enjoyable twist, you’re taking part in the position of the unhealthy man (Dr. Lord Evilstein). Very like a tower protection sport or an motion trapper like Deception or Orcs Should Die, your job is to make use of all types of devices (mounted on partitions, the ground, or the ceiling) and minions to defend your fortress. It has a very putting cartoony aesthetic to again all of it up, and seeing Dr. Lord Evilstein cradle his fingers as he operates throughout the confines of his non-public workplace won’t ever get outdated for me.

Right here’s what the 2023 model has that the unique cell launch didn’t:

• Remastered/remade visuals
• 35 traps/minions to make use of
• Gamepad/mouse and keyboard help
• New content material

Dwell now on Steam in wishlist type, it’s set to debut later in 2023. There’s additionally an internet site with hyperlinks to the group’s Discord channel and Twitter accounts. Even when the brand new content material isn’t substantial, I hope a ton of individuals get to play this intelligent creation for the primary time.