It's a nice little game, I enjoyed exploring and the minimalist pixel art. Enjoyed most of the writing even though it ain't particularly deep, enjoyed the lore. Would like to see a new similar style game from this developer in the future. I like the time mechanic of the game. A little grindy at times, but it's not too bad. I wouldn't pay $20+ AUD but $10 or under is a solid buy. Some QOL improvements would've been appreciated such as; In-Game remapping of certain actions such as "advance time" to the middle-mouse-button so it could be played with a mouse alone would be nice,
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Magic is powerful, but it is not free. Every spell you cast requires a little bit of your life energy to spark it. Cast enough spells and you will extinguish your very soul. This means you need to be strategic when fighting, balancing the cost of magic with the risk of taking damage from your enemies.
How each spell manifests in the world depends on what divine power you choose to combine it with. For example, the Evoke Force spell will cause the ground to erupt with a series of sharp ice crystals, summon a thunderous lightning strike, or barrage the ground with a meteor shower – all depending on what the spell is combined with.

Use the magic spells at your disposal to defeat the demons spilling out from the underworld. In Ort, time is frozen whenever you stand still. This means you have the opportunity to plan your attacks and be strategic.

Like any RPG, you will be slaying enemies to collect loot and experience. The items you pick up will improve your magical abilities, though some come with curses... As you level up, you will learn additional magic spells to use against your enemies.

Ort is varied and expansive, an open world for you to explore. Choose the order of the quests you pursue, or just explore to meet new characters. The final battle is available whenever you choose, but... Are you strong enough?

Play as a novice mage, forced to take on the responsibility of saving the world and those that are important to you. Quests can be completed to gain access to new areas, save and unlock allies, gain items and powers, and more. Replays are encouraged because small decisions can have permanent and significant consequences, leading to different game outcomes.

- Learn and use 12 magic spells, and combine them with the three elements for different effects
- Time stops when you stand still - take advantage of this to plan your attacks
- Use your life energy to weave spells - be strategic in your fighting
- Explore various biomes around the world of Ort and meet a diverse set of characters
- Atmospheric soundtrack composed by Chris Gray
- Pursue truly optional quest lines, and make difficult choices between which characters to save
- Save the world, or rule it as a force of evil
Games that inspired Fates of Ort
Diablo 2, Morrowind, Chrono Trigger, Fallout, Eschalon BookScreenshots
User Reviews
I bought this game due to the time-stop mechanic. I thought it would be a cool pseudo turn-based RPG that I could chill-with and rest my hands after working on the computer during the day. Then I realize not only movement is WASD-based but also that clicking doesn't move you to the clicked-tile but instead steps once on the mouse's direction, requiring you to hold the mouse to move any-distance! Not only I gave-up on better-games like Ultima 6 and Xulima because of that asinine control-scheme that is anathema to almost 3-decades of over-whelming isometric-RPG design common-sense (from Diablo to Baldur's Gate to Fallout) but it is also the opposite of what I bought this game for! No, I do not want to hold the mouse and develop carpal-tunnel to move for 20 hours each play-through! You couldn't pay-me a million-dollars to permanently-hurt my hand like that! No, I do not want to play with WASD on a lap-top and touch-pad set-up, are you joking?! No, I did not buy this retro-looking 200 ...
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.3GHz processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 + 1024MB VRAM
- Storage: 400 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Fates of Ort cost?
Fates of Ort costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Fates of Ort?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2.3GHz processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0 + 1024MB VRAM Storage: 400 MB available space
What platforms is Fates of Ort available on?
Fates of Ort is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Fates of Ort worth buying?
Fates of Ort has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Fates of Ort released?
Fates of Ort was released on Mar 31, 2020.
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