Fortnite Mobile Review

 

Play the cartoony, goofy battle royale anytime and anywhere!

Fortnite took the world by storm, just like how the maps get engulfed in a storm every round. With its more child-friendly graphics and simplistic mechanics, it enjoyed a bigger demographic than fellow battle royale game PUBG. The number of Fortnite accounts exploded exponentially in a few months after release. Plus, the addition of being able to create structures at the drop of a hat brings a whole new dimension of tactics to the genre.

No other game came quite close to their explosive popularity, helped along by some prominent streamers and later, pro-gamers. It even took so little time in accepting the game as an e-sport, which says a lot about how popular it got.

Sure, now it’s faded a little bit in the background. Many players are not satisfied with the direction it’s going, and many formerly dedicated streamers have moved on to other games. Yet it still has a pretty big player base, and many players still enjoy playing the game.

What is Fortnite Mobile?

As the name suggests, it’s a port of the famous Fortnite game into mobile devices. With the cross-play feature, mobile players can play with those who use other consoles or devices. Yes, that includes PC, Xbox, PS4/5, Switch, and other mobile players.

Gameplay remains the same, with the player being able to move, jump, glide, build, and shoot. The only difference is the lack of a mouse and keyboard input. Of course, this can be difficult to play if not used to the controls, but it makes the game more accessible even without an expensive PC or console. At least, if the device is up to it, as older models might not be able to handle the app.

Along with cross-play, there is also a cross-save between the various consoles, as long as you use the same Epic Games account for all of them. That means switching between devices is an easy process.

Top Features

Portability

As long as there is WiFi or data and the device has a charged battery, you can take your Fortnite BR adventures anywhere! Play around while waiting in line or commuting somewhere. Sibling borrowed the console? You can just whip out your phone and play there. The possibilities are endless.

Cross-Platform Play

With a unified cross-play feature, you’ll never run out of opponents to battle with. Filling maps won’t be too much of a problem, and you can put your mobile skills against console or PC players. That’s an added challenge to the game!

Cross-Save

By using the same Epic Games account across devices, your progress can be saved. You don’t have to restart in ranks or skins, nor handle two (or more) V-Buck wallets. That way there’s no worry that what you did in mobile would be rendered moot when switching devices.

All the Game’s Features

There’s almost no difference in content between the mobile and console versions. Whatever’s on the console, it’s also on the mobile version. That means every challenge, reward, and quest in the consoles are also in the mobile port. There’s no unfairness there.

How to Use

Download the app through the official site, as Epic Games had problems with Google Play and the Apple App Store. Currently, the only version available is for Android, as Apple has complete control over app distribution. Android apps have a freer distribution model, as well as APKs which make it easier.

There are rumors and talks of the iOS version returning sometime, so Apple users just have to wait patiently. Nothing’s set in stone yet, so it may be sooner or later than what is said. Rest assured that it will come, though.

If you don’t have an Epic Games account yet, it’s easy to make one. There’s also the alternative of looking for Fortnite accounts for sale, if you don’t want to start from scratch. Once you’ve gotten an account, just log in and play the game!

Pricing

Fortnite Mobile is free to download and play. Players may use their real money to buy V-Bucks, which in turn can be used for various cosmetic items from the Fortnite item shop. As a F2P game, there’s nothing you can buy with this currency that will give you an edge on the battlefield. Prices of V-Buck packages range from $8-$800, depending on how many V-Bucks you want.

Pros/Cons

Pros

Play a battle royale match anywhere, any time.

Switch between them all console versions easily

Enjoy everything the game offers whatever device you use

Cons

May eat up battery charge while playing

Control can be clumsy or hard to get used to

Need a stable internet connection

Ratings

Features: 5

Fun: 4.9

Port: 4.6

Mobility: 5

Total: 4.9

Verdict

Fortnite Mobile truly brings the experience to life in such a portable device. Of course, some features might take a hit (such as graphics) and anyone unused to playing on mobile will have a difficult time. However, the point is that they were able to port a 26GB game (on PC) to about 3GB for mobile devices. That’s without having to cut out content for mobile!

Then again, what’s a little inconvenience when you can play whenever and wherever you are? You won’t have to miss scheduled team rounds with friends. There’s also the option of sitting around a table playing the game together when you meet up with them. No need to bring laptops or consoles, just your phone and yourself.

Why not try the game out and see for yourself why people raved about Fortnite BR? It’s all the content and features of the game in the palm of your hand. Despite the negative review of veterans, there’s still so much to enjoy about the game. Don’t let a few noisy critics ruin it for you. Play the game if you truly enjoy it. If you tried it and found it’s not your thing, that’s okay too.

At any rate, have fun playing Fortnite on whatever console you use!