Platforms
- PlayStation 5Mar 26, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SMar 26, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Mar 26, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4124 Players
- Xbox OneMar 26, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
17 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Context is key when looking at Bulwark. While the game may not tick every box when it comes to being an outstanding city-building sim, it’s still impressive for what it sets out to be. Both as an expansion of the world of The Falconeer and as a showcase of what Tomas Sala can do as a solo developer, Bulwark delivers. We would have loved to have seen an expanded narrative campaign here that leads into the third and final chapter of Sala’s Falconeer trilogy, and some of the gameplay elements could have been fleshed out more. Ultimately though, there are a lot worse options for city-builders out there, especially in this price range.
SebastiaanRaats · Oct 06, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - In the end, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles represents two sides of a coin. In one respect, seeing Tomas Sala leave the skies in favor of city-planning speaks to a kind of experimentation and flexibility not seen in many developers today; in the other, his tweaks within said formula unfortunately result in unnecessary repetition and design mismanagement within combat, trade, and exploration. Seeing cities sprout to life remains a neat visual staple that reinforces your productivity, but it simply doesn't feel like your iterations grow much beyond that. Put another way: all of the building blocks are here for any genre fan to appreciate, but the finished construction is still left wanting.
Lee Mehr · Apr 27, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is a great showcase for its world and has some nifty mechanics for both tower development and exploration. I once invested an uninterrupted 20 minutes simply placing foundations and balconies for a stone tower that served as the anchor for a couple of ports, simply to improve the architecture of that island. Unfortunately, the beauty of all these spires and walkways cannot compensate for a certain sense of aimlessness. The three campaigns don’t feel too different, and combat is too automated to feel interesting. Like its massive towers, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has good foundations but it doesn’t offer something engaging to build towards.
Cosmin Vasile · Apr 09, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Tomas Sala has created another great game with Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles. The ability to expand and experiment without worry makes it very accessible for those unfamiliar with the genre, as well as it being a thought provoking adventure even for genre veterans. While it may not be for everyone, there is something special here for those that connect with it.
ISAAC MCCRAW · Apr 02, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Tomas Salas' latest title is impressive and arguably more enticing than The Falconeer, with its intriguing alliances, vast world and simplified systems despite its inherent issues and uninvolving narrative.
Ravi Sinha · Mar 28, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is an impressive solo achievement. Its disregard for traditional goals, victory conditions or game-limiting objectives makes Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles stand out in a — pun intended — sea of builders. As a set of automated construction mechanics, the Freebuild Mode feels great. Sometimes the campaign scenarios sit uncomfortably in the middle, tasking players to discover how things work but not always giving them a clear, actionable goal. Fans of games like Townscapers will enjoy Bulwark very much, and players of more traditional RTS games will appreciate its fresh approach to the genre.
Mark Steighner · Mar 28, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is not made for everyone. It’s an odd duck in the way it controls, the way it tells its story and the way it simulates the world, but it truly is a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon. Want a conventional strategy game or city-builder? Look elsewhere. Are you in for something executed by a single developer, taking risks and doing something new? Well then – The Ursee awaits.
Pieter Jasper · Mar 26, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is an approachable take on the city builder for players of many skill levels. It encourages experimentation with your settlement layout and exploration in the Ursee, but some design decisions don’t feel as smooth as they could be, like selecting buildings or interacting with other factions. If you are a city builder fan you can sink hours into this, but do not expect it to have the same depth as others in the genre.
Aran Suddi · Mar 26, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - In my experience, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles keeps you entertained in different ways at all times. There's no stress about resources, but you will be busy scouting for captains, defending trade routes and optimising resource flows in your cities. And if you're really just into relaxing and city building, there's always the Free Build mode that's as casual and relaxing as it gets. It's a game I've really enjoyed playing so far and in my eyes it lives up to its promise of being a relaxing, sandbox city builder. My only real point of criticism is that I keep struggling with the controls using a PlayStation 5 controller. But other than that, for the price you pay on launch this is definitely worth a try if you're into city building games.
Marco Vrolijk · Mar 26, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - A stress-free city builder with a fun, original gameplay loop, Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is sure to delight both experts and newcomers alike.
Mike Crewe · Mar 26, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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Carve your legacy into a world shattered by the decisions of those who came before you, tower by tower, wall by wall, sculpting from the daunting cliffs and perilous waters of an unforgiving landscape that refuses to be tamed.
Tasked with rebuilding a civilization devastated by the aftermath of a war 40 years prior, you are in command of creating the last great settlement upon the Great Ursee - a vast, fantastical oceanic world filled with lost myths, breath-taking vistas and danger.
From humble docks and wooden jetties, you will scavenge resources and grow your settlement as your population and creations grow ever grander, sculpting monumental stone towers and battlements that scrape the skies, where airships and giant warbirds rule.
Create trade routes and strike alliances with other factions scattered across the waves, acquiring powerful Captains and Commanders to protect your creations and utilise their aid in exploration - or muster your own battlegroup to strike at them, waging war upon your ancient enemies.
This world and its choices are yours to make - what legacy will you leave behind? What creations will bear your name?
Build Your Bulwark.
Developer: Tomas Sala