The new Simpsons-themed island in Fortnite is a genuinely impressive feat, but there’s no way for players to actually enjoy it in a meaningful way.
I want to begin by making one thing absolutely clear: It’s perfectly fine to enjoy Fortnite. Many cool people love Fortnite — I mean, Chappell Roan even plays it. It’s undeniably a game with lots of merit that’s had a huge impact on the gaming ecosystem. I, however, am not a Fortnite enjoyer, and fully resent the fact I have to play it in order to explore the world of The Simpsons, which is one of my all-time favorite television shows (the first 10 or so seasons, anyway).
For a bit of background, I am not only a non-Fortnite player, but a non-shooter player in general. I much prefer turn-based combat and the ability to mull over my choices, rather than fighting for my life while full of panic as bullets come at me from all directions — I already have enough anxiety, I don’t need an entire server full of people whose collective goal is to eliminate me.
