The power of the Heartstone has mysteriously faded and the land of Tempor lies broken from years of civil war. Can you defend your nation against an invading force and unite the seven factions once again?
#1. It has occasional graphics seizures that will cause you to have to refresh the page.
#2. The game is long, BUT... The game can make you WISH it was over after a few hours of looking at the same bland looking levels with the same bland bad guys. It took me about 4hrs to play through the game, and after hour 2, I wanted it to be over. I wasn't finding any new things to amuse me.
#3. This game caters more to those who care about badges and achievements, than those who just want to beat the fucking game. By this, I mean that you can't utilize many of the games towers and talents properly unless you're playing levels over and over with extra level features ticked.
#4. Many of the upgrades and special towers seem to be improperly price balanced. Levels just don't last long enough to make them cost effective much of the time.
#5. Shitty graphics. Plain and simple, this game is ugly.
#6. The storyline is utterly forgettable. It's meaningless to the game-play, and after the storyline popped up on me enough times after a battle, I found myself just angrily closing it so I could get back to my upgrade screen. Despite all these flaws, it's still a TD that DOESN'T suck, which in a world of garbage TD's, means this is easily one of the top 10 best TD's ever made.
It's just basically a Honda. Not gonna get you a BJ, but it'll get you where you're going, reliably.
So far, I see the graphics are terrible, the music is SUPER annoying (though, you can toggle it off, THANK GOD!), and the story is senseless to those of us who aren't HoW fanboys.
Not seeing how this game is scored so highly, thus far. It isn't bad, but It's certainly not AMAZING. More later...
Definitely one of the best TD games in existence. Interesting mix of towers and guardian defenders, lots of (reasonable) upgrades, challenging, but fair. I like the variety of "special places" to set towers and troops upon. Unfortunately, some blend so much into the landscape that I easily overlook them. Also great: Various parameters to change the challenge rating of a level however you like. Greatly increases replay value. Very good 4... no, make that 5/5 stars.
"twists" is another word for gimmicks. I hate gimmicks.
In any case, try Cursed Treasure, Kingdom Rush, Demon Rift, Gemcraft, and Castaway TD.
I was so impressed by Kingdom Rush that I went to AG and purchased the Premium Content, just to complete the entire game!
BDJ
Those are the best TD's available, in that order from #1-#5 (Cursed Treasure being #1).
If you don't like those, you won't like any.
Actually, I've completed both Cursed Treasure and Kingdom Rush. These are the TD games that I was referring to when I stated that I've played a few good ones recently. Quite unique and enjoyable.
I was so impressed by Kingdom Rush that I went to AG and purchased the Premium Content just to complete the entire game!
Hate to sound like a broken record, but Tower Defense games are not really my 'thing'. However, I have played a couple of interesting TD games recently, so I thought I'd give this game a-try.
As it turns out, it is just another TD game with a few new 'twists'. BDJ
"twists" is another word for gimmicks. I hate gimmicks.
In any case, try Cursed Treasure, Kingdom Rush, Demon Rift, Gemcraft, and Castaway TD.
Those are the best TD's available, in that order from #1-#5 (Cursed Treasure being #1).
Hate to sound like a broken record, but Tower Defense games are not really my 'thing'. However, I have played a couple of interesting TD games recently, so I thought I'd give this game a-try.
As it turns out, it is just another TD game with a few new 'twists'. But I did want to test it out, so I changed the game from Tower Defense to 'Unit' Defense. That's right, I completed the game (Three Stars everywhere) using only Warriors, Rangers, and a few Mages, reinforced with the Battle Standard!
Early on, the Rangers were used as an early detection for the Stealth fighter. On the 3rd promotion, the Ranger can select the Tracker Subclass that allows them to see and target Stealth troops. Once 'hit' by an arrow, the stealth is removed and they become visible to all.
Vary late in the game, the Warrior can select the Paladin Subclass that allows pretty much the same thing. Unfortunately, by the time this is available to the Warrior, the enemy no longer uses Stealth troops. A case of too little, to late.
Anywise, the game is functional, except for most of the special challenges.
Quite possibly the best tower defense I have ever played, the levels up are useful form the where beginning of the battles and quite easy to get. Good story that will pave the way for hands of war 3 (which I assume is being worked on or at least brainstormed)
Comments
#1. It has occasional graphics seizures that will cause you to have to refresh the page.
#2. The game is long, BUT... The game can make you WISH it was over after a few hours of looking at the same bland looking levels with the same bland bad guys. It took me about 4hrs to play through the game, and after hour 2, I wanted it to be over. I wasn't finding any new things to amuse me.
#3. This game caters more to those who care about badges and achievements, than those who just want to beat the fucking game. By this, I mean that you can't utilize many of the games towers and talents properly unless you're playing levels over and over with extra level features ticked.
#4. Many of the upgrades and special towers seem to be improperly price balanced. Levels just don't last long enough to make them cost effective much of the time.
#5. Shitty graphics. Plain and simple, this game is ugly.
#6. The storyline is utterly forgettable. It's meaningless to the game-play, and after the storyline popped up on me enough times after a battle, I found myself just angrily closing it so I could get back to my upgrade screen.
Despite all these flaws, it's still a TD that DOESN'T suck, which in a world of garbage TD's, means this is easily one of the top 10 best TD's ever made.
It's just basically a Honda. Not gonna get you a BJ, but it'll get you where you're going, reliably.
3/5 stars
On level 1 of this TD.
So far, I see the graphics are terrible, the music is SUPER annoying (though, you can toggle it off, THANK GOD!), and the story is senseless to those of us who aren't HoW fanboys.
Not seeing how this game is scored so highly, thus far. It isn't bad, but It's certainly not AMAZING. More later...
Also great: Various parameters to change the challenge rating of a level however you like. Greatly increases replay value.
Very good 4... no, make that 5/5 stars.
Actually, I've completed both Cursed Treasure and Kingdom Rush. These are the TD games that I was referring to when I stated that I've played a few good ones recently. Quite unique and enjoyable.
I was so impressed by Kingdom Rush that I went to AG and purchased the Premium Content just to complete the entire game!
For what it is worth.
BDJ
"twists" is another word for gimmicks. I hate gimmicks.
In any case, try Cursed Treasure, Kingdom Rush, Demon Rift, Gemcraft, and Castaway TD.
Those are the best TD's available, in that order from #1-#5 (Cursed Treasure being #1).
If you don't like those, you won't like any.
As it turns out, it is just another TD game with a few new 'twists'. But I did want to test it out, so I changed the game from Tower Defense to 'Unit' Defense. That's right, I completed the game (Three Stars everywhere) using only Warriors, Rangers, and a few Mages, reinforced with the Battle Standard!
Early on, the Rangers were used as an early detection for the Stealth fighter. On the 3rd promotion, the Ranger can select the Tracker Subclass that allows them to see and target Stealth troops. Once 'hit' by an arrow, the stealth is removed and they become visible to all.
Vary late in the game, the Warrior can select the Paladin Subclass that allows pretty much the same thing. Unfortunately, by the time this is available to the Warrior, the enemy no longer uses Stealth troops. A case of too little, to late.
Anywise, the game is functional, except for most of the special challenges.
Rate: 3.5/5
BDJ
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