Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault
- July 18, 2016
- ACQUIRE Corp.
- 9h median play time
Aegis of Earth has one interesting idea and… that's about it. With its simple mechanics, okay story, and generally unimpressive presentation, it's okay for a portable game for quick bursts or killing time. However, those seeking more engaging tower defence titles best look elsewhere. This game has a place, but were it not on a portable console, would likely be in for an official reprimand. As-is, it fits in just well enough with the 'short spurt of play' ideology that makes it acceptable for a handheld title.
Get on Steam"Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault" is an action-packed strategy game where players must defend their city from hordes of monstrous enemies. As the last bastion of humanity, players will need to use advanced technology, strategic planning, and powerful weapons to survive each assault. The game features a unique perspective, with players commanding defenses from within the city, providing a fresh take on the tower defense genre.
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Reviews
- Unique blend of tower defense and city management gameplay with engaging mechanics.
- Vibrant characters and an interesting storyline that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Great for quick fun and practicing hand-eye coordination, especially with the RPG elements.
- Abysmal porting with significant technical issues, including lack of mouse support and no exit button.
- Achievements do not work, and there is little to no support from the developers.
- Long introduction and frustrating control settings that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique tower defense (TD) style that emphasizes micromanagement without traditional building mechanics, offering an engaging experience despite some issues related to a poor PC port. Players appreciate the vibrant characters and a gentle learning curve, although some find the core gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it is considered enjoyable for short sessions, particularly for fans of RPG and TD genres.
“Unique tower defense gameplay (as far as I know); you don't build, and let things play on their own. It has some micromanaging which is engaging.”
“I'm really glad I did as the characters are full of comedy and life, with the gameplay being great fun.”
“Fantastic blend of gameplay mechanics, wonderful cast of vibrant characters, gentle learning curve with a difficulty system that rewards you for challenging yourself.”
“Core gameplay gets tiresome after a while; the game world is a bit too confined, and frequently repeated events and voice clips quickly become annoying.”
“Gameplay-wise, let's just call it RPGTD.”
“Got this on sale; beyond that broken porting mess, it's solid gameplay with waifu in it.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game features appealing anime-styled graphics and well-designed visuals that enhance the tower defense experience, particularly during intense boss battles. However, some users have reported issues with crashing, often related to graphic card compatibility rather than processor requirements. While the art style is praised, there are criticisms regarding blocky graphics and a lack of innovation within the genre.
“This literally puts the story into the tower defense genre with great anime-styled graphics and intense boss battles.”
“The game has a good design and nice graphics, making the gameplay enjoyable.”
“Nice art style for cutscenes; the voice acting is good, and there is some decent strategy involved.”
“[blocky game graphics, very repetitive, no real innovation for the genre]”
- story9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting and engaging, set within a tower defense framework that features anime-style graphics and intense boss battles. However, players find the lengthy introduction and restrictions on accessing settings frustrating, and while the narrative offers depth, some feel it lacks in presentation quality. Overall, the story provides a substantial experience, with players noting they are only halfway through after several hours of gameplay.
“This literally puts the story into the tower defense genre with great anime-styled graphics and intense boss battles.”
“Interesting storyline.”
“I played for around 9 hours and it seems I'm still around halfway through the story since there are still a good amount of new enemies to see and new weapons and upgrades to unlock.”
“The long introduction is frustrating, and the game won't let you access the settings until after mission one, which is quite annoying.”
“The story feels like it has been forced into the tower defense genre, lacking depth despite the great anime-styled graphics and intense boss battles.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as awesome, highlighting its strong impact on the overall experience.
“Awesome music.”
“Awesome music.”
“Awesome music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly on Windows 10 64-bit, but some experience crashes or unresponsiveness. It is recommended to ensure that graphic card drivers are updated or changed to improve performance.
“I'm using Windows 10 64-bit, and the game runs smoothly. If you experience any issues like the game not responding or crashing (especially Windows 10 users), just remember to check your graphics card (update or change).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its over-the-top voice acting and intentionally cheesy English dubbing, which, despite being off-putting to some, contributes to a unique and engaging experience. Players appreciate how this blend creates a captivating ambiance that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The game manages to convey a perfect sense of atmosphere, and once you get your head around it, it's genuinely good.”
“It's a wonderful slice of anime with over-the-top voice acting and cheesy dubbing, but it creates an immersive atmosphere that I love.”
“Despite its flaws, the atmosphere in the game is captivating and adds to the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault Review
Aegis of Earth has one interesting idea and… that's about it. With its simple mechanics, okay story, and generally unimpressive presentation, it's okay for a portable game for quick bursts or killing time. However, those seeking more engaging tower defence titles best look elsewhere. This game has a place, but were it not on a portable console, would likely be in for an official reprimand. As-is, it fits in just well enough with the 'short spurt of play' ideology that makes it acceptable for a handheld title.
60%Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault Review
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is a game that blends light city management and JRPG characters/plot with a rotational take on tower defence. Alone, each of these parts is not that great, but they work so successfully together that anyone with a minor interest in these types of games will likely enjoy the final product. Likeable characters, a simple but complex enough tower defence system, and a good coherency to the entire package make it a solid recommendation.
70%Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault Review
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