Age of Defense

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"Age of Defense" is a strategy game where players must defend their base from waves of enemy attacks. Players can build and upgrade towers, train troops, and use special abilities to survive as long as possible. The game features various age periods with unique units and technologies to unlock. With its simple mechanics and challenging gameplay, "Age of Defense" offers hours of defensive strategy.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 316 reviews

graphics67 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style with a prehistoric theme, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of map challenges and dynamic boss battles that add replay value.
The mechanics allow for strategic tower placement and different unit types, providing a fun and challenging experience.

The lack of clear instructions and reliance on pictorial representations can make it confusing for new players to understand mechanics.
There are significant balance issues, with some levels being overly difficult and requiring grinding through easier modes to unlock upgrades.
The user interface is cluttered and can obstruct gameplay, making it difficult to place towers effectively during intense moments.

graphics
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
24%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and cartoonish art style, which adds a humorous and engaging element to the gameplay. While the visuals are generally described as nice and colorful, some players noted occasional performance issues, particularly during intense moments with many enemies on screen. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its addictive nature and overall enjoyment.
- “Art style and animations are great!”
- “The graphics are nice, everything looks juicy and bright, the gameplay is at the same time simple, but at the same time addictive.”
- “The cool cartoon graphics, prehistoric theme, and storyline really add to the game.”
- “At first look, it reminds me of Kingdom Rush TD with the same visuals; however, it's worse than KR TD since it lags, and on top of that, the player cannot sell towers and space is limited where the player can build towers. What a shame.”
- “So much so that you can see the spike graphic glitch in front of the enemy texture; it's infuriating when you're using a strategy that requires the abilities to be put to good use.”
- “Unbalanced, hard to figure things out even for experienced TD players, terrible UI, and most of your screen will not be used due to random, useless animations and graphics. Hieroglyphs instead of text make it hard to navigate menus.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The gameplay of the tower defense game is visually appealing and offers a mix of addictive mechanics and challenges, though it suffers from a lack of clear instructions and balance. Players appreciate the innovative mechanics and artistic design, but many express frustration over confusing interfaces and the absence of tutorials, which can hinder the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains engaging and provides hours of entertainment for fans of the genre.
- “Gameplay is challenging; the main campaign has 15 maps, with 3 modes and 4 levels of difficulty.”
- “I highly recommend purchasing this fantastic game as it features captivating gameplay mechanics and stunning visuals that will undoubtedly keep you engaged for countless hours.”
- “The graphics are nice, everything looks juicy and bright, the gameplay is at the same time simple, but at the same time addictive.”
- “But that leaves you lacking, with mechanics and modes they just don't explain.”
- “The same autistic menu system is in game and the gameplay is ruined by it.”
- “Gameplay itself isn't terrible but is extremely hindered by the fact the developers thought it would be genius to put all instructions and all places where text would normally be as cave pictures.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
59%
12%
The game's story is described as charming and engaging, featuring a prehistoric theme with interesting twists and moral undertones relevant to contemporary issues. However, some players found the narrative execution lacking, with confusing mechanics and a reliance on symbols rather than clear text, which detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals and plot elements are praised, the gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating due to bugs and mission design.
- “Solid tower defense game with some interesting twists and a charming story.”
- “An exciting tower defense type game, the visual part of the game is at a high level, and the plot interested me!”
- “The cool cartoon graphics, prehistoric theme, and storyline really add to the game.”
- “The levels are getting too long and boring; the story is pretty bad.”
- “I understand why things are happening, but I hardly understand what is going on, mostly because it is literally the Angry Birds plot but with weirder animals and the cavemen are the birds.”
- “The game looked cool from the trailers, but playing it is a whole other story.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
19%
11%
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and pleasantness, enhancing immersion and complementing the gameplay. Many users appreciate the tribal and unobtrusive tracks, describing them as enjoyable and fitting for the game's setting, although some find certain pieces to be somewhat banal. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Every detail is carefully designed, and atmospheric music adds additional immersion into the game world.”
- “The music is actually really fitting for the setting, and I grew to enjoy and appreciate it.”
- “This game has excellent music and is a great deal of fun as a tower defense type game.”
- “You watch the red dots, while you just sit there and twiddle your thumbs adding units as they become available; the very reason I hate tower defense is personified, and being Australian, I couldn't switch off that cringeworthy background music fast enough.”
- “The music is easy tribal stuff that I have always liked.”
- “I think the death sound effects could be a bit louder - they sounded fun, but they were too quiet in comparison to the music.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its unique and cartoonish style, enhancing the overall experience with funny graphics and sound. Players appreciate the blend of historical elements and comedic moments, making it a standout in the tower defense genre. However, some users noted that the humor can diminish over time, particularly when gameplay becomes repetitive or confusing.
- “The game is wonderfully seasoned with humor and historical moments.”
- “A fun, humorous tower defense game!”
- “The games are nicely drawn, presented with the special humor of the developers.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including freezing, disappearing menus, and visual errors. While it shows potential, the current state makes it difficult for players to enjoy or recommend it. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience.
- “But I can't give a positive review to this, since it's very buggy and not worth it.”
- “It is a fun tower defense game, but I would have a hard time recommending this to others considering the game is buggy as all hell. It sometimes slows down or freezes, the level selection will disappear, the options menu does not work, and the in-game upgrade points do not appear in the upgrade menu after you have earned them.”
- “Overall, the game has potential, but it is quite buggy and unenjoyable at the moment.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its meticulous design, beautiful graphics, and immersive music, which collectively enhance the player experience. Reviewers highlight the engaging and realistic ambiance, particularly in the context of tower defense gameplay, making it a standout title in the genre. Overall, the atmosphere is described as captivating and integral to the game's appeal.
- “Every detail is carefully designed, and atmospheric music adds additional immersion into the game world.”
- “Great art, amazing atmosphere.”
- “I played a lot of tower defense games, but this one catches its atmosphere together with cool opponents and a rather difficult passage.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the world and its characters.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant issues such as overheating and poor performance, while others note the presence of interesting mechanics and good graphics. There is hope for future improvements, as players anticipate that minor optimizations will be implemented over time. Overall, the game's current state is seen as unbalanced and lacking in optimization.
- “Here you can find interesting mechanics, nice graphics, and good optimization.”
- “Little optimizations like this will surely come in time.”
- “Unbalanced, poorly optimized, overheated my processor twice.”
- “Complete unoptimized garbage of a game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to certain enemies gaining special abilities when hit, which complicates the process and may require additional lives to manage effectively.
- “The grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some enemies have special abilities when they get hit, like speeding up when hit by an AoE, but this just causes the game to become needlessly tedious and frustrating.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players consistently highlight the game’s high replayability, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for varied experiences and enjoyment upon multiple playthroughs.
- “This game offers a lot of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh.”
- “I keep coming back for more because there are so many different paths to explore.”

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8h Median play time

7h Average play time

3-10h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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