Alien Creeps
- June 24, 2014
- Outplay Entertainment
- 12h median play time
Alien Creeps TD is a single-player strategy game with fantastic visuals that features an alien invasion theme. As the defender of Earth, you must protect it using a range of weapons and towers, including helicopters, to blow up, strike down, or exterminate the invading aliens. However, the game is hindered by annoying ads. Your goal is to prevent the aliens from reaching and destroying your base, securing your place as the ultimate alien abatement squad.
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Reviews
- The game features vibrant and smooth graphics that are well-suited for small screens, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is straightforward and engaging, with a variety of enemy types and tower options that encourage strategic thinking.
- Players can enjoy the game without mandatory purchases, as it is possible to progress through grinding, although spending money can enhance the experience.
- The game has a significant paywall, requiring real money for many upgrades and special characters, which can hinder progress without spending.
- Full-screen video ads can be intrusive, and there are issues with ads not loading properly, affecting the ability to earn in-game currency.
- Some players have reported bugs and crashes, particularly after updates, which can lead to lost progress and frustration.
- monetization27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 59 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game includes fullscreen video ads, optional ad views for in-game currency, and in-app purchases for gold and gems, which some players find necessary for progression. While ads are frequent and can be intrusive, many users report that they can be avoided with patience, although some express frustration over technical issues and the effectiveness of ad rewards. Overall, the game appears designed to encourage spending, with mixed feelings about the balance between ads and gameplay experience.
“There's no advertising for other games from this developer, but you are offered the option to watch a video ad to earn a few coins now and then.”
“In-app purchases are there but can be avoided if you're patient.”
“With in-app purchases, that are, so far, unnecessary.”
“The most annoying thing it does is play fullscreen video ads, at most once a day, but you get a few points for letting it.”
“A couple of drawbacks, one is bombarded with ads to purchase game add-ons which can add up in price.”
“This is a fun game but the higher levels seem impossible without spending money, and you are supposed to be able to get free energy or coins from watching ads, but when you try, the app locks up every time.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their cartoonish and polished style, which works well on smaller screens and maintains clarity amidst chaotic gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the diverse range of characters and animations, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience, although some find the menu graphics overly bright compared to the gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and user-friendly atmosphere.
“Great game with superb graphics and entertaining characters, on my Kindle Fire HD.”
“The graphics are a bit cartoonish and caricatured, but that works well on small screens with lots going on.”
“Weird graphics slow game sucks.”
“Lots of enemy units of many types, defense towers, stationed and air-dropped marines, and all sorts of weapons fire and explosions all over the place, and the graphics kept up without being too hard to tell what was going on.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and smoothness, with some users highlighting good graphics and visual effects. However, there are mixed feelings about the contrast between the flashy menus and the gameplay visuals, as well as occasional technical issues like crashes and glitches. While ads are present, they are considered unobtrusive and do not significantly disrupt the gaming experience.
“The gameplay is simple and straightforward.”
“Good gameplay, visual effects are stellar; purchasing is not required but makes the game considerably easier.”
“Great gameplay, smooth graphics.”
“I love the gameplay, but on the Kindle, it does not allow you to sign in to Facebook to get the bonuses.”
“Nor do I like how all the menu and tutorial graphics are so bright and flashy while the actual gameplay looks pretty dull by comparison.”
“The game has crashed 1-3 times and there has been a glitch where I couldn't do anything active on the screen 3-5 times (probably 12 hours of gameplay).”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The story features a light comedic tone with caricatured characters and some stereotypical elements, contributing to an engaging yet somewhat predictable narrative. Players appreciate the fun and cool graphics, although some express a lack of motivation to complete the game after initial enjoyment. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, enhancing the tower defense experience.
“Fun tower defense game, cool graphics, cool story, great fun.”
“I like the graphics and storyline.”
“It has a touch of light comedy, fairly heavy on the caricature, and just a little bit of stereotypical story.”
“I really liked the first few missions but I doubt I'll ever finish this game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly after the initial levels, as it is necessary to earn coins for tower upgrades and to enhance the free hero. While the process can become repetitive, the variety in rewards helps to mitigate the monotony, allowing dedicated players to eventually acquire all necessary upgrades through persistent grinding.
“You might just end up grinding levels over and over after the first dozen or so, to earn enough coins to upgrade your towers and experience to upgrade the one free hero.”
“If you don't mind grinding it out, you can earn all the coins needed for all upgrades.”
“These reward a good number of coins to further your upgrade research and keep the grinding at least a little more varied.”
