Alien Robot Monsters

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"Alien Robot Monsters" is a sci-fi themed tower defense game. Players must defend against waves of alien robot monsters using an arsenal of futuristic weapons and towers. The game offers various levels with increasing difficulty, providing a challenging and engaging experience. With upgrades, power-ups, and different game modes, players can customize their strategy and enjoy hours of defense gameplay.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a complex tower upgrade system that allows for diverse strategies and tower combinations, enhancing replayability.
The sci-fi military setting and engaging gameplay provide a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of the tower defense genre.
The game is affordable and offers a decent amount of content, with a variety of levels and challenges that keep players engaged.

The game suffers from poor balance and difficulty spikes, making it frustrating for players who may find certain levels nearly impossible to complete without specific strategies.
There are technical issues, including crashes on certain systems and a lack of clarity in the upgrade paths, which can lead to confusion and wasted resources.
The visuals and animations are considered mediocre, and the game lacks some quality-of-life features like difficulty settings and cloud saves.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting low-quality visuals and poor animations reminiscent of campy 90s aesthetics, while others appreciate the clear, detailed 2D graphics and stylish retro design. Many agree that while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they effectively complement the gameplay, with some praising the overall visual flow and design. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, with a blend of charm and simplicity that suits the game's style.
- “Clear, detailed 2D graphics, reminiscent of the earlier C&C titles.”
- “A very solid tower defense game, with nice graphics, nice tech tree and pleasant gameplay all round.”
- “Stylish graphics and a good challenge, you should pick this up if you like tower defense.”
- “The graphics are bad but campy 90s bad, so in some ways the art is a plus even though the actual art is ugly beyond description.”
- “The graphics make it look like it started out as a phone game though.”
- “Graphics are very simple and background textures look dull.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The game's story is described as minimal and somewhat unnecessary, serving primarily to provide context for the gameplay rather than driving it forward. While some players appreciate the light narrative and the accompanying lore about units and enemies, others find it simplistic and repetitive, leading to a sense of monotony as the game progresses. Overall, the story ties the missions together but does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “It does have a fun little story as well, not mega-fluff, but enough, with a pedia that talks about the units and the robot monsters.”
- “The story does exactly what it needs to, tying a purpose and progression with the enemies and troops to the game.”
- “Now of course we are talking about a fictitious world, and of course this is just a scenario to help you into the story of a tower defense game.”
- “The story is simple and unnecessary.”
- “Minimal plot that doesn't get in the way of the gameplay.”
- “The game becomes monotonous after the ~10 missions.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid tower defense mechanics and unique features, though it often feels derivative and lacks originality in its setting. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the visual spectacle of destruction, while the three-star system encourages replayability. Overall, the game offers enjoyable strategic planning and execution, appealing to fans of the genre despite some generic elements.
- “The three-star mechanic gives you some reason to play harder levels again to try and get three stars on every level.”
- “A very solid tower defense game, with nice graphics, nice tech tree, and pleasant gameplay all around.”
- “Fun gameplay and a great presentation.”
- “The setting is as generic as it gets and the actual gameplay is likewise as derivative as it gets, but had the basic design and gameplay been solid, the game itself would have been fun and recommendable to fans of tower defense games.”
- “Gameplay is similar to Kingdom Rush, but with a lot more upgrades.”
- “The balance between the aesthetics, the gameplay, the mechanics, and how it all works together had no issues.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its atmospheric quality and humor in the voice acting, while others find it out of place or annoying. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a strong point, though there are calls for better audio controls to adjust music and sound effects. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, but its integration and customization options could be improved.
- “The sounds and music work well, without becoming irritating, which is a minor thing, but a nice touch nonetheless.”
- “The soundtrack is great; I like the voice acting with the humor it has, sound effects are lively, and the semi-retro 2D graphics fit the game perfectly.”
- “Graphics are fine and the music is very good.”
- “The soundtrack is passable but hilariously out of place and doesn't match anything about the rest of the game (except that it was a terrible design decision; that much is consistent).”
- “I would like to see a slider bar to turn the music down a bit to match the gameplay sounds.”
- “A few videos have noted that there's no option to change music/effects volumes, but you can at least toggle each on/off.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the voice acting charming and occasionally funny, others criticize the overall sound design as low-budget and annoying. The soundtrack is noted for being hilariously out of place, yet there are moments of cleverness that shine through, making the experience enjoyable despite its flaws. Overall, the humor adds a layer of fun, particularly through the voice performances.
- “The soundtrack is passable but hilariously out of place and doesn't match anything about the rest of the game (except that it was a terrible design decision; that much is consistent).”
- “Also, the voice acting is very funny and has nice atmospheric music.”
- “Allow me to explain, the voice acting is charming and I find it quite funny at times. I love the emotion that the voice actors put into this game and truly I wish they would do the same with more tower defense games.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as the limited strategies and reliance on trial and error make progression feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While the game isn't inherently grindy, certain achievements and upgrade mechanics can feel excessively laborious. Overall, the grinding elements detract from the fun and engagement of the gameplay.
- “Worse, of the approx 3-4 possible strategies in the entire game (there are only 2 base tower types), only 1 will typically work on any level, and often then it will only work in a completely linear way that can only be found with mind-numbingly tedious trial and error.”
- “Orbital bombardment and reinforcements feel useless, and their related achievements are too grindy.”
- “This is not a game to have fun with; it is a tedious chore.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
While some users express concerns about the lack of cloud saves and diverse difficulty levels limiting replayability, others highlight the game's excellent content and value, noting it offers significant replay potential for its price. Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed, with some praising it and others pointing out limitations.
- “Excellent amount of content at the $6 retail price, with exceptional replay value for the genre.”
- “But sadly, there is no Steam Cloud save option (I'm using multiple devices depending on where I am), and there are no level difficulties or modes for more replayability.”
- “My biggest concern at this point is replayability.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently report that the game is stable, highlighting its polished experience and lack of bugs, indicating a high level of quality in performance.
- “Polished, bug free.”
- “Bug free.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by humorous voice acting and a pleasant musical score, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “The voice acting is incredibly funny and complements the atmospheric music perfectly.”
- “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”