Ammo Fever: Tower Gun Defense

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"Ammo Fever: Tower Gun Defense" is a single-player strategy game that combines tower defense and bullet hell elements for a challenging experience. Merge defenses to unleash powerful ammo attacks on enemies and survive in this unique tower gun survival game. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, frequent ads, and bugs that may impact gameplay. The game challenges you to make ammo bullet hell for the enemy and promises a thrilling tower gun defense experience.

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

Ammo Fever: Tower Gun Defense screenshot

28%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable for short periods.
It works well offline, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.
The mechanics of merging ammo and upgrading turrets are interesting.

The game is flooded with ads, interrupting gameplay frequently and making it frustrating to play.
Progression becomes impossible after level 7 without watching numerous ads or making in-app purchases.
There are significant bugs, including crashes and issues with equipping turrets, which detract from the overall experience.

monetization
1,389 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users noted that ads appear not only between levels but also during gameplay, often interrupting the action and leading to frustration. Even those who paid for ad removal found that they still encountered numerous ads, making the game feel like a cash grab rather than a balanced gaming experience.
- “Honestly, if the game didn't have the ads and the difficulty spike, it would get a higher rating.”
- “Despite the mediocre gameplay, if you're not willing to pay $3.99 out the gate for no ads, you'll constantly be interrupted every couple of waves of enemies by an ad.”
- “Gameplay is alright, enjoyable even, however the programmers have made it clear that they want to annoy you into purchasing the 'no ads' option or else they will take their money out of you in ads.”
- “The game is designed very poorly, with full focus on revenue from advertising.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The concept of gameplay could be fun, but we are forced to pass more time watching ads than actual gameplay.”
gameplay
147 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, with many players reporting interruptions every 15 to 30 seconds, leading to a frustrating cycle of minimal gameplay followed by lengthy ad breaks. While some users find the core mechanics enjoyable, the constant ad presence detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it feel more like an ad simulator than a game. Many reviews express disappointment over the lack of meaningful gameplay progression and the aggressive monetization strategies that lock essential features behind paywalls.
- “I downloaded this game simply because I was curious, and the first level of gameplay was quite nice, simple, and easy to learn.”
- “The gameplay is good.”
- “Gameplay is actually quite fun by itself, but the constant ads are why I am now uninstalling.”
- “There are ads every 30 seconds in each round, and small ads play on screen during gameplay that you can barely see throughout each round. You can opt to watch more ads to get bonuses, which you have to do. I have maxed out all of the strongest cannons I can get and still can't beat the 6th level without watching ads over and over for upgrades.”
- “Was fun for about 20 minutes, but now the game cycle is about 30 seconds of gameplay, 30 seconds of ads, 15 seconds lagging, 10 seconds of gameplay, 30 seconds of ads, 15 seconds lagging... ad nauseum.”
- “1% gameplay, 99% ads... you play games to at least enjoy your free time.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after watching ads. Players report losing progress due to these glitches, and the heavy reliance on advertisements exacerbates the problem, making the game frustratingly unplayable at times. Overall, the game's performance is marred by bugs and lag, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game freezes often after watching an advert.”
- “Every time I beat the second level it freezes up and has to restart, then everything is lost. Also, the amount of commercials while you're trying to shoot is ridiculous.”
- “The game is just unplayable; it is extremely laggy and then comes an ad that freezes your entire phone. My phone is even lagging now after leaving the game, and it was perfectly fine before I launched the game.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
71%
21%
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by overwhelming frustration due to intrusive ads and poor controls, which significantly hinder gameplay progression. Players find the narrative experience diminished as constant interruptions and technical issues lead to a lack of enjoyment, ultimately resulting in many uninstalls. Overall, while the game may offer a brief diversion, the negative impact of ads and controls detracts from any potential storytelling elements.
- “Entertaining little diversion, but the ads killed it for me, before and after every mission, and even mid-mission, sometimes causing you to fail the mission because it messed up your rearranging of ammo boxes. Played for a couple of hours, and now uninstalled.”
- “It's not good enough to waste my time watching an ad every time I play a mission.”
- “Ads everywhere, like seriously, just watch an infomercial if you can, because after 6 missions, you fail no matter what anyways (unless you pay).”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, particularly after reaching level 7, where the difficulty spikes significantly and progression becomes nearly impossible without spending money on upgrades. The repetitive gameplay, compounded by frequent ads and a reliance on lootboxes, detracts from the initial enjoyment, leading many to abandon the game altogether. Overall, the grinding mechanics are viewed as a major flaw, making the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience.
- “The game is very repetitive but was fun until you hit level 7 where the game comes to a sudden, grinding halt.”
- “Once you get to level 4 it becomes unplayable because the difficulty causes you to lose on the first wave even if you spend hours farming out tokens to upgrade your stuff.”
- “Was a good game until I got to level 7; then it turned impossible and just became a grinding game with too many ads. I got bored of it and deleted it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being poor and simplistic, often described as resembling a basic stickman style. Users noted that the visuals are uninteresting and buggy, detracting from the overall experience, especially when combined with aggressive advertising. While some accept the low-quality graphics for a free game, many feel that the lack of engaging visuals is a significant drawback.
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, making the gameplay experience unforgettable.”
- “The visual design is incredibly detailed, bringing the game world to life in a vibrant way.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game is terrible graphics-wise, which is fine, but for a free game that literally doesn't matter at all and is supposed to be casual, $3.99 to remove ads is ridiculous.”
- “The visuals are poorly done, the menu is buggy, and every 10 seconds there is a popup ad or bid for you to buy something.”
- “This is very simple gameplay, with garbage graphics but very aggressive ads.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent performance problems, bugs, and a frustratingly high number of ads that can be triggered accidentally. Players report that the game logic is poorly tied to the frame rate, leading to lag and a subpar experience overall.
- “Full of performance issues and bugs.”
- “This game is not optimized whatsoever.”
- “The game logic is tied to the frame rate, and the performance gets laggy; this is a fatal programming mistake.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Users express a strong desire for the inclusion of music and sound effects in the game, noting that the absence of audio detracts from the overall experience. Many suggest incorporating ad-free or uncopyrighted music to enhance gameplay and attract more players. Overall, the lack of background music is seen as a significant shortcoming that needs to be addressed.
- “This game could greatly benefit from incorporating a variety of sounds and music choices. There is a wealth of ad-free and uncopyrighted music available that could enhance the overall experience and attract more players.”
- “The game lacks background music, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and engagement.”
- “It would be fantastic to see some music added to the game, as it currently feels empty without any sound.”
- “No music for background noise.”
- “I don't like when games don't have music and sounds.”
- “Needs a way to upgrade the ammo belt; can't beat level 4 and up because the ammo doesn't get to the guns fast enough. Also, need more time between the waves; 6 seconds is not enough time to kill all the mobs in the higher levels... and is it just my game or is there really no sound or music in this game?”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's absurdities, such as excessive ads and technical issues like the phone overheating. The irony of having sound in advertisements but not in the game itself also adds to the comedic experience.
- “Loaded with ads and turns my phone into a hand warmer; something funny is definitely going on.”
- “What I find hilarious is you have sound in your advertisement but not in the game?!?”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of unexpected interruptions caused by ads, which can lead to a loss of progress and a sense of helplessness. This disruption detracts from the overall gaming experience, leaving players feeling disheartened.