Apexlands- idle tower defense
"Apexlands - Idle Tower Defense" is a strategy game where players must protect their tower from enemy attacks. Building and upgrading the tower is key to increasing its power and strength to defeat enemies. The game incorporates idle mechanics, allowing for progression even when offline. The goal is to strategically develop the tower and fend off increasingly difficult waves of opponents.
Reviews
- No forced ads, providing a better experience compared to other games.
- Fun game loop with idle elements, making it more engaging than similar titles.
- Well-balanced gameplay that is enjoyable, despite some areas needing improvement.
- Significant battery drain when playing, making it difficult to enjoy for extended periods.
- Frequent bugs, including game crashes and bosses not moving, which hinder progress.
- Heavy reliance on grinding for upgrades and pay-to-win mechanics, making it frustrating for free players.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users report significant stability issues, particularly in higher levels of hell mode, where the game frequently freezes after watching ads, resulting in lost progress and gold.
“It used to be a great game, but now it constantly freezes after watching an ad in the higher levels of hell mode, causing you to lose all your progress and gold.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model is well-received, as players appreciate the absence of forced advertisements, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are noted to be simpler compared to its previous iteration under a different name, suggesting a potential change in publisher or design approach.
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures that detract from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game demands excessive grinding, even for minor upgrades, which can lead to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the overall experience.
“Requires too much grinding even for a small upgrade.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making progress frustrating.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find they barely made a difference.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its monetization model, where players feel pressured to pay a subscription fee to progress through missions at a reasonable pace, suggesting that the narrative experience may be hindered by this financial barrier.