Apexlands- idle tower defense

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

Apexlands- idle tower defense screenshot

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

monetization1 negative mentions

No forced ads, providing a better experience compared to other games with intrusive advertisements.
Fun game loop with idle elements, making it more engaging than similar titles.
Well-balanced for free-to-play players, despite some pay-to-win elements.

Game-breaking bugs, such as bosses not moving, hinder progress and can lead to frustration.
Excessive grinding required for upgrades, making progression feel slow and tedious.
Predatory monetization practices, including charging players to speed up gameplay and frequent crashes after watching ads.

monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is well-received, as players appreciate the absence of forced advertisements, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 out it barely made a difference.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.