Archer Forest : Idle Defense

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"Archer Forest: Idle Defense" is a mobile game where you protect the forest as an ally of the Archers. Tap the screen to merge arrows and upgrade to more powerful ones, explore various continents, and collect cute animal heroes with unique abilities. Earn items through boss fights and progress through endless contents. The game is easy to control, with speedy growth and massive stages.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,254 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

monetization287 negative mentions

The game has a cute art style and engaging gameplay mechanics.
It's a fun time killer with a variety of activities to keep players entertained.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and frequently update the game.

The game is riddled with bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with loading.
Progression becomes extremely slow after a certain point, often requiring real money to advance.
Customer support is lacking, with many players reporting unresponsive service and lost progress.

monetization
341 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
10%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while ads are optional and can provide rewards, they often lead to frustrating bugs and crashes that hinder gameplay. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the effectiveness of ad removal purchases, claiming that they still encounter ads despite paying for them. Overall, while the game is not considered a cash grab by some, the aggressive monetization tactics and frequent ad interruptions have left many players feeling frustrated and skeptical about the value of in-game purchases.
- “No overwhelming in-game purchases, you can progress either way.”
- “I have been playing daily for about a week and have not felt the need to purchase microtransactions.”
- “It's a good game and only minor in-game purchases are needed.”
- “The ads crash the game on purpose to make you watch another ad or pay money.”
- “Purchased the ad block but there are still ads before getting the rewards. Edit: now my account got suspended.”
- “I bought an adblock pack but there's still ads in the game.”
gameplay
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
54%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and easy to learn, with unique mechanics that keep players engaged. However, many users express frustration over aggressive monetization, paywalls that restrict access to key features, and stability issues that hinder the overall experience. While the core gameplay loop is fun, it is often marred by grindiness, lack of meaningful rewards, and technical problems.
- “The gameplay is great.”
- “Gameplay loop is fun.”
- “From the moment I stepped foot into this virtual realm, I was immediately drawn into its lush landscapes, rich atmosphere, and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “Some key mechanics are completely unobtainable without spending hefty money.”
- “Regular gameplay is extremely grindy and time-consuming, and regular rewards are not meaningful.”
- “The game mechanics itself are terrible and the game isn't even fun.”
stability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
98%
The game is frequently criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and freezes during gameplay, particularly after updates. Many players experience issues such as freezing during ads, loading screens, and boss fights, leading to frustration and a desire for improvements. While some enjoy the game despite these problems, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that need to be addressed.
- “Everything is good; there are no glitches, and when you play and get good items, you can face high-level bosses.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on strategy rather than worrying about technical issues.”
- “9/9 freezes after update; I have to restart a lot after the last update.”
- “It's a fun game but it takes so long to load every time I try to play, always get processing request and it freezes up. This happens during boss fights; it's very aggravating and I'm ready to uninstall the game and find a better time sink.”
- “Can't launch, stuck at 'tap here to start', and when it starts, it is completely glitched and unplayable.”
story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
85%
5%
The story aspect of the game is generally appreciated for its humor and charm, but many players express frustration over technical issues that hinder their ability to engage with the narrative, such as frequent crashes and the removal of quests. Players feel that the progression system is flawed, with quests becoming increasingly reliant on watching ads, which can lead to a disjointed experience and a lack of clarity in the backstory. Overall, while the story has potential, the execution is marred by gameplay mechanics that detract from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Fantastic story and never ends.”
- “I love the cutesy art style and the story is very funny.”
- “I still feel as if the game needs a progressive story to keep it feeling rewarding.”
- “I crashed like 5-6 times and was unable to read the beginning story because of it; it just took me straight to the game when it finally stopped crashing.”
- “It's not fun without knowing the backstory... I could possibly play the game again if this stopped, but now the experience is ruined for me.”
- “They didn't put much effort into the game; the quest of the game is to watch 2 ads again and again, otherwise you can't move forward.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
26%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and engaging art style, with many users highlighting the beautiful animations and overall visual appeal. While the graphics are generally considered phenomenal, some players noted minor issues such as missing sound effects during certain actions and concerns about the game's data usage. Overall, the art style contributes significantly to the game's fun and addictive nature, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “Love the game super fun, the graphics are phenomenal.”
- “The visuals in Archer Forest are absolutely stunning.”
- “Great graphics and lovely animations.”
- “Bad graphics, interesting concept.”
- “I paid because I love the cute graphics but now I'm just disappointed.”
- “The game is using a lot of internet data and taking up a lot of phone memory, comparing to its graphics and content which is quite simple makes it very suspicious of data harvesting, so be aware.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant performance issues, including crashes and lag, even in "optimized" mode. While some players appreciate the game's content and overall enjoyment, they express a strong need for further optimization and polish to improve stability and responsiveness, particularly on lower-spec devices.
- “This is a pretty good optimized game, needs some more polish, new logic for some stuff (equip/unequip bow, you need 6-7 taps to equip/unequip) but yeah, solid game, the ads are optional, plenty of stuff to do.”
- “The game is very nice and good, but there is one problem actually, sometimes the game makes my phone's performance go down or lag a bit, hope you can fix this app's RAM consumption.”
- “Terribly optimized and sometimes it opens with text bugged.”
- “As of now, game optimization is the biggest limiting factor, but I do currently enjoy every other part of the game.”
- “Cons: poorly optimized, crashes (even in optimized mode), crashes during payment 3/5 times (may not get items purchased).”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and time-consuming, often leading to frustration due to the abundance of currencies and tedious daily tasks. While some enjoy the grind and see it as a fun challenge, many feel that the rewards are not meaningful enough to justify the effort, with a desire for more balanced gameplay that allows for feature unlocking through actual play rather than constant grinding.
- “Regular gameplay is extremely grindy and time-consuming, and regular rewards are not meaningful.”
- “Too many currencies, feels tedious and boring to play.”
- “I was grinding for event coins and after I bought a Hedwig which is worth 5000 event coins, the character is nowhere to be found.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny story and cute art style. Many find the game to be entertaining and humorous, although some express frustration with issues like hacking that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “I love the cutesy art style and the story is very funny.”
- “Awesome game, funny as hell.”
- “I love it, it's pretty funny and those creatures look cool.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and fitting for its cute aesthetic. However, some users have experienced issues with the game interfering with their ability to listen to other music or podcasts while playing. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Cute game to kill time, not too many ads and the music is nice”
- “Good soundtrack”
- “Ok, nice music and cartoon.”
- “I also like to listen to music or podcasts while I play games, and for whatever reason, I can't do that with this game.”
- “Either the game or my music crashes.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a strong point of the game. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative progression.
- “I really like the character design.”
- “I especially like the character designs.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration and disappointment regarding the emotional impact of gameplay, highlighting feelings of loss and helplessness as they struggle to maintain progress and face technical issues that hinder their experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and lush landscapes, which effectively draw players into the virtual world and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “From the moment I stepped foot into this virtual realm, I was immediately drawn into its lush landscapes, rich atmosphere, and engaging gameplay mechanics.”