BARRICADEZ

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Barricadez is a side-view tower defense game. Collect materials and items underground, craft or produce it, and setup a base to protect the "cradle" from enemies that appears and attack at night. Combining a wide variety of traps and blocks to build a unique base in the world, and repel enemies unforgivingly.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of tower defense, crafting, and resource gathering, providing a rich gameplay experience.
The graphics, music, and sound effects create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
There is a good amount of content and replayability, with various difficulty settings and a wide range of traps and monsters to keep players engaged.

The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial and clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics and strategies.
Steel ore is notably hard to find, which can hinder progress and frustrate players who rely on it for crafting.
The game has not received updates for an extended period, leading to concerns about its long-term support and development.

story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic or lacking depth, while others appreciate its mysterious and environment-driven storytelling. The narrative unfolds through cut-scenes and artistic visuals, creating intrigue about the game world and its characters, though many feel that more content is needed as the game is still in early release. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a blend of potential and current limitations, leaving players wanting more.
- “A truly mysterious story that unfolds via cut-scenes as you progress.”
- “Barricadez keeps to a simple and artistically refined form of storytelling interwoven in a 2D tower defense.”
- “The art style thrives in building an environment through depictive storytelling, and really proves that a picture is worth a thousand words.”
- “The dumb story, if you can call it that, isn't the only reason why I'm leaving a negative review.”
- “So far, there's only a little bit of story with more to be added, but what is there makes me want to know more about the robot, the baby, and this game world in general.”
- “- a little lacking in story, but it is still early release.”
gameplay
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Barricadez is accessible yet strategically deep, allowing both casual and dedicated players to enjoy building defenses and tackling various challenges. Players appreciate the intuitive mechanics, responsive development team, and the game's capacity for critical thinking, with no single optimal strategy for success. With engaging building mechanics and skill trees, the game offers a rewarding experience that can extend from casual play to extensive mastery.
- “The ease of building a defense is something that anyone can pick up, but the strategy in building a robust defense makes this game open to a wide audience. The ability to step away at the end of any night's defense makes it great for both casual and intensive gameplay!”
- “Gameplay that encourages critical thinking; there is no one 'best' way to build, as the interesting wave combinations can surprise you.”
- “Barricadez is a solid way to fill ~30 hours for casual gameplay, and if tower defense is your cup of tea, this game could easily take over 100 hours to master.”
- “- gameplay that encourages critical thinking > there is no one 'best' way to build, as the interesting wave combinations can surprise you.”
- “- skill trees to improve aspects of the gameplay”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and intensity, effectively complementing the gameplay experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack features good ambient tracks and thrilling tunes that contribute to the overall sinister mood, making it a strong aspect of the game.
- “Music - it's nice, a really good ambient with some thrilling tunes at night.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't leave much room for improvement either, as it builds into the atmosphere and intensity that you'll feel while desperately flying through a complicated maze of paths you've dug while attempting to get back to the surface in time to re-arm a wall of phalanxes or striving to rebuild a defensive wall that's been demolished by oozes' ceaseless advance.”
- “The graphics, the art, with smart use of color (or lack thereof), and the fitting music all add to the sinister mood.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their rich and evocative art style, which effectively enhances the storytelling and creates an immersive atmosphere. The use of color and detailed backgrounds, particularly in nighttime scenes, contributes to a creepy and sinister mood, making the visuals a standout feature of the experience.
- “The art style thrives in building an environment through depictive storytelling, and really proves that a picture is worth a thousand words.”
- “It's quite a nice-looking game with really rich backgrounds, and the nighttime scenes are both eerie and creepy at the same time.”
- “The graphics and art, with smart use of color (or lack thereof), along with the fitting music, all add to the sinister mood.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by a compelling soundtrack that intensifies the experience of navigating complex mazes and managing defensive strategies against relentless enemies, creating a sense of urgency and immersion.
- “The soundtrack doesn't leave much room for improvement either, as it builds into the atmosphere and intensity that you'll feel while desperately flying through a complicated maze of paths you've dug while attempting to get back to the surface in time to re-arm a wall of phalanxes or striving to rebuild a defensive wall that's been demolished by the ceaseless advance of oozes.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't leave much room for improvement either, as it builds into the atmosphere and intensity that you'll feel while desperately flying through a complicated maze of paths you've dug while attempting to get back to the surface in time to re-arm a wall of phalanxes or striving to rebuild a defensive wall that's been demolished by oozes' ceaseless advance.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find Barricadez highly replayable due to its various difficulty settings, challenge levels, and unique events like the red moon night rush, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “There are harder difficulties, challenge levels, and red moon night rushes... a lot of replayability to be found in Barricadez.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “There are harder difficulties, challenge levels, and red moon night rush... a lot of replayability to be found in Barricadez.”
- “Once you complete the game, there isn't much incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes replaying feel pointless.”