Beware Planet Earth

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Beware Planet Earth is a single player casual strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Somnambule and was released on April 11, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Beware Planet Earth! Lightmare 2014" is a real-time strategy game where players must defend their home planet from an alien invasion. Utilize a variety of towers and upgrades to repel the extraterrestrial forces and save humanity. With multiple modes and challenges, players must balance resource management and strategic planning to emerge victorious.

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Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Beware Planet Earth is a visually appealing tower defense game that offers a fun and humorous experience, reminiscent of Plants vs. Zombies.
The gameplay is engaging and challenging, especially in veteran mode, requiring players to actively manage resources and utilize the zapper for direct combat.
The game features a variety of enemy types and unique mechanics, such as the need to collect currency from towers and the ability to interact with the environment, keeping the gameplay dynamic.

The game can feel overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking the depth and variety found in other tower defense games, which may lead to boredom over time.
Some players find the difficulty curve to be steep, especially in veteran mode, making it frustrating for those who prefer a more relaxed gaming experience.
Technical issues, such as resolution limitations and occasional bugs, detract from the overall enjoyment and polish of the game.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic tower defense games like Plants vs. Zombies, incorporating traditional mechanics with some novel elements, such as the use of a zapper and various environmental challenges. While the game offers solid mechanics and can be challenging, especially on veteran mode, it suffers from a steep difficulty curve, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of strategic depth, leading to a more action-oriented experience. Overall, it provides an entertaining but somewhat simplistic tower defense experience, with a unique art style and humor, though it may not appeal to all players.
- “Very well made tower defense game with challenging gameplay (if you play on veteran mode).”
- “Don't be fooled by all those colors: there is actually quite a bit of depth poured into the gameplay, and the zapper makes sure you basically never sit idle. You must constantly decide if/what to boost or explode, and that's where it differs from many other tower defenses.”
- “The game really begins to shine when the gun becomes a primary element that performs many different gameplay functions.”
- “The cons are action rather than strategic gameplay, steep difficulty curve, low variability of defense structures without possibility to upgrade, and the game becomes repetitive after some time.”
- “Gameplay is just Plants vs. Zombies - it's a ripoff with what would be a tolerable theme if they hadn't tried to treat PC gamers like imbeciles.”
- “Gameplay-wise, there's something I found rather odd at first for a tower defense: compared to mostly every other tower defense I ever played, the maps are rather small, and towers have very limited range (basically just 3 squares).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Beware Planet Earth" are widely praised for their cute and polished art style, drawing comparisons to popular titles like "Plants vs. Zombies." While many reviewers appreciate the unique visual presentation and animations, some note that the game's low budget is evident despite its appealing aesthetics. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, making it enjoyable for fans of light-hearted tower defense games.
- “Love the graphics design.”
- “Art style is fantastic.”
- “The graphics are cute and really fun and the music is cool too.”
- “Very simple and relatively hard tower defense game with cute graphics, but otherwise clearly made with a very low budget.”
- “I do like the graphical style, but it doesn't make a game on its own.”
- “Do not let the cute graphics fool you, the aliens will hand you your butt on a platter if you do not plan carefully.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quirky charm and lightheartedness, often comparing it to titles like "Plants vs. Zombies." While some find the humor to be a bit forced at times, the overall presentation, including funny characters and situations, adds to the enjoyment, especially for casual players. However, the repetitive nature of gameplay can detract from the comedic experience for some.
- “It's humorous.”
- “Quirky with a good sense of humor.”
- “If you like light tower defense games, with humor and nice visuals, this is a very good product.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The game's story is generally considered simplistic, revolving around martians attempting to capture cows, with little in the way of engaging storytelling or distinguishing features. While some players appreciate the variety of challenge levels and the action/tower defense mechanics, others find the narrative lacking and repetitive, with some missions feeling overly reliant on luck. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “Has a nice little story, and also has veteran difficulty if you find the base game too easy.”
- “There are some different types of challenge levels throughout the story mode, where I would like to just skip the one that I find no fun at all (maid raid), and get more of the one I like best (back to basics).”
- “Try the free demo, it has 7 or so levels from different spots in the story mode, so you get to see easy and somewhat tougher levels in shorter time, giving you a good idea of what to expect in the full version.”
- “No distinguishing features, no real storytelling, but if you need to kill an hour or so... you could do better with ten bucks.”
- “After (only!!!) 1/4 of the story, it goes from having to play a level twice to save all cows to impossible.”
- “- The story is lacking (basically martians are trying to get your cows... that's about it).”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its cute and enjoyable tunes, others criticize it as annoying or reminiscent of outdated soundtracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere for some, but detracts from the experience for others.
- “Similar tower defense concept, cute graphics, cute gameplay, cute music.”
- “Good points on music and graphics, for a strategy challenge, not that easy on top of the veteran mode that makes this game hard.”
- “The graphics are cute and really fun, and the music is cool too.”
- “There is no music to have sound of the game turned on, and the effects are just annoying.”
- “The second thing to make clear is that this game has the worst music I have ever heard in a video game, going all the way back to the Commodore 64 era.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users noting it is mostly bug-free and visually appealing. However, some players have reported occasional glitches and freezing issues when exiting full screen.
- “It's bug-free and looks nice.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- “I experienced some glitches in the game.”
- “Sometimes it freezes when you exit full screen.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting performance issues and bugs that hinder gameplay. While certain aspects run smoothly, others experience significant lag and crashes, indicating a need for further refinement. Overall, the optimization appears to be a work in progress, affecting the overall user experience.
- “The game suffers from frequent performance issues and bugs that severely impact the overall experience.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating lag and crashes during critical moments.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, poor optimization results in a choppy and unresponsive gameplay experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that "Beware Planet Earth" suffers from tedious grinding, particularly on PC, where the lack of substantial gameplay variation makes levels feel uninspired and repetitive. While some players appreciate the strategic elements added to combat, the overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony and simplicity.
- “Beware Planet Earth is the most basic, simple, straightforward, uninspired, copycat, utterly tedious game on Steam.”
- “Beware Planet Earth might be a decent game on mobile, but the mechanics don't translate very well to PC, and there's not much backing it up to begin with - most levels are extremely tedious and there's not much substantial difference in strategy between them.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game nostalgic and heartwarming, likening it to the charm of classic cartoons from Tex Avery and Hanna-Barbera, which evokes a sense of joy and pleasant memories.
- “It's very pleasant and made me feel like I was watching a good old cartoon from Tex Avery/Hanna-Barbera.”