Bonsai Castles
- April 29, 2021
- Hyakuren Soft
Get on SteamA tower defense game based on Japanese castles. Excavate the ground to create a moat, build walls and turrets, and fight off the enemies that attack you!
PC
Windows
Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 5 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
- The game offers a unique blend of tower defense and city building, allowing for creativity in designing Japanese-style castles.
- Gameplay is solid and fun, with interesting mechanics like resource gathering and opportunistic enemies that add strategic depth.
- Despite being in early access, the game shows a lot of potential and is enjoyable for its price point.
- The English translations need improvement, as some phrases are slightly off.
- The game lacks challenge at medium difficulty, which may not appeal to players seeking a more intense experience.
- Controls can be clunky and could benefit from better streamlining for building efficiency.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a creative freedom in designing Japanese-style castles, complemented by simplified tower defense mechanics that provide an enjoyable experience. While higher difficulty levels may lack challenge, the ability to customize gameplay options for new maps adds depth. Overall, the gameplay is solid and engaging, with potential for future development.
“There's a lot of room for creativity in making one's ideal Japanese-style castle, and the simplified tower defense gameplay offers a pleasant background to half-focus on.”
“I haven't played on higher difficulties, but even if they're not challenging, almost any gameplay option can be tweaked when creating a new map to play on.”
“The gameplay itself is solid and fun, and I'm curious to see how it will develop in the future.”
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