Brink of Extinction

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Brink of Extinction is a challenging tower defense game set in the ruins of human civilization. Battle swarms of insects over 15 campaign levels and 6 endless mode levels. At your disposal you have an arsenal of brutal weapons, ranging from machine gun turrets to plasma and rail turrets.

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a well-complemented soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
There is a good variety of turrets and enemies, requiring players to adapt their strategies for different challenges.
The game offers a challenging experience that encourages careful planning and strategic thinking, making it rewarding for players who enjoy trial and error.

Gameplay is hindered by limited tower placement options and a lack of freedom in build planning, which detracts from the traditional Tower Defense experience.
Upgrades are expensive and not permanent, leading to frustration as players must constantly manage resources and repairs without clear indicators.
The game can feel overly difficult, especially for newcomers to the genre, with many players abandoning the campaign after just a few levels.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics in "Brink of Extinction" are widely praised for being visually impressive and significantly better than those of typical tower defense games. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, which are enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that contributes to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, marking it as one of the best in its genre.
- “Brink of Extinction is a tower defense game with beautiful graphics.”
- “The game looks impressive, and the visuals are well complemented by a rather relaxing soundtrack that still fits the tone of the game and does a good job at establishing the atmosphere.”
- “Graphically, it's quite impressive; certainly the best I've seen from the tower defense genre.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
60%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a relaxing soundtrack that complements the impressive visuals and effectively establishes the game's atmosphere. While some users describe the music as "ok," it is noted that the solo developer has successfully integrated it with the overall aesthetic of the game.
- “The game looks impressive, and the visuals are well complemented by a rather relaxing soundtrack that still fits the tone of the game and does a good job at establishing the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack and effects are quite nice as well.”
- “Music is ok, graphics are done very well.”
- “It’s solo developed, everything from models, texture, music and animation.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay offers a solid theoretical foundation with diverse tower types and upgrade parameters, but it suffers from significant limitations such as restricted placement options, a lack of information on enemy waves, and non-permanent upgrades that must be repurchased for each map. Despite these drawbacks, the game is visually appealing and provides a challenging experience, making it a recommendable choice for tower defense enthusiasts.
- “But I will recommend this tower defense game, because it is beautifully designed as well as challenging enough for a decent amount of gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are good in theory: there are 9 types of towers, each with 4 parameters to upgrade to 4 ranks, and about the same number of enemy types.”
- “But gameplay soon reveals that there isn't freedom to choose emplacements, zoom cannot be fixed to a desirable distance so maps are too small, there isn't a way to know in advance when a wave begins and which kind of enemies will come, destroying the sense of build planning typical of the genre. The worst issue: upgrades are expensive but aren't permanent and must be bought on every map.”
- “But gameplay soon reveals that there isn't freedom to choose emplacements, zoom cannot be fixed to a desirable distance so maps are too small, there isn't a way to know in advance when a wave begins and which kind of enemies will come, destroying the sense of build planning typical of the genre. The worst issue: upgrades are expensive but aren't permanent and must be bought on every map.”
- “There are many enjoyable tower defense games on Steam; some can be quite deep with mechanics and level layouts.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's impressive visuals, paired with a relaxing soundtrack, effectively establish a cold yet immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how these elements work together to create a fitting tone for the game.
- “The game looks impressive, and the visuals are well complemented by a rather relaxing soundtrack that still fits the tone of the game and does a good job at establishing the atmosphere.”
- “It has a very cold feel and fits the atmosphere very well, not much more to say about it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is demanding at higher settings but offers stable performance without noticeable dips or spikes, providing a smooth experience for players.
- “While the game is taxing at higher settings, its performance is very stable, and I haven't encountered any dips or spikes, which is a pleasure.”
- “While the game is taxing at higher settings, its performance is very stable, and I haven't encountered any dips or spikes, which is a pleasure.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The campaign features 15 missions that can be completed in approximately five hours, leading some players to feel that the game's price may not justify its relatively short length.
- “The 15 missions in the campaign only take about five hours to finish, so it might be a bit pricey for the length.”

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