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Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition

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59%Game Brain Score
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59% User Score Based on 73 reviews

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Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is a single player action game. It was developed by REX PEX GAMES and was released on April 7, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hardcore 2D game with a fascinating and unusual mechanics, where you have to defend the base from annoying saboteurs.

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • Simple and fast-paced gameplay makes it suitable for casual players looking for quick matches.
  • Offers a straightforward tower defense experience with a progression loop that encourages replayability.
  • Affordable price point makes it accessible for those looking for a low-effort game to pass the time.
  • Poor graphics and sound quality, resembling a low-budget mobile port rather than a polished PC game.
  • Limited content with only nine main levels and a bonus level, leading to a very short playtime.
  • Clunky controls and frustrating mechanics, such as slow turret firing and difficult placement, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely criticized for being low-quality, primitive, and reminiscent of outdated retro pixel art, with many reviewers noting that they lack detail and sophistication. Despite options to adjust resolution, the visuals remain simplistic and unimpressive, with no significant improvements available. Overall, the graphics contribute to a negative gaming experience, compounded by poor sound design and control issues.

    • “The graphics are very low quality, the music is all royalty-free music, and the sound effects are annoying.”
    • “Graphics are really simple and dated.”
    • “These are 16-bit sprite graphics with 3 damage states, no tooltips to explain upgrades, and no physics.”
    • “The graphics are primitive, but the real nightmare is the sound.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the fixed resolution simplistic vector art used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and a progression loop that appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers, though it doesn't innovate within the genre. While some players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and challenge, others criticize the basic and clunky tower defense elements, noting that the controls can be unintuitive and the enemy difficulty spikes can be frustrating. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some finding it enjoyable and others feeling it lacks depth and polish.

    • “It may not reinvent the genre, but it delivers satisfying, fast-paced gameplay with a progression loop that keeps you coming back.”
    • “From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
    • “A tough 2D game with straightforward mechanics, where you protect your base from relentless saboteurs.”
    • “The gameplay is quite basic.”
    • “Enemies parachute from the sky and you must place cannons in slots and then click fire. The issues start immediately with the fact that you can only drag and drop the cannon from the base of its model; it's so unintuitive and janky.”
    • “The purple parachutes you couldn't even shoot down before they killed you, and the gameplay was poor, with nothing really to add, but adding more overpowered enemies too early at the start.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it repetitive, annoying, and of low quality, often describing it as royalty-free and poorly mixed with sound effects that overpower the music. While a few players appreciated the soundtrack, the overall consensus is that the audio experience detracts significantly from gameplay.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “A good little game with good music but it is really short and the difficulty is too easy.”
    • “Surprisingly good soundtrack.”
    • “The audio literally hurts your ears, and with the same looping music, it starts to get annoying after just a couple of levels.”
    • “All of the sound effects and music are royalty free; it wouldn't be so bad if the sound effects weren't 10x the volume of everything else.”
    • “The graphics are very low quality, the music is all royalty free music, and the sound effects are annoying.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and serves as a backdrop to its fast-paced tower defense mechanics, emphasizing themes of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. Players engage in short matches with clear objectives, while the narrative suggests that unexpected challenges can lead to personal growth.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The game story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The narrative feels rushed and underdeveloped, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
    • “Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the story.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as the limited nine levels require repetitive play to strengthen characters and progress. This repetitive nature detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as mediocre, though it may appeal to those interested in farming mechanics.

    • “There are only nine levels, but they are built in such a way that it is almost impossible to advance further without grinding and adjusting the parameters, which is why you have to replay the same level to become a little stronger.”
    • “A very mediocre, tedious, and annoying game.”
    • “Recommended for game farming.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The mobile port of the game is reported to be quite buggy, leading to stability issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The mobile port is incredibly buggy.”
    • “Frequent crashes make the game unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches throughout my gameplay.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Clickteam Fusion games is often characterized by quirky, lighthearted elements that appeal to a broad audience. Players appreciate the clever and sometimes absurd comedic scenarios that enhance the overall gaming experience. Overall, the humor adds a playful charm that complements the gameplay.

    • “Clickteam Fusion delivers a hilarious gaming experience that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that never gets old.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab by the developers, indicating a negative reception among users.

    • “It was just a cash grab by the developers.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
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Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is a action game.

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is available on PC and Windows.

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition was released on April 7, 2017.

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition was developed by REX PEX GAMES.

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition is a single player game.

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