Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition

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"Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition" is a tower defense game where you must protect your base from diversionists using upgradeable cannons. The game features hardcore gameplay, unique mechanics, and achievements that unlock a bonus level. Its striking stylization adds to the overall enjoyment.

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

Cannons-Defenders: Steam Edition screenshot

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is simple and can be completed quickly, making it a good option for achievement hunters.
It features a straightforward upgrade system that allows players to enhance their cannons and gameplay experience.
Despite its flaws, some players found it enjoyable as a casual time-killer, especially when played with friends.

The graphics and sound quality are very low, resembling outdated flash games, which detracts from the overall experience.
Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to place and move cannons effectively during gameplay.
The game lacks depth and variety, with only nine levels that can feel repetitive and unchallenging after a short playtime.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated and simplistic 2D pixel art, which fails to meet contemporary standards. Users note that the visuals are low quality, with limited options for improvement, resulting in a mediocre experience overall. Additionally, issues with hitboxes and responsiveness further detract from the gameplay, making the graphics feel even more disappointing.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are very low quality, the music is all royalty-free music, and the sound effects are annoying.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is primarily composed of royalty-free tracks, which has led to mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack surprisingly good and relaxing, others criticize the sound effects for being excessively loud and annoying. Overall, the quality of the music is seen as inconsistent, with some enjoying it and others deeming it unsuccessful.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Unsuccessful soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are very low quality, the music is all royalty free music, and the sound effects are annoying.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as basic and unintuitive, featuring a Tetris-like field where players must place cannons to fend off parachuting enemies. While achievements can be easily unlocked, the mechanics are janky, with issues such as poorly designed controls and overwhelming enemy placement that detracts from the overall experience.
- “If you grab all the achievements, which can easily be done during normal gameplay, you’ll unlock a bonus stage where you control a single cannon but can aim anywhere on the screen.”
- “The gameplay is presented in the form of a Tetris-shaped field, where opponents are constantly advancing from top to bottom.”
- “Some words are misspelled, but the gameplay is pretty much self-explanatory.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, illustrating that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected outcomes and personal growth.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the humor in Clickteam Fusion games to be quirky and entertaining, often highlighting the clever and unexpected comedic elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience. The humor is generally well-received, contributing to the charm and appeal of the games.
- “Clickteam Fusion delivers a hilarious gaming experience that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and funny scenarios throughout.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by the developers, indicating a focus on profit over player experience.
- “It was just a cash grab by the devs.”