CDO2:Dungeon Defense

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CDO2: Dungeon Defense is a strategy game that offers a good plot and fabulous gameplay with pretty visuals. In this unique reverse tower defense game, you run a dungeon and defeat invading heroes, providing a refreshing take on the genre. However, the game is marred by annoying ads that pop up frequently. The goal is to protect your dungeon and its treasures from greedy heroes, offering a challenging and entertaining experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization24 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience, allowing players to strategize and manage their dungeon effectively.
It features a variety of monsters and character designs, providing a rich and enjoyable aesthetic.
The game is free-to-play with optional ads, making it accessible without a pay-to-win model.

The game frequently crashes, especially during gameplay and when trying to access online features, leading to a frustrating experience.
There are issues with the online mode, as many players are unable to connect despite having a stable internet connection.
Progression can feel slow and unbalanced, with some players finding it difficult to advance past certain levels.

monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
86%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for bonuses, which enhances the experience without being intrusive. While some users report issues with ad loading and occasional technical glitches, the overall sentiment is that the game allows for a fully enjoyable free-to-play experience without the pressure to spend money. In-game purchases are available but not necessary for success, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The monetization alone is reason enough for a 5-star review.”
- “It has options for in-game purchases, but they're not necessary to succeed.”
- “This game is on par with a 10+€ game on Steam, yet the monetization is very subtle and not needed to play fully free-to-play (ads are also optional).”
- “Only complaint is in offline mode (which can still access the internet strangely), even if you pay for the upgrade, the only way to use other overlords is to watch ads since there is no currency in offline mode (hourglasses).”
- “I'm very satisfied with it except for the fact that I have to watch ads to rent the other lords.”
- “This game requires you to watch ads in the tutorial.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, addictive nature, and balance between RNG and skill, making it enjoyable and competitive. However, players have noted issues with lag, particularly during intense moments, and a lack of comprehensive tutorials or guides to fully understand the intricate mechanics. Overall, while the gameplay is fun and engaging, there are calls for improvements and additional content to enhance the experience.
- “Gameplay is smooth.”
- “Simple yet satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The game has so many intricate mechanics that bring a nice balance between RNG and skill-based gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop guarantees steady power creep, and offsets it with increasing difficulty levels.”
- “But every time I launch it, within a few minutes it will lag, especially when I'm being raided, and it forces me out of my gameplay.”
- “Gameplay not too complex, but you'll need to figure things out on your own.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
38%
19%
The game's story has received positive feedback for its engaging premise of defending a dungeon as a demon lord, with players appreciating the character designs and the creative narrative elements. Many users expressed a desire for deeper lore and backstories for characters, as well as additional storyline content to enhance the experience. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its addictive nature and entertainment value.
- “The story concept of defending a dungeon as the demon lord is noteworthy, and the little random events that played every year were fun to look forward to.”
- “Damn, the game is awesome and the storyline is pretty interesting. The dark organization working to maintain different dungeons and the demon king was way too awesome.”
- “I love the premise and I think it tells a very interesting story.”
- “The storyline is like an isekai plot.”
- “I love the game, though I would hope that you give the heroes some lore or backstory.”
- “It's so fun to play, I wish there was a lot more space in the dungeon, bandits, and have quests to earn some hourglass.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players find them acceptable and appreciate the unique and cute art style, others suggest improvements and the addition of adjustable settings for better performance. Many users highlight the beautiful graphic design and interesting character combinations, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, there are calls for updates to enhance the graphics and gameplay further.
- “I love the art style as well!”
- “It has unique character designs and I love the art style, super cute!”
- “Great graphics and gameplay!”
- “The graphics can be improved, but it's acceptable for now.”
- “I don't know, but if it’s because of my phone, then why not add a setting where we could adjust the FPS or graphics of the game to let it run more smoothly?”
- “Game is good, but please update and add monsters, gameplay, graphics, etc. It starts to get boring.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game boasts significant replayability due to its diverse combinations of keywords, traits, and items, making each playthrough both challenging and rewarding. Many users highlight the potential for infinite replayability, though some express a desire for even more content to enhance this aspect. Overall, replayability is a strong point of the game.
- “Great replayability as there are many keywords, traits, and items to combine.”
- “The replayability is significant; each game is challenging but rewarding.”
- “Did I mention infinite replayability?”
- “The replayability is big, each game is challenging but rewarding.”
- “Heavy replayability.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its unique and improved designs, highlighting the art style as cute and appealing. The story and writing are also noted as surprisingly good for a mobile game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I love the character designs; they are a huge improvement from the original game, and the story is engaging.”
- “The character designs are unique, and I adore the art style—it's super cute!”
- “The game features great character designs and an acceptable story and writing, which is rare in mobile games.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is well-received, but players have reported issues with the game crashing when attempting to play music in the background or during ad viewing. Users express a desire for the ability to listen to their own music while playing.
- “Good music.”
- “This game is very good, but there is one problem: the game crashes when I try to play music in the background or when I try to watch an ad to revive.”
- “Let me listen to music while I play.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game generally avoids excessive grinding, some players find it slightly grindy at times. Overall, the game's design emphasizes player skill over grinding, making it a refreshing experience in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The ability to do well depends entirely on your own skill, and there's zero grinding because of that.”
- “It's a rare non-pay-to-win phone game, which is already worth 3 stars. However, the game can be a bit grindy at times.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game offers an engaging concept and enjoyable vibe, but players report significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during pillaging in competitive mode. These bugs have led to frustration and wasted progress for users.
- “It's a good game, alright. It has a nice concept and the vibe is nice, but it's a little buggy. I was 40 years into my game, and then when I tried to pillage, the game crashed. I'm really frustrated; this is a major hour wasted because of a little bug.”
- “Bug report: the game freezes when pillaging a level 5 village in competitive mode.”
- “The game is enjoyable, but the stability issues are frustrating. I've experienced multiple crashes during key gameplay moments, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have noted improvements in optimization, leading to enhanced gameplay experiences, particularly with the addition of endgame events. This has prompted some users to update their ratings positively.
- “Just changed my rating after realizing they optimized the game and added a bit of endgame events.”
- “The recent updates have significantly improved performance, making the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, enhancing load times and overall responsiveness.”