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.

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Single-Player

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

monetization24 negative mentions

Stylized graphics that evoke nostalgia and fit well with the gameplay.
Engaging strategic tower defense mechanics with a variety of monsters and randomized events that enhance replayability.
No forced ads and a fair monetization model, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, especially on older devices, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Lack of synchronization between online and offline modes, causing loss of progress and limiting gameplay options.
Some gameplay mechanics can feel unbalanced, with certain strategies being overwhelmingly superior, leading to repetitive play.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
The gameplay is highly praised for its strategic depth and addictive nature, particularly in its tower defense mechanics that balance skill and RNG elements. Players appreciate the smooth and intuitive gameplay loop, though some express a desire for more comprehensive tutorials and guides to navigate the intricate mechanics. However, issues such as lag during gameplay and a need for additional content have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.
- “The gameplay loop guarantees steady power creep, and offsets it with increasing difficulty levels.”
- “Gameplay is fun and addictive; it has a competitive leaderboard which resets every week and gives rewards based on the rank of your best run.”
- “Loved the unique gameplay... a good strategy game.. definitely worth a try!!”
- “Especially when money is arguably one of the biggest issues I have throughout every gameplay.”
- “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 is not too complex, but you'll need to figure things out on your own.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
7%
83%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads voluntarily for bonuses. While some users report issues with ad loading and occasional game crashes, the overall sentiment is that the game offers a fair balance between free-to-play accessibility and optional in-game purchases, making it a standout in its category. However, there are concerns about certain ads being inappropriate and technical glitches related to ad viewing.
- “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).”
- “I'm very satisfied with it except for the fact that I have to watch ads to rent the other lords.”
- “Gameplay-wise it's very enjoyable, just that it lags abnormally when you try to open ads and force freezes your phone until it restarts.”
- “For some reason, I can't go online or watch ads.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stylized and unique art style, which complements the gameplay and character designs. While many players find the visuals appealing and well-drawn, there are suggestions for improvements, such as the ability to adjust graphics settings for better performance. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm, though some players express a desire for more variety and updates.
- “The graphics are stylized, look pretty nice, and fit well with the gameplay.”
- “It has unique character designs, and I love the art style; it's super cute!”
- “Great graphics and gameplay!”
- “The graphics can be improved but it's acceptable for now.”
- “Idk but if it’s because of my phone, then won’t you guys 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 monster, gameplay, graphics etc. well it starts to get boring.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its unique premise of defending a dungeon as a demon lord and the engaging plot elements, including dark organizations and random events. However, there is a strong desire for deeper lore and backstories for characters, particularly the monster kings and heroes, to enhance the overall narrative experience. Overall, while the story is considered interesting and well-executed, players feel that additional depth and character development would significantly enrich the game.
- “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.”
- “I would like for it to have a better storyline, like a 'depth' story for every monster king/queen.”
- “A storyline would help to feel the 'progression' of the game.”
- “I wish I could know more about the monsters and heroes in the records, like a sort of mini story/Pokedex entry of every character; it would bring the world together and give it more life.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse combinations of keywords, traits, and items, making each playthrough both challenging and rewarding. Many players express a sense of addiction and enjoyment, with some even labeling it as "infinite" or "100% replayable." However, a few users hope for additional content to enhance replay value further.
- “Great replayability as there are many keywords, traits, and items to combo with.”
- “The replayability is significant; each game is challenging but rewarding.”
- “Did I mention infinite replayability?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the lack of reliance on grinding for success, others find certain tasks, like upgrading monsters, to be tedious and time-consuming. Overall, the game is seen as unique and enjoyable, though it can feel grindy at times.
- “I have to fullscreen from a room to buy/upgrade my monsters; it's a bit tedious.”
- “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 that is already worth 3 stars. Besides that, the game is unique and fun, although a bit grindy at times.”
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 unique character designs and art style are fantastic; they're super cute!”
- “The game features great character designs and an enjoyable story, which is rare in mobile games.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players appreciate the game's music but report a significant issue where the game crashes when attempting to play background music or watch ads for revives. This has led to frustration, as many desire the ability to enjoy 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.”
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 competitive gameplay and pillaging high-level villages. These bugs have led to frustration and wasted progress for users.
- “It's a good game, alright. It has a nice concept and vibe, 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 because that's a lot of time wasted due to a small 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 ruins the 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 revise 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; it really enhances the overall experience.”

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