Citywars Tower Defense

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Citywars Tower Defense is a multiplayer survival role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 01 Studio and was released on March 3, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Citywars Tower Defense is a mix between a survival game and a tower defense. Craft your tools, gather resources to build your towers, fight incoming monsters, level up your weapons each with unique skill trees, enchant your armor and play with your friends coop or split screen and more!

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Audience ScoreBased on 469 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Unique blend of tower defense and resource management, providing a fresh take on the genre.
Fun to play with friends, offering a cooperative experience that enhances gameplay.
Regular updates and active developer engagement keep the game evolving and improving.

Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially with resource gathering and crafting mechanics.
Technical issues such as lag, server crashes, and bugs detract from the overall experience.
Difficulty spikes can make solo play frustrating, often requiring multiplayer cooperation to progress.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics that blend tower defense with city-building and resource gathering, offering a unique twist to the genre. However, players have noted significant issues such as poor UI, unresponsive AI, and frustrating movement mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, many feel that the game suffers from balance problems and a lack of clarity in its mechanics, leading to a mixed reception.
- “The blend of defending against waves of enemies while developing your own city keeps the gameplay engaging and dynamic.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun and feels unique with its 3rd person action RPG elements combined with a gathering system for tower upgrades.”
- “This is an amazing game as a lover of building games and tower defense; this game took me by surprise. The mechanic of actually having to collect resources to upgrade your towers makes it more interactive.”
- “But then I got a message in my newsfeed that this game added a slot machine minigame and realized, like holy shit, this game has gotten 126 updates and the core gameplay is still this broken.”
- “Read other reviews if you want a more detailed breakdown of why this game sucks, but I'll say in my very short experience I saw the worst UI I've ever seen, nonfunctional AI, nonfunctional menus, missions that are way too easy (I should not be clearing things on 'elite' difficulty my first playthrough without taking any damage), missions that are far too long relative to the content (the progression in this game leads you to unlock more towers/buildings/etc. as you progress, meaning your options in the first couple missions are nonexistent. You should not have to spend like 10+ minutes on a mission where all you do is spam the basic tower and upgrade it a single time.), confusing/seemingly useless options being given with no context (is there a thirst and hunger mechanic? It was never relevant so why even give me the buildings to make food and drinks?) and so on.”
- “The movement mechanics are a bit out of whack, as it feels like you're ice skating.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the stylized, blocky art reminiscent of titles like Minecraft and Trove. While some describe the visuals as appealing and well-designed, others note that they are not graphically intensive, focusing instead on a charming aesthetic that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's unique style and fun mechanics.
- “Really nice game, unique in its genre, the graphics are stylized and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The designs of all the maps and general viewing are very appealing and not graphic heavy in the slightest, besides the effects of the tower's attack such as smoke, sparks, animations, etc.”
- “The art style is refreshing and simple, the gameplay is pretty sweet, and the skills system is complex.”
- “4/10 art and graphics and performance.”
- “With visuals somewhere between Minecraft and Dungeon Defenders, the game is quite appealing.”
- “I'd say graphically, the game is like other blocky games such as Minecraft, Trove, Pixel Arc, etc. However, we loved the engine and mechanics of the game itself.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, describing it as a "slog parade" that detracts from the overall experience. The need to juggle resource gathering and tower upgrades while managing multiple lanes creates a confusing and monotonous gameplay loop, leading to a consensus that the grinding mechanics are more of a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “Considering survival is tedious, the main concept of the game is a slog parade.”
- “Yeah, gathering during and between waves is a unique idea on paper, but it's more tedious than anything in practice.”
- “It's just farming, farming, farming against the clock.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with players expressing frustration over mission design that feels overly simplistic or excessively lengthy without meaningful content. Many reviewers highlight issues such as confusing mechanics, poor user interface, and nonfunctional AI, which detract from the overall narrative experience. While some find a charm reminiscent of other games, the overwhelming consensus is that the storytelling and mission structure fail to engage players effectively.
- “Honestly, it's way better than Albion Online. It's an MMO RPG where you get to write your own story.”
- “It has a MapleStory 2 charm to it.”
- “Don't really know what's worse, the inability to complete maps, the constant server reloads, or the fact that it's actually not possible for the game to ever save anything - your clothes setup, your tower purchases, or just simply if you've completed a quest or not.”
- “Lanes split often in most missions, causing even more headaches.”
- “You can try to brute force your way through hard mode missions solo, but it's physically not possible for 3 stars on later missions.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the core experience and note that progress is saved effectively, the overall consensus is that the game is currently plagued by bugs, making it difficult to enjoy fully.
- “I don't know if the game changed parent companies or something, but what was once something promising and awesome has become nothing but buggy slop.”
- “Concept looks fun but the game is very buggy and crashes every few minutes; it's unplayable right now.”
- “Really buggy but looks like it could be a fun game!”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as a catchy 8-bit soundtrack that enhances the crafting and gameplay experience, with some players enjoying it while others find it repetitive or annoying. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the music as a highlight and others criticizing it as a drawback.
- “Paired with a fire 8-bit soundtrack playing as you craft upgrades and new towers... and the mini-game parkour things are fun and frustrating as hell... but 10/10 would play again.”
- “Very good music that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “2/10 music and sounds”
- “Also, the music is annoying.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent lag and crashes, indicating a need for updates to improve performance. While the gameplay is enjoyable and encourages diverse play-styles, the overall experience is hindered by poor optimization.
- “Once the match starts, you all work together with communal access to each other's towers, work stations, helpers, etc. This allows for diverse play-styles and optimization at higher difficulties.”
- “You also collect stars based on your performance, which are used to unlock more features.”
- “4/10 art and graphics and performance.”
- “Worst optimization ever.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its unique perspective on the tower defense genre, featuring amusing elements such as quirky bugs and the use of comical Google Translate voices, which add to the overall comedic experience.
- “Very funny tower defense game from a different perspective.”
- “You can also find random and funny bugs outside the game because why not :)”
- “The Google Translate voices are hilarious.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers genuine replayability, suggesting that its engaging elements could lead to increased popularity in the future.
- “This game actually has replayability, and I hope it becomes popular in the future.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the different paths and strategies available.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, with some expressing that it resonates deeply with them, evoking strong feelings and connections.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Citywars Tower Defense is praised for its unique blend of survival crafting and tower defense elements, notably lacking any microtransactions, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Citywars Tower Defense is an incredibly unique game, successfully blending survival crafting and tower defense into a vaguely MMO experience that somehow doesn't have a hint of microtransactions.”