Color Defense
- January 20, 2020
- BUG DUCK GAMES
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamColor Defense is an idle/clicker game with a tower defense theme. You can choose between different towers and upgrades to survive as long as you can.....
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The mix of idle gameplay and tower defense mechanics is clever and offers long-term progression.
- There are many features to unlock and a variety of towers and traps to experiment with, providing a sense of achievement.
- The game can be addictive and is enjoyable for those who appreciate idle games, despite its flaws.
- The game lacks a tutorial and clear explanations, making it difficult for players to understand its mechanics.
- The graphics are minimalistic and bland, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Gameplay is excessively slow, with long delays between waves, leading to a tedious experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users criticizing it as simplistic and reminiscent of mobile app trends, while others appreciate its focus on fun, choice-based elements and quick time events. The lack of a strong narrative in favor of gameplay is noted, and opinions vary on the value of shorter, high-quality experiences versus longer, less engaging ones. Overall, the gameplay is seen as entertaining but polarizing, with some users suggesting it may not justify its price for everyone.
“These games are so much fun; they're wacky, and they make choice-based elements and quick time events—two gameplay elements that are usually shoehorned into games as cheap gimmicks—actually fun.”
“I don't necessarily agree, because I think shorter titles that maintain a high and consistent quality experience for 10 hours are far more worth the money than one where half of the gameplay is busy work for 40 hours.”
“Regardless, if you don't think 10 hours of gameplay is enough to warrant a $15 purchase, then I'd recommend you wait for a sale.”
“Lame gameplay... it's just so much more mobile app steam pollution.”
“And that's all the gameplay that there is!”
“Weird UI and gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in this tower defense game have been criticized for their lazy, minimalist design, resembling basic line and block art rather than polished visuals. While some players appreciate the gameplay despite the poor graphics, others feel that the lack of quality visuals detracts from the overall experience. Ultimately, the game's aesthetic choices seem to cater to those who prioritize gameplay over graphics.
“Nice looking towers with interesting abilities, great visuals, decent music, and a voice over for each level.”
“As a tower defense, it's garbage, with phoned-in minimalist graphics (get it, phoned in, because this is a mobile app?).”
“This features really godawful, lazy minimalist line/block 'art' instead of real graphics.”
“It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in "Color Defense" appears to be minimal and underdeveloped, with some users noting that while there is a larger narrative concept, it is not effectively communicated. Most players feel that the game prioritizes gameplay over storytelling, with only a few elements hinting at a deeper plot.
“If I had to choose one as my favorite, it would definitely be completing the mission, which is the last game in the collection, made exclusively for it, and by far the largest and most passionately created.”
“There is some larger story or plan that the developers had in mind but never got around to explaining.”
“Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
“There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and somewhat excessive, with some describing it as a long, repetitive process that feels redundant and unnecessary. The main complaint revolves around the need to evenly distribute resources, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“It can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
“While it may be a long grind, the sense of achievement keeps me engaged.”
“The grinding aspect can be tedious, but it adds depth to the overall experience.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“Only main complaint is that most of the color aspect is redundant and just means a lot of tedious spreading around of prime points across everything evenly, when why?”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with some players appreciating it while others find it lacking. Additionally, the game features voiceovers for each level, enhancing the overall audio experience.
“Nice looking towers with interesting abilities, great visuals, decent music and a voice over for each level.”
“There is no voice work, and the music is just average; it really depends on personal taste.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, particularly through its collectible bio descriptions, which are filled with witty references and contribute to the overall comedic tone of the game.
“I personally enjoyed this aspect of the game, as I like collectibles, and found the bio descriptions hilarious and full of humorous references, which describes the game as a whole.”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout my playthrough, making even the most mundane tasks enjoyable.”
“The game's humor is spot-on, with quirky characters and absurd situations that had me chuckling at every turn.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized as inadequate, indicating a need for improvement to enhance performance and user experience.
“It appears to just be poor optimization and should also be addressed.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues due to lack of optimization.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which indicates a need for better optimization.”
