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Core Defense: Prelude

85%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, grinding
85% User Score Based on 135 reviews

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Wishlist my new game About the Game This is the demo for Core Defense, which takes the best out of the tower defense genre and infuses it with roguelike mechanics and adds a dash of deckbuilding to create a simple, yet enticing gameplay experience which will have you craving for just one more wave, one more reward and just one ... more ... run! Enjoy hundreds of hours of challenging gameplay…

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 135 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of tower defense mechanics and deck-building elements, providing a fresh and engaging experience.
  • Players appreciate the simple graphics and enjoyable music, making it easy to understand and fun to play.
  • The demo showcases a variety of strategies and upgrades, increasing replayability and keeping players engaged.
  • The demo is limited to only 20 waves, leaving players wanting more content and feeling unsatisfied with the experience.
  • Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in dynamic gameplay, leading to a sense of boredom after a short time.
  • There are concerns about the game's balance and design, with some players feeling frustrated by the limitations on tower building and upgrades.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and a blend of classic tower defense elements with innovative card mechanics and unique seeds, creating a relaxed yet engaging experience. While the atmosphere and music enhance the enjoyment, some players desire a broader selection of towers and additional gameplay features to further enrich the experience. Overall, it strikes a balance between traditional and modern gameplay styles, appealing to both casual and dedicated players.

    • “Absolutely solid mechanics, the refined, no frills tower defense.”
    • “I love the card mechanic and unique seeds.”
    • “Core defense has a super nice mix of tower defense mechanics and deck building game.”
    • “This is both, but not in a way that detracts from gameplay.”
    • “Maybe we can perform a side task, e.g., assemble mechanical parts to hasten our spells, or to randomly boost a tower.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered simple and lacking in detail, with some reviewers describing them as "terrible." While the art style is deemed acceptable, there is a consensus that more attention to graphical quality could enhance the overall experience. The game's visuals are complemented by enjoyable music, but improvements are needed to elevate its aesthetic appeal.

    • “Good difficulty, okay art style.”
    • “Graphically speaking, it's terrible.”
    • “Overall, I would say more attention to graphics, tweak some audio, add some changes to the level mobs (e.g., wall destruction) and you have a good budget tower defense game.”
    • “It is a graphically simple tower defense game with a pleasant difference that you can invest in shielding towers as well as attack towers, and win without destroying any enemies.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing quality and ability to create a chill atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the background music for contributing to a relaxed environment, making it stand out among typical tower defense games. However, some suggest that a wider selection of music tracks could further improve the experience.

    • “Graphics are very simple to understand and the music is amazing.”
    • “The music you hear when you get your wave bonus is just way too good.”
    • “Compared to most tower defense games, this one brings out the original classic aspect of them... it provides a great atmosphere in the way of background music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight that the game significantly enhances replayability, showcasing promising depth that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Increases replayability immensely.”
    • “Seems ultra promising in both depth and replayability!”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and amusing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate its comedic elements, even if they don't take the game too seriously.

    • “A funny little game that doesn't take itself too seriously!”
    • “Hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout!”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious and unengaging, often describing it as "super boring."

    • “Super boring grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its classic tower defense feel, offering a relaxed and enjoyable experience enhanced by engaging background music. While it successfully creates a pleasant ambiance, some players feel that it could be improved with a broader selection of towers and effects. Overall, it receives a solid 8/10 for its atmospheric qualities.

    • “This game provides a great atmosphere with its background music, making it a relaxing experience compared to most tower defense games.”
    • “The atmosphere is enhanced by the classic elements of tower defense, creating a more enjoyable and easy-going gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate how the game focuses on a calm atmosphere rather than stressful gameplay, which sets it apart from others in the genre.”

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