Creeper World: Anniversary Edition
- March 15, 2016
- Knuckle Cracker
- 14h median play time
Get on SteamImagine an enemy that is everywhere and moves like a giant, organic mass across the map. Imagine your base and your people surrounded by a blanket of crushing destruction from all directions. Your only hope, well what hope? Then you take the high ground and pound this enemy into oblivion. You've saved the day just so you can do it again and again. Do you have what it takes to save your great city …
Reviews
- Challenging gameplay that keeps you engaged and on your toes.
- Nostalgic experience for fans of classic tower defense games.
- Unique mechanics involving fluid simulation create a fresh take on the genre.
- Graphics and audio quality feel dated compared to modern games.
- Some levels can become repetitive and tedious over time.
- Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in later levels.
- story161 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered simplistic and somewhat lacking in depth, often conveyed through text boxes between missions. While some players found the narrative engaging and appreciated its charm, others criticized it for being repetitive and not fully developed, with many feeling that the gameplay overshadowed the story itself. Overall, the campaign offers a basic plot that serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, with additional missions providing further content after the main story is completed.
“What makes this game good: the story.”
“The story is surprisingly not that bad for something with no voice acting, character models or art, and everything is told through text boxes.”
“I loved the story and the feeling it made me feel.”
“The story itself is bare bones, and there's plenty of bonus missions afterward.”
“The plot is just as bad as in the third and fourth games.”
“Story might be a reason for starting with CW first, but personally I never cared for any of the story and skipped it all.”
- gameplay84 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned players. While it features a solid tower defense structure with strategic depth, some players note that the gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic compared to its sequels. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience with a smooth difficulty curve and unique mechanics that keep players invested.
“The game has the perfect amount of challenge and strategy while not getting bogged down with overly complex mechanics; anyone looking for a good tower defense style game won't go wrong picking this one up.”
“The gameplay is simple enough: expand and create more energy to make weapons, which fight back the creeper in return.”
“While the difficulty curve is quite smooth as you progress through the levels and they get harder as you learn the gameplay and its mechanics and tricks, each level's challenge peaks at the start, when you rush to prepare your base, its resource production, and its defenses from scratch, while the creep slowly gets closer.”
“Despite the different levels of complexity and the size of the budget, playing these two feels extremely similar with the same core gameplay.”
“The main problem is the gameplay.”
“I know I said I wasn't going to talk about gameplay much, but I do have to mention that the levels can drag on, especially if you're playing it slow and methodically, which you'll have to do for about every level.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and reminiscent of older flash games, with some users appreciating their charm and nostalgic value. While the visuals may lack polish and sophistication, they effectively serve the gameplay, which is the main draw for players. Overall, the graphics are considered passable, with minor updates in the anniversary edition, but they do not detract from the game's strategic depth and enjoyment.
“What might come off as a graphically simplistic game quickly turns into a complex battle of strategy and timing.”
“The game offers some nice graphics and environments, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
“The graphics or the lack thereof adds to the charm and the soundtrack is also really good.”
“The visuals are rough and the game somewhat clunky, as you would expect from an old flash game, but the gameplay is solid and pretty unique for a tower defense game.”
“The graphics in this game are far worse than that, as is general polish, but that's to be expected as that game is much newer.”
“The game play is very original but the UI and graphics are old and outdated.”
- music22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack as enjoyable and reminiscent of classic games, while others note its repetitiveness and limited variety. Although many appreciate the charm of the music, some prefer to mute it and play their own background tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is considered good but could benefit from more diverse tracks.
“I love the soundtrack... I mean, it's one song on repeat—but it's awesome.”
“The soundtrack is amazing too.”
“There's even a mysterious little space opera story in there as well as a charming soundtrack.”
“Repetitive soundtrack.”
“Usually I'll just turn off the music and play.”
“Sure you can just mute the in-game music when you get sick of it and play something else in the background.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players able to enjoy it repeatedly through various challenges, bonus content, and the ability to generate new maps based on dates. While the campaign is relatively short, the emphasis on high scores and quick completion times, along with daily map updates, ensures that players have nearly infinite opportunities for replay. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and diverse replay options makes it a standout in terms of replay value.
“And great replayability, chasing after ever higher scores/quick map times, not to mention all the additional maps.”
“However, where this game shines is the replayability function-- every single day has a new map.”
“The campaign is lengthy and the challenge missions rewarding, and the ability to generate random maps by inputting days and dates gives it near infinite replay value.”
“That said, there is a score based on time, so there might be replayability of trying to do each world as fast as possible.”
“As Knucklecracker's first title, Creeper World has rather simplistic graphics, but was widely recognized for its gameplay, storytelling, and replay value.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and frustrating, with players noting that it often turns into a slow and dull experience, particularly due to the energy system and the need to overbuild. While some find enjoyment in the gameplay, many agree that it becomes increasingly monotonous, especially towards the end of the campaign.
“Reasonably fun for a while, but every level turns into a slow, tedious crawl to the end.”
“The energy system is so frustrating, and the play style is tedious.”
“I love the rest of the creeper games, but this one is tedious and rough in comparison to the others. If the other games are smooth, this one is super jagged. The game forces you to overbuild, and it's annoying; it seems almost designed to be super tedious and frustrating.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The optimization in the game is praised for allowing players to upload scores and compare performances, facilitating speed runs and efficient experimentation. However, some users suggest that other titles, like Creeper World Arc Eternal III, offer superior performance and visual quality, enhancing the overall optimization experience.
“After each map, you can upload your scores online and compare your performance with other players.”
“Better players can undoubtedly cut that time in half, and with the amount of optimization those games offer, I'm assuming speed runs could get it down to less than an hour.”
“This makes experimentation and optimization more efficient and enjoyable.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“The performance issues are frustrating and detract from the overall gameplay.”
“I expected better optimization; the game often lags and stutters during critical moments.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its fluidity and polished experience, with minimal bugs reported. However, some users have noted the presence of occasional glitches that detract from the otherwise pleasant aesthetic.
“Very fluid, bug-free, and polished game.”
“The game has a lot of potential, but frequent crashes and bugs make it frustrating to play.”
“I love the concept, but the constant freezing and lagging ruin the experience.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the stability issues are a major drawback that need to be addressed.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game's story, highlighting its ability to evoke deep feelings and resonate with them on a personal level.
“I loved the story and the emotions it evoked in me.”
“The characters' struggles resonated deeply with my own experiences.”
“The game's narrative left me in tears, a testament to its powerful storytelling.”
