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 …
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Reviews
- Unique and engaging gameplay that combines tower defense and resource management.
- Challenging levels that require strategic planning and quick thinking.
- Nostalgic value for players who enjoyed the original flash version, with updated graphics.
- Can become repetitive as many levels follow a similar strategy.
- Limited variety in units and mechanics compared to later installments in the series.
- Some levels can feel tedious and drag on, especially if not played efficiently.
- story322 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered basic and somewhat simplistic, often conveyed through text boxes between missions, but it does provide a framework for the gameplay. While some players found the narrative engaging and appreciated its progression, others criticized it for being repetitive and lacking depth, especially when compared to later installments in the series. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which many found enjoyable and rewarding despite its narrative shortcomings.
“The game has several different game modes; a main story mode, in which you basically play as the last survivors of humanity, as they attempt to escape from the creeper, teleporting from planet to planet, while trying to figure out how to destroy it.”
“I was surprised by how bleak the story was, as it starts off on a rather sunny concept.”
“The story itself is also quite compelling.”
“The plot is just as bad as in the third and fourth games.”
“The story itself is bare bones, and there's plenty of bonus missions afterward.”
“It has a fairly basic story which is short and bland, but that's to be expected with it being a first game.”
- gameplay168 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the Creeper World series is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, blending tower defense and resource management elements that are easy to grasp for beginners while offering depth for strategic play. Players appreciate the smooth difficulty curve and the satisfaction of building defenses against the creeping threat, although some find the mechanics can feel repetitive or overly simplistic compared to later entries in the series. Overall, the gameplay remains a strong draw, with many reviewers highlighting its replayability and unique charm despite its dated graphics.
“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.”
“When it comes to gameplay, however, the game developers perfected a formula here that makes for an outstanding, long-lasting strategy game.”
“The main problem is the gameplay.”
“This game has very basic gameplay compared to the rest of the series.”
“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; playing it fast and dangerous will get you killed 100% of the time in this game.”
- graphics82 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and reminiscent of older flash games, with some users noting that they have been slightly updated for the anniversary edition. While the visuals may lack polish and sophistication, many players appreciate their charm and functionality, emphasizing that the gameplay experience remains engaging despite the basic graphics. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics serve their purpose without detracting from the game's strategic depth and enjoyment.
“The game offers some nice graphics and environments; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same and has a really great aesthetic.”
“Don't be fooled by the aged aesthetic; Creeper World is timelessly fun.”
“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.”
- music44 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the soundtrack despite its repetitive nature and limited number of tracks. While some find the music charming and reminiscent of classic games, others prefer to mute it and play their own background music. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality, but its lack of variety can detract from the experience during gameplay.
“I love the soundtrack... I mean, it's one song on repeat—but it's awesome.”
“The soundtrack is amazing too.”
“The music is great in all three games.”
“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.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 13 % 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 inclusion of daily maps and score-chasing elements enhances its replay value significantly, making it a game that can be played infinitely. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and diverse replay options ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to return.
“And great replayability, chasing after ever higher scores and 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.”
“As Knucklecracker's first title, Creeper World has rather simplistic graphics, but was widely recognized for its gameplay, storytelling, and 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.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being long and tedious, with many players finding the energy system frustrating and the gameplay slow, especially in later levels. While some enjoy the tower defense mechanics and find it fun initially, the overall consensus is that it becomes a tedious experience that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“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 you could say 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.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for allowing players to efficiently experiment and improve their performance, with the potential for significant time reductions in speed runs. Comparisons to other titles highlight that it offers a better visual experience and faster gameplay, enhancing overall enjoyment.
“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 the game offers, I'm assuming speed runs could get it down to less than an hour.”
“This makes experimentation and optimization more efficient and enjoyable.”
“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.”
“Better play Creeper World: Arc Eternal III, which looks much better, can be played faster (better performance), and has a better story.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % 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 encountered several stability issues that disrupted my gaming experience, including random freezes and crashes.”
“While the visuals are impressive, the game suffers from constant lag and performance drops that hinder enjoyment.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently 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.”
