Cubemen

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Cubemen is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by 3 Sprockets and was released on March 16, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cubemen is a fast paced, action packed, original 3D Tower Defense game that mixes TD with RTS in single player & online multi--player awesomeness! Get ready for some crazy Cubemen action! It’s the age old struggle between Good vs Bad, Blue vs Red, Little men vs Little men. Use your own little Cubemen to defend your base from other little Cubemen that are trying to run it over. It’s the usual story…

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Audience ScoreBased on 452 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cubemen offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre by allowing players to control movable units instead of stationary towers, adding a layer of strategy.
The game features a charming art style and a great soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to listen to while playing.
It's a fun and simple game that can be enjoyed with friends, especially in multiplayer mode, and offers a variety of game modes and user-created maps.

The game suffers from balance issues, making it too easy to exploit certain strategies, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, which limits the game's replayability and social aspect.
Many players find the game too simplistic and lacking in depth, with some stating it can become boring quickly.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly for fans of tower defense games, with a variety of options and strategies available. However, some players find it can become slow and repetitive, especially after mastering the mechanics, and the online community is lacking. Overall, it offers a simplistic yet appealing aesthetic with solid core gameplay, making it enjoyable for both singleplayer and multiplayer experiences.
- “Satisfying tower defense in a simplistic setting, with a decent selection of maps and an array of gameplay options.”
- “Cubemen is great for people who like a simplistic, appealing look while having many options and choices in gameplay.”
- “A great tower defense game, would be a lot of fun with friends... it's addicting and the gameplay is always different, the levels call for loads of different strategies.”
- “I don't recommend the gameplay either; it's awful.”
- “The gameplay, albeit solid, can be kind of slow and boring at times.”
- “The online community is pretty much dead, and after you figure out the game mechanics, beating the AI opponents isn't too hard.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as simple yet clean, with an indie/arcade aesthetic that appeals to fans of the tower defense genre. While some players find the visuals not particularly striking, they appreciate the overall art style and the game's fun gameplay. The graphics are functional and support the gameplay experience, making it a solid choice for those who enjoy this type of game.
- “It has very nice graphics, the gameplay is surprisingly funner than I expected.”
- “A simple tower defense game with fun core gameplay and clean aesthetics.”
- “Graphically, there isn't much to say: they don't suck, but they're not very appealing either.”
- “The visuals scream indie / arcade inspired and the controls are intuitive if you've experienced the genre before.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as an amazing and enjoyable soundtrack, often highlighted as a standout feature despite other technical issues. Reviewers emphasize that the soundtrack significantly enhances the gaming experience, making it a key reason to play the game.
- “If there's one unifying factor between the games, it's the absolutely amazing soundtrack.”
- “But if for nothing else, get this game for its soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is actually pretty good.”
- “I tried for hours to get my rocks off while watching the cube fighters spew laser bullets at each other, but the poor texture quality and soundtrack ruined the experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a major letdown and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The music in this game feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a cohesive story or theme, which many players feel detracts from the experience, as it primarily functions as a simple tower defense game. While there is a humorous and engaging story mode, it is not officially recognized, leading to a sense of stagnation in progression beyond achievements. In contrast, the sequel does offer a dedicated story mode, which may enhance player engagement.
- “The story mode is very interesting and funny.”
- “It is a simple tower defense game, without a theme or story.”
- “It doesn't have an official story mode, which is what I believe this game suffers from because there is no sort of progression other than achievements that don't give anything.”
- “- no story mode (but the second game has one)”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily highlighted in the story mode, which is described as both interesting and hilarious. However, the multiplayer aspect seems to be less engaging, with players not participating as much.
- “The story mode is very interesting and funny.”
- “- hilarious”
- “The story mode is very interesting and funny.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits a mixed reception regarding replayability; while some players find it offers significant replay value, others feel it lacks depth, suggesting that this may have prompted the development of a sequel.
- “Great little tower defense game with a ton of replayability.”
- “The game, however, does suffer from a lack of replayability, but I guess that's why they made a second one.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is frequently described as buggy, with users noting significant stability issues. Despite these problems, many still consider it one of the best tower defense games available.
- “This is the most buggy game I have ever played.”
- “Although a little buggy at times, it is one of the best tower defense games I have ever played.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that obtaining all achievements in the game requires a significant amount of grinding, making the process feel repetitive and time-consuming.
- “Consequently, getting all the achievements is a bit grindy.”