CyberTD
- September 28, 2023
- Clockwork Origins
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Reviews
- The blend of deck building mechanics and tower defense is unique and enjoyable.
- Graphics are nice and the game runs smoothly on various platforms.
- The progression loop is addicting, encouraging players to keep trying for better upgrades.
- The game suffers from a lack of strategic depth, with only one tower and minimal customization options.
- There are significant balancing issues and bugs that affect gameplay, making it feel random and frustrating.
- The story and voice acting are poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of depth, featuring minimal enemy variety and limited player control, with most decisions revolving around deck selection and basic stat upgrades. However, players note that the game gradually becomes more engaging as they progress, blending deck-building and tower defense elements effectively, and providing helpful in-game guidance for understanding mechanics.
“It's a slow burn at first as the game introduces you gently to its mechanics, but after an hour of play, when you have leveled up and gathered enough cards, you suddenly find yourself progressing much further and things can become fairly frantic.”
“The blend of deck building mechanics and tower defense is just right.”
“Also, whenever I had a question or didn't understand a game mechanic, there was always an explanation from the in-game helper or a key indicator to try it out yourself.”
“There are no gameplay features on any of the maps—just a single random enemy path.”
“The only control you have as a player is to select your deck and weapons at the beginning of the run and select one upgrade card every time you level up (most of these are just +10% stat boosts, with very few having any mechanical effect).”
“There are no card selection mechanics like rerolling, banishing, or freezing.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it nonsensical and frustrating due to unskippable elements, while others appreciate the sound and setting. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be a point of contention, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Annoying, unskippable, nonsensical story in every new game.”
“The plot is convoluted and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about the story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are nice and not bad overall.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visuals are beautifully crafted and enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics are impressive and add a lot of depth to the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music has received positive feedback, with players praising its killer metal soundtrack and humorous elements, enhancing the overall experience.
“It is also a tower defense deck-builder with one tower, but is priced at $10 and has interesting decisions to make (and a killer metal soundtrack).”
“I like the music and the humor.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while some enjoy grinding for meta progression, the experience can become monotonous, as each run feels nearly identical regardless of the chosen weapon or ability. This lack of variety in gameplay can diminish the overall enjoyment of the grinding aspect.
“Even for someone like me who doesn’t mind grinding at all and loves to hunt for meta progression, it literally has nothing more to offer but hunting for meta progress. Every single run feels exactly the same as the one before, no matter the weapon or ability.”
“The grinding in this game is monotonous and repetitive. After a few hours, it becomes clear that there’s no real variety or excitement in the gameplay.”
“I found the grinding to be tedious and uninspired. It feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, often highlighting it as a positive aspect alongside the music.
“I love the music and the humor.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“The witty dialogue and funny situations kept me laughing throughout.”
