Decently Bad Tower Defense
- May 25, 2020
- Pretty Bad Studios
Get on SteamThis is a bad short Tower Defense game made from scratch as a new game developer. This game does all the basic things you expect from a tower defense. We have 3 types of enemies and 3 types of tower to destroy them with. Strategic placement of the towers will make your victory certain.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is simple and fun, making it a great way to pass the time.
- It has a solid foundation for a tower defense game, with different strategies available for players.
- It's free to play, which makes it a decent option for casual gamers looking for a quick experience.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth.
- There are significant bugs, particularly in level 6, where players struggle to select towers.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, as players can easily win by spamming basic towers.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as basic and simplistic, yet sufficient for its purpose, with a satisfying visual experience during gameplay. While there are no sound or graphical settings, the overall aesthetic is appreciated for its simplicity, although some users noted issues with precise tower placement.
“Very good game, made my friends mad just watching me play. The graphics are also on-par, and I appreciate the simplicity of everything on top of the ability to pan the camera.”
“Fairly simplistic tower defense game... bare bones graphics, but there is just something so satisfying in watching stuff get blown up and winning each level!”
“There is no sound or graphical setting whatsoever.”
“Basic graphics, and there is an issue with tower placement on one level; you have to be very precise when clicking on it to enable it to be chosen (unlike in all other levels where a general click enables it).”
“Fairly simplistic tower defense game... bare bones graphics but there is just something so satisfying in watching stuff get blown up and winning each level!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting that it becomes increasingly buggy and feels incomplete the longer they play.
“However, it is far too buggy the longer you play.”
“It's buggy and incomplete.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is functional and surprisingly polished, featuring a mechanically simple design that aligns with its affordable price point.
“Functional, surprisingly polished, and as mechanically simple as the price implies.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, providing a funny experience, although players have reported encountering numerous bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment.
“This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and quirky characters!”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most frustrating moments enjoyable.”
“I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, keeping things light-hearted and fun!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report mixed experiences with optimization, noting that while some players enjoy smooth performance and stable frame rates, others encounter significant issues such as lag, stuttering, and crashes. Many suggest that further patches and updates are needed to enhance the game's performance across various hardware configurations.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it possible to enjoy the game without any lag.”
“The game's optimization is impressive; it runs seamlessly and maintains high frame rates throughout.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
