Defend from Candyland!

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This single player top town tower defence game, using pixel based art is a brilliant game for all ages to join in the battle against the evil candy. Work your way through the levels with preset maps and waves, or see how long you last in endless mode to save the world from the endless candy threat!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story1 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and a calming soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
Defend from Candyland offers a variety of towers and strategies, making it engaging for tower defense enthusiasts.
The game has a good balance of challenge and fun, with an enjoyable endless mode and a well-thought-out storyline.

The difficulty curve can be steep, especially for new players, making it frustrating at times.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as tower upgrades and unit placement, are not clearly explained, which can lead to confusion.
There are balance issues with certain units, like the Cherri Bomb being ineffective and the Gummy Bears being overpowered.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as a classic tower defense experience that combines puzzles and strategy, offering extensive replayability through high score challenges. While the mechanics, such as tower upgrades, may initially be unclear, players find the levels enjoyable once mastered, despite some balance issues with certain enemy types, like the gummy bears.
- “An absolute recommendation of a game if you like puzzles and strategy, and of course, if you are better at it than I was in my gameplay, which I'm going to guess you are.”
- “Days of gameplay, encouraging players to challenge themselves to beat endless play high scores.”
- “With regards to gameplay, it took me a while to learn about upgrading towers; it's not overly clear. However, once you have worked it out, the levels are fun, although I do think that gummy bears are overpowered, especially with the fact they split into two pieces with full health after being initially defeated.”
- “Gameplay is your typical tower defense fanfare.”
- “With regards to gameplay, it took me a while to learn about upgrading towers; it's not overly clear. Although once you have worked it out, the levels are fun, I do think that gummy bears are overpowered, especially with the fact they split into two pieces with full health after being initially defeated.”
- “Days of gameplay, encouragement to challenge oneself to beat endless play high scores.”
graphics
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The game's graphics feature a charming pixel art style that enhances its appeal, showcasing significant improvements since its initial release. Users appreciate the simple yet visually pleasing design, which contrasts with the intense gameplay, complemented by a fitting and calming soundtrack. Overall, the artwork reflects the developer's dedication and adds to the game's enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Brutal tower defense game with an amusing art style to contrast and a really calming soundtrack... until you're on the edge of your seat trying to save your tree!”
- “Artwork has improved since I last saw the game in the store, and the music is also very fitting for the game.”
- “Simple, yet good-looking graphics, and you can tell the developer put a lot of love into it.”
- “The graphics are quite simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the pixel art is charming, it can sometimes feel too basic and uninspired.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and fitting nature, enhancing the overall experience, especially with the improved Halloween pack tracks. However, some players note that prolonged exposure to the music can become overwhelming. Overall, the soundtrack effectively contrasts with the game's intense moments.
- “Brutal tower defense game with an amusing art style to contrast and a really calming soundtrack... until you're on the edge of your seat trying to save your tree!”
- “The artwork has improved since I last saw the game in the store, and the music is also very fitting for the game.”
- “The Halloween pack music is infinitely better than the original; the $1 I paid for that alone was worth it.”
- “The music is calming... until you're on the edge of your seat trying to save your tree!”
- “The music is very fitting for the game.”
- “The Halloween pack music is infinitely better than the original.”
story
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The story in this tower defense game is well-crafted and thoughtfully developed, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “This is a great little tower defense game that has been carefully thought out in terms of the storyline.”