Defend the Highlands: World Tour
- January 26, 2018
- Kilted Camel
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamCommand Alfredo and his band of Scotsmen as they travel the globe, freeing their oppressed countrymen wherever they go. In a hybrid of Tower Defense and RTS, you'll build defenses, manage resources and command your troops, as you show the world what happens if you mess with Scotland.
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Reviews
- The game features a hilarious campaign and a fun skirmish mode, with ridiculous characters and humorous scenarios.
- Improvements over the first game include better AI, upgraded mechanics, and a more engaging upgrade system.
- The mix of RTS and tower defense elements, combined with a unique sense of humor, makes for an entertaining gameplay experience.
- The game can become repetitive after a short period, losing its initial charm.
- Some players found the graphics to be poor and the camera controls to be cumbersome, affecting gameplay experience.
- Achievements are considered too easy and less diverse compared to the first game, leading to a lack of challenge.
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and absurdity, particularly in the campaign and character designs, which elicit genuine laughter. While the initial comedic impact is strong, some players feel it diminishes over time, with a mix of juvenile humor that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its RTS and tower defense mechanics, creating memorable and entertaining moments throughout.
“Very funny with the types of units.”
“The campaign is hilarious, the skirmish mode is really fun, and the characters are ridiculous (in a good way).”
“Funny and a unique spin on the RTS genre.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as a hilariously absurd campaign that prioritizes humor over seriousness, featuring a satirical plot where players embark on outrageous missions, such as invading France for refusing to build a haggis factory. While entertaining, many players found themselves more engaged with the skirmish mode than the storyline itself.
“The storyline is hilariously crazy; the first mission is to invade France because they refuse to build a haggis factory by the Eiffel Tower.”
“Get yourself well prepared for venturing forth into this satirical story of world domination.”
“It is not a serious 'change your life' kind of story.”
“I played the skirmish mode more than the story.”
“The storyline is hilariously crazy (the first mission is to invade France because they refuse to build a haggis factory by the Eiffel Tower).”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features classic and smooth point-and-click RTS mechanics infused with humor, providing a fun experience. However, some aspects, like zoom management, reveal the developers' inexperience, suggesting room for improvement in control and overall game action. The introduction of diverse units enhances the gameplay, making it more engaging.
“While the logic of this is crazy, it is a much better game mechanic, and means you have more Scotsmen available for deploying on the battlefield (and you will need them).”
“They really add to the gameplay and are quite diverse.”
“Gameplay: classic and smooth point & click RTS mechanics packed with comedy.”
“The game's idea is fun and the game mechanics are not completely bad, but you can see the inexperience in the development. For example, the management of the zoom in the playing field should be easier and faster to allow for better control over the game action.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them poor and unenjoyable, while others praised the well-furnished 3D characters and environments, noting that the animations were explicit and smooth, making them suitable for various hardware. Overall, opinions vary significantly based on personal expectations and hardware capabilities.
“The graphics are perfect for the game.”
“The graphics feature well-furnished 3D characters and environments, with explicit and smooth animations, just right for my laptop.”
“The graphics are poor; I don't enjoy them.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack detail.”
“The art style feels unpolished and uninspired.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the awesome soundtrack that combines music and voice acting, described as both amusingly Scottish and entertaining.
“The music is awesome.”
“The soundtrack (music + voice acting) is amazingly Scottish and funny.”
