Defender IV

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Defender IV is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 243 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

It's a fun way to kill time and easy to understand the mechanics and skill upgrade system.
The game offers generous rewards and has a solid foundation for gameplay.
The graphics and spells are interesting, and the game can be enjoyable despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and connectivity issues, leading to lost progress.
It deviates significantly from the original Defender series, feeling more like a generic cash grab.
The gameplay is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.

monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its heavy reliance on ads, with players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of advertisements, which often disrupt gameplay. While in-game purchases are optional and relatively affordable, many feel that the game has devolved into a cash grab, prioritizing ad views over player experience. Overall, the excessive ad presence has overshadowed the game's nostalgic appeal, leading to disappointment among long-time fans.
- “In-game purchases are optional and more affordable than in most games.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing you to pay.”
- “Way too much pushing for you to watch ads with dot notifications above several aspects of the game until you watch them, and the rewards for dropping cash hardly matter long term.”
- “This game is just cash grabbing off the name of the original.”
- “You know the game is trash and pay-to-win when it forces you to watch ads left and right, garbage!”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
65%
20%
The gameplay of the latest installment in the Defender series has received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements in mechanics and progression from previous versions, while others criticize it for being repetitive, poorly balanced, and overly reliant on pay-to-win elements. Some users feel that the game has strayed too far from its roots, incorporating gacha mechanics and a focus on menu navigation rather than engaging gameplay. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the consensus suggests that the gameplay lacks depth and innovation, leading to a less satisfying experience for dedicated fans.
- “I've played Defender 1, 2, and 3; all of the games were improvements from the last one with new gameplay mechanics and progression.”
- “Easy to understand the mechanics and skill upgrade system.”
- “Best defender I've ever played, easy to kill monsters compared to other gameplay like this.”
- “I'd continue writing my complaints but I'm reaching the 500 limit, so here's a short summary: food mechanic (limits gameplay), poorly made gameplay that's not even fun, spelling errors and other issues 5 minutes in.”
- “One of the best games in the genre until you realize that you spend more time in the menu, collecting rewards, than in actual gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is pretty stagnant after a while.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that the cartoonish art style feels simplistic and a downgrade compared to previous installments in the series. While some players find the graphics acceptable, others express disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed to match the quality of earlier games. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Graphic are good.”
- “The cartoon graphics compared to Defender 3 and 2 are decent, but I think the game needs improvement, especially in the graphics. Other than that, it's good.”
- “The art style is very cartoonish; I prefer the art style from previous games.”
- “The cartoon graphics compared to Defender 2 and 3 are lacking, and I think the game needs improvement, especially in the graphics.”
- “I've played Defender 1 to 3; sorry, but the graphics are definitely a downgrade.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and the presence of cheaters, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players have reported losing in-game items like crystals due to bugs, and attempts to report these problems have proven ineffective.
- “Full of glitches and cheaters, making it unenjoyable to play. Even reporting them doesn't fix the issue.”
- “So buggy.”
- “The game is buggy; you can claim crystals, but later on, you will lose them.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
While the game is enjoyable as a roguelike, it falls short of the original titles' unlimited replayability. Reviewers suggest the addition of a rewarding game mode that allows for endless play, similar to what was offered in the earlier Defenders games.
- “It's a fun roguelike game, but it lacks the original game's unlimited replayability.”
- “You need to add a completely replayable and rewarding game mode, just like the original Defenders II and III had, where you can play as much as you like while still getting some rewards.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to dive back in; the replay value is almost non-existent.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for maintaining a consistent sound and style, enhancing the overall experience. However, players are disappointed that the game does not allow them to listen to audiobooks or other music while playing.
- “Love that you kept the same sounds and music.”
- “The game doesn't let you listen to audiobooks or music while playing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that render it unplayable.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players characterize the game as heavily focused on grinding, indicating that it requires significant time and effort to progress.
- “This game is all about grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and frustrating.”