Defenders of Ekron

Defenders of Ekron fuses Shmup action and the exploration of an Adventure game. Destroy enemies in 360° shooting range, analyze unique scenarios, upgrade your Anakim's skills and defeat The Renegades to stop the bursting civil war threatening Ekron. The revolution starts within.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Innovative mechanics and beautiful art create a refreshing experience in the twin-stick shooter genre.
Challenging gameplay with rewarding puzzles and boss fights that test skills and reflexes.
Variety in level design and gameplay elements keeps the experience engaging and surprising.

Some bugs disrupt gameplay, including crashes and issues with specific weapons.
Tank controls in navigation mode and lack of rebindable keys can hinder the experience for some players.
The story is considered bare and characters are not very engaging, making it less immersive.

gameplay
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, challenging puzzles, and beautiful art, offering a refreshing take on the twin-stick shooter genre. Players appreciate the variety in level design and the surprising introduction of new mechanics as they progress, although some find the difficulty level, including the fast-paced action and complex story elements, to be quite challenging. Overall, the game delivers a rewarding experience with a mix of action and strategy.
- “Great tribute to an old genre with innovative mechanics and beautiful art.”
- “Formidable music, astounding and refreshing gameplay for a shoot'em up.”
- “The game kept surprising me with new mechanics as I progressed; the variety in the level design is really cool.”
- “This oxus experience mechanic is disabled in the simulator for previous missions, which, depending on how skilled you are, might make it hard to play through without relying on the regenerate life active ability.”
- “The story is hard to follow so far; the text dialogue during gameplay goes too fast, and I can't read them all sometimes. In fact, everything goes quite fast. Looking at the trailers, it seems like the game was supposed to be slower. Is that a bug on my end?”
- “The gameplay feels rushed and chaotic, making it difficult to fully engage with the mechanics and story.”
story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as amazing, though some players find it hard to follow due to fast-paced dialogue and gameplay, which can make it difficult to absorb the narrative. Despite these challenges, players appreciate the depth of the story and the engaging missions that accompany it. Overall, while the storytelling may have pacing issues, it remains a highlight for many players.
- “My playthrough consists of a fully upgraded anakim (the mechs in this game's world), completed story and challenges clocking in at around 16 hours.”
- “Amazing story.”
- “So, as long as it's not giving me problems to continue my story, it's ok.”
- “The story is hard to follow so far; the text dialog during gameplay goes too fast, and I can't read them all sometimes. In fact, everything goes quite fast. Looking at the trailers, it seems as if the game was supposed to be slower. Is that a bug on my end?”
- “So, as long as it's not giving me problems to continue my story, it's okay.”
- “Also replaying the missions again without the help of the regen and berserk charges.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability options, primarily through an extra classic mode that resembles traditional top-down vertical scroller shooters and features bullet hell elements.
- “There are several replayability options, including an extra classic mode that closely resembles old-school top-down vertical scroller shooters, offering a very bullet-hell experience.”
- “The game features multiple modes and challenges that encourage players to return and try different strategies.”
- “With various character builds and unlockable content, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “The replayability options are limited, with only a few modes available that don't offer much variety.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again as the experience feels repetitive.”
- “The extra classic mode is just a rehash of old mechanics, lacking the innovation needed to make replaying enjoyable.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players have noted that certain challenges in the game are not well-optimized for gamepad controls, leading to a less than ideal gameplay experience.
- “Some challenges are not optimized for gamepad controls.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as formidable, complementing the astounding and refreshing gameplay, particularly in the shoot'em up genre.
- “The music is formidable, providing an astounding and refreshing backdrop to the gameplay in this shoot 'em up.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the action, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is meticulously crafted, making every moment in the game feel epic and engaging.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for being visually appealing and complementing its engaging twin-stick shooter mechanics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Great twin-stick shooter with interesting gameplay mechanics and cool graphics.”