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Defenders of the Last Colony

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21%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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About Defenders of the Last Colony

Defenders of the Last Colony is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Knitted Pixels and was released on June 22, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Defenders of the Last Colony is a Top Down Shooter with Strategy gameplay mechanics, where you have to protect the Colony's core while you gather resources and build defenses. You play as one of the 4 classes: Fighter, Engineer, Striker or Carrier. Defenders features coop up to 4 players and 3D graphics.

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30%Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
music6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features immersive music and impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • Local co-op gameplay is enjoyable and adds a strategic element, allowing players to combine different character classes.
  • The game offers a mix of strategy and fast-paced shooting, which can be satisfying once the mechanics are understood.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes when too many objects are on screen and a lack of control customization options.
  • There is no tutorial or clear instructions on how to play, leading to confusion and frustration for new players.
  • Gameplay can be boring at times, with long periods of inactivity and a lack of engaging content.

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    10% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The game's story is minimal, featuring a brief, unskippable backstory inspired by Battlestar Galactica, but it lacks any substantial narrative or cutscenes during gameplay. Players are left without guidance or context, making it difficult to understand their objectives or the game's overall plot.

    • “But once you actually start to play the game, there is no longer a storyline, or any cutscenes, or anything with text at all; you are left to guess what to do, with no 'your mission' or 'you died' text.”
    • “There's a backstory in the intro (you can't even skip it); the story is 10 seconds long, and it's based on Battlestar Galactica, which isn't a bad thing.”
    • “But once you actually start to play the game, there is no longer a storyline, or any cutscenes, or anything with text at all. You are left to guess what to do, with no 'your mission' or 'you died' text.”
    • “But once you actually start to play the game, there is no longer a storyline, or any cutscenes, or anything with text at all. You are left to guess what to do, with no 'your mission' or 'you died' text.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality and strong alignment with the sci-fi theme, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight its excellence, describing it as "freaking awesome" and a standout feature alongside the impressive graphics.

    • “The music is really good and it fits really well with the sci-fi theme; I can't say much more about it.”
    • “Before I write this, the music is freaking awesome! Loved it, now buckle up.”
    • “Graphics are amazing and the music is great too.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The gameplay features unique mechanics centered around charging a colony with collectible items, which initially may be confusing but ultimately offers an engaging experience. While the mechanics are interesting, there is potential for greater depth, and the single-player mode presents progressively challenging worlds that enhance the overall enjoyment.

    • “The mechanics are interesting, although there's some space for more depth, but I feel like a really good pitch could be made out of this game.”
    • “Single player pits you against increasing difficulty worlds with some mechanical challenges that make for a great experience overall.”
    • “At first, I didn’t get the game mechanics of the campaign, then I realized that it's all about charging the colony with the blue things that pop around.”
    • “At first, I didn’t understand the game mechanics of the campaign. Then I realized that it's all about charging the colony with the blue items that pop up around.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their amazing quality, particularly the impressive lighting and overall aesthetic. However, some players find the game's difficulty level challenging, which may detract from their enjoyment of the visual experience.

    • “I first tried it at a friend's house and was impressed with the lighting and overall aesthetic.”
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Defenders of the Last Colony is a shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Defenders of the Last Colony include science and indie.

Defenders of the Last Colony is available on PC and Windows.

Defenders of the Last Colony was released on June 22, 2016.

Defenders of the Last Colony was developed by Knitted Pixels.

Defenders of the Last Colony has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Defenders of the Last Colony for its music but disliked it for its story.

Defenders of the Last Colony is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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