Defending Camelot

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Defending Camelot is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by ZekGame and was released on October 3, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Defending Camelot is a tower defense video game, similar to Plants vs. Zombies, developed for PCs and consoles. The game involves Arthur who use a variety of different warriors to prevent an army of monsters from entering Camelot.

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and challenging gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Good graphics and a charming art style that appeals to fans of similar games.
Offers a long campaign with a variety of units and levels to unlock.

Feels like a low-effort mobile port with repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic depth.
Poorly translated text and unclear unit descriptions lead to confusion during gameplay.
The game has a steep difficulty curve and can become frustrating quickly, especially with unskippable cinematics and loud sound effects.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and reminiscent of the Plants vs. Zombies series, featuring a variety of characters and mechanics such as defending multiple pathways and deploying troops against advancing enemies. While the graphics are appealing and the mechanics generally work well, players have reported minor bugs and a lack of originality, with many elements feeling recycled from other games. Overall, it offers a basic yet engaging experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking deeper creativity or polish.
- “Simple gameplay, nice graphics, and a wide variety of characters.”
- “Some levels have a random mechanic in which you are provided random troops over time, and you choose where to place them as enemies advance.”
- “Inspired by Plants vs. Zombies' gameplay, you will defend 5 parallel pathways with different units instead of towers defending your side of the map from approaching enemies.”
- “It has several minor bugs - sometimes you win before all enemies are defeated, or sometimes it does not let you select the troop you wanted to put on the field until several attempts are made. While somewhat annoying, they are not disruptive to your gameplay.”
- “Having no backstory and almost no new creativity, you will find more or less all types of mechanics you saw in Plants vs. Zombies: tombs that spawn enemies if not removed, mist that prevents you from seeing incoming troops, and storms that randomly kill troops. This is one of the first boards and very annoying in a strategy game.”
- “For the gameplay, this is a basic Plants vs. Zombies line defense game, though some levels differ in that instead of your units standing still, they will walk to the other castle, and the first one to get someone to touch the other castle wins.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and creativity, with repetitive levels and minimal backstory, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. However, some players appreciate the brief introduction that ties the narrative to King Arthur and the Holy Grail, suggesting that while the overall storytelling may be weak, there are moments of intrigue. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be a mixed bag, with many players feeling it falls short of expectations.
- “The story unfolds after King Arthur finds his holy grail at Camelot.”
- “The intro is short, but I really liked the story that has been woven into the game.”
- “It is not like every level has a little surprise, or a colorful backstory, or... no.”
- “Just no story at all, same background, same enemies... and this time one skeleton comes with a shield?”
- “Having no backstory and almost no new creativity (you will find more or less all types of mechanics you saw in Plants vs. Zombies; tombs that spawn enemies if not removed; mist that does not let you see incoming troops, storms that kill troops randomly - this is one of the first boards and very annoying in a strategy game).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and appealing art style, with options for resolution and detail settings enhancing the experience. While the visuals are well-received, some users feel that the overall gameplay does not fully capitalize on the graphical strengths.
- “Simple gameplay, nice graphics, and a wide variety of characters.”
- “I like this art style way more than Plants vs. Zombies.”
- “In the options, there’s screen resolution, full screen or windowed, graphics details (low to fantastic), music, SFX, and speed mouse.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The character models are poorly designed, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game improves as players progress through the levels, starting off poorly but becoming more enjoyable later on. Overall, it is described as relaxing, contributing positively to the gaming experience alongside the graphics.
- “The music is very relaxing.”
- “Music gets better with some levels, even if it's pretty bad the first few levels.”
- “+ good graphics and music”
- “Music gets better with some levels, even if it's pretty bad in the first few levels.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users criticize the monetization strategies of mobile games on Steam, labeling them as scams or cash grabs that attempt to profit from free mobile titles.
- “Most mobile games dumped on Steam are just scams and cash grabs trying to get money for free mobile games.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it constantly pushes players to spend money to progress.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that should be enjoyable without constant financial pressure.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding can be alleviated through automated farming features, allowing them to progress easily by leveraging high-level units purchased, which can diminish the challenge and engagement of leveling up.
- “I found myself relying on the automated farming of gems in the barracks and breezing through the levels with a high-level unit I bought.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a small incremental upgrade.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by charming and appealing character designs that resonate well with players.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the humor in this game falls short compared to its predecessor, Plants vs. Zombies, lacking the same charm and attention to detail that made the original so enjoyable. While the absence of this quality is disappointing, it is acknowledged as a challenging standard to meet.
- “The whole little details and charm that Plants vs. Zombies had is just not anywhere to be seen in this game, which is sad, but also understandable, as it's difficult to reach that level of quality and humor.”