Defense of Egypt: Cleopatra Mission
- September 29, 2016
- First Games Interactive
Get on SteamA game of the genre "Tower Defense" ( TD ) in the setting of ancient Egypt.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique Egyptian theme and some interesting tower upgrade mechanics.
- It is easy to pick up and play, making it a good option for casual gaming after a long day.
- Some players appreciate the challenge of finding effective tower configurations with limited options.
- The game lacks variety with only four tower types, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Poor AI and clunky mechanics make it frustrating, especially with inconsistent enemy attributes and lack of control over tower targeting.
- The translation and dialogue are poorly executed, adding confusion to the gameplay experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unconventional mechanics, such as cutting trees for coins, which are inconsistently implemented across stages and appear to be designed for mobile touch screens. Additionally, the special attack mechanics are noted to be somewhat frustrating, contributing to an overall mixed experience.
“The game features a unique mechanic where players can cut down trees in certain stages to collect coins.”
“This unusual mechanic is not present in every stage, and it feels designed for mobile touch screen interaction.”
“The gameplay includes an interesting feature where players can interact with the environment by cutting trees for rewards.”
“The game has a weird mechanic where some stages have trees you can 'cut' to gain some coins.”
“It's a strange mechanic that is not present in all stages and seems designed for mobile touch screens.”
“Only slightly less annoying are the mechanics for your special attacks.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration over the inability to adjust the sound and music levels in the game, as they can only turn them off entirely. This limitation has led some players to mute the audio, preventing them from providing feedback on the quality of the music and sound effects.
“You also can't adjust sound and music, only turn them off, which I had to do because I like watching videos or listening to podcasts while playing, and it was too loud.”
“So I can't comment on the quality of sound and music.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally view the grinding aspect positively, as it allows for strategic development and tactical refinement while upgrading towers and attacks. While some grinding is necessary to progress through levels, it is seen as a beneficial part of the gameplay experience.
“Like most tower defense games, there is a bit of grinding to clear a couple of levels, but I find it gives me a chance to hone my tactics.”
“The grinding required to upgrade my towers and other attacks felt excessive and detracted from the overall experience.”
“The constant need to grind for resources made the game feel repetitive and less enjoyable over time.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the intentionally poor translations and dialogue, which many players find amusing and entertaining. This aspect adds a layer of comedic charm that enhances the overall experience.
“The translations and dialogue are hilariously bad.”
“It just made me laugh.”
“The humor in this game is genuinely entertaining.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being superficial and lacking depth, often feeling like a mere overlay to the gameplay rather than a substantial narrative. Despite this, players acknowledge the game’s solid design and content in the tower defense mechanics.
“Con - The story feels paper-thin and is just pasted on top of the gameplay.”
“Con - The narrative is incredibly shallow and lacks depth.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent for 2023, allowing players to easily distinguish between units, although the similar blue color of the arrow and catapult towers can cause some confusion.
“The graphics are impressive and still look decent in 2023, making it easy to distinguish between different units, although the arrow and catapult towers are both very blue.”
