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 a variety of upgrades that can enhance gameplay.
- It is easy to pick up and play, making it a good option for casual gamers looking for entertainment after a long day.
- Some players appreciate the challenge of finding effective tower configurations with the limited tower types available.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety, with only four tower types leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Poor translations and confusing mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to understand enemy attributes and tower effectiveness.
- The user interface is clunky and obstructive, making it hard to manage upgrades and special abilities during gameplay.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an unconventional mechanic where players can "cut" trees for coins, but this is inconsistently implemented across stages and feels designed for mobile touch screens. Additionally, the special attack mechanics are noted to be somewhat frustrating.
“The game features a unique mechanic where players can cut down trees in certain stages to collect coins.”
“It's an interesting mechanic that isn't present in every stage, adding a mobile touch screen feel to the gameplay.”
“The game has a weird mechanic where some stages have trees you can 'cut' to gain coins.”
“It's a strange mechanic that isn't present in all stages and seems designed for mobile touch screens.”
“Only slightly less annoying are the mechanics for your special attacks.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game lacks options for adjusting sound and music levels, only allowing them to be turned off entirely. This limitation has led some players to disable the music, preventing them from assessing its quality.
“You also can't adjust the 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players generally view the grinding aspect positively, as it allows for strategic development and tactical refinement while upgrading towers and abilities. While some grinding is necessary to progress through levels, it is seen as a beneficial part of the gameplay experience.
“The grinding required to progress feels excessive and tedious, making the game less enjoyable.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, turning what could be exciting gameplay into a chore.”
“While some grinding is expected, the amount needed to advance in this game is frustrating and discouraging.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the intentionally poor translations and dialogue, which many players find amusing and entertaining.
“The translations and dialogue are hilariously bad, adding to the charm of the game.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the clever jokes and witty banter throughout the game.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being superficial and lacking depth, often feeling like an afterthought to the gameplay, which is otherwise well-designed and content-rich.
“The story feels paper-thin, as if it was just pasted on top of the gameplay.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the story.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
“The visual design is stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed textures that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, creating an immersive world that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel lifeless and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
