Defense War

About

Defense War is a real-time strategy game featuring epic devil battles. Its fabulous gameplay and exceptional visuals are overshadowed by excessive grinding, frequent ads, and numerous bugs. Players seeking a polished and smooth experience may want to look elsewhere.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,078 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

monetization48 negative mentions

Great graphics and character designs, making the game visually appealing.
Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
Offers a variety of characters and strategies to explore.

Heavily reliant on RNG, making it frustrating when luck doesn't favor the player.
Pay-to-win mechanics create an imbalance, especially at higher levels.
Connection issues and frequent crashes hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
44%
10%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics and engaging character designs, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on RNG, leading to a lack of strategic depth and frustrating matchmaking experiences. Some users find the gameplay addictive and reminiscent of popular titles like Clash Royale, but express concerns about pay-to-win elements and the need for more content and balance. Overall, while the game has potential and enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Been a big fan of Destiny Child for a while now, so I thought I would give this a shot. I've been hooked since I installed it; fun and exciting gameplay, fantastic illustrations, and just a general blast to play.”
- “Amazing gameplay, addictive!”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and fluid.”
- “The gameplay could be a lot better, but it's so boring. There's no strategic play; it's just spam characters into battle and match them. You can't even decide where you want to put them or any other factors.”
- “The gameplay is terrible, from RNG summons (in battle meaning your win is up to RNG, not skill) to most actual good characters being behind a paywall. I've lost more battles to imbalanced gameplay and pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “Gameplay heavily depends on RNG and not skills or unit power.”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
29%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the artwork and animations as visually appealing and well-designed. However, some users report significant issues such as graphic bugs, freezing, and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience. While the aesthetics are generally appreciated, concerns about execution and gameplay quality persist, indicating that the graphics alone may not be enough to elevate the game's performance.
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Great animations and graphic designs for the characters as well.”
- “Beautiful graphics, best tower defense game I've played.”
- “Could be decent, but between graphic bugs where the screen starts flickering in the bottom left during a match only to turn into full screen static after the match is over and having the game completely freeze every time I try to speed up bags by watching the annoying ads, this game is playable for at most two matches if I am lucky before having to close and restart.”
- “Low quality UI and unexciting graphics in comparison to Destiny Child.”
- “Just was too heavy on my device that it freezes and crashes a whole lot to the point it's unplayable even on low graphic settings.”
monetization
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
9%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive and exploitative, with players frequently required to watch ads or pay to access content and rewards. Many users report technical issues that prevent them from watching ads, further exacerbating frustrations with the system. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels like a cash grab, with high prices for microtransactions and a heavy reliance on ads that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Now while it's addicting as all hell for me (I love tower defense games), the monetization is kind of harsh.”
- “Microtransactions are expensive.”
- “Game is okay; in-app purchases are too expensive, but otherwise good to pass the time on public transport.”
- “You are prompted to pay, wait several hours, or watch ads after literally every match to actually get your rewards.”
- “It's very limited in what you can reasonably accomplish and feels like a blatant cash grab.”
- “The monetization and time management is over the top; free to play isn't fair at all.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
47%
33%
The reviews highlight a significant lack of a compelling story or campaign mode, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience and engagement with the game. Users express frustration over the absence of narrative elements and clear tutorials, leading to a sense of boredom and disconnection from the gameplay. Additionally, the reliance on co-op missions and the pay-to-win model further diminish the appeal for solo players, leaving many feeling unfulfilled and prompting them to uninstall the game.
- “I hope this title would give us players more incentives or quests to do and earn stuff in-game.”
- “You could get legendary bags by completing quests too.”
- “Wish the game had a story mode.”
- “Well, it's okay, but it is lacking in a lot of areas. The camera angle is not great, and there isn't much to do. It's just not that entertaining to keep a player engaged. There's also no story plot to understand the game, and the tutorial isn't very clear on how to play. You mostly have to guess, and there aren't that many characters to play. The character fusing feels random, but the art design and characters are good.”
- “Fun game, but the only thing that keeps me from giving a 5-star rating is the lack of story or campaign. Other than that, the game is pretty enjoyable.”
- “I wish the game had a story mode.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and lag, even on devices with decent specifications. Many players experience connection issues and bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game is described as unstable and plagued by technical problems, detracting from its otherwise enjoyable aspects.
- “Just was too heavy on my device that it freezes and crashes a whole lot to the point it's unplayable even on low graphic settings.”
- “I get connection issues almost every match, sometimes even twice per match and the game just freezes for a solid 30 seconds to a minute and it makes you lose.”
- “Fun and great game but for some reason now every time I try and launch the game it freezes and crashes every time; needs fixing ASAP.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its quality and fun nature, enhancing the overall experience. However, there are frequent requests for more music options and variations, as some players find the limited soundtrack repetitive. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's appeal, players desire greater diversity in the audio selection.
- “Not only do the characters look stunning, but the music is fun.”
- “Best tower defense today in my opinion; love the music also.”
- “The game is so awesome and I really enjoy playing it all the time, but I only wish they would add more music options to choose from instead of listening to the same music over and over.”
- “For the love of all the gods, make the music mutable from the main menu; everything else is fun if bare bones right now.”
- “Would love to have more variations to the background soundtrack, though.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it addictive and engaging, others feel it is excessively grindy and frustrating, particularly due to issues with matchmaking algorithms and connectivity problems. The game is noted for its competitive elements, but the time investment required for progression can lead to disappointment for some users.
- “Sure you'll eventually still get those characters as you keep grinding for months, but there will always be a point where you'll be disappointed with how the match/summoning algorithms are formulated in this game.”
- “Grindy game; gameplay is good, but the connection always gets cut off even with a stable internet connection. This game also has high battery consumption.”
- “Very grindy.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Character development in the game is praised for its appealing designs, drawing comparisons to other titles like Rush Royale and Destiny Child. However, players express frustration with the unbalanced gameplay and the difficulty in acquiring legendary cards, which detracts from the overall experience. The randomness of card fusion adds to the challenge, leading to a sense of stress rather than enjoyment.
- “It's honestly really addicting, and the character designs are just so good.”
- “Interesting gameplay and good character designs.”
- “One unit having this much stress/rage-inducing character design should be illegal.”
- “One unit having this much stress and rage-inducing character design should be illegal.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, highlighting its vicious gameplay and amusing glitches, such as a boss that turns characters into stone. The combination of entertaining soundtracks and comedic moments contributes to an overall funny experience.
- “Gameplay is so vicious; I've played a few hours and it's so funny. The most important part is the music and sounds; they're pretty good, and I love the match song.”
- “There are glitches that are hilarious, such as the boss that turns your characters into stone. I can't merge stones with any of the same level cards or types.”
- “Funny game!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is marred by a pay-to-win (P2W) environment and the presence of overpowered characters, which detracts from the overall experience and potential enjoyment.
- “The game could be great if they cleaned up the overpowered characters and completely ridiculous pay-to-win atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express frustration with the game's current optimization, citing significant lag issues that detract from the overall experience and calling for improvements in this area.
- “I just wish that the game gets optimized soon because the lag is really annoying.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game needs serious optimization.”
- “It's disappointing to see such potential wasted due to poor optimization.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its strong replayability, enhanced by its appealing anime-style artwork, making it enjoyable to revisit.
- “This is a great anime-style merging game with fantastic artwork and high replayability.”
- “The replayability factor in this game keeps me coming back for more, as each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “I love how the game offers different paths and choices, making every replay a unique experience.”