Defentron

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Defentron is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Planetfall Studios and was released on December 17, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Get ready and battle for the ultimate upgrade. Defentron, the retro-futurist computer system is trying to safeguard itself from malicious viruses that seek to control its core. Use strategy to upgrade your lines of defense and become the most powerful security system ever known. Think like an 80s software. You will face fast, hard, resilient enemies, capable of regenerating or splitting when destr…

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a challenging and engaging tower defense experience with a good balance of strategy and mechanics.
The retro aesthetic and soundtrack create a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
Levels ramp up in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge that encourages players to think critically about their tower placements and upgrades.

Sound issues, including a lack of volume control and annoying sound effects, detract from the overall experience.
The game can feel unbalanced, with some levels being too easy while others are excessively difficult, leading to frustration.
Limited tower AI and lack of metagame elements restrict creativity and strategy, making the gameplay feel shallow at times.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and relaxing synthwave soundtrack, which complements the retro arcade art style. Many players enjoy leaving the music on while playing or even during other activities, although some find the intro music jarring. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the fun and interactive experience of the game.
- “The art style is tron-like in that it has a very retro arcade feel and the accompanying soundtrack is great too.”
- “A classic little tower defense with a synthwave aesthetic and catchy soundtrack like it says on the tin.”
- “The music is fantastic - I do actually leave it on in the background while working!”
- “I don't want to get a jumpscare by the intro every time I open up this game and the game music.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by limited tower AI, requiring players to carefully consider turret placement and sequencing, especially as difficulty increases. While the mechanics, such as overdrive, provide strategic depth, some players feel that the necessity of powering up basic turrets can lead to a frustrating balance issue. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging experience with a satisfying retro aesthetic.
- “Limited tower AI makes thoughtful placement and sequencing important, and mechanics like overdrive offer a few different ways to approach levels.”
- “You don't have to worry about any overly complicated systems or mechanics, but there is enough strategy and reaction involved that it's not just 'set up turrets and go AFK.' The aesthetic and sound are both satisfyingly retro.”
- “The first few levels give you an insight into the mechanics, but the difficulty quickly ramps up to where you need to be thinking really carefully on how to actually beat a level.”
- “Being able to power up a given turret in a pinch was cool too, but if I have one criticism about that mechanic's game balance, it's that it feels necessary to use that function on the basic turrets (at least for the early game), which destroys them afterwards, and it felt like a bit of a waste.”
- “You don't have to worry about any overly complicated systems or mechanics, but there is enough strategy and reaction involved that it's not just 'set up turrets and go AFK.'”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of Defentron are characterized by a vibrant retro arcade style, reminiscent of the neon 80s, complemented by a catchy synthwave soundtrack. Players appreciate the game's straightforward design, which balances strategy with a nostalgic aesthetic, making it visually appealing and engaging. Overall, the retro graphics and sound create a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
- “The art style is tron-like in that it has a very retro arcade feel, and the accompanying soundtrack is great too.”
- “A classic little tower defense with a synthwave aesthetic and catchy soundtrack, just as it says on the tin.”
- “Defentron has that nice neon 80's aesthetic and is a pretty straightforward tower defense in my experience so far.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the challenging levels and the need to strategize tower placements and upgrades enhance the game's longevity and replayability, particularly for those aiming to complete all achievements.
- “Many levels can really get you stuck until you figure out the right sequence of towers and upgrades to buy, but that difficulty gives the game a lot more longevity and replayability, especially if you are going to try and complete all achievements.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there isn't much incentive to replay the game. The side quests feel repetitive and don't add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the game has a lot of content, once you've seen it all, there's little reason to go back. The lack of meaningful choices means replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players noted that the game's emotional impact was minimal, as the strategic elements and gradual difficulty increase did not evoke feelings of frustration or helplessness. Instead, they felt empowered to adapt their strategies without experiencing significant emotional turmoil.