DOTFI is a Science Fiction Strategy game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op. As the defender of your island, you control your own vehicle in first or third-person gameplay, building and upgrading turrets to protect ancient temples from seven types of enemies. Utilize drones for resource gathering and employ a range of strategies with seven different turret options.
The game offers a unique blend of tower defense and third-person vehicle shooter mechanics, providing a fresh take on the genre.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, and the tank customization and turret upgrades are rewarding.
Graphics are visually appealing, and the game has a lot of potential despite its current state.
The game suffers from significant bugs and a frustrating user interface, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.
Multiplayer functionality is lacking, with many players unable to connect, which diminishes the potential for cooperative play.
The game feels unpolished and unfinished, leading to a perception that it may have been abandoned by the developers.
gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by a blend of driving and upgrading tanks, along with strategic defense placement around a central tower, offering an engaging FPS and RTS combination. Players appreciate the intuitive mechanics and variety of creatures, though some suggest enhancements to the tutorial for better understanding of turret placement and upgrades. Overall, the gameplay is fun and showcases strong progression mechanics.
“I really like the combined FPS + RTS combo of gameplay.”
“Graphics are wonderful, gameplay is intuitive, creatures are in abundance and in lots of variety.”
“Gameplay consists of driving and upgrading your tank, and placing defenses around a large, exposed, open tower.”
“They could probably use to add a couple of things to the tutorial: 1) you can place turrets on yourself, and 2) explain the turret upgrade mechanic.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their polished appearance and overall quality, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and the diverse array of creatures, enhancing the game's appeal.
“Graphics look great, really polished.”
“Graphics are wonderful, gameplay is intuitive, creatures are abundant and come in a lot of variety.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by lag and bugs, alongside a poor user interface, yet some players still find enjoyment in it despite these issues.
“It's a laggy, buggy mess with a bad UI.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and connectivity issues.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect frustrating, particularly due to the time-consuming nature of boss fights that reset progress upon death, making the experience feel tedious.
“Then it boots you back to a tedious, time-consuming boss fight if you die.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find out they were not worth the effort.”