Dungeon Defenders Eternity
- July 22, 2014
- Nom Nom Games
- 28h median play time
Get on Steam"Dungeon Defenders Eternity" is a tower defense action RPG where players must protect Etheria from invading forces. Choose from 12 distinct hero classes, each with unique abilities and weapons, and strategically place defenses to fend off waves of enemies in various game modes. With online multiplayer and a variety of challenges, this game offers endless replayability and cooperative fun.
Reviews
- Great if you want something casual with a fun grind.
- Includes all DLC from the original game, making it a good value for new players.
- Fun gameplay with a mix of tower defense and RPG elements.
- Servers are closed and the game is no longer supported, making it unplayable.
- Strange technical issues prevent the game from running properly on PC.
- No true single player mode, making it difficult to play alone.
- gameplay110 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun and addictive nature, blending elements of action, tower defense, and RPG mechanics. However, many players express disappointment with the lack of content and polish compared to the original, citing issues like lag, a clunky user interface, and missing features that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the new mechanics and improvements, others feel that the core gameplay remains largely unchanged and suffers from various bugs and design flaws.
“This highly addictive, fun-filled, colorful must-have comes loaded and brilliantly blends action, hack & slash, tower defense, strategy, and RPG gameplay.”
“The classes are interesting, the towers are a lot of fun, the loot is awesome, and the gameplay is too fun to not love.”
“But this game does have a lot of added features that spice up the gameplay and make it all-around more enjoyable, in my opinion.”
“If you're hoping for bug fixes and core changes to improve the quality of life and gameplay, don't get this.”
“The gameplay itself ultimately isn't any different from Dungeon Defenders 1.”
“The gameplay needs a little work; currently clunky, bug-ridden, and the lag is terrible.”
- graphics72 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting slight improvements over the original, while others criticize significant downgrades in clarity and performance. Many users report issues with texture loading and streaming, leading to blurry visuals and laggy gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are some graphical enhancements, the consensus suggests that the game often fails to meet expectations compared to its predecessor.
“This game is a nice graphical upgrade from Dungeon Defenders with the option to customize the appearance of your characters with different armor and such.”
“Overall, if you liked Dungeon Defenders, the Eternity version is more of the same with graphical improvements.”
“Graphics are superb, and there's actually a challenge to learning the builds.”
“Don't buy this game; it's run on a server which streams the graphics to your computer. It doesn't even work, and they don't plan on fixing it.”
“The graphics took a noticeable downgrade, and everything feels a lot slower paced and clunkier.”
“It's basically the original game, with bugged graphics and a lot of delayed load time for entities, a bunch of blur, and general degradation to the visual aspect of the game.”
- monetization61 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to the prevalence of microtransactions, particularly for cosmetic items like emotes and costumes. While some argue that these purchases do not impact gameplay and are merely aesthetic, the overall sentiment suggests that the inclusion of microtransactions in a paid game feels exploitative and detracts from the experience, leading to frustration among fans of the original title.
“There will be no microtransactions whatsoever in the game, and from what I can tell, the team has really good morals and truly loves the original game.”
“As for the people complaining about microtransactions, they are only there to change the appearance of your characters; they in no way shape or form alter your characters' power, stats, or abilities.”
“To clear things right away, this isn't a pay-to-win game. There are microtransactions, but they are for emotes and costumes, which are not bought with real money.”
“Dungeon Defenders Eternity was supposed to be the definitive version of DD, but ultimately was a cash grab.”
“It feels like a cash grab! I've already bought all of the DLC in the old game, then they go and release a 'definitive version' with all of the DLC making my purchases worthless.”
“This game feels like it should be a free-to-play game; instead, you pay $20 and then get hit by F2P-esque features such as microtransactions.”
- story46 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as having a mix of new and original content, including five new maps that integrate well with the existing narrative. However, players express frustration with the gameplay structure, which requires returning to a central tavern after each mission, detracting from the immersive experience of progressing through the story. Overall, while the game offers additional missions and rebalanced gameplay, the execution of the story progression has left some players feeling disappointed.
“The good: pets and accessories are more common, all classes are available, re-balanced gameplay, amulets and consumable items for quick skills, DLC campaigns and missions are included, new campaign and missions, new textures and looks for characters, enemies, and items.”
“All characters are included and all DLC storylines, including a bonus storyline with added campaign missions.”
“My original review was filled with optimism about the potential for the game to be all that was promised in the store listing: the definitive version of an existing game, with all of the original content and expansions (plus additional missions), a fix for the cheating/hacking that existed in the original Dungeon Defenders, rebalanced heroes and towers, and more new features.”
“You can't play through the campaign by progressing through levels in a story-like format; you have to return to the tavern after each level.”
“What used to be a place of relaxation between missions is now just as chaotic as the missions themselves.”
“This places every single useful aspect of the tavern as far away from each other as possible, leaving you to run around all over the place when all you want to do is get set up for the next mission.”
- stability38 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and overall unfinished mechanics, leading many players to feel it resembles a beta rather than a polished product. While some acknowledge that the developers are working on fixes, the persistent issues, including matchmaking problems and game freezes, significantly detract from the overall experience. Many users recommend avoiding the game until substantial improvements are made, as the current state makes it frustrating to play.
“The game runs great.”
“You want a complete, finished, bug-free game with an active player base.”
“It's buggy as well.. this game isn't a finished product; it's really a beta but it's sold as a finished product.. don't buy it.”
“They didn't test the game as they should have and released it with many, many, many... bugs and glitches.”
“This is crap, it should be flagged as early access considering how buggy, crippled and awkward it is.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that grinding is a central aspect of the game, with many players finding it essential for progression and enjoyment, particularly in end-game content. While some appreciate the hardcore grinding experience and the introduction of new features like crafting and pet hatching, others feel that excessive grinding can detract from the overall enjoyment and sense of direction in the game. Overall, the game appeals to fans of action RPGs and loot grinding, but may not be suitable for those seeking a more casual experience.
“I definitely recommend this game. It started off on a rocky foundation and plummeted, and there is no denying that fact; however, for anyone not grinding the endgame content, it is a lot of fun. Honestly, at this point, there is little direction besides up.”
“Makes the whole game pointless - without grinding, there are no goals anymore.”
“Long, long hours of grinding are necessary.”
“And it really is just that... a hardcore grinding game - perfect to take away your many leftover hours.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while it includes all DLC and is an improved version of the original, it suffers from significant performance issues, particularly due to mandatory online multiplayer and a lack of single-player options. The interface appears to be tailored for touchscreens, which detracts from the PC experience, leading to frustration among players expecting enhanced performance and features.
“This game is an optimized and improved version of the first one with all the DLC included.”
“I had looked forward to the original game with additional features and perhaps upgraded performance, graphics, and additional gameplay modes.”
“I understand that they would do that on mobile because of the smaller screen and to increase performance, but these problems don't exist on a PC.”
“With shoddier controls, a forced always-online multiplayer tavern, mandatory waiting period before starting a match (even a private match), and a new 'playverse' interface which feels optimized for touchscreens (likely because it was), this re-release seems to offer very little in the way of enhanced content over the original title.”
“But the overall performance hit, coupled with being forced to play online in multiplayer (no solo play here at all) really ruins it.”
“Game performance is terrible.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its addictive quality and epic atmosphere, earning high ratings from users. While some appreciate the clarity of classic tracks, others express frustration over the inability to customize music in shared taverns, leading to a less enjoyable experience. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's appeal, despite some complaints about noise in communal spaces.
“Awesome strategy and multiplayer game, and the music is amazing.”
“Sound 10/10 - this game has some ridiculously addictive music.”
“Epic atmosphere and music, excellent game, only happiness.”
“I cannot have my own tavern; the shared tavern is noisy and gives me headaches listening to missiles and chaos all day. I can't even turn off the bad music.”
“Forced online taverns: I liked being able to relax in my own tavern, managing my gear, chatting with the other people I might have just played with, looking through my trophies, and being able to change the music playing in the tavern, etc.”
“Same classic music... it even sounds clearer.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing mechanics, such as the large monk aura and ev tower booster, which elicit laughter during gameplay. Players find the experience enjoyable and filled with funny features, particularly in specific maps and challenges. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the game.
“The large monk aura and the ev tower booster made me laugh at some maps.”
“You can reach that level hilariously easily in Dungeon Defenders 1 by means of Tinkerer's Lab Assault NMHC.”
“It's really fun and has a lot of great and funny features!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly replayable due to its engaging tower defense mechanics, which provide a simple yet enjoyable experience. The improved playability of various classes, particularly the ranger, enhances the overall replay value.
“What saves this monstrosity of ugly is the game itself; you and your towers stand between the enemy and their goal, a simple, replayable joy.”
“But, the ranger, and most of the other classes have become far more playable.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response, feeling disappointment and betrayal similar to their experience with poorly received games like Alien: Colonial Marines. The sense of being misled contributes to a negative emotional impact, particularly for those who had high expectations based on previous positive experiences.
“I loved Dungeon Defenders; this, however, made me feel exactly the same way I felt after I'd pre-ordered and booted up Alien Colonial Marines on launch day: that I'd been lied to and used.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its epic quality, complemented by outstanding music, creating an overall experience that evokes happiness and enjoyment.
“The atmosphere is epic, complemented by an incredible soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The game's ambiance is immersive, creating a sense of wonder and excitement throughout.”
“Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
