Electromaze Defense
- January 31, 2018
- Baronnerie Games
Get on Steam"Electromaze Defense Related Baronnerie 2018" is a tower defense game where players protect a central core from waves of enemies using an array of turrets and upgrades. The game features fast-paced action and a unique neon-lit aesthetic, with various enemy types and strategies to contend with. Use your strategic skills and quick reflexes to survive and claim victory in this electrifying defense challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique maze-building mechanic that adds depth and complexity to the tower defense genre, allowing for creative strategies.
- For its price, the game provides a good variety of towers and upgrade options, making it a solid choice for tower defense enthusiasts.
- The game features a challenging gameplay experience that encourages experimentation and strategic planning.
- Frequent crashes and technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience, with many players reporting crashes during gameplay.
- The visuals and audio quality are subpar, resembling a low-budget mobile app rather than a polished PC game.
- The game suffers from balance issues, making it frustratingly difficult, especially in higher challenge maps, which may require near-perfect strategies to complete.
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the simple yet beautiful visuals and electronic vibe, while others criticize the poor quality and lack of detail, likening it to outdated 3D games from the early 1990s. The limited tower types and their oversized designs contribute to confusion, and the minimalist aesthetic is seen by some as a cover for a lack of effort in graphic design. Overall, while the game may have a unique style, many players feel it falls short in visual execution.
“The graphics are simple, yet beautiful.”
“Nice clear visuals with an electronic vibe.”
“The look is nice, kind of a vector-graphics sci-fi look.”
“Only 4 tower types, audio is poor, visuals are poor.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with some players expressing disappointment over the absence of a meaningful narrative or engaging dialogue. While the straightforward design is appreciated by some, others feel that the lack of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.
“I would also say the lack of a story or any real fluff is a shame.”
“Simple design, no unnecessary BS that no one needs or cares about, like a poor story with stupid dialogue you have to listen to all the time.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in Electromaze is characterized by a catchy and chill soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, with some players noting that the tunes are memorable enough to linger in their minds long after playing.
“Chill soundtrack.”
“Electromaze Tower Defense is a challenging tower defense game with catchy music.”
“Then the song is stuck in your head for a day or two, haha.”
“The music is catchy but can become repetitive after a while.”
“The soundtrack is chill, but it lacks variety and can feel monotonous.”
“While the music is enjoyable, it doesn't quite fit the game's theme.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Electromaze Tower Defense has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting the absence of exploitative mechanics commonly found in mobile games laden with microtransactions. However, the game is perceived as a poorly executed port of a six-year-old mobile app, lacking the depth expected from a PC title.
“There is no artificial level that is so brokenly overpowered that it serves as a gate for you to buy stuff in the game, unlike many mobile games riddled with microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing players to make purchases.”
“There is no artificial level that is so brokenly overpowered; it's used as a gate for you to buy stuff in-game, similar to mobile games riddled with microtransactions.”
“Electromaze Tower Defense is a 6-year-old mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is, just like it says on the box, a tower defense mobile app with an electronics/neon theme.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a robust upgrade system that goes beyond simple stat enhancements, introducing mechanic changes that can vary in appropriateness depending on the context. Players appreciate the level of control they have over these upgrades, allowing for a personalized gaming experience.
“You can also upgrade, and upgrades are not merely stat-based; they also branch into mechanic changes that are not always appropriate depending on the situation. But once again, you have full control over everything.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
“There are too many mechanics that seem interesting on paper but fail to translate into enjoyable gameplay.”
“The pacing of the game is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming chaos.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes, with one instance occurring on level 10 when only three enemies remained.
“It freezes on level 10 of that map, with three enemies left on the map.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, especially during intense battles.”
