Electromaze Defense

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Electromaze Defense is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Baronnerie Games and was released on January 31, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Electromaze Tower Defense offers a unique maze-building mechanic that allows for strategic tower placement and enemy path manipulation, making it engaging for tower defense enthusiasts.
The game features a variety of tower types and upgrade options, encouraging experimentation and strategic planning to optimize defenses against waves of enemies.
At its price point, the game provides a decent challenge and complexity, appealing to fans of the tower defense genre who enjoy puzzle-solving elements.

The technical implementation is subpar, with low-quality visuals and frequent crashes, which detracts from the overall gaming experience and fails to meet modern PC standards.
Many players find the difficulty balance to be frustratingly high, with some levels feeling nearly impossible to complete without exploiting glitches or perfect strategies.
The lack of clear documentation and guides makes it difficult for players to strategize effectively, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the mobile app are polarizing, featuring a minimalist, low-polygon aesthetic that some users find reminiscent of early 1990s games, while others appreciate its simplistic beauty and electronic vibe. Critics argue that the lack of textures and variety in tower designs detracts from the overall experience, suggesting a lack of effort from the developers. However, some players feel that the clear visuals contribute positively to the game's design, emphasizing that gameplay can outweigh graphical shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “Only four tower types, audio is poor, visuals are poor.”
- “It's a great example of superior game design being more important than graphics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game features a catchy, 80s-inspired soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, with players noting its memorable tunes that linger long after playing. The chill vibe complements the gameplay, particularly in the challenging tower defense elements, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “Its music and art have an 80s feel to it, and you can build your own paths.”
- “Chill soundtrack.”
- “Electromaze Tower Defense is a challenging tower defense game with catchy music.”
- “The music has an 80s feel to it, but it lacks originality.”
- “The soundtrack is chill, but it becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “The catchy music in Electromaze is overshadowed by the gameplay's challenges.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is minimalistic, with some players appreciating the lack of unnecessary dialogue and complexity, while others feel that the absence of a compelling narrative is a missed opportunity. Overall, the focus is on gameplay challenges rather than storytelling, which may not appeal to those seeking a richer narrative 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.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Electromaze Tower Defense is criticized for its monetization strategy, being perceived as a cash grab from mobile developers rather than a legitimate PC game. While it lacks overt microtransactions, the game's design suggests a reliance on in-game purchases typical of mobile apps, leading to a negative reception regarding its monetization approach.
- “There is no artificial level that is so brokenly overpowered that it serves as a gate for you to buy items 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.”
- “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.”
- “There is no artificial level that is so brokenly overpowered it's used as a gate for you to buy stuff in-game, such as on mobile games riddled with microtransactions.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes, specifically mentioning a freeze occurring on level 10 with three enemies remaining.
- “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 multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze during crucial moments.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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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 situation, while allowing players full control over their choices.
- “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. However, you have full control over everything.”
- “The gameplay feels unbalanced, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “There are too many mechanics that don't seem to fit well together, leading to confusion during play.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”