Element TD

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Element TD is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Element Studios and was released on January 20, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Element TD" is a popular tower defense game on Steam where players place towers that represent elements to defend against waves of minions. Each element has unique strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, requiring strategic planning to overcome the enemies' varied skills and attributes. With a variety of game modes and maps, "Element TD" offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the tower defense genre.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic and faithful port of the classic Warcraft 3 tower defense map, offering great gameplay and beautiful graphics.
It features a variety of tower combinations and strategies, providing depth and replayability for players who enjoy tower defense games.
The developers are responsive and engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and addressing player feedback.

The game suffers from bugs, including issues with achievements not activating and a clunky user interface that can be difficult to navigate on mobile devices.
Many players find the game lacks content, with only a few maps and no real progression system, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
There are complaints about the game's controls being finicky, particularly on smaller screens, which can hinder the overall experience.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful design and performance, while others call for significant improvements and more options for customization. Overall, the visuals are considered appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, though some players feel they fall short compared to original titles like Warcraft III.
- “Everything from gameplay to sound to graphics is beautifully and intelligently put together.”
- “Awesome tower defense, great graphics and controls.”
- “Very addictive, nice graphics, wow.”
- “No options to reduce graphics.”
- “Really need major graphics improvement.”
- “Boring... it's no more than 10% of the original Warcraft 3 map, even in graphics.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, nostalgic elements, and straightforward approach, providing hours of fun without unnecessary plot distractions. While the graphics and performance are impressive, some users note that the user interface and help information could be improved. Overall, the game maintains a balanced experience with a variety of tower abilities, though it suffers slightly from limitations on smaller screens.
- “Everything from gameplay to sound to graphics is beautifully and intelligently put together.”
- “I actually like the straightforward gameplay, no BS cringey plots or characters like some other tower defense games.”
- “Hours of fun gameplay.”
- “They put all that work into the gameplay but neglect the UI and help information.”
- “That's a grand total of 48 different types of gameplay, which might sound reasonable, but not when it's compared to other lesser tower defense games.”
- “The fact that its core mechanics have not changed for almost 10 years is a testament to the balance of this game.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its strong replayability, with many players enjoying the variety of strategies and challenges it offers. However, some users express concerns about the lack of updates, buggy achievements, and the absence of a permanent upgrade system, which could enhance replay value further. Despite these issues, many find the game engaging enough to return to repeatedly, often citing the fun and challenge as key factors in their continued enjoyment.
- “It's fun and has great replay value.”
- “Great replay value!”
- “The combination of elements leads to practically unlimited replayability.”
- “Sadly, 1) it's no longer updated by the developer 2) some achievements are buggy for years even before their last update 3) achievements are not linked to Google Play 4) lacks replayability unless you enjoy working your way up in the global rankings.”
- “Really hope developers have some grindable elements to promote replay value on a roadmap.”
- “2) some sort of permanent upgrade system to add more replay value.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is significantly hampered by persistent bugs, including issues with achievements, a buggy zoom function, and an unresponsive interface, leading to frequent crashes. Additionally, the lack of updates from the developer has left many of these problems unresolved, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Sadly, 1) it's no longer updated by the developer 2) some achievements are buggy for years even before their last update 3) achievements are not linked to Google Play 4) lacks replayability unless you enjoy working your way up in the global rankings.”
- “Main issue I have with the game is that zooming is kind of buggy and it's hard to zoom out to see everything at once.”
- “Buggy, tiny UI, no sense of progression, crashes often.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no microtransactions, ads, or in-app purchases, making it an excellent value at just $1. Players appreciate the focus on fun and complexity without the distractions of additional costs.
- “Fun, complex, and best of all: no microtransactions.”
- “No ads or in-app purchases.”
- “No microtransactions in this game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive graphics and solid performance, delivering a satisfying frame rate; however, it requires a more powerful phone for optimal play. While the gameplay remains familiar, with minor variations in tower abilities, some users note it feels like a rehash of Warcraft.
- “The optimization delivers amazing graphics and performance, providing a smooth gameplay experience with a familiar feel, reminiscent of Warcraft.”
- “The game runs smoothly with impressive frame rates, showcasing the developers' focus on optimization.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for a more engaging story in the game, highlighting the need for a campaign mode that enhances the narrative experience. While some enjoy the gameplay, there are concerns about the lack of missions and content, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
- “I love this tower defense game so much, especially since it reminds me of the Warcraft map games. I hope the game has a campaign that brings the story to life.”
- “The story is incredibly engaging and adds depth to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I was captivated by the narrative twists and character development throughout the game, which kept me invested until the very end.”
- “I love this TD game so much since the Warcraft map game, but I hope this game has a campaign that brings the story.”
- “And it gets boring quickly... add missions and more stuff to play around.”