Engineered To Purpose

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Engineered To Purpose is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Confidence Roll Games and was released on March 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A sci-fi tower defense game where the player designs their own towers to control how they defend against attackers.

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story8 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and in-depth storyline that stands out in the tower defense genre.
Tower customization is extensive and enjoyable, allowing players to create unique strategies and name their towers.
The visuals are vibrant and retro, enhancing the overall experience with a cool aesthetic.

There are balance issues, particularly with the basic tower being significantly stronger and cheaper than others in the early levels.
The game currently lacks some content, as it only includes the first two chapters of the story.
Some players have noted minor issues typical of early access titles, indicating that further polish is needed.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is noted for being surprisingly deep and dark, offering a spooky and mysterious narrative that stands out in the tower defense genre. Players appreciate the unique blend of retro visuals and elaborate tower mechanics, which enhance the overall experience. With only two chapters available, there is a sense of intrigue and anticipation for how the story will unfold.
- “Awesome music, really elaborate tower design mechanics, and a surprisingly weird and in-depth storyline for a tower defense game.”
- “Great music, cool reboot style visuals, a creepy story, and a lot of room for player expression in a normally claustrophobic genre.”
- “Fun game with a twisted story; I am not normally a tower defense guy, but this game does it well enough to keep me interested.”
- “I won't spoil anything for the story, but I will warn you it's pretty dark.”
- “The game only has the first 2 chapters, so the story isn't over yet, but I'm curious to see how it ends with what they have set up here so far.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are praised for their vibrant neon visuals and retro art style, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 90s shows like "Reboot." Players appreciate the unique and intricate design elements that enhance the spooky and mysterious atmosphere of the game, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic.
- “The neon graphics really stand out in a vibrant way, which gives it this really appealing look, at least for me.”
- “Great music, cool reboot-style visuals, a creepy story, and a lot of room for player expression in a normally claustrophobic genre.”
- “I was first hooked by the neon visuals and retro art style, and have to say this is by far the most intriguing and intricate system of tower creation I've ever seen.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The gameplay is highlighted by intricate tower design mechanics and extensive customization options, allowing for creative strategies. Players appreciate the engaging music and the surprisingly deep storyline, which adds depth to the tower defense experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and flexible, accommodating various play styles.
- “Awesome music, really elaborate tower design mechanics, and a surprisingly weird and in-depth storyline for a tower defense game.”
- “An hour of gameplay and ranting here: https://youtu.”
- “The tower customization is really interesting; there's a ton of stuff you can do with them and the gameplay just kind of works with them, even if you do some wacky stuff.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as awesome and integral to the overall experience, complementing the elaborate tower design mechanics and the surprisingly in-depth storyline. Reviewers also highlight the music's role in enhancing the game's reboot style visuals and its ability to create a creepy atmosphere, while allowing for player expression in a typically restrictive genre.
- “Awesome music, really elaborate tower design mechanics, and a surprisingly weird and in-depth storyline for a tower defense game.”
- “Great music, cool reboot style visuals, a creepy story, and a lot of room for player expression in a normally claustrophobic genre.”

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Engineered To Purpose is a strategy game.

Engineered To Purpose is available on PC and Windows.

Engineered To Purpose was released on March 26, 2024.

Engineered To Purpose was developed by Confidence Roll Games.

Engineered To Purpose has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Engineered To Purpose is a single player game.

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