Fieldrunners

About

Fieldrunners is a single-player warfare strategy game offering around 10 hours of playtime, available on Steam. It features 8 unique maps, a variety of upgradeable towers, and 10 devastating weapons to defend against waves of land and air combatants. The game boasts stunning, hand-painted artwork and provides replayable challenges for endless entertainment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 182 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Fieldrunners is a classic tower defense game that is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game features multiple modes and difficulty levels, allowing for a variety of gameplay experiences and strategies.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic value and fun graphics, making it an enjoyable time-waster for fans of the genre.

The PC port suffers from significant bugs, including severe input lag and display issues, making it unplayable for many users.
Compared to modern tower defense games, Fieldrunners lacks depth and variety in gameplay, with limited tower options and repetitive maps.
The game has not been updated or fixed since 2017, leading to frustration among players who feel it is a broken and abandoned product.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their vibrancy and smoothness, while others find them bland and outdated. Although the overall aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, many appreciate the fun and clean design, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, there are suggestions for improvement, particularly regarding the color scheme and general visual appeal.
- “The artwork and colors, sounds and music, are vibrant and fun, and the gameplay is enjoyable. If you're in medium or hard mode, it's super challenging, so if you like challenges, especially if you normally complain about games being too easy, you'll likely enjoy this one.”
- “Graphics are clean and smooth.”
- “I don't think this game will be to everyone's taste due to its simplicity, but the graphics are fun and provide a nice break from playing more intense and complex games.”
- “The general aesthetic of the game, (color scheme mainly) is not exactly pretty, which is a shame as you will be looking at the game for hours on end when trying to get the harder achievements.”
- “The graphics look bland and outdated, the gameplay is generic and rough around the edges, and the handful of maps I played weren't very interesting either.”
- “The graphics could also be improved a bit, but overall it is not a bad game.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The gameplay is described as fun and challenging, particularly in medium and hard modes, appealing to players who seek difficulty. However, some reviewers find the gameplay generic and the graphics outdated, with a limited number of uninteresting maps. Overall, players can expect around 6-10 hours of gameplay on easy mode, with additional content unlocked through higher difficulties.
- “The artwork and colors, sounds and music, are vibrant and fun, and the gameplay is fun and, if you're in medium or hard mode, super challenging. If you like challenges, and especially if you're someone who normally complains about games being too easy, I think you'll like this one. There's always easy mode too, which is best for unlocking the other modes and maps.”
- “Epic game :) super gameplay the best tower defense ever :)”
- “The graphics look bland and outdated, the gameplay is generic and rough around the edges, and the handful of maps I played weren't very interesting either.”
- “Just beating every level on easy might provide you with 6-10 hours of gameplay.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players note that the game heavily emphasizes grinding from the outset, with no tutorials or introductory levels to ease newcomers in. This focus on grinding can be intense, suggesting that players should be ready for a significant time investment to achieve progress and unlock achievements.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Just grinding, nothing else, and the achievements even more so.”
- “There is no tutorial to suffer through; there's no two hours of tedious 'intro levels' to endure; you click 'start game' and you better be prepared to play.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game is praised for its significant replayability, particularly appealing to players who enjoy achieving high scores and competing on leaderboards. Many users highlight that it offers great value, often available for under $5, enhancing its replay potential.
- “Great game, lots of replay value!”
- “Never paid more than $5 for it and it has huge replay value.”
- “A lot of replay value if you are the type of person who likes to achieve or beat high scores in the leaderboards.”
- “A lot of replay value if you are the type of person who likes to achieve or beat high scores on the leaderboards.”
- “Never paid more than $5 for it and has huge replay value.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect of the game is either unclear or not well-defined, as users repeatedly question its presence or quality. This suggests a lack of engagement or coherence in the narrative, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to be very buggy, with users highlighting poorly coded controls, particularly on the Legion Go platform. Overall, the stability of this port is a significant concern for players.
- “Very buggy; something is badly coded in this port.”
- “Buggy controls on Legion Go.”
- “Buggy controls on Legion Go.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional aspect of the game for its nostalgic and wholesome gameplay, which evokes a sense of simplicity and straightforwardness reminiscent of classic games. This emotional connection enhances the overall experience, making it highly recommended for those seeking a heartfelt gaming experience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is described as vibrant and fun, complementing the colorful artwork and enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the energetic soundscapes, which contribute to the game's engaging atmosphere, especially in the more challenging modes.
- “The artwork, colors, sounds, and music are vibrant and fun, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The music complements the gameplay perfectly, adding an extra layer of excitement and immersion to the challenges presented in the game.”
- “The combination of vibrant visuals and catchy music makes for a delightful gaming experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, performing effectively on low-performance computers, which enhances accessibility for a wider range of players.
- “Runs well on low-performance computers.”