Firebase Defence
- January 7, 2019
- Rasmus Agergaard
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Firebase Defence" is a tower defense game where you build and manage your firebase to defend against relentless enemy waves. Construct your base with a variety of units and resources, and ensure you have enough ammunition for each. Different enemies and missions require unique strategies, and survival mode offers a challenging extra mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay that combines elements of tower defense and RTS, providing a unique experience.
- Great value for the price, offering several hours of entertainment with a simple yet engaging strategy.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game, which shows promise for future updates.
- The game can feel rigid and forces players into a specific play style, which limits replay value.
- There are several gameplay issues, including aiming problems and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- The campaign lacks depth and variety, making it feel bland and repetitive after a few missions.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with a focus primarily on gameplay rather than narrative depth, leading to a somewhat bland campaign experience. Players engage in a series of missions that emphasize strategy and unit management, but many find the lack of a compelling storyline disappointing. While the missions offer some variety and challenge, the overall narrative aspect is not a strong point of the game.
“The campaign contains a certain number of missions, and your enemy gets stronger as you progress.”
“Managing the soldiers and building up a nice firebase over time with limited resources is challenging and fun, and the missions have a bit of variety to them.”
“With 6 increasingly difficult missions (each lasting roughly 30 minutes assuming you beat them on your first try), you'll have 3 hours of entertainment on top of endless mode, which is worth the price tag for me.”
“The campaign is quite bland, no story, just the gameplay, which I don't mind personally.”
“Which means going through the boring scripted bits of 'select this and do that.' I've only completed 3 missions so far, but there is not a lot of strategy other than bunching my team together in a sandbag box and watching a rather slow and dull shootout.”
“I would give it a 6/10; good time killer but has some game-ending bugs that can be quite irritating when it causes you to restart your mission.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of base-building and tactical combat, featuring a variety of soldier types and fortifications. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and engaging mechanics, others find the campaign bland and the shooting mechanics inconsistent due to RNG, leading to occasional frustration. Overall, the game offers decent value but suffers from bugs and quality-of-life issues that can detract from the experience.
“Shooting is RNG-ridden, meaning your men or the enemy will miss sometimes, which makes for interesting gameplay.”
“Gameplay: you start by building your base (obviously) with fortifications, sandbags, and barbed wire. Then you can choose your soldiers: medic, grunts, gunners, bullet carriers, and blasters. Position your soldiers where you want and start the killing.”
“Amazing game with engaging mechanics and fun gameplay!”
“Great value but has a few bugs that detract from gameplay.”
“The campaign is quite bland, no story, just the gameplay, which I don't mind personally.”
“Problem is the game is a little boring and has gameplay issues - most notably aiming.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their smooth performance and appealing art style, with particular appreciation for the detailed effects, such as enemies exploding into blood particles. However, there are suggestions for updating certain visual elements, like the sandbags used in defenses.
“It's well optimized and runs very smoothly; I like the art style.”
“The graphics are well done; when you kill enemies, they explode into particles of blood.”
“The visuals of the defenses, particularly the sandbags, are impressive.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look flat compared to other titles.”
“The environments are bland and lack the vibrant colors and textures that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the menu music is overly prominent, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more diverse soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
“The menu music is absolutely captivating.”
“The soundtrack adds a fantastic layer to the gameplay experience.”
“The music really enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
“The menu music is overwhelming and dominates the experience.”
“There needs to be more variety in the music.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience for a limited number of playthroughs, but its rigid structure significantly diminishes its overall replayability.
“It's fun to play once or twice, but because of its rigidity, the replay value drops.”
“After completing the game, I found little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, providing a smooth gameplay experience that complements its appealing art style.
“It's well optimized and runs very smoothly; I like the art style.”
“The game performs exceptionally well on a variety of hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, ensuring a seamless experience even in demanding scenarios.”
