Firebase Defence

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Firebase Defence is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Rasmus Agergaard and was released on January 7, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that combines elements of tower defense and strategy.
Great value for the price, providing several hours of entertainment.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game.

Survival mode is locked behind campaign completion and can be lackluster.
Gameplay can feel rigid and repetitive, leading to decreased replay value.
Aiming issues and bugs can detract from the overall experience, causing frustration.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for its gameplay rather than a driving narrative, with a bland campaign consisting of eight missions that focus on base defense and strategy. Players find the missions to be somewhat repetitive and lacking in depth, with some expressing frustration over bugs and the challenge of managing resources and unit placement. While the gameplay can be engaging, the overall lack of a compelling story detracts from the experience for many players.
- “There is a campaign which contains a certain number of missions, and your enemy is getting stronger.”
- “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, but so far there's not a lot of strategy other than bunching my team together in a sandbag box and watching a rather slow and dull shootout.”
- “There is a 'campaign' which contains a certain number of missions; your enemy is getting stronger.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of base-building and tactical shooting, with players constructing defenses and positioning various soldier types for combat. While some find it engaging and reminiscent of classic flash games, others note issues like RNG affecting shooting accuracy and a lack of depth, leading to a somewhat bland experience. Overall, it offers decent value but is marred by bugs and quality-of-life concerns.
- “Shooting is RNG-ridden, meaning your men or the enemy will miss sometimes, which makes for interesting 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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an enjoyable experience for a limited number of playthroughs, but its rigid design 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 play again due to the lack of variety.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, making it hard to justify multiple runs.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their smooth performance and appealing art style, with notable effects such as enemy explosions that create a visually striking display of particles. However, there are suggestions for improving certain visual elements, like the appearance of sandbags in the game.
- “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 polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, delivering a smooth performance that enhances the overall experience, complemented by an 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 during intense gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the menu music is overly prominent, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more varied soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
- “The menu music is absolutely captivating.”
- “The soundtrack adds a fantastic layer to the overall experience.”
- “The music really enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The menu music is overwhelming and dominates the experience.”
- “The game could really benefit from more diverse music options.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”