Forward Defense
- June 1, 2022
- Pinpoint Interactive
"Forward Defense" is a turn-based strategy game where players join the United Coalition Force to defend against insurgent forces. Players can build and repair turret structures and use Hesco Walls to protect perimeters, with six different turret designs to choose from for different situations. The game features unique and detailed maps set in a Middle Eastern country, with locations ranging from sabotaged oil refineries to war-torn cities.
Reviews
- Satisfying tower-defense gameplay that provides quick stimulation during downtime.
- Great graphics, music, and a promising progression system in the maps.
- Fun and enjoyable with a cool concept, showing potential for future improvements.
- Poor controls and low frame rate detract from the overall experience.
- Lack of saved progress means players must restart from the beginning after exiting.
- Unintuitive UI and missing basic settings make the game frustrating to navigate.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are well-received, with players appreciating the visuals and overall aesthetic. The combination of good graphics and sound enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay, particularly in the tower defense genre. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“I like the graphics, music, and the progression in the maps.”
“Fun game with good visuals.”
“Very early days, but very enjoyable tower defense title with good graphics and sound.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, but some players find the volume levels excessively loud, with limited options for adjusting sound effects.
“I like the graphics, music, and the progression in the maps.”
“You cannot change the effect or sound volume except for music; this game keeps blasting my ears.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
“There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel dull and uninspired.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players report that basic gameplay mechanics, such as rotating objects like defense walls, are poorly implemented and require unconventional methods to function, leading to frustration and a lack of fluidity in gameplay.
“Basic game mechanics, like rotating an object such as defense walls, are not functioning properly; it seems you can only do it in a hacky way.”
“The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even simple actions.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a disjointed and unenjoyable experience.”