Freedom Defender

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Freedom Defender is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by League of Sweat Ent. and was released on August 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Freedom Defender" is a satirical tower-defense game set in a fictional country facing invasions from various enemies. The game features a full campaign with 40 levels, 20 allied and 40 enemy units, and multiple difficulty options. Additional content includes an endless survival mode and minigames based on gambling, driving, and shooting. The game emphasizes its parodic and fictional nature, discouraging any real-life imitation of its content.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Freedom Defender offers engaging gameplay with a mix of strategy and action, appealing to fans of the genre.
The game features vibrant graphics and a humorous, albeit politically incorrect, storyline that can be entertaining for some players.
There is a good variety of units and enemies, along with challenging gameplay that requires tactical thinking.

The game suffers from poor controls and pacing, making it feel slow and tedious at times.
Many players find the humor to be unfunny and the satire to be lacking depth, often relying on crude stereotypes.
Repetitive levels and bugs, including crashes and translation issues, detract from the overall experience.

humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
24%
The humor in "Freedom Defender" is polarizing, with many players finding it superficial, cringeworthy, and reliant on outdated stereotypes, while others appreciate its light political satire and character design. Critics argue that the game fails to deliver genuine laughs, often resorting to unfunny one-liners and a lack of cleverness, while some players enjoy its absurdity and challenge. Overall, the humor is seen as either a major flaw or a quirky charm, depending on the player's sensitivity to political themes.
- “And for me, it is hilarious and what makes this game so special.”
- “I love the great puns, the absolutely awesome/cliché-ridden design of the characters and the boss enemies (how did the devs even come up with some of them? They are super funny and creative; sometimes I caught myself thinking 'really? Did they really implement this into their game? Omg, awesome'), the music (!!!), etc. etc. (seriously, I had some great laughs playing this game.) You can really see and almost feel the love for detail which the devs put into their game.”
- “Extremely funny tower defense strategy game with lots of political satire and different stereotypes: developers made you protect a border of one too badly protected country, and just looked all over the world whom you should protect that country from :) gameplay reminds me of Plants vs. Zombies, but the game heroes are what you would buy it for.”
- “This game is not funny.”
- “Freedom Defender is a lane-style tower defense game that tries to be politically incorrect (you kill 'hexicans,' 'commies,' etc.), but overall they kept it tame, so it's not offensive but also not funny.”
- “No actual humor, just cringey stereotypes, broken English, and unrewarding gameplay that leaves you questioning 'why am I doing this?'”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The gameplay of "Freedom Defender" has been criticized for being a monotonous and poorly executed clone of "Plants vs. Zombies," lacking engaging mechanics and essential features like speed controls. While it introduces some original elements, such as earning currency through defeating enemies rather than passively collecting resources, the overall experience is marred by dullness and technical issues, leading to a lack of enjoyment. Despite attempts at humor and satire, the gameplay fails to deliver a compelling or entertaining experience.
- “Just like Plants vs. Zombies, Freedom Defender's gameplay involves the player defending their 'home' from external threats.”
- “The gameplay has its ups and downs... there's a sense of management; you need to spend money to purchase units you use to defend lanes.”
- “The gameplay is very similar to Plants vs. Zombies, but the twist is you don't just get money/sunlight by waiting; you only get currency by successfully killing the enemies trying to cross the lane.”
- “In terms of gameplay, this badly needs a pause/1x/2x/3x speed button.”
- “Mechanics are somewhat original because it uses people instead of structures, but the math has been rudely or lazily implemented, ruining the entire game.”
- “Not only was I not entertained by the gameplay or the design, but the game isn't even fun satire.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its creativity and find it enjoyable, others report issues with sound not playing at all. Overall, the music is described as decent and fitting for the game, contributing positively to the experience despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The music is particularly good.”
- “I love the great puns, the absolutely awesome and cliché-ridden design of the characters and the boss enemies. The music is fantastic, and you can really see and almost feel the love for detail that the developers put into their game.”
- “Decent graphics, good music, gameplay needs serious work.”
- “Modest graphics, repetitive music.”
- “Graphics and music are pretty low budget, but that's okay since tower defense games don't need to be that fancy.”
- “Instead, you just have a bland menu without many options, and despite the game having volume settings for music and sound effects, no music or sound played during my time with the game (yes, I had the volume up).”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally considered modest and low-budget, with some reviewers noting that they lack the charm and polish found in similar titles like Plants vs. Zombies. While the art style is described as decent, it fails to impress, leading to a perception of the game as less refined overall. Despite these criticisms, some players feel that the graphics are acceptable for the genre, suggesting that high-end visuals are not a necessity for tower defense games.
- “The art style is very different from Plants vs. Zombies; while it has its own charm, I found myself missing the fine-tuned sprites and overall aesthetic of the original.”
- “Decent graphics and good music contribute to the overall experience, even if the gameplay needs serious work.”
- “Graphics are poor even as cartoons.”
- “The art style is very different from Plants vs. Zombies; the game feels less fine-tuned than Plants vs. Zombies, the sprites aren't as charming, and while playing, I found myself missing the good old Plants vs. Zombies.”
- “Graphics and music are pretty low budget, but that's okay since tower defense games don't need to be that fancy.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around the invasion of your country, providing a straightforward premise that serves as the backdrop for gameplay. Players appreciate the challenge of discovering enemy and ally abilities without prior descriptions, enhancing strategic depth during battles. Additionally, the inclusion of mini-games and a survival mode enriches the overall narrative experience.
- “What I personally really liked while playing the story mode is that both the enemy's and your own units don't have a description of their special abilities (and there are new units every round!), so you need to figure out their abilities and the best strategy on your own while the battle is going on.”
- “On top, you get some nice small mini-games during the story mode and New Game+, as well as a survival mode after finishing the main game.”
- “The story is 'your country is being invaded'?”
- “It took me about 10 hours to finish the story on normal and New Game+.”
- “What I personally really liked while playing the story mode is that both the enemy's and my own units don't have a description of their special abilities (and there are new units every round!), so you need to figure out their abilities and the best strategy on your own while the battle is going on.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being inconsistent, with users reporting frequent bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is pretty boring and buggy.”
- “I encountered numerous crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “The frequent glitches and lag really detracted from the overall experience.”