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Gnumz: Masters of Defense

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67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
67% User Score Based on 81 reviews

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About Gnumz: Masters of Defense

Gnumz: Masters of Defense is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by 8floor and was released on December 21, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An enemy army is at our gates! Build an ideal chain of traps. Use magic and the power of the elements: earth, ice, fire and shadow.

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67%Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre by using traps instead of traditional towers, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
  • It features a variety of campaigns and enemy types, which can make for an engaging and relaxing gaming experience.
  • The graphics and sound effects are well done, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
  • The game suffers from poor design choices, such as limited tower options and lack of synergy, making it feel repetitive and unchallenging.
  • As a mobile port, it lacks essential features like hotkeys and proper settings management, which can frustrate players.
  • Many players find the game grindy and unbalanced, with a focus on trial and error rather than strategic planning.

  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 27% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as decent to good, featuring detailed artwork, well-designed backgrounds, and unique maps that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the visual style and enemy design, others note that the upgrades lack significant graphical improvements. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, though not groundbreaking.

    • “The graphics and sound effects are great with many details and unique maps intertwined, which is sadly unusual in most casual games.”
    • “Cool graphics, easy to understand, fun so far.”
    • “This time around the UI and graphics look good, great even.”
    • “The first upgrades have almost the same graphics.”
    • “Graphics style is okay.”
    • “It is an 'okay' tower defense game with decent graphics.”

  • grinding

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be tedious and feels designed to encourage in-game purchases for upgrades, some appreciate that it scratches the tower defense itch without becoming overly frustrating. The resource management is strict, and despite the grind, some players note that the game is less grindy than its predecessors, making it more enjoyable for those willing to invest time. Overall, opinions vary, with some recommending it on sale for its entertainment value despite the grind.

    • “Even with full upgrades after hours of grinding, you still can't 3-star unless you burn crystals on spells.”
    • “Managing resources is quite the strict affair to beat the levels, and grinding gems for permanent upgrades to allow more progression quickly gets tedious.”
    • “The game is made to be grindy in order to frustrate you into buying gems so you can upgrade your defenses.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing, while others criticize the poor sound quality and the use of recycled tracks. Overall, the music and sound effects are considered subpar, with issues like sound collision detracting from the experience.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The sound is really bad; the music and sound effects collide.”
    • “I'm not a fan of the recycled music.”
    • “The music and sound effects are not the best, but they're okay.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay features an original damage system based on four elements—fire, ice, earth, and shadow—where enemies are vulnerable to traps made from their opposite element. While the power-up system is functional, it lacks originality, which raises concerns about the overall gameplay experience. Despite these issues, players find the gameplay to be decent.

    • “The mechanics introduce an original damage system based on four elements: fire, ice, earth, and shadow. All enemies are made of one element, suffering extra damage from traps made of the opposite element.”
    • “The power-up system is functional; without it, the game could be unplayable. However, it lacks originality, which is likely why it's the only mechanic that works.”
    • “As long as the gameplay is decent, that's what really matters.”
    • “The mechanics are trying to introduce an original damage system based on four elements: fire, ice, earth, and shadow. All enemies are made of one element, suffering extra damage from traps made of an opposite element.”
    • “The power-up system is acceptable; without it, the game could be unplayable. However, it is nothing original, and this is likely the only mechanic that works.”
    • “Doesn't bode well, but what the heck, as long as the gameplay is decent, right?”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.

    • “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
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Gnumz: Masters of Defense is a casual role playing game with fantasy, comedy and anime themes. Common tags for Gnumz: Masters of Defense include dragons, indie, trading, 2d, magic and others.

Gnumz: Masters of Defense is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Gnumz: Masters of Defense was released on December 21, 2015.

Gnumz: Masters of Defense was developed by 8floor.

Gnumz: Masters of Defense has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Gnumz: Masters of Defense for its graphics but disliked it for its grinding.

Gnumz: Masters of Defense is a single player game.

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