Gnumz: Masters of Defense
- December 24, 2014
- 8floor
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Reviews
- 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 enemy types and campaigns, allowing for strategic planning and engagement across different difficulty levels.
- The graphics and sound effects are well-designed, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- The game suffers from being a mobile port, leading to issues like lack of hotkeys, poor UI, and limited gameplay mechanics.
- Many players find the game too easy and lacking in challenge, with achievements being easily obtainable without much effort.
- There are significant design flaws, such as unbalanced enemies and repetitive gameplay, which can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % 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 users 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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it manageable and satisfying for tower defense fans, others criticize it as tedious and designed to push players towards microtransactions for upgrades. The balance between resource management and grinding can lead to frustration, especially when aiming for higher achievements without spending additional money. Overall, the grindiness is seen as a significant factor that affects the enjoyment and progression of the game.
“Even with full upgrades after hours of grinding, you still can't get 3 stars 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize the sound quality and the use of recycled tracks. Overall, the sound effects and music are considered subpar but acceptable for the gameplay 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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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, leading to a mixed overall impression of the gameplay experience.
“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, I can overlook some flaws.”
“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 adequate; 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?”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
