Home Defender

About

In "Home Defender," players step into the shoes of a nine-year-old left to protect his home from burglars. With 9 minutes on the clock, explore the house, create traps, and complete side quests to prepare for their arrival. The goal is to defeat the burglars and call the police before time runs out in this nostalgic adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and can be enjoyable if approached with the right expectations.
It captures a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the original Home Alone movie, making players feel immersed in the theme.
There is potential for improvement, and with updates, it could become a more polished experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and clunky mechanics, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay balance is poor, with issues like limited ammo and one-hit kills leading to repeated deaths and lack of progression.
It feels incomplete and lacks the polish expected from a finished product, making it hard to recommend at its current state.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and lacking proper graphics settings, with many mechanics described as broken. Players can complete the game quickly if they don't adhere to the rules or learn the layout, leading to an overall experience that is deemed mediocre and unremarkable.
- “It's clunky, doesn't have proper graphics settings, and most of the mechanics are broken, so if you don't follow the rules (and learn the layout) it can be completed in minutes.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's okay, nothing to be jumping out of your seat about.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are described as clunky and lacking proper settings, contributing to a frustrating experience where many mechanics are broken. This results in a gameplay experience that can be completed quickly if players do not adhere to the rules or learn the layout.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be somewhat glitchy and buggy, which users attribute to its price point and genre, suggesting that these issues are somewhat anticipated.
- “A bit glitchy and buggy, but to be expected with the price tag and type of game.”