Home Defender

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Home Defender is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Retro Revenge Ltd and was released on December 14, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 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 some players find enjoyment in the strategy involved in gameplay.

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 failures.
It lacks polish and proper graphics settings, making it feel more like a rough fan project than a finished game.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and lacking proper graphics settings, with many mechanics described as broken. While it can be completed quickly if players ignore the rules, overall, the experience 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are criticized for being clunky and lacking proper settings, contributing to a frustrating experience where many mechanics feel broken. This results in a gameplay experience that can be completed quickly if players do not adhere to the rules or learn the layout.
- “The graphics are clunky and lack proper settings, making the overall experience frustrating.”
- “The visuals are outdated and do not meet modern gaming standards, which detracts from immersion.”
- “The game suffers from poor graphical fidelity, making it hard to appreciate the environment.”
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.”