Home Defense - Zombie Siege | Game Brain

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"Home Defense - Zombie Siege" is a puzzle game with good mechanics and marvelous graphics, where you shoot zombies to protect your home. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and is plagued by bugs, which may affect gameplay. The goal is to become the best Home Defender and fend off waves of zombies in this shoot 'em up game.

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

graphics27 positive mentions

monetization229 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a cute design and enjoyable gameplay.
Players appreciate the merging mechanics and the variety of monsters available.
The game provides a good amount of rewards, making it satisfying to progress.

The game frequently resets progress, causing frustration among players.
There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
Players have reported bugs that prevent them from accessing certain features, like the arena and daily rewards.

monetization
245 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of advertisements, often feeling they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, many report issues with ads not functioning properly, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's progression being tied too closely to ad viewing, with some players feeling that it may soon become a pay-to-win scenario.
- “This game is the best for people who have some free time; also, no ads only if you want to get rewards.”
- “It's really nice; no ads unless you want to get a reward.”
- “No glitching, no ads unless you press it to get something for free.”
- “The game is nice, but there are too many ads for every small thing you have; you watch ads and it's annoying.”
- “This game is absolutely riddled with ads; you get about 10 seconds of playtime for every ad. It would be really fun if you didn't have to watch an ad to basically level up in the game.”
- “You need to watch too many ads to get dragons, which is very annoying.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
30%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute and polished art style that enhances the overall experience. However, some users criticize the graphics as cluttered and subpar, suggesting that they can interfere with gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated for their charm, there are calls for improvements to reduce clutter and enhance clarity.
- “It's a pretty fun game, with adorable graphics and monsters.”
- “Lastly, the graphics are polished to give a cute aura for both yours and enemies' monsters.”
- “Amazing graphics as well!”
- “While the frequent bonuses are helpful, too much of the graphics serve as clutter, interfering with manipulating pieces on a too-small board.”
- “The controls and graphics are okay, but the overall game is pretty lackluster.”
- “This is a very good game I play regularly, but its graphics are poor.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features good graphics, but it suffers from significant repetitiveness and an over-reliance on ads, which often detracts from the experience. Many players express frustration with the lack of new content and mechanics, as well as issues with ad rewards not functioning as intended. While some find the core gameplay fun, the excessive ads and limited progression options lead to a less satisfying overall experience.
- “Very fun and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “It's really good, great graphics and good gameplay; minor details that may need to be sorted, but other than that, it's really good.”
- “Good game, you can get coins easily, the designs of the shooters are cute and pretty, smooth gameplay and no problems so far.”
- “Yeah, the gameplay rapidly becomes repetitive, but my main problems are two: the lack of events and things to do as one progresses (you'll find yourself watching more ads than playing) and, most importantly, the watch ad for 3x reward after each boss doesn't give the additional reward.”
- “But there comes a point where the ads turn from gameplay booster to being the gameplay itself, and I'm afraid this is what happens in Home Defense.”
- “Very little gameplay and mostly watching ads.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and loss of progress, particularly after watching ads or reaching higher levels. While some players enjoy the gameplay, the persistent bugs and glitches have led to frustration, prompting many to consider uninstalling the game. Overall, the stability problems detract from the overall experience, overshadowing the game's positive aspects.
- “So far, it has been fun merging the monsters and seeing the great designs. No glitches, no bugs; nothing! I have three elites right now, which means it is possible for everyone to get elites.”
- “This game is the best! I literally love it; it's fun, cool, and amazing. No glitches or anything.”
- “Whenever I get far into the game, it freezes and I have to restart the app, which always resets my progress to level 1. Anytime you close the app, it will also reset.”
- “It just stops randomly or glitches to the point you can't do anything at all.”
- “Game always freezes to the point that it's no longer playable.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more quests and a cohesive narrative to enhance the gameplay experience. Many users feel that the game falls short of expectations, particularly when compared to similar franchises, and they are frustrated by technical issues that hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, while the game is seen as a fun distraction, its storytelling elements need significant improvement to elevate it further.
- “Give the game a purpose through a story.”
- “More quests and exploration would be interesting, too.”
- “I expected a story-like adventure like the PVZ franchise, but instead got an idle tycoon game.”
- “I finished all the missions in the portal and was expecting to unlock the next stage, but it didn't happen.”
- “It's a fun game and a nice time killer, but my problem is it won't let me watch any of the ads to get things or to pass daily quests. I will rate higher if this is fixed.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users find it catchy and enjoyable, others express disappointment over the absence of the advertised song and describe the in-game music as unpleasant. Overall, it serves as a calming backdrop for players during stressful moments.
- “Fun, but I mainly downloaded it because of the cute, catchy song they have in their ads that I get on another app I'm using.”
- “Downloaded this game hoping to hear the cute song during gameplay, only to be disappointed. Other than that, I have no complaints.”
- “Yes, it's a good game. It keeps me happy when I'm bored, and when my parents argue, I just put on my headphones, play my music, and play this. It's really calming.”
- “Downloaded this game hoping to hear the cute song during gameplay, only to be disappointed :( other than that I have no complaints.”
- “The music made me want to rip off my ears.”
- “Fun, but I mainly downloaded it because of the cute catchy song they have in their ads that I get on another app I'm using.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players appreciating its amusing saving method and overall enjoyable experience. However, some users noted that the reduction in elite monsters' attack power detracted from the fun.
- “What a funny saving method for an 'AFK' game, no 'autosave'.”
- “It's very funny and enjoyable.”
- “My elite monsters' attacks dropped a lot, and that was not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and didn't land as intended.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly just cringeworthy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword; while it can lead to slow progression and feels endless, many still enjoy the experience for a limited time, often around a week to ten days. Some players have discovered ways to bypass certain grinding elements, enhancing their enjoyment.
- “Endless grinding leads to slow progression, but it can be fun for a week or 10 days.”
- “I renewed after reaching level 60, but I still had level 59 monsters in the taming button. I got one and bypassed all the grinding, as it started hatching level 51 monsters now.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game's optimization to be impressive, noting that it runs smoothly with minimal ads, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “I've only just started playing it, and so far it has been amazing. There aren't too many ads, and it runs smoothly. It's enjoyable, and I would recommend it :)”