iBomber Defense
- May 25, 2011
- Cobra Mobile
- 6h median play time
f you are a tower defense fan, then this game will give you everything you want and is a very competent iOS game.
Get on SteamiBomber Defense is a tower defense game with intense action and strategy, offering quick play and campaign modes across various locations. Players can choose between Allied and Axis forces, utilizing different weapons, tactics, and defenses to fend off enemies. With 22 stages, various weapons, and three difficulty levels, the game provides a challenging and entertaining experience.
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Reviews
- Simple but enjoyable tower defense game with a good fun-to-price ratio.
- Offers a decent challenge and is entertaining for casual play.
- Solid gameplay mechanics with a variety of maps and tower placements.
- Repetitive gameplay with limited tower options and upgrades, leading to boredom.
- Technical issues such as crashes and poor sound quality detract from the experience.
- Feels like a lazy mobile port with no significant innovations or depth compared to better tower defense games.
- story34 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of repetitive missions rather than a cohesive campaign. While there is a vague World War II theme, the missions are primarily focused on gameplay mechanics, featuring long, challenging waves without significant plot development or character engagement. Overall, players find the absence of a compelling story detracts from the experience, despite the game being enjoyable for tower defense enthusiasts.
“And after losing a mission (on the middle difficulty) that went on for what felt like an hour, I still found myself giving it another attempt because there's just enough about the game that I like that I really wanted to finish it.”
“Don't expect plot or fancy looks or sounds, but you do get a good long campaign and a few interesting challenges.”
“A few missions are damn hard, but not too hard, just like a good tower game should be.”
“No story.”
“The global map offers no strategic depth at all, without any introductory or story-like element, just letting you paint the red zone into blue one by one.”
“There is no storyline but there is a vague World War II theme.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they are acceptable for an older title or an iPhone port, but lack detail and variety. While some appreciate the simplicity and find the visuals adequate, others criticize them as repetitive and below average, suggesting that the focus should be more on gameplay than on graphics. Overall, the visuals are described as functional but not impressive.
“The visuals and music are just fantastic.”
“Has the full potential, the graphics and gameplay are doing it.”
“Nice simple visuals, sound can get a bit annoying because certain things (explosions) are repeated a lot.”
“Level design is also rather poor and graphics aren't 'fantastic', like the Steam store page is saying.”
“The graphics are a little below mediocre, making it difficult to see the details about enemy units and the like.”
“Graphics are nothing special and it does what it's supposed to do.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet addictive mechanics, allowing players to survive against numerous waves of enemies while defending their base. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and can become frustrating, especially with the pacing issues when speeding up gameplay. Overall, while the gameplay has potential and is engaging, it may feel unrealistic and overly simplistic at times.
“Those games are insanely fun and addicting, despite, or maybe because they have such simple and familiar gameplay.”
“The graphics are simple but the gameplay is where this game shines.”
“Its gameplay is simple, yet complex as you try to survive through waves of enemies while trying to defend your base.”
“Furthermore, there are way too many waves (often 30+). You can speed up the gameplay, but then the enemies are too fast, and you won't be able to intervene when needed.”
“Unrealistic, forced gameplay.”
“Very repetitive graphics and gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is largely criticized, as there is no in-game soundtrack, leaving players with only cannon fire and airplane sounds. While some appreciate the menu music, the lack of variety and the repetitive sound effects can become irritating over time, indicating a missed opportunity for enhancement. Overall, the sound quality is considered low, detracting from the overall experience.
“The visuals and music are just fantastic.”
“Unfortunately, there is no music, and the constant gunfire can get a little irritating.”
“The only music is in the menus.”
“The music gets annoying after a while, but it's mostly the 'boom' sounds without any other background sound that make it very obvious that this game could very easily be improved.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability; while one user finds the game lacks replayability due to predictable enemy patterns, another praises it as a top-tier tower defense game with high replay value and enjoyment.
“Very good tower defense game, probably the best on Steam, with great replayability and fun.”
“The enemies come at exact same times and in the same order, making it rather boring, and thus with a low replayability.”
“No replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both entertaining and challenging, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“A funny and tough game.”
“It's super funny to play this!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of Ibomber Defense has been criticized as a lazy and greedy cash grab, with users feeling that the mobile app's transition to Steam is an attempt to exploit PC gamers.
“Ibomber Defense is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a lazy, greedy cash grab attempt to gouge PC gamers.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a pay-to-win experience, where players who spend more money have a significant advantage.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as solid and casual, making it a suitable entry point for newcomers to the tower defense genre. While it lacks innovation, it offers a balanced experience that is less complex than other variations, appealing to players seeking a more relaxed challenge.
“The atmosphere feels generic and uninspired, lacking any unique elements that would draw players in.”
“Despite being a solid tower defense game, the overall ambiance is quite dull and fails to create an engaging experience.”
“There is nothing special about the atmosphere; it feels like a missed opportunity to enhance the gameplay with a more immersive environment.”
