iBomber Defense
- May 25, 2011
- Cobra Mobile
f you are a tower defense fan, then this game will give you everything you want and is a very competent iOS game.
iBomber 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.
Reviews
- Fun and addictive tower defense gameplay with a WWII theme.
- Challenging levels that provide a good mix of strategy and action.
- Great for casual play and a good time-waster.
- Limited variety of towers and upgrades, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Significant balancing issues, with difficulty spikes that can be frustrating.
- Technical issues such as crashes and unresponsive controls detract from the experience.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, featuring a vague World War II theme without a significant plot. While the campaign offers a decent number of missions and challenges, players should not expect an engaging narrative or innovative storytelling elements. Instead, the focus is primarily on gameplay mechanics and mission difficulty.
“The campaign gives you a few missions at a time, kind of cool the way it does it on the GUI.”
“Decent amount of missions and can be quite challenging.”
“There is no storyline, but there is a vague World War II theme.”
“Don't expect plot or fancy looks or sounds, but you do get a good long campaign and a few interesting challenges.”
“It took me 2.5 years to beat two missions.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and music as fantastic, while others found them to be mediocre and repetitive, particularly criticizing the lack of detail in enemy units. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for a mobile port but do not stand out significantly.
“The visuals and music are just fantastic.”
“The graphics are fine for an iPhone port.”
“It does justice to the genre with a lot of content and good graphics.”
“Very repetitive graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics are a little below mediocre, making it difficult to see the details about, for example, enemy units and the like.”
“Graphics are nothing special and it does what it's supposed to do.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as both addictive and enjoyable due to its simplicity, though some players find it frustrating and repetitive. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, they can lead to a sense of monotony, especially when faced with forced gameplay elements. The challenge of surviving waves of enemies adds a layer of complexity that keeps players engaged.
“Those games are insanely fun and addicting, despite, or maybe because they have such simple and familiar gameplay.”
“Bottom line is that even if it has a repeat-until-you-learn-and-win mechanic, it doesn't take very long for you to understand it if you pay attention.”
“Its gameplay is simple, yet complex as you try to survive through waves of enemies while trying to defend your base.”
“Unrealistic, stupid forced gameplay.”
“Very repetitive graphics and gameplay.”
“It made the gameplay rather frustrating.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its fantastic quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find it repetitive and annoying over time, particularly noting the lack of variety in the soundtrack, which could benefit from improvement.
“The visuals and music are just fantastic.”
“The music gets annoying after a while, although I play with really low music anyway. I could see that being an issue for many.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Replayability varies significantly among users; while some find the game engaging and highly replayable, others criticize the predictable enemy patterns, which diminish the excitement and lead to a lower replay value.
“Very good tower defense game, probably the best on Steam, with great replayability and fun.”
“The variety of strategies and different paths to victory make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple difficulty levels and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“The enemies come at the exact same times and in the same order, making it rather boring, and thus resulting in low replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again since the experience remains unchanged.”
“The lack of varied outcomes or different paths to explore means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- 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 good 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 the solid gameplay mechanics, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to create an engaging experience.”
“The game lacks a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the world.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“It's super funny to play this!”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
“I love how the jokes are cleverly woven into the gameplay!”