Idle Archer Tower Defense RPG

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"Idle Archer Tower Defense RPG" is a Role Playing game with wonderful mechanics and amazing visuals where you defend the kingdom against monsters. However, the game is very grinding and filled with ads, as well as bugs that can affect gameplay. As the archer, rise up and protect your kingdom in this idle tower defense.

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Play Modes

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

Idle Archer Tower Defense RPG screenshot

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,707 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization140 negative mentions

Fun tower defense game with engaging gameplay.
Good balance in earning gems, making it feel fair for free-to-play players.
Great graphics and interesting mechanics.

Progression is extremely slow and repetitive, especially after reaching higher levels.
Frequent bugs, especially with ads that can cause loss of progress.
Not an idle game as advertised; requires constant active play to progress.

monetization
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on ads, which often glitch and disrupt gameplay, leading to player frustration. While there are options to purchase ad removal and speed boosts, many players feel that the in-game purchases are overpriced and that progression without spending money or watching ads is painfully slow. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab, with ads being a significant barrier to enjoyment despite some players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards.
- “I like how the microtransactions are not pushed in your face, like other mobile games.”
- “This game is amazing, it'll cost you about $11 to get no ads (forever) but all the rewards and a permanent XP boost.”
- “No ads purchase was fairly reasonable.”
- “The game feels bogged down with ads.”
- “Upgrades inflate rapidly and there's no way to get currency outside of runs aside from watching ads.”
- “The ads are so annoying to the point that they make the game not enjoyable.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as entertaining with good graphics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and slow progression, often requiring microtransactions to advance effectively. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics and strategic elements, yet many express frustration over bugs, lack of content, and the need for active engagement rather than true idle gameplay. Overall, while the core mechanics are enjoyable, the game is criticized for its limited levels and excessive reliance on ads and in-game purchases.
- “Pros: easy to learn mechanics and a really fun game... no forced ads, which are the only games I play too.”
- “Unique gameplay, enjoyable.”
- “Awesome graphics and enjoyable gameplay with cool magic abilities and cards!”
- “Gets repetitive right away, which I'm fine with because that's what most games do anyway, but you have upgrades while playing and then upgrades on the main page which are expensive and some are literally an improvement of 0.04% for like 500 gold (way too much for the gameplay options) which you get by playing for 10 to 15 minutes.”
- “If you are not willing to spend some cash, it will take you so much time to progress even 1 level; gameplay gets boring very fast.”
- “The progression loop gets boring fairly quickly, health is a useless mechanic, the game randomly crashes, the microtransactions appear more fully developed than the game itself, and the lack of content is strange considering all you need to develop is a map and enemy character models then add 10% to enemy stats.”
grinding
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The reviews indicate that the game is excessively grindy, with many players finding the progression slow and tedious, particularly in terms of upgrading and earning in-game currency. While some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, others feel it detracts from long-term enjoyment, especially due to high upgrade costs and minimal rewards. Overall, the grind is a significant aspect of the game, often leading to frustration among players.
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelming.”
- “I appreciate that the game balances grinding with meaningful progress.”
- “The grind feels satisfying and is well-integrated into the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The game becomes grindy real quick with little reward.”
- “I don't mind grinding in games, however, the grind to gain enough gold to upgrade your skills is so painfully slow.”
- “It's fun but too grindy early on and got bored of doing the same thing over again.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised as solid and visually appealing, with many users highlighting the nice aesthetics and animations. However, some players feel that the graphics are outdated or lack variation, comparing them unfavorably to other titles in the genre. Despite these criticisms, the graphics contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are solid.”
- “Fun top down single tower defense type game with pretty decent graphics.”
- “Awesome graphics and enjoyable gameplay with cool magic abilities and cards!”
- “There is a graphics error on max range 2.”
- “Graphics are from 20 years ago.”
- “This is a reskin of 'The Tower' with low poly instead of stylized graphics, so hard to say it's 'better'.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, particularly after chapter 9, leading to repetitive gameplay without a compelling narrative. Players express frustration with the lack of engaging quests and the tedious nature of grinding missions, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is fun and challenging, many feel it ultimately falls short in delivering a satisfying story-driven experience.
- “Game good, needs more story levels.”
- “Does get tedious doing the same mission over and over, but it's satisfying as you upgrade little by little.”
- “Beat all the missions; another generic pay-to-succeed game, nothing too accomplished but to get the farthest.”
- “So after chapter 9 it just goes endless; if you're looking for story, it's the wrong game for you.”
- “And about the game, quests suck after you power up a bit.”
- “Beat all the missions; another generic pay-to-succeed game with nothing to accomplish but to get the farthest.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly compromised, with frequent freezing issues that result in lost progress, stats, and in-game purchases. Players report glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly at critical moments, leading to frustration and a diminished experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability problems severely hinder enjoyment.
- “Could be a fun game to play, but it always freezes at level 20 when the boss dies and then you lose all your progress.”
- “Of a sudden it took my stats back to the start after I reached a certain upgrade. Can you fix this? It's making it difficult for me to level up correctly when it glitches me back to my start numbers.”
- “A good game except now randomly after a round it will give an ad that freezes and restarts the game, and when you're back in the game, not only did you not get 1.5 of your earnings, but you don't even get your earnings... terrible... twice this has happened.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Users express frustration with the game's music functionality, noting that it mutes their personal music even when game sounds are turned off, making it difficult to enjoy other audio while playing. Additionally, there are complaints about intrusive ads that cannot be muted, further detracting from the experience. Some players also criticize the game for allegedly copying music from another title, which diminishes its originality.
- “Turns my music off. I don't want game sounds; I know you worked hard on them. I just want to listen to something else if I choose to. Fix that and 5 stars.”
- “I'm not against the ads, but your ads are especially annoying. You can't mute them and have to wait for the second part to stop the sound. Since I like to play while listening to music or something, it's kind of irritating that I can't do it at the start of your ads.”
- “Would give 5 stars, but I am not sure if the developers of this game are aware that they just straight up copied the lobby music from Hustle Castle.”
- “It's really annoying that it mutes my music when I have both music and sound effects turned off in the game.”
- “The game takes over the sound, making it impossible to listen to music or an audiobook while drifting away time on its lackluster gameplay.”
- “I would give 5 stars, but I'm not sure if the developers of this game are aware that they just straight up copied the lobby music from Hustle Castle.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and engaging initially. However, some users feel that the humor loses its charm over time, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, while the game starts strong in the comedy department, its appeal may diminish with prolonged play.
- “So far so good, this game is very funny and interesting to play.”
- “It is very funny.”
- “So funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for causing excessive battery drain, likely due to frequent ads, leading to a poor overall performance experience. Additionally, players feel that the pay-to-win model detracts from gameplay, further compounding their dissatisfaction.
- “The game is pay-to-win; everything you need is in the store. Additionally, the main problem is the game's optimization, as it drains your battery extremely fast, likely due to the ads you have to watch.”
- “I will be uninstalling due to weak performance.”
- “The game is pay-to-win; everything you need is in the store. Secondly, the main problem is the game's optimization, as it drains your battery extremely fast, most likely because of the ads you have to watch.”
- “Will be uninstalling due to weak performance.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered decent, but many users feel it lacks long-term replayability, suggesting that it may not hold players' interest over time.
- “Decent game but lacks replayability in the long run.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response from users is overwhelmingly negative, with one reviewer expressing a strong aversion to engaging with the game or its developers again. This suggests a significant disappointment or emotional distress related to the experience.