Idle Cannon: Tower TD Geometry

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In "Idle Cannon: Tower TD Geometry," players defend their realm by strategically placing cannons and towers to stop waves of enemies. The game features a mix of simulation, tower defense, and gacha elements, allowing players to collect and upgrade a variety of weapons and abilities. As you progress, you can unlock new upgrades and abilities, providing a deep level of customization for your defense strategy.

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Play Modes

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

Idle Cannon: Tower TD Geometry screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 341 reviews

monetization22 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a good concept and enjoyable gameplay.
Players appreciate the ability to accumulate resources without mandatory spending, allowing for free gameplay.
The graphics and animations are well-received, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with card selection and unresponsive buttons, making it unplayable at times.
There are excessive microtransactions and ads, which detract from the gameplay experience and create a pay-to-win atmosphere.
The difficulty spikes significantly between levels, particularly in later stages, leading to frustration among players.

monetization
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the excessive number of ads and the pay-to-win model. Users report that watching ads is often mandatory to progress, and even those who pay for an ad-free experience still encounter issues with ads and game functionality. While a few players found the game enjoyable without forced ads, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a cash grab filled with overpriced microtransactions and a frustrating player experience.
- “This game lets you access the no ads option very early, which I purchased.”
- “Pretty sure half the 'free' rewards force ads down your throat to claim them, how fun.”
- “Discouraging active play while trying to shove in-app purchases in my face constantly is an awful player experience.”
- “Just another obvious cash grab, crammed with as many pop-up store ads, ads between every 'loading screen', ads to actually get rewards for completing goals, and third-party product ads as possible.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this idle turret defense game is described as straightforward and accessible, allowing players to enjoy it without spending money, which is a notable positive. However, many users find the gameplay limited and repetitive, with some upgrades deemed ineffective, leading to a mixed reception overall. While some players appreciate its fun factor and similarities to other favorites, others criticize it for lacking depth and originality compared to similar titles.
- “Unlike other idle games I have tried, this is the only one that allows free gameplay without having to spend money.”
- “The game is well worth it and it helps support the devs. Gameplay is straightforward; it is an idle(ish) turret defense.”
- “This is just too fun! I used to have a favorite game that was better than this one, but thanks to your ad, I was able to see what the game was actually like. This is just as fun as my favorite game, Geometry Defense, which makes me love this game so much.”
- “Gameplay is as bad, boring, and unintuitive as most of the games in the exact style.”
- “Very limited boring gameplay with most of the upgrades being useless and a waste of progress other than attack speed and damage.”
- “Gameplay barely exists.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, noting that significant time investment is required to progress, especially in later levels. Many feel that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model, making it tedious and discouraging for those unwilling to spend money or watch ads. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding aspect is seen as excessive and detrimental to the experience.
- “The game has potential, but the problem is it's pay-to-win, just like any other games on this site. You have to pay or watch advertisements to progress, and no one has time for that. If people want to waste their time watching ads all day and slowly grinding in this game, maybe you should make a better game without all that useless stuff that probably doesn't even amount to anything.”
- “S2 begins with about 150% of S1 max stats for enemies, and S3 boss 1 has 15 times more health than the final S2 boss, making it unbeatable without days of grinding or spending money.”
- “It's not bad, but the incremental aspect can get a little choppy. They seem to make it specifically so that after a point, you'll have to spend money or put in days and days of grinding to achieve the same amount of progress.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others quickly grow bored and wish for a greater variety of tracks. Additionally, technical issues with music playback when switching apps have been noted, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game is really enjoyable and the music is great.”
- “Amazing game; however, I would love to see more music selections like these.”
- “Played for about 4 hours, got bored of the music, so I tried to play my own through my music app.”
- “The music pauses when I reopen the app; I play it, go back to it, and it pauses... fix this, then I'll get back to it.”
- “Even the music.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is hindered by technical issues, as players report being unable to access key features like quests and card selection, which limits their ability to progress beyond the tutorial mission. This lack of functionality detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “When you click the workshop and then try to access other features like quests, you can't pick a card because it doesn't pop up.”
- “The rewards for quests or skills are lacking.”
- “You can't access options; the game forces you to select a card, but it won't let you equip it, so you can only play the tutorial mission.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by users, leading to a frustrating experience. The user interface is criticized for its poor design, and the prevalence of intrusive microtransactions further detracts from gameplay. Overall, players advise against engaging with this game due to its lack of polish and stability.
- “Stay away from this dreadfully boring and buggy game full of nagging buttons and pop-ups to buy stuff.”
- “The HUD looks terrible; it has more glitches than the average Call of Duty game, and the microtransactions are worse than EA in 2017. I don't think you can keep this game running; we will take you down.”
- “The game is full of glitches. I don't know if the developers tried to play before they launched it or what.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with users noting lag and issues such as pop-up windows failing to open, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game concept shows potential, the execution, particularly in terms of visual quality, leaves much to be desired.
- “Really laggy experience; the graphics are okay, but any kind of pop-up window won't open (e.g., rewards, abilities, etc.). The game concept is good, but the execution is lacking. It needs some work, but it's really good (the pop-up window bug is the reason I gave it a two-star rating).”
- “Literally idle tower defense but with the worst graphics; couldn't copy it more precisely.”