Idle Fortress Tower Defense

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Idle Fortress Tower Defense is a single-player strategy game where you upgrade your fortress to fight against alien monsters. The game involves lots of grinding and battling bugs, but the experience can be disrupted by ads. According to the game, you'll be defending your fortress, but be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

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Play Modes

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

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 308 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization56 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, making it a good time killer.
Ads are not forced, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game has a user-friendly interface and evolves nicely over time.

The game is riddled with bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay.
Progression is slow and often requires watching ads for rewards that don't always register.
The prices for in-game purchases and ad removal are considered excessively high.

monetization
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
3%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high costs associated with removing ads, which range from $30 to $56. While some users appreciate that ads are not forced and can be avoided, others find the reliance on ads for rewards and bonuses intrusive and buggy, often leading to a lack of promised benefits after watching. Overall, the game's monetization is seen as aggressive, with many players feeling that the prices for ad removal are excessive compared to other similar games.
- “Simple game with decent graphics, but I was having fun with it, so I went to buy the no ads option.”
- “Bought the starter pack that promised 24 hours of no ads.”
- “When they say no ads, they mean it.”
- “The reason I only gave one star is because it gives me the option to watch ads for bonuses, and after I watch them, it doesn't give me anything but still makes me watch the ad.”
- “My only complaint is the amount of rewards you want depends on how many ads you watch. After every game, I watch about 3 ads to get the maximum rewards, and if you want to remove ads, you have 2 options: either pay $15 to remove unwanted ads (does not include reward ads) or pay $41 to remove reward ads. For me, that's a little rich for my blood just to get rid of ads.”
- “The game seemed promising, but the price to get rid of reward ads was absurd; it should have been around $10 or so...”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and well-balanced, particularly for an idle game, with a decent amount of content and no significant bugs reported. However, many users express frustration with the excessive reliance on ads, which can disrupt the experience, and some note that the gameplay can become repetitive or grindy, especially with sudden difficulty spikes. While the game has its merits, improvements in difficulty progression and reward systems are suggested to enhance the overall experience.
- “Decent amount of gameplay too, and no paywall that I'm aware of.”
- “I play and try a lot of games like this and gotta say this is one of the better ones, not overloaded with ads and good balance of challenge and gameplay.”
- “The ads truly don't interrupt gameplay.”
- “Plays well, fun and cartoony, but too many ads for everything that ruins gameplay.”
- “Game is okay, but watching ads is a required mechanic.”
- “Gameplay is slow, tedious, rewards are slim and require grinding, and then they lie about what's in their paid packages.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features excessive grinding, with players often feeling that progress is minimal despite significant effort. Upgrades are described as prohibitively expensive, leading to a repetitive experience, while ads are seen as ineffective and intrusive. Although some players appreciate the farming system, the overall sentiment is that the grind detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Seems like a bunch of stock assets and all upgrades are so expensive; it feels like you're grinding more than anything else.”
- “You will find yourself grinding a lot with minimal progress.”
- “Very repetitive, not many things to do, upgrades are very expensive so it becomes very grindy, but it's not pay-to-win unless you want to advance fast; also, lots of ads and removing ads is like $40.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, screen freezes during key moments, and issues with ad rewards not functioning properly. Many players experience crashes and connectivity problems, leading to frustration and a perception that the game is poorly optimized. Overall, the stability issues significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- “But, all the fun bits are ruined by the constant screen freezes that happen when you upgrade anything during the game, wave monsters spawn, and on-screen dialogue pops up.”
- “The game has many glitches and doesn't work as it should.”
- “Game freezes when claiming boss multiplier rewards.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users finding them subpar and unexciting, while others appreciate the unique style and quality. Overall, the visuals seem to be a point of contention, with some players enjoying them despite their simplicity.
- “Graphics are good.”
- “This game has unique graphics and unique gameplay compared to other games. P.S. The bug has been fixed (ads reward), thanks DD!”
- “The graphics are worse.”
- “This game had unique graphics and unique gameplay compared to other games.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users noting the absence of original music and the reliance on generic sound bites, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are technical issues, such as music automatically restarting after a period and crashes occurring during gameplay.
- “No music, same sounds constantly, and no way to switch to a new device.”
- “Decent project, but the overuse of generic asset sound bites with no music overlay to take your attention away from them detracts from the experience.”
- “The music doesn't turn off; it always turns on after 5 minutes.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users find the humor in the game's pricing, particularly the notion that 32 euros is a reasonable price for a game without ads, which they consider amusing.
- “Thinking that 32 euros is the game's worth without ads is hilarious.”
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported a bug that causes them to lose their quest key after obtaining it from the wheel, which negatively impacts their gameplay experience and progression in the story.