Idle Kingdom Defense

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"Idle Kingdom Defense" is a strategy game with awesome mechanics, amazing visuals, and a perfect soundtrack. As a medieval hero, command large-scale battles to protect your kingdom, but be prepared for lots of grinding and occasional interruptions from ads. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game provides plenty of laughs and entertainment.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,701 reviews

graphics103 positive mentions

monetization370 negative mentions

The game is straightforward and easy to understand, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The ad system is non-intrusive, allowing players to choose when to watch ads for rewards.
The game offers a generous amount of in-game currency, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages.
The archer gear enhancement system is frustrating, with a high failure rate that can downgrade items.
Some players have reported issues with ads not loading or providing rewards, leading to frustration.

monetization
425 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
3%
87%
The monetization strategy of the game is primarily based on optional ads, which players can choose to watch for rewards, such as speed boosts and in-game currency. While many users appreciate the lack of forced ads and the ability to progress without spending money, some express frustration over the necessity of watching numerous ads to achieve certain benefits or speed up gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as relatively fair in its monetization approach, though some players feel that the ad requirements can be excessive at times.
- “Best idle game I've played, no ads, get heaps of gems and don't have to spend any money!”
- “You don't need to do any in-game purchases thanks to the amazing ad system and a little bit of patience.”
- “This game is amazing, the in-game purchases they have don't actually cost money, it's just the in-game currency.”
- “Currently, the monetization feels very in-your-face and you have to watch ads for stuff that should be basic (2x game speed and auto progress to the next level when set to auto). All in all, it could have been done a lot better but is a fine time killer.”
- “The game is good, but I rate it 1 star because I can't watch ads even though I have a strong internet connection... please fix this and I'll change my rating.”
- “The amount of 'free' stuff you get at the cost of watching the same countless ads is not good.”
graphics
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming and nostalgic art style, reminiscent of the popular "Kingdom Rush" series. Many players appreciate the colorful visuals and smooth performance, although some have noted issues with lag and a desire for lower graphics settings to improve performance. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The design style, graphics, controls, and the right balance of ads are perfect!”
- “The graphics and feel of the battles is great, even if it is copied from Kingdom Rush.”
- “Great graphics, challenging play with many options for upgrades.”
- “Thanks, and also if you could add a low graphics setting because it gets laggy when there are so many enemies.”
- “You kind of copied the art style with no real spin on it to make it more original, which is kind of pathetic.”
- “Only installed so I could rate 1 star for the blatant theft of Kingdom Rush graphics.”
gameplay
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics and engaging graphics, while others criticize slow progression, repetitive loops, and frustrating upgrade systems. Several users noted the need for quality-of-life improvements, such as faster reward animations and better targeting AI, to enhance the overall experience. Despite these issues, many find the game enjoyable and easy to learn, making it a decent choice for casual play.
- “The gameplay is fun even though it is idle; it still keeps me engaged.”
- “Great gameplay, can be enjoyed even without spending money.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and exciting.”
- “A big problem with this game is that it hasn't solved how to have varied gameplay.”
- “Extremely boring gameplay loop; this game is aimed at mobile 'gamers' who have never played a real game with proper gameplay design and balance.”
- “The actual gameplay is far too short and simple.”
grinding
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
93%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some appreciate the satisfying and rewarding nature of grinding, noting that it can be enjoyable and not overly tedious, others find it excessively grindy, especially in the late game, leading to frustration with slow progress and repetitive tasks. The presence of ads and paywalls also contributes to the perception of grinding as a chore for some users.
- “Not too grindy unless you choose it to be.”
- “Not too grindy and great mechanics for an idle game.”
- “Very relaxing, not too grindy.”
- “I've been grinding every day to get hero seals and collecting gems to pull, but I always get 2-3 star characters. It sucks.”
- “I normally enjoy these kinds of games, but it's too slow and too grindy for my liking.”
- “After playing for months, the daily grinding is absolutely stupid from level 7000 onwards.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
52%
30%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and meaningful objectives. Many express a desire for a backstory, character development, and engaging side missions to enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay mechanics and rewards are appreciated, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the game's potential.
- “Great game, awesome graphics, story might be a bit insensible but the rest is just amazing!”
- “Awesome game, nice design, good plot, excellent controls.”
- “Would be pretty funny if the characters had little voice lines or storylines just like in Kingdom Rush; it'll give us some entertainment.”
- “There are no real objectives, no story, no strategy, no competition with other players.”
- “Also no story at all.”
- “I haven't played the game, I just like how the developer will tell you how the backstory you're saying happened in the game didn't happen.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and fitting composition, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged. Many users find it soothing and enjoyable, contributing to the game's charm, although some express a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and gameplay.
- “Genuinely good game, the progression isn't boring and this is the only mobile game I've played that has actually good music that I can't be bored of and that I can vibe to even when I'm just waiting for my soldiers to collect enough gold for the next castle upgrade.”
- “The music, art style and the difficulty is just perfect.”
- “Pretty sight, simple, fun, smooth music and soundtrack.”
- “Got an issue though... Spotify doesn't work to listen to music in the background while the game is running. I wanted to use it while on auto progress... works for every other game but this.”
- “Now let me play my own music 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵 then 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but until then I'd give you negative ⭐'s if I could.”
- “We need some new music!”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after reaching higher levels, while others experience minimal glitches and smooth gameplay. Issues with advertisements causing the game to freeze and the Google Play Store to crash are also noted. Overall, while some players enjoy a stable experience, many encounter significant stability problems that hinder gameplay.
- “Great time killer, no glitches so far but that could change. Also, easy to play with a cool concept.”
- “Good game so far, no glitches, no forced ads, or required money.”
- “Wonderful playtime and no glitches.”
- “I tried to install the game again after deleting it, but when I cancel it, the Google Play Store just freezes.”
- “Can't watch ads; the game always freezes... unplayable.”
- “But after level 3500, the lag is real, and the game keeps crashing and freezing, even though I clean the cache often.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it entertaining and amusing. Suggestions for additional character voice lines and storylines, similar to those in Kingdom Rush, indicate a desire for even more comedic elements. Overall, players consistently describe the game as funny and a great source of lighthearted entertainment.
- “It's a funny game; I want to build my mobile.”
- “This game is so funny.”
- “It's so funny.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues such as low frame rates and choppy gameplay, even on capable devices. Additionally, some users feel that the need to watch numerous ads to maintain optimization is excessive and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization.
- “Much better optimization!”
- “It's a great game, but you get to a point where to stay optimized, you need to watch 40 ads daily.”
- “Why is the game running at 3 FPS on my Snapdragon 720G? It's barely being used, my phone is cold, which is unusual when gaming, and the game runs so choppy and unoptimized; it's like a slideshow of pictures.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional impact of the game; while some find it capable of evoking tears, others feel it lacks significant emotional depth. Overall, it is regarded as an excellent game, but its emotional resonance may vary among players.
- “If you want to cry, it's okay.”
- “It is an excellent game, but I think it's not that emotional.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be highly enjoyable, noting that it offers significant replay value, making it a fun experience worth revisiting.
- “Really fun game with plenty of replay value.”
- “Fun and has replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers generally praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a well-executed element that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive and well-crafted.”
- “I love how the atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a perfect backdrop for the story.”