IDUN

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IDUN is a single player strategy game. It was developed by IDUN Interactive and was released on January 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Explosive singleplayer action RTS with a story campaign. Hold the line against massive swarms on a fully simulated battlefield.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews

story30 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines tower defense and RTS elements, providing a unique experience.
Variety of missions and enemy types keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.
Solid performance with no slowdown even during intense battles with large numbers of enemies.

AI-generated voice acting is poorly received, detracting from the overall immersion and experience.
The game can feel repetitive due to limited mission types and a grindy resource system.
Some balancing issues with turret effectiveness and RNG elements can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
5%
The game's story is generally considered formulaic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting poor writing and subpar AI voice acting that detracts from the experience. While the campaign features a variety of mission types and some engaging gameplay mechanics, the repetitive nature of the missions and the simplistic narrative leave much to be desired. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element, making it more suitable for casual play rather than those seeking a rich narrative experience.
- “The campaign may not be a Game of Thrones story, but it's perfectly fine, and the gameplay mechanics make up for it.”
- “Game even has a nice story, which I did not even expect, with characters that do not take themselves too seriously, which is always a nice thing.”
- “While the story may not win an Oscar, this was irrelevant to me when playing these types of games; the gameplay was extremely fun.”
- “The story and characters are painful 'modern audience' stereotypes and whining.”
- “It's done *terribly* in this game with the dialogue, to the point where I played through 2 missions, got sick of listening to it, alt+f4'd and am returning it.”
- “I saw the negative reviews about the AI voice lines and story, and I thought, 'come on, it can't be that frustrating to ruin the experience.' But, dude, it really is!”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
44%
8%
The gameplay of Idun is generally praised for its solid mechanics, dynamic turret placement, and engaging combat, blending elements of tower defense and RTS genres. However, players note that the experience can become repetitive due to limited mission types and reliance on RNG for upgrades, which may detract from long-term enjoyment. Despite some criticisms regarding AI voice acting and a lack of visual upgrades, many find the gameplay loop addictive and fun, especially in short sessions.
- “I love the liquid mechanic; it goes along perfectly with the deformable terrain.”
- “The gameplay is a good combination between brainless fun and strategic placement of turrets and usage of correct abilities.”
- “This unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics creates a fresh experience I’d call 'defense RTS.' It keeps you on your toes with its intense, real-time decision-making.”
- “That said, there are only 5 mission types, and so the gameplay gets rather repetitive pretty fast.”
- “The gameplay becomes predictable and lacks depth, especially when compared to other games in the genre.”
- “Idun is a game with a lot of promise, but unfortunately, it feels like it falls short in several key areas, especially when it comes to repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its quality, variety, and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some users noted that the music can be loud at lower settings, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's aesthetic. Overall, the music is considered one of the best aspects of the game, with many players choosing to keep it on during gameplay.
- “The music is the best thing about the game by far.”
- “Great visuals and sounds, slick interface, excellent music, and tons of content.”
- “I like the music though, it fits here.”
- “You were happy using stock music for the audio, so why not something similar for the voicelines? Hell, just a grunt over normal text would be better.”
- “- Music can be loud even at the lowest settings.”
- “You're likely to mute the music and listen to a podcast while playing before too long, though.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely regarded as excessively grindy, with players noting that resource gathering for upgrades and achievements can become tedious and repetitive, often requiring significant time investment for minimal rewards. While some enjoy the upgrade mechanics and find the gameplay fun, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of monotony, especially in later stages. The balance of resource farming is seen as a double-edged sword, with some appreciating the challenge while others find it overwhelming and frustrating.
- “The bad: the research takes a lot, the game is super-grindy and some of the achievements are super-super-super grindy, and this game has the single worst-written and worst-acted set of characters that I've come across in a long time.”
- “The only thing I must say as a negative is the tech tree feels a bit boring, but most importantly very grindy. I spent quite some time with the game, but I am not even close to finishing the whole tree, and many of the unlocks feel very small for the amount of resources they need.”
- “Really enjoyed the demo, but I find the full game to be far too grindy, whereas the demo was too fast and easy. I believe the right amount of grind is somewhere in the middle of the two.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, with a colorful and sharp aesthetic that suits the gameplay, though some find the art style uninspired. Users appreciate the immersive visuals and smooth performance, particularly on larger screens, while noting that the graphics complement the engaging roguelike mechanics. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they effectively enhance the gaming experience without any significant performance issues.
- “Smooth as butter, immersive graphics; recommend a large screen for full experience, although fully optimized for small screens.”
- “Graphics were colorful, sharp, and suited the game; I especially liked the 'main bases' spinning planet which reminded me of playing the older X-COM games.”
- “Great visuals and sounds, slick interface, excellent music, and tons of content.”
- “The storyline is okayish, and the art style seems uninspired.”
- “It reminds me a little of Spaz in terms of its aesthetics.”
- “The game itself runs fine and the graphics are okay.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance even during intense scenarios involving thousands of characters on screen, maintaining a stable framerate. While graphics may not be the top priority, the focus on performance ensures a smooth experience across various devices, including lower-end hardware like a MacBook Pro. Overall, the game delivers impressive optimization that enhances gameplay.
- “Performance is great, no slowdown even in the 2-hour refinery run for achievement when there's tens of thousands on the screen.”
- “Impressive performance: even with 10,000 enemies on screen, the framerate stays completely nailed to my 165Hz limit.”
- “Gfx are okay, but given the numbers on screen, I feel their priority has rightly been on performance.”
- “The graphics are okay, but given the numbers on screen, I feel their priority has rightly been on performance.”
- “Is the game truly optimized and balanced?”
- “Besides the aforementioned Oscar-worthy performance of 'ham', the RTS/tower defense bug squashing is a fine distraction to play on my MacBook Pro during office meetings, which could use some AI interruption with all these humans in the meeting room.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated by users, particularly in the AI dialogue, which some find amusing despite being skippable. Players express a desire for more customization options, such as keeping the funny voice quips while muting the story progression, and suggest adding humorous text sounds for an enhanced experience. Overall, the game delivers moments of genuine humor that resonate with players.
- “The AI dialogue is skippable, but some of it is funny.”
- “There is a setting to turn off the voice quips, but not the story progression. Honestly, I would rather keep the funny AI voice quips on and turn the story AI voices off and just read them!”
- “Found it quite funny at times.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game offers significant replayability, with an extreme mode that presents a challenging and hectic experience. Players note its infinite replay value, highlighting the engaging nature of the gameplay. Overall, the replayability is highly praised.
- “Lots of replayability and extreme mode is pretty challenging and hectic.”
- “You can definitely tell that the replayability in this game is impressive.”
- “Infinite replay value.”
- “You can definitely tell that the replayability in this game is lacking.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted to have some bugs, indicating that stability is an issue, but it is still considered a decent tower defense experience overall.
- “Still kind of buggy, but a decent tower defense.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting the effective juxtaposition between the protagonist and antagonist, which they believe elevates it significantly above other titles like Baldur's Gate.
- “The character development and juxtaposition of protagonist and antagonist put this game light years ahead of the drivel found in Baldur's Gate.”
- “The depth of character arcs and the way they evolve throughout the story is truly impressive.”
- “I love how each character has their own unique backstory that influences their decisions and relationships.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more complexity.”
- “The interactions between characters are often one-dimensional, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game is viewed positively by some players who appreciate its lack of intrusive elements, while others feel it may be a cash grab due to perceived shortcomings in AI development. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the seamless integration of gameplay and others expressing skepticism about the game's value.
- “A perfect tower defense without the icky monetization, which found a way to incorporate seamless RTS moments that make the game a blast to play.”
- “Right now, even though I really want to play this, I can't help but feel like it's a cheap cash grab attempt given the lack of work done to polish the AI.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the emotional aspect of the game is hindered by repetitive lines that lack depth and context, resulting in a less engaging experience.