Iron Marines Invasion
- November 3, 2023
- Ironhide Game Studio
Get on Steam"Iron Marines: Invasion" is a real-time strategy game set in deep space, where players must command Federation troops across various worlds to defend against alien invasions. The game features unique stage missions, special operations, and a variety of heroes and units with unique fighting skills to employ in battles against formidable enemies. Prepare to defend the galaxy's peace and uncover an exceptional story full of challenges.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a vibrant art style and engaging animations that bring the characters to life.
- There is a diverse array of units and factions, allowing for strategic depth and customization in gameplay.
- The game offers hours of fun with unique missions and a mix of RTS and TD elements, making it enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and control issues, making unit management frustrating and often ineffective.
- Many missions feel repetitive and lack the engaging design and variety found in the original game, leading to a grindy experience.
- The hero abilities are underwhelming and the leveling system is slow, diminishing the excitement of character progression.
- story31 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the diverse factions and side missions that add depth to the narrative, while others criticize the missions for being repetitive, poorly designed, and lacking a compelling plot. Many feel that the game feels rushed compared to its predecessor, leading to a less engaging experience overall. Additionally, issues with mission structure and gameplay mechanics detract from the storytelling, making it difficult for players to stay invested in the narrative.
“This game greatly improves many aspects from its predecessor, adding endless side quests as you explore the galaxy to be able to farm resources and adding many different factions for the player to select, adapting their team to each mission or their own playstyle by combining the factions.”
“All missions feel unique, allowing for the game to always feel fresh.”
“Personally, I like the way the storyline is presented in an old-school comic book format too.”
“I went through the first game 2 or 3 times, here, I gave up on the fourth mission. It doesn’t drag on, you don’t feel the plot, the design of the maps is weak and the missions are not interesting. In general, it looks like they released the game in a hurry because there were developments.”
“The missions were boring and repetitive.”
“Really hate that they removed spec ops missions from this game and replaced them with procedurally generated, repetitive quests.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their vibrant, charming art style and polished animation, characteristic of Ironhide's previous titles. While the visuals are considered a strong point, some users noted that the music does not enhance the overall immersion. Overall, the game features great artwork and improved controls, contributing to an entertaining experience.
“The art style and animation are vibrant as always - Ironhide's greatest strength lies in this.”
“From the superb graphics to the challenging gameplay, it is a polished and entertaining product as video games should be.”
“Art style is stellar as usual, controls are a massive improvement in comparison to the last game, and the number of factions interests me a lot.”
“The game has graphics with the charming style that is already characteristic of Ironhide, but the music is not very impressive and does not contribute to the immersion in the scenes, and the gameplay itself is not as fun and dynamic as the games in the Kingdom Rush series.”
“For people that are experiencing issues with graphics, set the resolution to the right one for you.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the humor and character interactions that add charm, while others criticize the lack of depth in unit deployment and the overall simplicity compared to the first game. The spec ops missions are seen as underwhelming, and while the graphics maintain a charming style, the music fails to enhance the experience, leading to a less dynamic gameplay compared to previous titles in the series.
“The characters feel very alive and add a bit of humor to the gameplay to keep it spiced up.”
“It's a lot easier to play compared to the first game; the mechanics are even more simplified, which I like.”
“Nice gameplay!”
“Gameplay is not the best either; spec ops missions are a joke. To be honest, they put a lot more effort into these in the first game.”
“There's not much depth to choosing which units to deploy. You kind of just deploy the highest cost ones, then occasionally swap them on the spot, which is another mechanic that makes the choices seem pointless.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and uninspiring, failing to enhance the gameplay experience, especially during key moments like boss fights. In contrast, others appreciate the soundtrack, noting improvements in recent titles and praising its quality alongside the game's charming graphics. Overall, while some enjoy the music, many feel it lacks the dynamism and immersion expected from the series.
“The soundtracks for these games have always been great, but I'd like to note that they seem to have taken it up a notch in the past few games.”
“Great artwork, and the music is so good.”
“Another negative aspect is the music; it's just boring because you hear the same thing over and over again for the entire game. The music doesn't really change, and when you fight a boss, you have the same calm music as at the start of the stage.”
“The game has graphics with the charming style that is already characteristic of Ironhide, but the music is not very impressive and does not contribute to the immersion in the scenes. The gameplay itself is not as fun and dynamic as the games in the Kingdom Rush series.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the lively characters, which enhance the gameplay experience and keep it engaging. Players appreciate the comedic elements and express a desire for more funny games in the future.
“The characters feel very alive and add a bit of humor to the gameplay to keep it spiced up.”
“I wish you all the best and keep doing all of these funny games that we love so much!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as missions quickly become repetitive and require excessive replays to level up heroes. Many suggest that focusing on the campaign rather than randomized missions improves the overall experience.
“Missions get really grindy fast, and to get a couple of heroes high enough level to participate, you end up doing bonus missions that are careless rehashes of the missions you already played.”
“I initially had an issue with leveling up heroes because I was going about it through grinding the randomized spec ops missions, which I believe they made worse from the previous game; however, I found that just sticking to the campaign made the game more enjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express mixed feelings about replayability, with some criticizing the shift towards randomized game loops in recent titles, while others appreciate the high replay value offered by experimenting with various troop and tower combinations.
“Tons of replay value trying out different troop/tower combos.”
“I dislike the route Ironhide is taking with 'replayable' or randomized game loops, starting with Legends of Kingdom Rush and now the Spec Ops missions in this game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in the gameplay makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
“Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to go back and play it again.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in unit command functionality.
“It is buggy as hell.”
“Many glitches, massive problems with commanding units.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from various optimization issues, particularly with its user interface, performance on the map screen, and overall controls, leading to a less than ideal user experience.
“It has UI, performance (especially on the map screen), and control issues.”
