Island Crusaders

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Island Crusaders is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Keaton Applebaum and was released on November 12, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Play through 20 handcrafted levels, spanning 4 differently themed worlds! Unlock 9 unique units, all with different strengths and weaknesses. This game is cute and stylish, but also brutal and intense. Manage resources, build a formidable army, and defend your island from the oncoming enemies! Real-Time Tacticts Action Spawn unique squads of units and move them across the battlefield. Each uni…

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

Fun, cute, and intense gameplay with a surprising amount of content for the price.
Offers a good challenge and requires strategic thinking, making it a great introduction to RTS mechanics.
The game features a clean interface, great aesthetics, and a chill vibe, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is considered unbalanced and overly difficult, making it frustrating for some players.
Lack of updates or patches since December 2021 has left some players feeling neglected.
Some players feel the game is too small and not worth the investment.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic yet appealing art style that enhances its overall aesthetic. Reviewers consistently praise the visuals as "awesome," highlighting their effectiveness in complementing the gameplay, particularly in the context of a mini RTS tower defense game.
- “It has a simple art style with awesome graphics.”
- “Cool mini RTS tower defense game with awesome graphics and a simple art style.”
- “Simplistic with a great aesthetic.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Gameplay in real-time strategy (RTS) games can vary significantly; while titles like Age of Empires (AoE) are noted for their complex mechanics and steep learning curve, Island Crusaders offers a more accessible introduction to RTS gameplay, combining intense action with casual fun. This makes Island Crusaders an ideal stepping stone for players looking to transition to more intricate RTS experiences.
- “Island Crusaders, however, is the perfect game to learn the RTS mechanics on a simple scale before jumping into larger RTS games.”
- “It is sort of the perfect blend of intense/difficult action and casual/fun gameplay.”
- “I will say AOE is hard to get into because of its intricate mechanics and large learning curve.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent selection, complementing the clean interface effectively.
- “The interface is pretty clean and the music choice is on point.”
replayability
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Players highlight that the inclusion of various strategies significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging them to explore different approaches in subsequent playthroughs.
- “Different strategies also add replayability to it.”