Island Defense

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Island Defense is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Stereo7 Games and was released on July 22, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"Island Defense" is a modern tower defense game that has you defending tropical islands, mountains, and deserts from enemy invaders. Command your team of snipers, gunners, and rocket launchers to protect your freedom and liberties in epic battles. Upgrade your units and guns in the lab to tackle the unique and fiery enemies across 12 levels. The fate of your islands is in your hands!

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a cartoonish art style that many players enjoy.
It offers a variety of towers and heroes, allowing for some strategic gameplay.
The game is inexpensive, making it a decent option for casual tower defense fans.

The game lacks essential features like a fast forward option, making gameplay feel slow and tedious.
There are numerous bugs and control issues, particularly with hero selection and pathing.
It feels like a low-quality mobile port with little innovation compared to better tower defense games like Kingdom Rush.

grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and excessive, with no options to speed up gameplay, making it feel monotonous. While grinding is necessary for progression and offers opportunities for customization, many reviewers feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, labeling the game as "grindy" and noting that it can become a chore.
- “There is no way to speed up the waves, which can make the game unbearably tedious.”
- “Oh and grindy... way too grindy without any 2x/4x button.”
- “Grinding is required if you want to beat the game.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cool cartoon style and good artwork, while others criticize the lack of animation improvements and overall polish. Despite the appealing visuals, issues like bugs and unbalanced gameplay detract from the experience, leading to a perception that the game feels unfinished. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point by some, they are marred by technical shortcomings.
- “Jedos has cool graphics, no slowdown on smartphones, and offers cheap items (you can buy stuff for 2 euros and have gone with ads), many maps, many items, and towers.”
- “The artwork is very good, showcasing a nice cartoon style, although the animation could use some improvement.”
- “Simple, yet featuring some funny elements and good cartoonish graphics, providing good value for money.”
- “There's no improvement here over the game they ripped off... the graphics are worse, and there's no customizability at all.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features a common mobile mechanic involving screen tapping and skills with cooldowns of around 15 seconds, typical of tower defense games. However, players have noted significant issues with balance and bugs, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and lacks strategic depth. Overall, while the graphics are appealing, the current state of gameplay does not warrant a purchase until improvements are made.
- “Good game with typical tower defense gameplay.”
- “It's a common mobile mechanic that relies on you tapping the screen from time to time, and you have a few skills that cooldown every 15 seconds or so.”
- “If it gets better updates and a much better progression and strategy-wise gameplay, I'll edit this.”
- “You have a few skills that cooldown about every 15 seconds; it's a common mobile mechanic that depends on you tapping the screen every now and then.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being repetitive and lacking the charm of the original Kingdom Rush soundtrack, while others found it enjoyable. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment due to its limited variety and absence of voiceovers.
- “The background music is captivating and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is fantastic and really adds to the immersive experience.”
- “The music complements the gameplay perfectly, making every moment feel more engaging.”
- “A repeating piece of background music.”
- “Oh yes - and it doesn't have the cool original music of Kingdom Rush, nor the voiceovers.”
- “One repetitive bit of background music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected moments, such as amusing wayfinding elements and coincidental crashes that align with player thoughts. Players appreciate the simple yet effective comedic features, complemented by cartoonish graphics, enhancing the overall value of the experience.
- “Wayfinding can be very funny.”
- “The funny thing is, and this is the honest truth, I was just thinking 'this is an okay game, I guess...' and the game immediately crashed.”
- “Simple, yet with some funny features and good cartoonish graphics; good value for money.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is criticized for lacking a clear ending and depth, with many elements feeling irrelevant beyond the initial stages. Players also note technical issues, such as bugs and limited gameplay options, which detract from the overall experience.
- “For everyone else: the game has no ending, no story, and 4 out of the 6 towers are useless beyond level 1.”
- “Want to unlock something? Just replay missions to get more gold.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is reported to have bugs that affect gameplay, but overall, it remains playable despite these issues.
- “It's buggy but not unplayable.”
- “There are numerous glitches that affect gameplay.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to play.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The monetization strategy is criticized as a low-grade cash grab, reflecting a lack of effort in adapting the game for PC, but it is noted positively that there are no in-app purchases.
- “What's cool is that there are no in-app purchases.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without requiring additional purchases.”
- “This is a low-grade cash grab, obviously a mobile port with no thought given to the PC experience.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”