Keep Defending
- June 19, 2017
- Faster Time Games Limited
Get on SteamKeep Defending is a first-person VR tower defense archery game where you build up your defenses during the enemy onslaught. Target enemies before they reach your gate and earn gold to set up ever more capable defenses including crossbows, wizards, knights, cannons, and more. Additional Ambush and Advance scenarios present alternative challenges in this growing VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay that combines archery with tower defense mechanics.
- Great value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and a good workout.
- Unique concept with enjoyable level design and responsive controls.
- Mediocre graphics and art style, with noticeable use of downloaded assets.
- Poor teleportation system and controls that can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- Monotonous gameplay that can become boring after a short period, with limited tower options.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a fun tower defense element and simple mechanics that some players appreciate, though others find them overly simplistic. Issues such as aiming difficulties, an annoying teleport mechanic, and the need for better hand-switching options have been noted, but overall, the controls are well-designed. Players recommend improvements to enhance the experience further.
“The gameplay is fun, and I love the aspect of a little bit of tower defense.”
“Designed well, with nice controls and good gameplay!”
“I loved the arrow mechanic as it's simple and effective.”
“The enemies are quite simple, the maps are quite simple, the gameplay is simple.”
“I stopped using the thumbstick turning because it was hurting my gameplay and making me feel sick.”
“And the teleport mechanic is annoying, as with Quivr.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding them mediocre and inconsistent, likening character designs to those from different game packs. However, others appreciated the voxel art style and rated it positively, suggesting that while improvements could be made, the overall aesthetic is enjoyable and complements the gameplay.
“Great responsive controls, nice voxel graphics, variety of enemies and levels.”
“Graphics 8/10 (I love this art style)”
“Love the art style!”
“Mediocre graphics”
“The sheep look like they're from Spyro, the characters seem to be from a character pack, and the ground, terrain, and windmills all look like they're from different packs since the art style is different.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a nostalgic retro aesthetic, enhanced by diverse levels and the presence of allied archers, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
“The game creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in with its stunning visuals and sound design.”
“Every level is filled with unique details that enhance the overall ambiance, making exploration a joy.”
“The atmospheric retro style adds a nostalgic charm that perfectly complements the gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is rated poorly, with users indicating that it is not a significant focus or strength of the gameplay experience.
“The story is incredibly shallow and fails to engage the player.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
