Keep Keepers
- October 28, 2024
- Thunderrock Innovations
"Keep Keepers" is a Tower Defense game with automation and roguelike elements. Defend your keep at night by exploiting enemy weaknesses with various weapon combinations, and during the day, build your fortress, invest in new weapons and upgrades, and manage your economy. Each weapon type offers a unique playstyle, and it's crucial to balance your economy and defense for success.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging co-op experience, reminiscent of PlateUp, with a unique twist of tower defense mechanics.
- Automation mechanics are introduced early, allowing players to quickly set up complex systems and strategies, enhancing gameplay depth.
- The community and developer support are strong, with active engagement and a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
- The game suffers from design issues, such as visibility problems with small doors and confusing mechanics that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Online co-op play is plagued by significant lag, making it nearly unplayable for some users, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- Some gameplay elements feel unbalanced, particularly regarding resource management and the effectiveness of upgrades, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, drawing comparisons to popular titles like Overcooked and PlateUp while introducing fresh elements that enhance teamwork and strategy. Players appreciate the creative levels and the ease of learning the core mechanics, making it accessible for newcomers. Overall, the game offers an exciting and dynamic experience that encourages players to adapt their strategies throughout their sessions.
“The game itself is fun and has a lot of great mechanics.”
“It has the same hectic, teamwork-driven gameplay as Overcooked, but with a fresh twist that keeps things even more engaging.”
“The levels are creative, and the mechanics are a lot of fun, especially when playing with friends.”
“Gameplay issues”
“It's so similar to PlateUp mechanically that I'm just going to straight compare the differences.”
“Controls/gameplay exactly like PlateUp except lane-based tower defense instead of cooking, which makes it incredibly fun!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the smoother graphics and express a desire for enhanced zoom-out capabilities, indicating a preference for improved visual clarity and detail in the game.
“The visuals are absolutely stunning, bringing the game world to life in incredible detail.”
“The graphics are smoother than ever, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
“The ability to zoom out more allows for a broader view of the beautifully crafted environments.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
“There should be smoother graphics, or at least the ability to zoom out more.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, suggesting that enemy spawns could be improved by grouping them in larger numbers to reduce the repetitive nature of the task.
“Why not make them spawn in groups of 4 so it's not needlessly tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became a chore.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic and hilarious interactions among friends, often leading to amusing mishaps that can strain relationships, particularly during intense moments like bomb-making.
“Playing with friends is a chaotic and hilarious experience that is very rewarding, but at the same time may put your friendship to the test—especially when one of your friends messes up your bomb-making process by mindlessly crashing into the workbench for the third time.”
“The game's humor is spot-on, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
“Every character has their own quirky personality, and the ridiculous interactions between them create some of the funniest moments I've ever experienced in a game.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story offers an engaging narrative that unfolds throughout the gameplay, with plenty of additional content and discoveries awaiting players as they progress.
“And that's the story of the first map playthrough; there is a lot more to discover!”
“The narrative is rich and engaging, pulling you into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
“Each chapter unfolds beautifully, revealing layers of depth that keep you invested in the outcome.”