Kingdom Rush Frontiers

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Ironhide Game Studio and was released on March 29, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Command your troops through an epic (mis)adventure as you defend exotic lands from dragons, man-eating plants, and ghastly denizens of the underworld -all with flashy new towers, levels, heroes, and more goodies to help you crush your foes in this Fantasy Action Tower Defense game!

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Kingdom Rush Frontiers offers a fantastic tower defense experience with diverse enemies, engaging gameplay, and a variety of upgradeable towers.
The new hero system allows for customization and leveling up, adding depth to the strategy and making each playthrough unique.
The game is highly replayable with challenging levels, optional battles, and humorous references, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.

Many heroes are locked behind expensive in-app purchases, which can be frustrating for players who feel they should be included in the initial purchase.
The game has a steep difficulty curve, with some levels being excessively challenging, leading to potential frustration for players.
There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes or reboots, which can disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its depth and variety, featuring diverse tower types and unique enemies that enhance the tower defense experience. Players appreciate the logical mechanics and smooth integration of elements, resulting in a challenging yet enjoyable experience. Overall, the game is recognized for its solid design, appealing graphics, and excellent value, making it a standout in the genre.
- “Great graphics and artwork combined with smooth gameplay made the game easy to play.”
- “The hero selection and upgrade system is a big step forward for Ironhide, and its gameplay was so fun.”
- “The gameplay is essentially like a tower defense where you have set points where you can place various buildings like a barracks that produces three defenders who will fight the enemies, archer towers, cannon towers, mage towers, and a couple of other fun things.”
- “The TD genre has far too many games that add mechanics in an attempt to be different.”
- “It's a solid TD, no awkward mechanics, no gimmicky levels, no complexity for complexity's sake.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is engaging and progresses through various levels, featuring a mix of fun characters and a humorous narrative. While some players find the storyline somewhat basic, the combination of strategy, cartoonish graphics, and entertaining scenes keeps players invested for hours. Overall, it is praised for its enjoyable storytelling within the tower defense genre.
- “Overall if you like tower defense games, a game with a great storyline, or a game with great cartoon graphics, then this is the right game for you.”
- “I love the cute animation and the storyline was great!”
- “For those that don't know, Kingdom Rush games progress from one level to another, advancing a fun little story.”
- “The story is somewhat basic, but playing it is amazing.”
- “U start your story at the Hammerhold Fort that you see on the first game's map below the Cinders of Rift area. You choose your hero from the start, and over time you can train them up on powers. There are 13 heroes so far, and you can get some which you can buy that are powerful like dragons, all with their own special abilities.”
- “This game is like so many quest games; it will keep you engaged for many hours, and it does this by the nature of the game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their high quality, featuring amazing artwork and a charming cartoonish style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the balance between cute and violent visuals, which contribute to both the challenge and enjoyment of the game. Overall, the graphics are a standout aspect that complements the engaging storyline and gameplay mechanics.
- “The artwork is amazing, the game is challenging and fun.”
- “Great graphics and artwork combined with smooth gameplay made the game easy to play.”
- “This game has always hit the sweet spot of cute/violent graphics and great gameplay.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever references to popular culture, including iconic characters and moments from movies and TV shows, which add a lighthearted tone to the gameplay. Players appreciate the funny animations and easter eggs, contributing to an overall enjoyable and entertaining experience. The combination of humor with engaging strategy elements makes it a standout title in the tower defense genre.
- “There are also a lot of cool, funny references, such as the Predator and the Alien (from Alien vs. Predator), and the general mood of the game is pretty light.”
- “Is very easy to start playing, in my opinion it has a lot of hours of fun, challenges, trophies, buildings, enemies; everything you are looking for in a tower defense game; also the design is beautiful, there are a lot of easter eggs / 'cameos' (like Anakin Skywalker) and the way the troops walk is hilarious.”
- “Challenging, fun, long playtime and loaded with funny references to other games and TV shows.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features in-app purchases, which some players find frustrating in a paid title, although many feel the generous supply of gems makes spending unnecessary to progress. While the presence of these purchases can be off-putting, players appreciate that they are not required to enjoy the full experience.
- “The game does have in-app purchases, but it's more than generous enough with gems, so there's never a need to spend money to pass a level.”
- “Ad-free and no spyware or in-game purchases if you have the full version, which I appreciate.”
- “Some people have complained about there being in-app purchases on a paid game.”
- “They are not necessary, but it irks me to pay for a game that has in-app purchases.”
- “Love this game but still a little thrown off by in-app purchases.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the high replayability of the game, citing its expansive map, multiple difficulty levels, and numerous achievements to unlock. The introduction of champions and hidden easter eggs further enhances the challenge and enjoyment, making it a compelling experience that encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “I'm so glad this is on here now! The map is one of the largest with three ports on both sides, with a lot of spots to place different towers. The replay value has increased significantly!”
- “Very replayable! I always try to win every level on every difficulty without letting a single enemy through each time.”
- “There is still a lot of replay value due to quite a few achievements left to unlock.”
- “Still lots of replay value due to quite a few achievements left to unlock.”
- “I really enjoy the Kingdom Rush games, and Kingdom Rush Frontiers brings a whole new level of challenge and replay value to the game by adding champions. It's quite enjoyable, a great way to pass the time, and very entertaining with little easter eggs scattered among a few of the levels.”
- “Very replayable, I always try to win every level on every difficulty without letting a single bad guy through each time.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on devices like Kindle without any lag or download issues reported by users.
- “Runs great on my Kindle with no lag, and I didn't have any issues with the download.”
- “The game performs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay sessions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while grinding is present, it is not necessary to complete the game, and many find the process of seeking trophies enjoyable rather than tedious. The inclusion of humorous easter eggs adds to the overall experience, making the grind feel less burdensome.
- “The easter eggs are hilarious, and trying for trophies is not all tedious grinding.”
- “I'll probably pick one up just to support the dev, but as I said earlier, you can finish the game without purchases or grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its diversity and quality, enhancing the overall experience across various terrains and during boss battles. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere and level design, contributing to the challenge and engagement.
- “It has diverse enemies, good level design, upgradeable towers, awesome music, and finally, a challenge.”
- “It features many enemies and various terrains (desert, jungle, spooky graveyards, underground caves, islands), along with a great selection of sound and music for its levels and boss battles.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and effective optimization, particularly on devices like the Kindle, making it a worthwhile purchase for players.
- “It's an amazing game that I used to play all the time on Armor Games; it runs smoothly on my Kindle and was well worth the money.”

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