Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD

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Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD is a thrilling strategy game with fantastic game mechanics, outstanding graphics, and a splendid soundtrack. The game offers a phenomenal story filled with epic battles that will make you laugh and keep you engaged. It is very grinding, but its high replayability makes it worth it. Conquer Kingdom Rush Frontiers and fight to protect your kingdom!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,992 reviews

gameplay211 positive mentions

monetization48 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and strategy.
Great graphics and humor, with many Easter eggs and references to pop culture.
The hero leveling system adds depth and replayability to the gameplay.

The game becomes excessively difficult, especially in later levels, making it frustrating for players.
Many heroes are locked behind a paywall, which feels unfair for a paid game.
There are issues with saving progress and restoring purchases, leading to player frustration.

gameplay
321 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this tower defense game series is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and balance, making it both fun and addictive. While some players note a lack of significant innovation in gameplay elements compared to previous titles, the introduction of new heroes, towers, and enemies keeps the experience fresh. However, concerns about in-app purchases affecting gameplay balance and the desire for more unlockable content through gameplay persist among users.
- “One of the best tower defense games out there, simple mechanics but still plenty to do and think about.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic and makes it well worth the time spent.”
- “Awesome gameplay, simple controls and iconic graphics combined with the two greatest things in life - humor and murder!”
- “No new gameplay elements or features, just new towers, enemies, heroes, and maps as expected.”
- “The microtransactions are annoying and the gameplay is slightly grindy.”
- “Heroes that used to be unlockable through gameplay are now pay-to-unlock only.”
graphics
315 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
25%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, creativity, and engaging art style, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Many users highlight the cartoonish and polished visuals, along with clever details and easter eggs that enhance the experience. While some mention minor issues like blurriness or a desire for improved graphics, the consensus is that the game's aesthetic is a standout feature that elevates it above other titles in the genre.
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Amazing game with stunning graphics and a great challenge!”
- “Beautiful graphics, funny and creative stories, great fun!”
- “The graphics can be improved a little bit; the rest is all good.”
- “It is a good game, but the graphics are not good at all.”
- “The graphics are weak; I can't speed the game.”
monetization
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
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22%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases. While some users find the microtransactions reasonable and non-essential for gameplay, others express frustration over the presence of paid content in a game they already purchased, feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and beatable without spending extra money, but the existence of in-app purchases, particularly for heroes, has led to complaints about perceived cash-grabbing tactics.
- “In-game purchase options are not intrusive and are actually nice to have, and you still have the option to earn things through gameplay.”
- “The microtransactions, while tempting and fun, are in no way needed to beat the game.”
- “You can completely avoid the in-app purchases as it's just additional cool heroes, so no big deal.”
- “The game is fantastic, but I feel all of them have borderline absurd difficulty curves and the inclusion of heavy microtransactions feels annoying.”
- “Good game but paying for a game then having in-app purchases is pretty shocking; I was looking forward to the rest of the series, but if the rest of them have in-app purchases, I don't think I will.”
- “The in-app purchases ruin it.”
music
181 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
81%
2%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the quality and creativity of the soundtrack, they express frustration over the inability to listen to their own music or podcasts while playing. Some users find the in-game music repetitive, especially since it often cuts off their external audio, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game's music is well-designed, the lack of background music support is a significant drawback for many players.
- “Great graphics, fun gameplay, great soundtrack, hard and challenging levels... this game is a masterpiece for a mobile game.”
- “The art is even better than in the original and the soundtrack is great.”
- “Beautiful art style, great music, and a perfect take on a classic archetype.”
- “It is the 'battle music'; you guys only have about 1 music per area, which reduces the game experience because it's lame to hear the same sound over 3-5 stages of the game.”
- “Every time I try to play music from other apps, such as my own phone music app or Spotify, my music cuts out into silence.”
- “The only reason this game didn't get 5 stars is because it stops background music, so I cannot listen to my own music while I play, which is important to me.”
story
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
53%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative, humor, and character development. However, some users feel that the storyline is too short and could benefit from additional depth and more missions. Overall, the combination of a solid plot and challenging gameplay contributes to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the tower defense genre.
- “Unique storyline and 5 star overall.”
- “Amazing game, amazing franchise, amazing company, many difficulties for many playthroughs, great graphics, a solid story and a vast amount of possibilities and strategies to take on a level.”
- “Great graphics, music, gameplay, story... the game is a full package... for a price that is less than a beer...”
- “The 'storyline' is weak though.”
- “Story felt a little short.”
- “It just seems the stories aren't long enough...only complaint.”
humor
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and cleverness, with many players highlighting the abundance of funny easter eggs and pop culture references that enhance the overall experience. The combination of engaging gameplay and humorous elements, including witty dialogue and amusing character designs, contributes to a fun and entertaining atmosphere, making it a standout in the tower defense genre. However, some players noted that while the humor is generally well-received, certain levels can become frustratingly difficult, detracting from the enjoyment.
- “Awesome gameplay, simple controls and iconic graphics combined with the two greatest things in life - humor and murder!”
- “The humor is fantastic.”
- “The game is packed full with humor, personality, and charm.”
replayability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
34%
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting the variety of strategies, levels, and challenges that keep the gameplay engaging. Users appreciate the balance of tower options, hero diversity, and the inclusion of challenge modes, which contribute to its long-lasting appeal. However, a few reviews mention a lack of replay value in certain levels, indicating that while the game is generally well-received, there are some areas that could be improved.
- “The game itself is highly engaging - strategic, replayable, lots of variety.”
- “Great level design, loads of variety and replayability, and tons of levels for the price.”
- “Frontiers has great gameplay and replayability due to the menagerie of towers, placements, levels, difficulties, and items - plus the heroes are awesome.”
- “Boring, basic and with no replay value on levels you beat.”
- “Zero replay value.”
- “Downside is potential for a lot of in-app purchases to make the game a bit more playable (to get over those really tricky levels).”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes, particularly on certain devices like the Samsung Galaxy series and Nexus models. While some players experience smooth gameplay without issues, others face significant problems such as losing progress and having to restart their devices. Overall, the game's performance varies widely, leading to frustration for many users despite its enjoyable mechanics.
- “The game's fun, the mechanics are diverse enough to be interesting but simple enough to understand, and I've had no glitches so far.”
- “Well worth the tiny price of entry, runs great on my Xperia Z, plenty to keep you occupied.”
- “The game runs great on my S4.”
- “Paused the game and lost everything I worked for. Really annoying glitches.”
- “Constant lag and the screen freezes when there are too many enemies.”
- “The game either freezes at the load screen or just shows a black screen on startup.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players find it manageable and even enjoyable, others criticize it as excessive and tedious, often feeling compelled to grind for in-game currency or resources that can be purchased. The reliance on grinding, especially in later levels, can detract from the overall enjoyment, with some players suggesting that it leads to a repetitive and frustrating experience.
- “Not too hard, not too complex, not too grindy.”
- “No ads or annoying 10-minute tutorials, no grinding.”
- “There is no way to level up by grinding, with the game pushing the use and purchase of in-game currency to succeed.”
- “The game is fun at first, then it quickly settles into grinding the same early levels to get a resource that can be bought with in-app purchases.”
- “My only complaint is that without opting to pay for extras, it will take a heck of a lot of grinding to finish.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed feedback from users. While many report smooth performance on various devices, some experience significant lag, performance spikes, and crashes, particularly on specific models like the Nexus 9 and LG G3. Users express a desire for improved optimization to enhance gameplay consistency across all platforms.
- “Very optimized unlike the first installment.”
- “Kingdom Rush Frontiers has very smooth performance compared to the others, very good game.”
- “Runs smoothly and quite enjoyable without micro-transactions.”
- “So poorly optimized.”
- “I love this game as well as the first one, but for some reason it has performance spikes on the Nexus 9.”
- “Need some serious code optimization to get 5 stars.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes strong emotional engagement, leading to a sense of addiction and enjoyment in its tower defense mechanics.
- “Wholesome.”
- “I finally found a game that can make me feel addicted.”
- “It's a good, wholesome tower defense game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is distinct from other tower defense titles, enhanced by its engaging story and appealing art style. Players appreciate the user-friendly interface and balanced gameplay, though some note that the fast-paced nature can limit opportunities to fully immerse in the environment. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's fun and functionality.
- “The atmosphere is different compared to other tower defense games; there's more fun because it has its own story. I love the art, you should get it.”
- “Great atmosphere, user-friendly UI, well-balanced, super fun!”
- “Everything is made to be functional, and there’s a constant sense of urgency that disallows you from sitting back and soaking in the atmosphere.”
- “Everything is made to be functional and there’s a constant sense of urgency that disallows you from sitting back and soaking in the atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is visually appealing with engaging designs and unique powers, but the inconsistent mixing of enemy armor types at choke points undermines strategic planning. This randomness in enemy encounters diminishes the effectiveness of tower balancing and makes resistance management feel arbitrary, leading to a reliance on luck rather than skill.
- “The character designs and towers are fun, and they have new powers that make them enjoyable to use. The variety in character development adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “The progression system for characters is engaging, allowing players to customize their abilities and strategies as they advance through the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, providing a sense of growth and investment in their journeys.”