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Kingdom Rush Origins is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Ironhide Game Studio and was released on May 24, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

The third installment in the popular tower defense series Kingdom Rush.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions

  • The game features creative map design and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
  • It offers a good balance of challenge and strategy, requiring players to actively manage their defenses and heroes.
  • The graphics and humor add a charming touch, making the game visually appealing and enjoyable.
  • The pricing model for additional heroes is considered too high, leading to frustration among players who want to unlock them through gameplay.
  • Some levels are unbalanced, with certain enemies being overly difficult compared to others, which can lead to frustration.
  • There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes and freezing, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its addictiveness, smoothness, and engaging challenges, with a balance of familiar mechanics and new features that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn nature combined with varying difficulty levels, quirky humor, and appealing graphics, making it a standout in the series. Overall, the gameplay is described as entertaining and well-designed, contributing to its status as a favorite among players.

    • “With addicting gameplay and a quirky sense of humor, this series stands among my favorites.”
    • “Easy to learn and gameplay is challenging but it can be won, with three levels of difficulty.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and lag-free.”
    • “I wouldn't say it adds a whole lot more in terms of mechanics, but that's not a bad thing.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is praised for its engaging plot and strong visual storytelling, providing a compelling backstory to characters from the previous installments in the series. While some missions can be frustratingly difficult, the overall narrative and character development are highlighted as standout features, contributing to an enriching gameplay experience. However, players noted a lack of post-game content, which could limit replayability.

    • “The characters you can buy and the plot of the game are both amazing.”
    • “Another amazing game in an already amazing series of games, Origins brings a (possible) close to the series of Kingdom Rush games, giving an interesting backstory to several characters seen in the original and sequel games.”
    • “And some of the iron and/or hardcore missions felt impossible.”
    • “I myself would have rather dropped $7-10 and had everything unlocked from the start or from in-game missions.”
    • “However, the area I feel like this version is strongest is with the visual and storytelling aspects.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, especially on larger screens like tablets. Users appreciate the detailed design and responsiveness, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable gaming environment. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, complementing the varied gameplay and challenge levels.

    • “I highly recommend the HD version and playing on tablets - more accuracy for your fingers and, to me, more enjoyment of the incredible graphics.”
    • “Excellent graphics, varied gameplay, perfect difficulty options for those of us that wish to have more challenging games.”
    • “Enjoyable and interesting design and graphics.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky elements, such as a comical fairy voice and comic book-style sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the blend of humor with challenging mechanics, making the game both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that complements the addictive gameplay.

    • “With addicting gameplay and a quirky sense of humor, this series stands among my favorites.”
    • “Tablet gaming gem: challenging, simple, and hilarious.”
    • “The game has a great sense of humor, with comic book-style sound effect text popping up when you deal special damage.”
  • monetization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is well-received, as players appreciate that in-app purchases for additional heroes are not required to enjoy or complete the game. The game offers substantial playability without the need for these purchases, making them feel unnecessary for achieving all goals and achievements.

    • “I really like that you do not need to buy the in-app purchases (additional heroes) to enjoy the game.”
    • “The in-game purchases are completely unnecessary to finish the game and unlock all of the achievements.”
    • “It does have some in-game purchase options, but it has so much playability without them.”
    • “Key features for a high score: - beautiful graphics - responsive controls - always challenging - hidden easter eggs - does not bug you with in-app purchases.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes during loading, occurring in about 25% of attempts. While the creative map design adds excitement, these technical problems can disrupt gameplay and require players to adapt quickly.

    • “The only issue I have is the game sometimes freezes when loading.”
    • “Game freezes 1 out of 4 starts.”
    • “Game doesn't always load right; it freezes.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game is enjoyable and successful without requiring extensive grinding, making it accessible without the need for in-game purchases.

    • “The game is fun, but the grinding can feel endless and tedious.”
    • “I enjoy the gameplay, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming.”
    • “While the game has potential, the excessive grinding really detracts from the overall experience.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the learning curve of the game, which enhances satisfaction upon winning and contributes to the replayability of each map. However, some feel that the potential for replay value is diminished due to underutilized heroes.

    • “This means there is a learning curve for most levels, increasing the satisfaction when you win and giving each map more replayability.”
    • “That being said, I feel like there is a lot of wasted replay value when it comes to the heroes.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted as a great time killer, but some users find it odd that it doesn't allow for background music, which can be inconsistent.

    • “Great time killer, but it doesn't allow for background music, which I found odd.”
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Kingdom Rush Origins is a strategy game.

Kingdom Rush Origins is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and Xbox.

Kingdom Rush Origins was released on May 24, 2023.

Kingdom Rush Origins was developed by Ironhide Game Studio.

Kingdom Rush Origins has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Kingdom Rush Origins is a single player game.

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