Kingdom Rush Vengeance

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,723 reviews
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In Kingdom Rush Vengeance, players help the medieval villain Vez'nan seek revenge by commanding armies to defeat enemy forces across various stages. With a wide range of tower upgrades and special heroes with unique abilities, strategically placing and timing defenses is crucial to stop enemy advances. This tower defense game features new environments, enemies, and bosses compared to its predecessors, providing a fresh challenge for series fans.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,723 reviews
gameplay49 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • Great variety of towers and heroes, allowing for diverse strategies.
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with charming graphics and humor.
  • Nostalgic experience for fans of the series, with a unique twist of playing as the villains.
  • Difficulty level is inconsistent, often feeling too easy compared to previous entries.
  • Some towers and heroes are unbalanced, leading to a lack of variety in effective strategies.
  • Game can feel repetitive and lacks an endless mode, limiting replayability.
  • gameplay155 mentions

    The gameplay in "Kingdom Rush Vengeance" is characterized by its familiar tower defense mechanics, enhanced by new features such as tower selection and hero progression, which add variety and replayability. While many players appreciate the engaging and addictive nature of the gameplay, some criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth compared to earlier entries in the series. Overall, the game maintains the charm and humor of its predecessors, though opinions vary on the effectiveness of its new mechanics and difficulty balance.

    • “Kingdom Rush has so much character and charm alongside its engaging gameplay that I come back to replay the whole series about once a year.”
    • “The mechanics are familiar and intuitive, yet the game has enough uniqueness to make it fresh.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics in Kingdom Rush Vengeance are both challenging and addictive.”
    • “Now to the gameplay, did you want to get annoyed because a loadout you thought was perfect for a level or full campaign wasn't? Most people really don't know what an optimal set of towers is for one stage, so most people try to brute force it with abilities.”
    • “The gameplay is very slow in parts.”
    • “Overall, I simply feel the changed gameplay removes more than it adds.”
  • graphics117 mentions

    The graphics in this game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, attention to detail, and immersive animations, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the vibrant visuals and charming character designs, noting significant improvements over previous entries in the series. While some minor graphical bugs were mentioned, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, enhancing the fun and addictive nature of the game.

    • “The attention to detail in the artwork and animations is astonishing, creating an immersive experience that draws you deeper into the game.”
    • “With its stunning visuals, addictive gameplay, and wickedly fun twist, it delivers an unforgettable gaming experience.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and astounding.”
    • “The visuals seem dated, the gameplay is hectic and slow.”
    • “I don't see much difference in terms of graphics, there are just a few improvements in the game system.”
    • “There was a problem at launch with graphics scaling and resolutions but they responded quickly and promised to fix it in the first patch, which is what I expect of this excellent developer.”
  • story110 mentions

    The story in this game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, particularly the focus on the villain, Vez'nan, and his quest for vengeance. While some feel the plot lacks depth compared to previous titles in the series, it still offers a satisfying progression and unique twists that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline, improved graphics, and varied mission design contributes to a compelling tower defense experience.

    • “The story is good, the tower system is much better with the ability to swap towers and have up to 5 in your arsenal, and each tower has a max level which then gives you the good old 3 upgrades to make it even stronger.”
    • “The story is interesting.”
    • “The game tells the story of Vez'nan, the dark lord, who, upon escaping from the prison where he was imprisoned in the previous title Kingdom Rush Origins, decides to take revenge on mankind for the humiliation he has received.”
    • “I can't call vengeance the best game in the series (my favorite is origins), but I take this from the point of view of the story.”
    • “I didn't think that the story mattered much in a tower defense game, but this game's lack of a driving narrative other than 'vengeance' and a main villain left it feeling hollow.”
    • “Another thing that I found disappointing, and it surprises me to say this, is the story.”
  • humor34 mentions

    The humor in the Kingdom Rush series, particularly in "Kingdom Rush Vengeance," is widely praised for its witty, cartoonish style, clever voice acting, and entertaining pop-culture references. Players appreciate the game's ability to blend fun gameplay with humorous elements, including quirky animations and amusing easter eggs, although some find the humor can become repetitive. Overall, the game's comedic approach adds a delightful layer to the tower defense experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

    • “What truly sets Kingdom Rush Vengeance apart is its wicked sense of humor and the ability to play as the villain.”
    • “Their pop-culture references, iconic art style, and slapstick humor are always present in this game, and I'd just like to say how much I appreciate the work they put into it.”
    • “Having a Viking's boat floating backwards which is beeping is just one of the many really stupid and funny things you'll find in this game.”
  • grinding25 mentions

    The reviews highlight that grinding is a significant and often tedious aspect of the game, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the strategic elements and visuals, the slow leveling and reliance on grinding for upgrades and achievements are frequently criticized as boring and unnecessarily time-consuming. Overall, the grinding mechanics seem to overshadow the game's potential for enjoyment and strategy.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This is less a strategy game and more a 'just keep grinding until you level up enough to win for free' time waster.”
    • “As it stands, it feels like they knew the game was lacking, and made the waves more grindy in order to artificially pad gameplay.”
    • “It just didn't feel like there was a lot of variety and it felt pretty grindy going through the levels.”
  • replayability24 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, with players praising the extensive variety of towers, heroes, and challenges that encourage experimentation and multiple playthroughs. Many reviewers note that the game can easily exceed 100 hours of gameplay, offering a wealth of content despite some concerns about gradual access to certain features. Overall, it is regarded as a well-designed tower defense game with significant replay value.

    • “High replayability, and definitely a welcome installment.”
    • “Excellent tower defense game with lots of replayability given the variety of challenges and tower/hero combos.”
    • “The sheer variety of combinations of towers with heroes makes for great replayability and experimentation.”
    • “As it is now, it just seems like poor game design and almost the devs purposely stifling the replay value on purpose or just from stupidity.”
    • “So replayability is not what it seems.”
    • “-- the access to the towers is gradual, so replayability is only present after all of the base game stages are complete.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and suitability to the gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting its engaging soundtrack that evokes nostalgia from previous titles in the series. However, some players noted issues with overcompression and looping, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. Despite these criticisms, the majority agree that the music enhances the fun and immersive experience of the game.

    • “Still it is a Kingdom Rush game, great art style, great music, and just fun to play.”
    • “The art style is delicious, the variety of towers is incredible (20 total, pretty much all of them have their uses too), and the game possesses a great soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack and music are also very notable and wonderful!”
    • “My only real qualm with the game is that the music felt like the worst in the series in my opinion; perhaps I have too much nostalgia for the other three.”
    • “Music gets a little annoying after some time.”
    • “Music is not even looped properly, so you can easily hear the cut.”
  • monetization14 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, particularly in the Steam version, which features no microtransactions or in-app purchases, allowing for a satisfying and engaging experience. In contrast, the iOS version is criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, detracting from gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the absence of monetization pitfalls, favoring the game's progression and content accessibility.

    • “It's super engaging, it's satisfying, and doesn't have any microtransactions.”
    • “The Steam version also has zero microtransactions and all the heroes/specialized towers are unlocked as you complete the map, which I adore.”
    • “No in-game purchases, brilliant progression, I love the in-game quirks on each level.”
    • “Rife with microtransactions and grinding.”
    • “The whole series is good; I don't recommend buying it for iOS because games there suffer from becoming shops rather than games due to a vast amount of microtransactions.”
    • “It's a pretty good game on Steam, mainly because you don't have any microtransactions.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report a polished experience with smooth controls and good performance, others note it is buggy and more challenging compared to similar titles, particularly on Steam where it is also more expensive.

    • “No glitches, no bugs.”
    • “Polished port; controls feel smooth, runs great, looks good.”
    • “A little buggy compared to the other games and a bit more difficult.”
    • “To make matters worse, the game is substantially more expensive on Steam than it is on iPad, yet it seems more buggy.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, scoring 8.5/10 for technical performance and bug management. Players appreciate the balanced difficulty and improved performance, along with quick reset times and clear visibility of mistakes for optimization on regular maps, although boss maps present a greater challenge.

    • “Even better than the first game, with more balanced difficulty and improved performance, along with countless easter eggs.”
    • “Resets take just 2 seconds, allowing you to clearly see mistakes or optimizations early on the regular maps, while the boss maps are understandably harder.”
    • “The game still tracks your total earned stars for performance, but they don't limit you from buying a full three stars' worth of upgrades.”
    • “Resets take 2 seconds and you can clearly see mistakes or optimizations quite early on the regular maps; the boss maps are harder, of course.”
    • “Technical performance, bugs: 8.5/10”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply resonant, evoking nostalgia and personal memories, despite some criticism regarding gameplay challenges. The intertwining paths create a unique experience that enhances the emotional connection to the game.

    • “Honestly, it's really quite touching and full of memories.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users rating it a strong 9 out of 10, indicating a vibrant and enjoyable environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
    • “Every location feels alive, with a rich ambiance that enhances the storytelling and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is a perfect blend of tension and beauty, making every moment feel significant and memorable.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
21hAverage play time
5-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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