Kingdom Rush Vengeance

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Kingdom Rush Vengeance is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Ironhide Game Studio and was released on October 15, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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gameplay68 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of towers and heroes, allowing for diverse strategies and playstyles.
The graphics and art style are vibrant and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
Playing as the villain adds a fun twist to the gameplay, making it a refreshing change from previous entries.

The game can feel too easy, especially for veterans of the series, with some levels lacking challenge.
There are balance issues with certain towers and heroes being significantly more powerful than others.
The absence of a fast-forward option can make gameplay feel slow and tedious at times.

gameplay
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Kingdom Rush Vengeance" retains the core mechanics of its predecessors while introducing new features such as tower selection before levels and a variety of heroes, enhancing strategic depth and replayability. While some players appreciate the fresh twists and humor, others find the gameplay can feel repetitive or unchallenging, particularly with certain mechanics like tower destruction by bosses. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging tower defense experience, though opinions vary on the balance and complexity of its mechanics.
- “The gameplay is exactly the same as the previous games, but the addition of multiple towers and the ability to choose towers before each level makes this game even more fun.”
- “The variety of heroes and upgrades keeps the gameplay fresh, and the humor and attention to detail make every level enjoyable.”
- “The core gameplay remains true to the previous titles, but the addition of multiple towers and the ability to select them before each level adds an extra layer of fun — not to mention the delightful easter eggs.”
- “Got to the final boss fight and lost due to the game adding a new mechanic not telling me how to use it and then failing me when I didn't know how to use it. This wouldn't be such a problem if it didn't take 40 minutes to get there.”
- “Ironhide, please stop with the 'boss has the ability to destroy towers' mechanic. It's highly frustrating and anti-player, especially given that bosses seem to be able to do it at will.”
- “The gameplay is very slow in parts.”
graphics
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many praising the vibrant, cartoonish art style and attention to detail that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals, polished animations, and the humorous elements integrated into the design, although some noted that the graphics may not significantly differ from previous entries in the series. Overall, the game's aesthetic is described as colorful and engaging, contributing to its fun and immersive gameplay.
- “The game delivers everything I loved about the series: strategic depth, creative towers, and charming visuals with a fun twist of playing as the villain.”
- “Visually, the game continues the series’ tradition of polished, cartoon-style graphics full of charm and personality.”
- “The attention to detail in the artwork and animations is astonishing, creating an immersive experience that draws you deeper into the game.”
- “I would say that this game is peak tower defense, it has so many little game mechanics that I love, and the graphics are trash... that is if you are comparing it to Bloons TD 6, which is also a very fun game.”
- “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.”
story
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Kingdom Rush: Vengeance" offers a fresh perspective by placing players in the role of the villain, vez'nan, and features a clever narrative twist that connects it to previous titles in the series. While some players found the main campaign to be somewhat easy and lacking depth, the post-campaign missions provide a more engaging challenge, and the overall storytelling is enhanced by a variety of tower and hero options that add strategic depth to the gameplay. Despite mixed feelings about the pacing and complexity of the narrative, many appreciate the humor and whimsical elements that characterize the series.
- “It's amazing challenge with great backstory.”
- “The story is based on the revenge of the dark wizard vez'nan, 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.”
- “A story arc that expands on the previous games and makes me eager for a sequel.”
- “Levels and story are boring.”
- “I did find the story a bit more boring compared to the other Kingdom Rush games, but this genre isn't really known for the plot, so that's okay, I guess.”
- “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.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring a mix of witty dialogue, funny animations, and numerous easter eggs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and self-aware style, which is consistent with the franchise's legacy, while the villainous perspective adds a unique twist to the humor. Overall, the game's comedic elements, including memorable character quips and playful sound design, contribute significantly to its enjoyable gameplay.
- “Narration and dialogue carry a mix of drama and humor, echoing the series’ lighthearted, self-aware style that has become part of its charm.”
- “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.”
grinding
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some achievements are easily attainable, others, like "unlimited power," require excessive repetition, leading to feelings of tedium and frustration. Many reviewers express that the grinding can detract from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel artificially prolonged and less strategic.
- “Lots of achievements and the majority aren't that grindy, except 'Unlimited Power' - oddly out of place because the majority of other achievements you can get within a minute or two of loading into the corresponding map, while 'Unlimited Power' will probably take playing the sheep map 6 times or more.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Without fast forward and such utility, the game is incredibly tedious and annoying; having to redo a level ten times just isn't worth the time.”
- “This is less a strategy game and more a 'just keep grinding until you level up enough to win for free' time waster.”
- “It just didn't feel like there was a lot of variety, and it felt pretty grindy going through the levels.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its polish and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly noting a darker tone that fits the narrative. However, some players feel it falls short compared to previous entries, citing issues like overcompression and looping problems. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality and contribution to the game's lore, it also faces criticism for being less memorable than in earlier titles.
- “The sound design and music are as polished as the visuals.”
- “The soundtrack carries a more sinister tone than previous entries, fitting the new villainous role.”
- “The soundtrack and music are also very notable and wonderful!”
- “Pretty much all the same shortcomings of origins, with added RNG, more useless and unbalanced content, worse music (in terms of sound quality), the ability to sidescroll for… 0.4 seconds, and a campaign so dull that you get bored after just two missions.”
- “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 is not even looped properly so you can easily hear the cut.”
replayability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its diverse range of towers, heroes, and difficulty levels, appealing to both casual and advanced players. While many reviewers praise the variety and potential for experimentation, some express concerns about certain design choices that may limit replay value for thorough players. Despite these criticisms, the consensus is that the game offers substantial content and replay opportunities, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “That said, the base game is still rich in content and well worth the price, especially given the variety and replayability it offers.”
- “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.”
- “It reduces the replayability by a lot when challenges give no reward at all, so I ended up sprinting through the campaign.”
- “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.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game varies significantly between platforms, with the Steam version praised for having no microtransactions and offering full content accessibility through gameplay progression. In contrast, the mobile version is criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, limiting player experience and making it feel more like a shop than a game. Overall, players appreciate the absence of in-app purchases in the Steam version, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.
- “It's a pretty good game on Steam, mainly because you don'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.”
- “Doesn't have any microtransactions and there is lots to do.”
- “Several heroes and towers are locked behind microtransactions, which might feel limiting to players expecting the same content accessibility from previous entries.”
- “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.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report a polished experience with smooth controls and good performance, others have encountered significant bugs that detract from gameplay. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's higher price on Steam compared to its iPad version, which some feel is less buggy.
- “Runs great on Linux, too.”
- “No glitches, no bugs.”
- “Polished port; controls feel smooth, runs great, looks good.”
- “The gameplay is fun, but the game has been really buggy for me.”
- “My problem is how buggy the game has been for me.”
- “To make matters worse, the game is substantially more expensive on Steam than it is on iPad, yet it seems more buggy.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its great performance and lack of technical issues, receiving a score of 8.5/10. Players appreciate the balanced difficulty and the ability to track progress without restrictions, while the Steam version improves upon the mobile version by including additional features that were previously hindered by performance limitations.
- “Great performance.”
- “Even better than before, with more balanced difficulty and improved performance, along with countless easter eggs.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The Steam version also has the encyclopedia which was missing in the mobile version, but that was due to performance, and let me tell you how much data the mobile version took.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its humor and fantastical elements, reminiscent of previous installments, earning a high rating of 9/10 for its engaging and enjoyable ambiance.
- “The humor and fantastic atmosphere are reminiscent of the previous installments.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The vibrant and engaging atmosphere truly enhances the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply touching, evoking nostalgia and personal memories. However, some feel that the complexity of the gameplay, particularly with multiple paths, detracts from the overall challenge, impacting the emotional engagement.
- “Honestly, it's really quite touching and full of memories.”

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Kingdom Rush Vengeance is a action adventure game with fantasy theme.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Kingdom Rush Vengeance.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance was released on October 15, 2020.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance was developed by Ironhide Game Studio.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance is a single player game.

Similar games include Kingdom Rush Frontiers, Kingdom Rush Origins, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush, Kingdom Rush and others.

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