Kingdom Wars - Tower Defense | Game Brain

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"Kingdom Wars - Tower Defense" is a strategy game with a good story, beautiful visuals, and spectacular game mechanics. It features hilarious moments, but is also plagued with bugs and annoying ads. The goal is to protect the tower and save the kingdom. Despite the grinding and occasional issues, the game's charm and engaging gameplay make it worth checking out. Official description: "The tower defense game. Save the kingdom by protecting the tower!"

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,992 reviews

graphics164 positive mentions

monetization422 negative mentions

monetization
452 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch ads frequently, even after purchasing options to remove them, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads in free-to-play games, the consensus is that the sheer volume and placement of ads significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “In-app purchases are available but not needed.”
- “You can have microtransactions and make money without the insane difficulty spikes.”
- “Very great game, very fun, no microtransactions that make the game a hassle and quite funny to play and watch the little characters move.”
- “The game is an obvious boring cash grab.”
- “I understand ads in games and support the fact developers need money but this game is so littered and riddled with them that it's not playable.”
- “Too many ads, not worth your time.”
graphics
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed visuals and nostalgic retro style, while others criticize the blocky or outdated appearance. Some users express a desire for improved graphics, suggesting that enhancements could elevate the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, but there is a consensus that further upgrades would be beneficial.
- “Beautiful graphics, playing plan & I hope you will give some more gifts & new characters to all players.”
- “Excellent graphics, gameplay is self-explanatory, and unlike in a lot of games, you can easily progress without spending money.”
- “Superb mind-blowing graphics and gameplay is also great.”
- “The first bummer was the graphics and the characters being blocky looking.”
- “Game play is ok but could be better and seeing it's a side scroller the graphics could have also been better with the technology we have today.”
- “Graphics are terrible other than that it's okay.”
gameplay
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth controls, addictive mechanics, and enjoyable challenges, though many players express frustration with the frequency of ads and in-app purchases that disrupt the experience. While some find the gameplay engaging and easy to understand, others criticize it for being repetitive or lacking depth, with comparisons to other games highlighting issues of originality. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with potential for improvement, particularly in balancing monetization with player enjoyment.
- “Very detailed graphics and addictive gameplay.”
- “The controls are smooth, the gameplay is pretty great and the overall game itself has just been a joy to play.”
- “Awesome game, awesome graphics, smooth mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is very, very boring; it literally copies almost every aspect of Battle Cats.”
- “Lacks depth, overly monotonous gameplay, little to no interactivity.”
- “Bland gameplay choked with ads.”
grinding
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The reviews indicate that the game is excessively grindy, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of farming for items and resources. While some appreciate the lack of ads and the ability to play offline, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being tedious and time-consuming, often detracting from the enjoyment of the game. Suggestions for improvement include increasing item drop rates and adding features to streamline the grinding process.
- “The demand on the player to repeat a level multiple times without any noticeable changes just to get full completion becomes irritatingly tedious.”
- “As of now with all the grinding and the sudden bugs that halt all progression, I think I'll be uninstalling.”
- “The game has got tedious very quickly.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
10%
The game's story unfolds across 75 mission chapters, but many players feel it lacks depth and variety, often completing missions in under a minute. While some enjoy the overall narrative and gameplay, there are frequent calls for more story content, character development, and additional missions to enhance the experience. Additionally, monetization practices and technical issues have detracted from the enjoyment of the story mode for some players.
- “I honestly love this game, I have 'beaten' the story several times, gotten all golden treasures on all maps. There is just so much they could do with this game, and they could expand on it so much, but out of all the years I have played, I haven't seen any major changes.”
- “Very good game; the battle and story are awesome, and I like the summon system overall. 5 stars.”
- “It is a fun game with a great storyline.”
- “I honestly love this game, I have 'beaten' the story several times and gotten all golden treasures on all maps. There is just so much they could do with this game, and they could expand on it so much, but out of all the years I have played, I haven't seen any major changes.”
- “If you played Arel Wars before, this game would be a huge disappointment - no heroes, no storyline or anything.”
- “Needs a little more depth in the story aspect.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing during gameplay, particularly in critical moments like battles and loading screens. Many players have experienced glitches that disrupt their gaming experience, such as issues with character levels and ad displays. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that stability issues need urgent attention from the developers.
- “Not buggy, good launch.”
- “I really love this game! It is so addicting and really fun. I love the levels, there are no ads at all, and no glitches or bugs. This game makes my day!”
- “It's not bad and has no glitches.”
- “And they do not work well with my units and the game freezes and then crashes.”
- “Should be 5 stars, but the fact that at random it freezes up (e.g. before or after trying to view a video for gems) and I need to close out the game and restart is definitely annoying and ridiculous!”
- “Game is kind of buggy and after a recent update, it freezes often.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
11%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny characters, amusing themes, and lighthearted gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements, such as humorous dialogue and quirky character designs, contributing to an entertaining experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in humor, with a few finding it less funny than expected.
- “Controls are very easy and the humorous theme is really fun.”
- “Very great game, very fun, no microtransactions that make the game a hassle and quite funny to play and watch the little characters move.”
- “I very very like this game because of cute and funny Spartans.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor often miss the mark and feel out of place.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its quality and fit with the game's atmosphere, while others find it bland or outdated. Several users express a desire for more variety and the ability to play their own music simultaneously. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it appears to be a point of contention for others, indicating room for improvement.
- “Excellent game, nice music.”
- “Loving the content, music, and the characters in the game.”
- “This game is really great and its an amazing time killer, the choice of music is phenomenal as well.”
- “Music is bland, artwork doesn't match with the game.”
- “I do really love this game, however, you cannot play music and play the game at the same time which I do daily with other games.”
- “Needs to look more realistic and better music.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and balance, some experience lag issues despite low CPU usage, indicating potential optimization shortcomings. Additionally, players have noted that leveling up units does not significantly impact their performance.
- “Very good game with absolutely good performance and balance; I love it and it's addictive!”
- “Runs smoothly and fairly.”
- “I took most of my units from level 3 to level 9 and there was absolutely no difference in their performance.”
- “But it is poorly optimized; it lags sometimes even though CPU usage doesn't exceed 25%.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's exceptional replayability, with many stating that the replay value is virtually infinite, making it highly engaging for repeated playthroughs.
- “Replay value = infinite.”
- “So much replayability!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game evokes feelings of frustration, indicating that the emotional experience can be challenging and potentially overwhelming.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a strong point in the game's overall character development.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of the characters add layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”