King's Guard TD
- June 8, 2016
- FreezeNova
Get on Steam"King's Guard TD" is a fantasy-themed tower defense game, where players must defend the kingdom from invading forces by strategically placing and upgrading towers along the enemy's path. The game offers various modes, including a campaign mode with unique stories, and a survival mode for endless waves of enemies. Players can also choose from different heroes with unique abilities to aid in their defense.
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Reviews
- The game offers a decent amount of content with multiple levels and a robust upgrade system.
- Graphics and sound effects are cute and enjoyable, providing a pleasant atmosphere.
- For the low price, it can be a fun time passer for fans of the tower defense genre.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, lag issues, and poor procedural generation, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks strategic depth, with limited tower options and unbalanced difficulty.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and interact with the game effectively.
- graphics28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic, plain, and unappealing, often criticizing the art style and lack of visual upgrades for towers. However, some players find the graphics cute and acceptable for the game's low price point, suggesting that while they may not be impressive, they are serviceable within the context of the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak aspect of the game, with calls for improvement and more engaging designs.
“Graphics are very nice, the gameplay offers a great difficulty curve and the six towers and all the other upgrades and magics you can buy make this title, in my opinion, a nice one in its genre.”
“So, for a €1 (at its highest non-sales price) game, this has lots of longevity and although it doesn't offer anything new, it's enjoyable for what concerns both gameplay, upgrading system and graphics; it's difficult but it's also very fast.”
“That said, the graphics are very cute, the sound effects and music are nice and there seems to be a robust upgrade system, though to date you can never actually use more than four of them.”
“The graphics aren't up to much and of course there are plenty of better TD games out there - but there are also plenty that are worse.”
“Just... don't get this, its visuals are janky, the gameplay is boring, it just kind of exists.”
“Each level feels like a drag to play, there is no fun or entertainment behind it, the graphics are plain and unappealing, the towers and enemy designs are boring and way too simple looking.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story attempts to incorporate a JRPG style but ultimately falls short, offering only brief snippets of dialogue that lack depth. While there are hints of a narrative, players feel that the focus should have been on enhancing gameplay mechanics and tower upgrades rather than on a weak storyline. Overall, the story is considered unremarkable, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“What a developer can do is to polish the graphics, invent some kind of plot, and put all of his efforts into creating different, entertaining, and new upgrades to the towers themselves.”
“Ok, sometimes you'll get hints of a storyline, but I appreciate that the developers tried to give the game a less casual outfit.”
“They tried to create a story in a JRPG style, slowly... but thankfully it just shows a couple of lines and then cuts off halfway through; the next dialogue does the same.”
“Sometimes you'll get hints of a storyline, but I appreciate that the developers tried to give the game a less casual feel. However, it's nothing remarkable. You'll always be in a 3D setting that can be zoomed in and out and moved by dragging the mouse cursor, and everything works pretty much like every other medieval tower defense game.”
“What a developer can do is polish the graphics, invent some kind of plot, and focus on creating different, entertaining, and new upgrades to the towers themselves, so that they could transform into mecha robots or that the warriors could become paladins.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it enjoyable due to its difficulty curve and upgrade system, while others criticize it as boring and lacking depth. The game features only six towers with limited upgrades, making it less suitable for beginners unfamiliar with tower defense mechanics. Overall, it offers decent longevity for its price, but may not appeal to those seeking innovation or extensive tutorials.
“Graphics are very nice, the gameplay offers a great difficulty curve and the six towers and all the other upgrades and magic you can buy make this title, in my opinion, a nice one in its genre.”
“So, for a €1 (at its highest non-sales price) game, this has lots of longevity and although it doesn't offer anything new, it's enjoyable for gameplay, upgrading system, and graphics; it's difficult but also very fast.”
“This game is super enjoyable and fun, but I wouldn't suggest it for a tower defense beginner. It doesn't offer an extensive tutorial, which could be useful for newcomers to the genre.”
“Just... don't get this, its visuals are janky, the gameplay is boring, it just kind of exists.”
“This is why I said that I'd not suggest this one for a tower defense beginner. I'd rather suggest them to go on Kongregate or ArmorGames and try some tower defense games on Flash; this one is super enjoyable and funny but not for a beginner who doesn't like grinding or is new to these games' mechanics. Even because this game doesn't offer an extensive tutorial at all - you won't need any tutorial for a classic TD game, but if you're new to the genre maybe it could have been useful.”
“- Just 6 towers with only a single upgrade line; aside from 4 global upgrade slots, there is no research or typical tower defense mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users finding it relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. Additionally, the sound effects complement the music nicely, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
“The sound effects and music are nice, creating a pleasant atmosphere.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable and humorous, it involves significant grinding, which may deter beginners or those unfamiliar with tower defense mechanics. The lack of an extensive tutorial further complicates the experience for new players, making it less accessible for those who dislike grinding.
“This is why I said that I'd not suggest this one for a tower defense beginner. I'd rather suggest them to go on Kongregate or ArmorGames and try some tower defense games on Flash; this one is super enjoyable and funny but not for a beginner who doesn't like grinding or is new to these games' mechanics. Even because this game doesn't offer an extensive tutorial at all - you won't need any tutorial for a classic TD game, but if you're new to the genre, maybe it could have been useful.”
“I get the 'boring'/'grindy' objections, but well... are there tower defense games that don't require grinding?”
“This is why I said that I'd not suggest this one for a tower defense beginner. I'd rather suggest them to go on Kongregate or ArmorGames and try some tower defense games on Flash; this one is super enjoyable and funny but not for a beginner who doesn't like grinding or is new to these games' mechanics. Even because this game doesn't offer an extensive tutorial at all - you won't need any tutorial for a classic TD game, but if you're new to the genre, maybe it could have been useful.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is praised for its simplicity and value, as it requires a one-time purchase of around €1, with no additional DLCs or microtransactions. Players appreciate that this upfront cost grants full access to the game, allowing them to focus on gameplay without the pressure of ongoing expenses.
“I don't play that much on phones, but I think that €1 or even €0.50 on sale is not a big expense at all. There are no DLCs or microtransactions in the game - by buying it, you'll have everything you need to play, grind, earn money, upgrade your towers, and face the challenging levels and bosses.”
“The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like the game is designed to push players towards spending more money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
“I was disappointed to find that the game has numerous microtransactions that disrupt the experience and make it feel pay-to-win.”
“While the initial purchase price is low, the constant prompts to buy in-game currency make it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as enjoyable and entertaining, adding to the overall experience. However, it may not resonate with beginners unfamiliar with tower defense mechanics, as the game lacks a comprehensive tutorial and requires some grinding.
