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.
Reviews
- The game offers a decent amount of content for its low price, making it a good value for fans of the tower defense genre.
- Despite its flaws, the game provides a basic but enjoyable tower defense experience with a variety of levels and upgrade options.
- The graphics and sound effects are charming, contributing to a light-hearted gaming experience.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, lag, and poor procedural generation, which detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited strategic options and basic tower upgrades that do not evolve visually.
- The user interface is poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as overlapping elements that hinder tower placement.
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as cute but ultimately basic and unappealing. While some appreciate the visuals for a low-priced game, others criticize them as janky and lacking polish, suggesting that the art style detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being mediocre and in need of improvement.
“The graphics are very cute, the sound effects and music are nice, and there seems to be a robust upgrade system.”
“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 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.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game attempts to convey a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but it is largely underdeveloped, with minimal dialogue and a lack of depth. While there are multiple levels and mission sets, the narrative feels secondary to gameplay mechanics, leaving players wanting a more engaging plot. Overall, the story is present but not particularly memorable or impactful, serving more as a backdrop to the tower defense elements.
“The moral of the story is that 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 a compelling plot, and put all their efforts into creating different, entertaining, and new upgrades to the towers themselves.”
“I appreciate that the developers tried to give the game a less casual feel, but it's nothing remarkable. However, for only €0.99, it works greatly.”
“They tried to create a story, they attempted to write it in a JRPG style, slowly... but thankfully it only 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 while I appreciate that the developers tried to give the game a less casual feel, 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.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters or the plot.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable due to its difficulty curve and upgrade system, while others criticize it for being boring and lacking depth. Although the game offers nice graphics and longevity for its low price, it may not be suitable for beginners due to its minimal tutorial and limited tower options. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre but may frustrate those new to tower defense mechanics.
“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 what concerns both gameplay, upgrading system, and graphics; it's difficult but it's 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 though this game doesn't offer an extensive tutorial at all - you won't need any tutorial for a classic tower defense 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. Users appreciate the sound effects and the cute graphics, indicating that the audio elements enhance the game's atmosphere.
“The sound effects and music are nice, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of this tower defense game can be off-putting, particularly for beginners who may not enjoy repetitive gameplay or lack familiarity with the genre's mechanics. While some players find the game enjoyable and humorous, it is recommended for those who are accustomed to grinding, as the lack of an extensive tutorial may further complicate the experience for newcomers.
“I understand the 'boring' and 'grindy' objections, but are there tower defense games that don't require grinding?”
“I wouldn't recommend this game for a tower defense beginner. It's enjoyable and funny, but not suitable for someone who dislikes grinding or is new to the mechanics. The game lacks an extensive tutorial, which could be helpful for newcomers to the genre.”
“This game is super enjoyable and funny, but it requires a lot of grinding, which can be off-putting for beginners.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is straightforward and user-friendly, as it requires a one-time purchase with no additional DLCs or microtransactions. Players appreciate the value for money, especially during sales, as they gain full access to the game without ongoing costs.
“I don't play that much on phones, but I think that €1 or even less with a coupon is not a big expense at all. There are no DLCs or microtransactions in the game - by buying it, you'll have everything and just need to play, grind, earn money, upgrade your towers, and face the challenging levels and bosses.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“I was disappointed to find that the game heavily encourages purchases to progress, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fair gaming experience.”
“While the initial purchase price is reasonable, the ongoing costs for upgrades and items quickly add up, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending more.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as enjoyable and funny, but it may not resonate with beginners who are unfamiliar with tower defense mechanics, as the game lacks an extensive tutorial. This suggests that while the humor adds to the experience, it may be better appreciated by more experienced players.
“This game is super enjoyable and funny, with a great sense of humor that keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making even the most challenging levels feel light-hearted and fun.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making every victory feel like a hilarious achievement.”
