Legacy of Defense

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Legacy of Defense is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Enter the Game Studios and was released on September 14, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Game Description: Become the hero of a fantasy world and stop the monster invasion! Legacy of Defense combines innovative side-scrolling action with deck-building elements. Embark on an adventure, recruit allies, and defend yourself from dangerous foes! Key Features: Side-Scrolling Action: Experience intense battles with stunning 2D graphics and intuitive controls. Feel the thrill of defen…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience, making it perfect for casual play while multitasking.
It features a unique blend of tower defense and roguelite mechanics, providing engaging gameplay with strategic depth.
The visuals are appealing, with beautifully crafted 2D art and fluid animations that enhance the overall experience.

There are significant balancing issues and bugs that affect gameplay, such as inconsistent damage scaling and crashes.
The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and upgrade options leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Some players have reported confusion regarding skill mechanics and a lack of clarity in the upgrade system.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Legacy of Defense" is characterized by its innovative blend of traditional tower defense mechanics and strategic deck-building, allowing players to deploy skills and upgrades in real time. While many appreciate the engaging and visually captivating experience, some users express frustration with certain mechanics that feel random or illogical, impacting their overall enjoyment. The developers are noted for their responsiveness to player feedback, continually improving gameplay balance and content.
- “Legacy of Defense, developed and published by Enter the Game Studios, offers a fresh and invigorating take on the tower defense genre by seamlessly combining traditional defensive gameplay with strategic deck-building mechanics.”
- “Its engaging gameplay mechanics, captivating visuals, and depth of content create a rich and rewarding experience for players willing to dive into its challenges.”
- “The reason I'm giving it a negative review and I hope the developer reads this is because some of the game mechanics make no sense.”
- “I have made the best choices in my opinion, but I still die to random mechanics.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around constructing a deck of cards that represent various skills, abilities, and upgrades, which players can then deploy in real time as waves of enemies advance.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their beautifully crafted 2D art style, which effectively captures the atmospheric tension of its fantasy setting. While some players express a desire for a graphics update, the existing visuals are noted for their immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the game's charming graphics contribute to its engaging and rewarding nature.
- “Visually, Legacy of Defense impresses with its beautifully crafted 2D art style that captures the atmospheric tension of a fantasy world on the brink of collapse.”
- “These graphical elements combine to create an immersive world that feels alive and reactive to the unfolding battle.”
- “I'm really enjoying this game; it's simple yet complex and has continuous playability. I would love to see a graphics update—nothing too fancy, but I see this game having a lot of room for improvement!”
- “A fun roguelite game that's great if you want to play something with little focus and some adorable graphics.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting their excitement from the demo to the full release, and appreciation for the expanded skills and character options that enhance their experience. The anticipation and satisfaction with new content contribute to a sense of investment and joy in the gameplay.
- “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in; I felt a genuine connection to their stories and struggles.”
- “This game made me feel a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, and I didn't want it to end.”
- “The narrative is so powerful that it left me reflecting on my own life long after I finished playing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its structure, which encourages them to refine their decks and explore new strategies to overcome challenges.
- “This structure encourages replayability, inviting players to refine their decks and discover new ways to conquer the challenges ahead.”
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting, ensuring that I keep coming back for more.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, every run feels unique, making it hard to put the game down.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report engaging in extensive grinding for collectibles and participating in challenging abyss runs, indicating a focus on repetitive tasks to enhance their gameplay experience.
- “Since then, I've been grinding collectibles and diving deep into Abyss 7 wizard runs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Legacy of Defense" is highlighted by its stunning 2D art style, which effectively conveys the tension and impending doom of a fantasy world in crisis.
- “Visually, Legacy of Defense impresses with its beautifully crafted 2D art style that captures the atmospheric tension of a fantasy world on the brink of collapse.”