Mage Defense

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Mage Defense is a single player casual strategy game. It received positive reviews from players.

A lot of fun with cute characters!

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 463 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game has charming graphics and a cute art style that many players appreciate.
It's a fun and addictive tower defense game that offers a good challenge and keeps players engaged.
The daily free gems and opportunities to earn rewards without spending money are well-received by players.

The game suffers from frequent glitches and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
Many players find the difficulty spikes frustrating, especially in later levels where it becomes nearly impossible to progress without spending money.
Repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in levels and upgrades lead to boredom for some players.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
32%
26%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute art style and overall visual appeal, while others criticize the quality and express a desire for improvements. Some users note that the graphics are enjoyable and fit well with the gameplay, but there are calls for more detailed animations and HD support for better compatibility. Overall, while the graphics are generally seen as charming, there is a consensus that enhancements are needed to elevate the visual experience.
- “It's cute, has nice graphics and looks different.”
- “Love the graphics, cute drawings just like RPG!”
- “This game is so cute (^_^) it has good graphics.”
- “Graphics can be appreciated, but is very boring gameplay-wise.”
- “Not very good graphics but good game.”
- “Soo poor graphics and low game quality; I don't recommend it. Trust me, don't try it; everything's bad in it.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting glitches that cause monsters to disappear or skip past defenses, as well as frequent freezing and crashing, particularly on certain devices like the Samsung Galaxy S2. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the instability significantly detracts from the overall experience, especially during critical gameplay moments.
- “Runs great on Acer A500.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is, even during intense moments.”
- “But it glitches and the monsters will disappear and take away lives before they even reach the end.”
- “However, now it just freezes and closes when in a level.”
- “Quite annoying to play when I get to wave 50 of 50 and it freezes.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous despite appealing graphics, with a focus on achieving perfection on the first attempt. Additionally, users report occasional crashes on specific devices and express frustration with the freemium model, which they feel offers limited value for money.
- “This mechanic encourages you to strive for perfection on the first try.”
- “Most other freemium games allow you to spend $3 for just 5 minutes of gameplay, which makes me hesitant to purchase anything.”
- “Graphics can be appreciated, but the gameplay is very boring.”
- “Crashes during gameplay occasionally on HTC Evo 3D.”
- “Most other freemium games allow you to spend $3 for 5 minutes of gameplay, which makes me avoid buying anything.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly after chapter 3, where upgrading becomes a tedious process. While some enjoy the challenge of grinding for gems, many feel that the upgrades are not impactful enough to justify the effort, and a higher drop rate would improve the experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the game would benefit from reducing the grinding requirements, especially on mobile platforms.
- “After chapter 3, it takes a lot of grinding to upgrade, but it's still a fun game.”
- “Fun if you don't mind grinding for gems.”
- “It needs less grinding, and the upgrades on towers barely do anything.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players appreciate the minimal presence of ads and the efficiency of upgrades, but some express a desire for even fewer advertisements, suggesting that the in-game store should suffice for monetization. Overall, microtransactions are seen as a significant revenue source for the game.
- “Microtransactions are definitely the key to making money.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content alongside optional purchases.”
- “I could do with a little less advertising, though--the in-game store should get you guys enough money.”
- “Microtransactions are definitely the key to make money.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story offers hours of enjoyment, but some players express frustration with repetitive missions, particularly when progress resets, leading to a diminished overall experience.
- “It can give hours of enjoyment, but for me, the game just reset itself, and there is no way in hell I'm willing to run all those missions again.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game consists of a repetitive 20-second loop that plays continuously, which may lead to a lack of variety and potential monotony for players.
- “The 20-second song loop plays over and over.”
- “The music gets repetitive quickly and lacks variety.”
- “The soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as simple but effective, eliciting laughter with its straightforward comedic elements.
- “Simple yet funny XD.”