Northend Tower Defense

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Northend Tower Defense is a single player real-time strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Northend Games and was released on September 4, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Northend Tower Defense" is a strategy game with big battles and smooth performance. Choose from over 20 unique units, each with their own abilities, and upgrade them as you progress through 8 different levels. Use skills as the commander to turn the tide of battle in your favor.

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Audience ScoreBased on 462 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique concept, blending tower defense with a WWII theme, which many players find engaging.
Frequent updates from the developers show a commitment to improving the game, adding new units and maps, which keeps the gameplay fresh.
The graphics and art style are appealing, and the gameplay can be chaotic and entertaining, making it a good casual time-killer.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashing, which significantly detracts from the experience.
Many players find the gameplay unbalanced, with enemy units often overpowering player units, leading to frustration and a lack of strategic depth.
The lack of content and repetitive gameplay can make the game feel dull after a short period, with limited replayability and no compelling story.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging and strategic tower defense mechanics, offering an addictive loop that appeals to fans of the genre. However, there are concerns about balance among units, with some being overpowered while others feel weak, leading to frustration. Despite some minor flaws and a lack of depth noted by a few users, many find the overall experience enjoyable, especially in its early access state, and appreciate the unique campaign elements and friendly developer interaction.
- “I enjoy this tower defense game with strategic elements, and the overall gameplay is engaging and entertaining.”
- “If you're into tower defense and strategy, it's got an addicting gameplay loop.”
- “But all the minor flaws aside, this is an early access game with very fun gameplay.”
- “Some of the units and mechanics need balancing, as some troops with shorter ranges like the flamethrower and shotgun are extremely weak due to not being able to shoot through cover, while troops such as the sniper and grenade launcher are extremely overpowered due to their unlimited range and ability to shoot through cover respectively, making them almost a pick for later waves.”
- “I refunded this game, totally disappointed by its lack of depth, gameplay, and dishonest marketing.”
- “I find the gameplay so weird.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The game features a charming and cute art style that many players find addictive and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviewers note that graphics may not be the primary focus, the visuals are generally praised for their uniqueness and fun elements, contributing to a nostalgic feel reminiscent of childhood games. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, with potential for further improvement as the game develops.
- “The art style is great, and at the end of the day, I keep coming back.”
- “The graphics and sound are pretty nice, as well as the theme.”
- “The graphics don’t matter in this game.”
- “The quality of graphics and gameplay are truly something I have never experienced before, and I would heartily recommend this game to anyone with the ability to perceive it.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly when many units are on the field. While some players acknowledge the challenges of early access, they express frustration that the game feels unpolished and buggy, detracting from the overall experience. Despite occasional fun moments, the persistent technical problems have led to a disappointing gameplay experience for many users.
- “Every time I open this game and enter a level, it freezes and then exits automatically.”
- “Waaaay too buggy... what finally put me over the edge was continuing a long run after needing to step away, and coming back to not having any units unlocked, so no way to play.”
- “Oh and it is in early access, as you probably know, but so many games are in early access now that I feel like it's not really an excuse. I could understand glitches as it's in early access and early access does help get rid of bugs (since people playing and give feedback and report bugs and stuff), but it's not really an excuse to be in early access if it's ready to be bought and played.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
50%
30%
The game's story is virtually nonexistent, with a campaign consisting of eight missions focused solely on base defense without any narrative context or motivation. Players express frustration over the lack of factions and meaningful storytelling, leading to a repetitive and grindy experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “ epic story”
- “ like playing temple runners for the story”
- “~ story ~”
- “The campaign consists of 8 missions of defending different bases, with no story or reason why you do it.”
- “There are no factions, no story, and no reason to play it.”
- “This game has no story.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of character models smiling while engaging in combat, amusing glitches like a teleporting medic, and quirky elements such as bicycles. However, while these comedic aspects can elicit laughter, they are often overshadowed by frustrations related to gameplay mechanics and a lack of quality assurance. Overall, the humor is described as simple and entertaining, but it may not be enough to sustain interest in the game.
- “I died laughing when I saw all the character models smiling even when shooting at each other.”
- “Funny little game!”
- “Also, there's a teleporting medic glitch and it's funny as hell.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The game currently offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around grinding for units and upgrades, which many players find unengaging. While it is still in an early development stage (version 0.1.6), there is potential for improvement in this aspect as the game evolves.
- “The other thing being replay value - right now the only replay value is grinding for units and upgrades - and it is not exactly the fun type of replay value.”
- “But it is at a really early stage, small and with limited replayability, but there is potential.”
- “Right now, the only replay value is grinding for units and upgrades, and it is not exactly the fun type of replay value.”
- “The only replay value is grinding for units and upgrades, and it is not exactly the fun type of replay value.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, particularly after the initial stages where upgrades are required. While some appreciate the rewarding nature of optimization, the repetitive back-and-forth to menus detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a lack of fun in the replay value primarily centered around grinding for units and upgrades.
- “This game sucks hard, tedious after 5 mins in.”
- “The only replay value is grinding for units and upgrades - and it is not exactly the fun type of replay value.”
- “Having to go back and forth to the menu can get tedious.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and sound design in the game have been widely criticized, with users describing them as painful and contributing to an overall negative experience. Many reviewers feel that the soundtrack fails to enhance gameplay, further detracting from the game's enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack and sound design are literally painful, and the game is just trash.”
- “The game is unbalanced, not fun, does not make any sense, and has limited content.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
Overall, the game's optimization is considered decent, with some players finding the upgrade process initially grindy but ultimately rewarding. However, many users report poor performance, even on the lowest settings, detracting from the overall experience.
- “A tad grindy at first to get all the upgrades, but super rewarding and optimization is decent.”
- “It's fun, but the performance is just bad, even on its lowest settings.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is characterized by a simple yet charming design, which resonates positively with players.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that increased advertising from the developer is aimed at boosting sales, which in turn would support faster updates for the game.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique style, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the units, which enhance the overall ambiance.
- “I love the atmosphere and style of this game, and the units are each unique and effective in their own ways.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with players expressing deep sorrow as they witness the tragic fates of characters who leave behind families, often leading to tears and a strong sense of empathy.
- “The emotional impact of watching the swathes of men who likely have children, wives, and other family members waiting for them at home fall upon the blood-soaked sand has brought me to tears many times over.”

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