One Troll Army

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 734 reviews
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Crush hundreds of minions as the powerful giant troll! Tiny Goblins call on you to protect their fort, in exchange for armor, money and new moves to smash and loot minions! Goblins build towers, barracks and catapults over each wave to help you fight back bigger minions and bosses!

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 734 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a unique blend of tower defense and resource management.
  • Charming graphics and humorous elements, including the ability to control a giant troll.
  • Completely free to play with optional cosmetic DLC, making it accessible to everyone.
  • Clunky controls and camera movement can make gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The game lacks depth and can become repetitive after completing the main missions.
  • Some bugs and balancing issues, such as the troll's health and enemy difficulty scaling.
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of tower defense and base building, featuring unique mechanics like controlling a giant troll, which adds a layer of strategy. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth after a short period, with some mechanics feeling poorly implemented. While the game offers solid fun and decent graphics for a free title, it suffers from issues like imperfect controls and limited content, leading to a mixed reception overall.

    • “This game is pretty amazing, blending the right amount of casual gameplay with tactics and skill combination.”
    • “All in all, One Troll Army is splendidly done, provides a very decent amount of gameplay and is free!”
    • “To sum up the gameplay, it's like tower defense but the castle you are defending is at the center, improving it over time with resources and defending it with a troll that can level up and some orcs that you can hire.”
    • “Honestly, it looked nice at the start, but then I realized the gameplay cycle was maybe 20 minutes at most.”
    • “Not bad; however, after a certain amount of time, one may find it a little bit boring since the game mechanics only repeat themselves.”
    • “This game has an interesting gameplay concept, but it was not realized well.”
  • story54 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered light and somewhat underdeveloped, with many players noting that the main missions are short and lack depth, often completing them in just a few hours. While the premise of a troll defending goblins is amusing, it doesn't provide substantial narrative engagement, leading to a repetitive experience after the initial missions. Overall, players express a desire for more content and a richer storyline to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “This is one troll's valiant story, upon emerging from the depths he (or she) must build and protect his fort whilst purchasing character upgrades in order to fend off the numerous waves of enemies driven to undermine him!”
    • “The overall gameplay was very original and had an awesome storyline!”
    • “One troll army starts you off with a story as to why this massive troll is protecting a bunch of scrawny goblins.”
    • “The main missions are somewhat short; the endless mode and survival modes give it a bit of replay value, but they get pretty repetitive after a few hours.”
    • “The game could benefit from more content; there are just 3 levels in story mode.”
    • “The story of a bunch of goblins hiring a single troll to guard them is kind of dull.”
  • graphics51 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming art style and decent character models, especially for a Unity game. While some users note performance issues and outdated visuals reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, others highlight the impressive graphics and smooth animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered good to very good, contributing positively to the game's aesthetic appeal despite some criticisms regarding the user interface and performance.

    • “The graphics are impressive and it’s possible to rotate the camera right and left and also to zoom the camera in and out.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly good for a game running on Unity despite the minor performance problems I have encountered.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, easy gameplay, fun and exciting.”
    • “The graphics are not very good either.”
    • “The game runs at 24 fps no matter what graphics setting you run it at.”
    • “Graphics have that 2004, blocky 3D models thing going, which don't look good in any era.”
  • humor22 mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, described as "stupid funny" and filled with hilarious moments that keep players entertained. Users appreciate its lighthearted tone, quirky outfits, and amusing gameplay mechanics, making it a fun and enjoyable experience, especially for those looking for a quick, free game. Overall, the humor adds significant value to the game, encouraging players to give it a try.

    • “This game is both fun and hilarious to play.”
    • “It's hilarious.”
    • “The game is stupid funny.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly for fans of Scottish and Irish folk, with a pleasant medieval Gaelic style that complements the theme. However, the soundtrack is noted to be limited and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience for some players. While the sound effects are not bothersome, there are calls for a more dynamic and fitting musical accompaniment to enhance the gameplay.

    • “Music choices are reminiscent of medieval Gaelic style, so even though there aren't many tracks, they suit the theme of the game well.”
    • “First of all, the music is amazing if you love Scottish/Irish folk.”
    • “The background music in One Troll Army is pleasant to listen to; sound effects aren’t annoying and monster/character sounds don’t grate on your nerves.”
    • “The soundtrack is very repetitive, though, and overall presentation suffers from it.”
    • “The music, whilst it's okay, is a little too cheerful and needs more of a beat to match the goblin and troll theme of the game.”
    • “Music is limited, but enough for the playtime.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it generally runs well and is enjoyable, players report various glitches and bugs, particularly around environmental features like trees and rocks. Some users experienced significant issues, such as problems with the tutorial and inconsistent gameplay elements, leading to a consensus that while the game is fun, it is notably buggy and could benefit from further polish.

    • “Yes, there are some glitches that bug you here and there.”
    • “Some qualms I have is that it can get buggy around trees and rock formations, especially on the last fort where enemies tend to spawn inside a burnt down forest.”
    • “Very buggy.”
  • monetization9 mentions

    The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, as it is free to play with no intrusive ads or excessive microtransactions, featuring only one optional cosmetic DLC. Players appreciate the lack of typical free-to-play pitfalls, such as time walls and numerous in-app purchases, making it a pleasant surprise in the genre. Overall, the game offers a generous experience without the usual monetization frustrations.

    • “Anyway, the game is free and doesn't have any in-app purchases, so give it a try at least!”
    • “Honestly, I was pretty blown away that this a) had no ads and b) I played all the way through and really, really enjoyed it.”
    • “When I heard that this game was turning free, I was worried that this would be a full bunch of time walls, in-app purchases, and a lot of DLC. However, there is (so far) one cosmetic DLC, but overall the game is really good and does not have the usual free-to-play issues.”
    • “Usually, games that are free are either not very good or filled with microtransactions and DLCs.”
    • “When I heard that this game was turning free, I was worried that this would be a full bunch of time walls, in-app purchases, and a hell of a lot of DLC. However, there is (so far) one cosmetic DLC, but overall the game is really good and does not have the usual free-to-play crap.”
    • “Microtransactions are fine, just don't put the button for them in the middle of a menu that never changes at any other time other than in one window.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, bugs that halt progression, and clunky controls. While some praise the graphics and gameplay, the overall consensus is that the lack of optimization severely detracts from the experience, making it unplayable for many even on lower settings.

    • “Intuitive, runs smoothly, addictive, and funny!”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly good for a game running on Unity, despite the minor performance problems I have encountered, and it has gameplay reminiscent of an RTS game I played long ago (and have forgotten the title).”
    • “If it only wasn't for those bugs and some optimization, it could have been well worth 10 bucks or more.”
    • “Unbalanced, unoptimized, clunky controls.”
    • “Pretty basic tower defense game with an active hero unit marred by performance issues, progression-stopping bugs, control issues, and imbalances.”
    • “Unoptimized piece of trash, can't run it on lowest settings; meanwhile, I run games like Hitman Absolution on maximum.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the endless and survival modes that offer additional challenges, many find these modes can become repetitive after a few hours. The main missions are relatively short, but the blend of town simulation and tower defense elements contributes to a sense of replay value for some. However, a few reviewers noted that the experience can feel monotonous over time, limiting long-term engagement.

    • “Endless and survival modes make for great replayability.”
    • “I find this game to be infinitely replayable, a great blend of town simulator and tower defense.”
    • “My one complaint was that I felt the hero was a little underpowered, but the concept and replay value of this game is still one of the best I've found!”
    • “The main missions are somewhat short; the endless mode and survival modes give it a bit of replay value, but they get pretty repetitive after a few hours.”
    • “The replayability isn't really that high, as it does get monotonous after a few survival matches (the free-form play unlocked by finishing the three-town sequence).”
    • “About as much replayability as something like Bloons Tower Defense 3.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players enjoy the mindless grind and find the investment rewarding, while others find it tedious and ultimately quit due to the repetitive nature of resource farming and costume sorting. The lack of punishment for death is seen as a positive, but the grind for upgrades can feel overwhelming and unfulfilling for some.

    • “The grind became tedious and boring, so I gave up and quit.”
    • “The costumes are rather tedious to sort through, so if you don't really feel like trying to fit them simply by look (they don't have names, numbers, or anything; you just try to fit them by 'yeah, this looks similar to that'), just leave the ogre dressed in what he automatically gets.”
    • “I will give this game a 9/10 because it's a bit grindy, but the results that you invest are totally worth it. However, the upgrades for the different characters in the towers require so many resources.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings of sadness in players, indicating a profound narrative impact.

    • “Writing this made me feel very sad.”
    • “The story touched my heart and left me in tears.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
4-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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