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One Troll Army

One Troll Army is hybrid mix between a tower defence game and a horde survival game. A genuinely fun game from an eccentric publisher.
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77%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 747 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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One Troll Army is a single player and multiplayer casual hack and slash game. It was developed by FlyAnvil and was released on May 19, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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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gameplay15 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • The game is free, making it accessible to a wide audience.
  • It combines elements of tower defense and strategy, providing a unique gameplay experience.
  • The graphics and art style are charming, reminiscent of classic games.
  • The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The game lacks depth and can become repetitive after a few hours.
  • There are bugs and balancing issues that detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of tower defense and base-building mechanics, featuring a unique control system for a giant troll, which adds a layer of strategy but suffers from janky controls and repetitive cycles. While the game offers a fun and casual experience with resource management and tactical elements, many players find it lacks depth and can become boring after a short period. Overall, it presents solid mechanics and enjoyable gameplay for a free title, though it could benefit from more content and refinement.

    • “It's a pretty good tower defense game, offering a decent amount of new mechanics to differentiate itself from the rest of the genre, the most noticeable of which being the ability to control a giant troll.”
    • “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!”
    • “Honestly, 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 would've been a perfect small game if it wasn't for the mechanics of the troll that we can control, since there is no manual target selection; if we click near a long-range enemy, the poorly coded character will just run in circles around the single or couple of enemies rather than directly attacking.”
  • story
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered short and simplistic, revolving around a troll protecting goblins, which many players found lacking in depth and replay value. While some appreciated the lighthearted premise and humor, others expressed a desire for more missions and a richer narrative experience. Overall, the gameplay compensates for the story's brevity, making it a fun, albeit fleeting, 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!”
    • “One troll army starts you off with a story as to why this massive troll is protecting a bunch of scrawny goblins.”
    • “The overall gameplay was very original and had an awesome storyline!”
    • “The story of a bunch of goblins hiring a single troll to guard them is kind of dull.”
    • “The campaign mode has 3 missions which are basically a tutorial, and then comes the survival mode which is like an endless game.”
    • “It can be quite easily finished within a day or two and doesn't provide much gameplay after beating the three mission maps; you're left with just a survival (endless) mode which is the same but starting again and you lose the upgrades you had on the troll gained during the three levels.”
  • graphics
    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming art style and decent quality, especially for a Unity game. While some mention minor performance issues and outdated elements reminiscent of earlier gaming eras, others highlight the impressive character models and environments, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered good to very good, contributing positively to the game's 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, and it has gameplay reminiscent of an RTS game I played long ago.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, easy gameplay, fun and exciting.”
    • “The graphics are not very good either.”
    • “Graphics have that 2004, blocky 3D models thing going, which don't look good in any era.”
    • “The game runs at 24 fps no matter what graphics setting you run it at.”
  • humor
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, often describing it as "stupid funny" and filled with amusing moments. Many appreciate the quirky sense of humor, including humorous outfits and one-liners, although some note that the gameplay can be a bit easy. Overall, the game is recommended for its lighthearted and comedic approach, making it a fun experience, especially for a free title.

    • “Game was nice and funny; I played it completely during one vacation when stuck at a hotel due to weather.”
    • “Xd this game is both fun and hilarious to play.”
    • “You can't complain with a quick free game; no pay-to-win or anything of the like, only skins if you want to make your troll look like Robocop or Judge Dredd, which is pretty awesome and hilarious in my opinion.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, particularly for fans of Scottish and Irish folk styles, effectively complementing the medieval theme. However, many players note that the soundtrack is limited and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the music pleasant and fitting, others feel it lacks the necessary energy to match the game's tone.

    • “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.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 enemy spawning, leading to a consensus that the game is "buggy" but still fun. Overall, while it has potential, many recommend caution due to its instability.

    • “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.”
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has been positively 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 refreshing experience in the genre. Overall, the game is praised for its generous approach to monetization, allowing players to enjoy it without financial pressure.

    • “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 full 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.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing severe performance issues, bugs that halt progression, and clunky controls. While some appreciate the graphics and gameplay, many express frustration over the inability to run the game smoothly even on low settings, deeming it unoptimized and unacceptable for a modern title.

    • “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.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the endless and survival modes for providing additional content, others find these modes repetitive after a few hours. The main missions are relatively short, but the blend of town simulation and tower defense elements offers a degree of replay value, with some players considering it highly replayable. However, a few reviewers noted that the experience can become monotonous, particularly after completing the initial missions.

    • “Fairly short, but with a good replay value.”
    • “I find this game to be infinitely replayable, a great blend of town simulator and tower defense.”
    • “My one complaint was that I felt that 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.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" 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 gathering and costume sorting. The lack of punishment for death and the ease of farming upgrades are noted positively, but the overall grind can become boring for some.

    • “The grind became tedious and boring, so I gave up and quit.”
    • “I will give this game a 9/10, because it's a bit grindy, but the results you invest in are totally worth it. However, the upgrades for the different characters in the towers require so many resources.”
    • “Farming for building upgrades using the failure system is an easy way to beat the early waves.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

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

    • “Writing this made me feel very sad.”
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One Troll Army is a casual hack and slash game.

One Troll Army is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing One Troll Army.

One Troll Army was released on May 19, 2016.

One Troll Army was developed by FlyAnvil.

One Troll Army has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

One Troll Army is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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