OTTTD

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OTTTD is a single-player Real Time Strategy game with RPG elements, featuring fantastic game mechanics, good graphics, and humor-filled music. As a commander for HEROCORP, you'll defend against strange creatures in different universes through Trans-Dimensional Rifts, with numerous explosions and exciting battles. The PC release offers high-resolution graphics and crisp sound for an immersive experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

Unique blend of tower defense and hero mechanics, allowing for diverse strategies and character development.
Engaging humor and fun graphics, with satisfying gore effects that enhance the gameplay experience.
Challenging gameplay with a good balance of difficulty, encouraging replay of levels to upgrade heroes and towers.

Significant grind required to level up heroes and unlock abilities, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
Lack of strategic depth due to fixed tower placement and limited control over hero targeting, making some levels feel like a puzzle rather than a tactical challenge.
Slow pacing in later levels, with long wait times for hero recovery and no fast-forward option, which can frustrate players.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
75%
13%
The story aspect of the game is generally considered weak, with many players noting that it feels like a token effort rather than a central focus. While the mission briefings incorporate black humor and the gameplay offers a variety of challenges, the narrative does not significantly enhance the experience, leading some to suggest that the game could be enjoyable even without a compelling story. Overall, players find themselves more engaged with the gameplay mechanics and character progression than the storyline itself.
- “Black humor in the mission briefings, a rewarding set of skills for the 7 units, which allow quite different playstyles.”
- “The first half of the missions straddle the tactics/tower placement/hero skill tree perfectly, and I was enjoying exploring the various classes and their skill trees to change up my tactics, or find ones best suited to the maps I was playing.”
- “Only played the first few missions of the campaign, but it's definitely worth playing through the rest.”
- “The major problem is the storyline.”
- “I feel like this was a terrible decision on the part of the game-makers, because there's nothing that will encourage me more not to play a game than preventing me from using a character that I need for a particular (unskippable) mission.”
- “Story: I suppose it's not critical for a tower-defense game to have a story, but this game makes a token effort.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them generic and dull, while others appreciate the stylized and fun art style that complements the gameplay. Although the visuals show signs of age, they are often described as pleasant and fitting for the game's comedic tone. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for a mobile experience, but may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
- “There is a lot that is really good about this game - the graphics are excellent, the dialogues are funny and entertaining, and layouts are enjoyable to play in.”
- “The game has a fantastic tongue-in-cheek humor and unique art style that really make it stand out.”
- “Graphics show their age a little (2014), but they're highly stylized so it's not really a problem.”
- “Art style is surprisingly generic and dull (concept art seems much better, probably lost in 3D translation).”
- “Very poor graphics, clumsy interface.”
- “Mediocre graphics and bad gameplay.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessive and tedious, often requiring players to invest significant time to level up heroes and improve their effectiveness. Many reviewers noted that the lack of a speed-up feature exacerbates the grind, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging part of gameplay. While some find the grind addictive, it can lead to frustration, especially when it becomes necessary to progress through story missions.
- “One thing that might turn some people off of the game is that it has some required grinding in it, and the game doesn't have a speed-up feature, so grinding is a bit of a chore.”
- “The first half of the game is fun, but then it seems to devolve into mindless grinding for skill points to improve your hero effectiveness.”
- “A bit tedious towards the end due to the necessary grinding while leveling up the heroes.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics, including a unique gore bit feature and a variety of maps that offer both campaign and endless modes, providing decent value for the price. While the game starts off easy and enjoyable, it quickly ramps up in difficulty, leading to a frustrating experience for some players due to poor balance and occasional bugs. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intensity and strategic elements, though it suffers from minor control issues and a grind for achievements.
- “The gore bit mechanic adds to the mayhem of the gameplay and leaves a satisfying feeling at the end of every level.”
- “The characters have a lot of personality and the gameplay is good!”
- “And of course, gameplay is smooth, easy to get the hang of, and quite intense in the later stages.”
- “The game is cheap and does give decent value for the price, but if you're in for the gameplay as well as the achievements, just know you're in for a grind.”
- “I even couldn't finish the game, because the gameplay is slow for me.”
- “Mediocre graphics and bad gameplay.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a standout feature, with entertaining dialogues, black humor in mission briefings, and amusing quips that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players feel it tries hard to be funny, many appreciate the comedic elements, including a voice reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger, which adds to the overall enjoyment. Overall, humor is consistently present and contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “There is a lot that is really good about this game - the graphics are excellent, the dialogues are funny and entertaining, and the layouts are enjoyable to play in.”
- “Black humor in the mission briefings, a rewarding set of skills for the 7 units, which allow quite different playstyles...”
- “Had me laughing with some of the things that were said as well as written.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for its epic score and fitting sound effects, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the music forgettable and note that the sound levels can be imbalanced, particularly during battles. Voice acting is also highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's fun atmosphere.
- “Very fun game with amazing voice-acting and music.”
- “Sound effects and music: really great epic score and the sound effects all fit nicely.”
- “The waves come fast and furious and the music is great; the little quips during the game are quite funny.”
- “The music is forgettable.”
- “Options are also very limited; either you have all sound on or the music on.”
- “I will say that battles are a bit loud, and you might have to turn it down if you still want to hear the music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its challenging difficulty, extensive content including twenty-five campaign levels and five endless levels, and a variety of upgradeable heroes and tower types, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and choices.
- “Where it lacks in plot, cutscenes, and even an ending, it makes up in spades through difficulty, replayability, twenty-five campaign levels, five endless levels, plenty of gear, twelve tower types, and seven heroes with plenty of upgradeable skills.”
- “Where it lacks in plot, cutscenes, and even an ending, it makes up for it in spades through difficulty, replayability, twenty-five campaign levels, five endless levels, plenty of gear, twelve tower types, and seven heroes with plenty of upgradeable skills.”
- “I'm about 15 levels in, and there are tough moments, but the game is replayable, and the choices are many in the heroes you can use and the type of towers to select.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a monetization model that resembles a free-to-play structure, but lacks any in-app purchases or microtransactions, requiring players to invest time to earn in-game currencies like coins and medals instead. This design emphasizes a purely time-based investment without the option for quick purchases.
- “The best way for me to explain this game is that it feels like a free-to-play game that had in-app purchases to 'quick buy' skill points and the better items; except, even if you wanted to do that, that option is not there and time is the only investment.”
- “For example, it is easy enough to get coins and medals (the respective currencies) in-game, and the option for microtransactions is absent (or at least, I couldn't see it).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features well-balanced and engaging character development trees that enhance player investment and contribute to its addictive gameplay.
- “Great game with a good balance, very interesting character development trees, and high addictiveness.”
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for unique playstyles and personal growth throughout the game.”
- “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices you make, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with particular commendation for the clever and humorous writing found in the items, upgrades, and achievements, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “The whole atmosphere is great, and whoever wrote all the little jokes on the items, upgrades, and achievements needs a pat on the back.”