PAGO FOREST: TOWER DEFENSE

About

PAGO Forest: Tower Defense is a strategy game where players defend their base from waves of enemies using an array of towers and upgrades. The game features a vibrant, hand-drawn art style and takes place in a fantasy forest filled with mythical creatures. Players must carefully plan their tower placements and upgrades to survive increasingly difficult enemy onslaughts.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

+17

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

graphics36 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive forest setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
Gameplay is engaging and requires strategic planning, with a variety of towers and upgrades available.
The dialogues and storyline are interesting, adding depth to the gameplay experience.

The game lacks a tutorial, which may make it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics.
There is no option to control the 3D camera, limiting the player's perspective during gameplay.
The learning curve can be steep, and some players may find themselves stuck on levels, requiring multiple replays.

graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
19%
6%
The graphics of the game are frequently praised for their beauty and detail, contributing to an immersive experience, particularly in the forest setting. However, some players express mixed feelings, suggesting that a stylized approach might have been more effective than the current realistic style, which can slow down gameplay. Additionally, the lack of a 3D camera control option has been noted as a drawback.
- “The game offers a great combination of challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an immersive forest setting.”
- “To begin with, I want to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the graphics; they are really very well done here, and the characters are worked out in detail.”
- “This game is interesting; it combines cool graphics with decent strategic gameplay.”
- “It would be better if the developers made stylized cartoon graphics than trying to aim for realism.”
- “The price for the detailed graphics is that the game plays slowly and does not have an exciting rhythm to it.”
- “Firstly, the game has complex graphics; however, I didn't find the art particularly compelling.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by its intuitive mechanics and strategic planning, making it engaging for both newcomers and genre veterans. Players appreciate the combination of simple yet addictive tower defense elements, beautiful graphics, and a variety of levels and modes, which enhance the overall experience. While the mechanics may feel familiar, the game's execution and immersive setting contribute to its appeal, earning it positive feedback from users.
- “The game offers a great combination of challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an immersive forest setting.”
- “An exciting tower defense game with a unique story, incredible gameplay, and enjoyable graphics.”
- “The gameplay requires strategic planning, which keeps things exciting.”
- “The mechanics are old and already known to many gamers, but the implementation is not bad for indie.”
- “In terms of gameplay, in fact, a standard game from its genre series.”
- “The gameplay is quite simple; you need to set up defenses like in Plants vs. Zombies and kill the horror stories that are moving in your direction.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot, interesting dialogues, and unique character design, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the structure of the narrative, consisting of five acts and 26 missions, each with its own storyline and boss battles. The combination of a captivating soundtrack and visually appealing graphics further enriches the storytelling, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I have never had enough experience in games of this genre, but this product fascinated me with its gameplay, game style, mechanics, which is why I could not tear myself away from the plot component of this game.”
- “In the game, we then need to restore artifacts in order to make an army and defeat evil. There are only 26 missions in the game, but they are interesting, each has its own story, and at the end of each mission, there is a boss that needs to be defeated.”
- “An exciting tower defense game with a unique story, incredible gameplay, and enjoyable graphics.”
- “The dialogues in the game are interesting and enhance the overall plot of what is happening to our heroes.”
- “I have never had enough experience in games of this genre, but this product fascinated me with its gameplay, game style, and mechanics, which is why I could not tear myself away from the plot component of this game.”
- “The character design, the music, and the story all contribute to the experience.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users praising the soundtrack and sound effects. Reviewers noted the music's contribution to the game's graphics and storyline, highlighting it as a standout feature that complements the gameplay experience. Overall, the combination of engaging music and sound design is frequently mentioned as a key strength of the game.
- “I love the soundtrack and the storyline.”
- “Another great game by Futurtech with great graphics and soundtrack.”
- “The char design, the music, the story...”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game includes in-app purchases that some players find concerning, particularly given the steep learning curve. While the game is enjoyable, a more balanced approach to monetization and a beginner-friendly design could enhance the overall experience.
- “Overall, it's an enjoyable tower defense experience that could benefit from a more beginner-friendly approach and a balanced approach to in-app purchases.”
- “The presence of in-app purchases could be a concern.”
- “It could benefit from a more beginner-friendly approach and a balanced approach to in-app purchases.”
- “The learning curve might be a bit steep for some players.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as being significantly enhanced by its diverse range of towers and upgrades, complemented by immersive sound effects and music. This combination creates an engaging and enjoyable environment for players.
- “I particularly enjoyed the variety of towers and upgrades available, as well as the sound effects and music that enhance the overall atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally considered adequate, with users indicating that it performs reasonably well overall.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging story and witty dialogues, complemented by entertaining trailers that enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “An interesting story with funny dialogues and cool trailers.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive character design and a compelling narrative, contributing to a strong sense of character development that enhances the overall experience.
- “A unique tower defense game with great character design and story.”