ROD: Revolt Of Defense
- August 12, 2016
- Rock Wale
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"ROD: Revolt of Defense" is an experimental game combining Strategy, Tower Defense, and Roguelite elements in a survival setting. You must manage oxygen levels, plant trees, and build defenses on a space-traveling platform to save the universe from infection. The game features replayability with trading cards, chests containing money or artifacts, and varying chest keys sold in stores. Only mouse control is required.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience for a very low price, making it a great value.
- Once you understand the mechanics, the gameplay is enjoyable and can provide a few hours of entertainment.
- The game has a unique concept that combines elements of tower defense and resource management, which can be quite charming.
- The lack of a save feature is a significant drawback, requiring players to complete the game in one sitting.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after a short period, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- There are several bugs and issues, including a confusing user interface and occasional crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that can become repetitive after a short duration, typically around 2-3 hours. While the core loop offers some initial enjoyment and strategic elements, many players find it lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of monotony. Despite its low price point, the absence of features like a save option and various bugs detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling underdeveloped.
“Once you figure out the mechanics of the game, it's a blast.”
“The gameplay is simple yet entertaining, helping you test your strategy skills and try your luck.”
“Gameplay consists of constructing items in your flying city and traveling to different star systems.”
“Little to no multiplayer and boring repetitive mechanics couldn't keep me playing this game.”
“The gameplay is very basic with not much depth to it.”
“By the time you get a hang of the rather uncreative mechanics, you've probably already seen all there is to see in the entire game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a minimalistic yet attractive art style that many players find appealing. While some reviews note that the graphics are simple and basic, they are generally described as pleasant and effective, aligning well with the game's overall aesthetic. Overall, the visuals are considered solid for the price point, with a charming and adorable quality that enhances the gameplay experience.
“The art style is minimalistic, but still very attractive.”
“Mechanics and gameplay are very good, graphics are great.”
“The coding is solid, the graphics are adorable, and the mechanics are easy to grasp.”
“There are only two settings available: audio and one graphical.”
“The game does deliver though, poor graphics and very basic gameplay should be expected for the price, so thumbs up.”
“The graphics are simple and unoffensive.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often unclear, with players noting a lack of narrative depth and tutorial guidance. While the basic premise involves a space-faring fortress on a mission to eradicate a virus, many reviewers feel that the game could benefit from a more developed plot to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on storytelling.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Basic premise of the game is thus; you're a space-faring fortress on a mission to eradicate a virus of some sort (which I only learned from the game over screen, har de har.).”
“You need a story.”
“This is a fun and casual game; there is no story but a subtle learning curve to playing this game.”
“Point of the game just seems to be to form a huge cube... kinda needs more plot too.”
“There's no tutorial and no story.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as soothing and fitting, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted the lack of separate sound sliders for sound effects and background music. While the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality and minimalism, there are concerns about its originality and value relative to the game's price.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music is soothing and the whole presentation feels polished, if minimalist.”
“Don't think I haven't noticed that you ripped off the Stalker OST, though.”
“One should expect separate sliders for sound effects and background music, but sadly, there are none.”
“The soundtrack is surprisingly fitting and unobtrusive, given the price tag.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in variety, as progression relies heavily on slowly accumulating resources across numerous planets. The absence of a tutorial and unclear instructions contribute to a frustrating experience, with many feeling that the game becomes excessively grindy, especially towards the end. Overall, the grinding mechanic is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the enjoyment and depth of the gameplay.
“I got a feel for all of the mechanics, and just by struggling through and figuring out what everything did, I learned that there seemed to be little variation to the game other than grinding slowly planet by planet until you reach enough defenses to win!”
“No tutorial, confusing instructions, no depth, and no real measure of progression outside of grinding for resources.”
“The game gets pretty grindy near the end.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and worth the price, noting fun mechanics and decent replay value, others feel it lacks depth and can be completed quickly, leading to limited incentive for repeated play.
“Awesome for its price, tons of replay value, nice simple design and lovely colors.”
“May be beaten in an hour, but has pretty nice replay value.”
“However, there is no real replay value, but you can't argue due to the price.”
“It does not have the replayability as the store description claims.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including glitches during combat when using the armory to attack towers and problems with resource platforms failing to load at the start of new games. Overall, the game is considered buggy and not worth its price due to these persistent issues.
“Don't use the armory to attack towers; it glitches the game during combat.”
“It's $1 worth of content, but it shouldn't be this buggy.”
“It can be a little buggy; occasionally, when you start a new game, resource platforms won't load in.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a focus on environmental management, where players must monitor oxygen levels, plant trees, and construct and upgrade defenses to create a sustainable and secure environment.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of this world.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, with stunning visuals and an evocative soundtrack that draws you in.”
“Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any emotional response or tension.”
“The world feels empty and devoid of character, making it hard to get lost in the experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally considered light and enjoyable, providing a decent amount of entertainment for its price, though it may not be particularly sophisticated or memorable.
“For 1 €, I had like 3 hours of fun. It's acceptable, I think; nothing fancy but funny.”
“The humor in this game is surprisingly clever and kept me laughing throughout my playtime.”
“I love how the game uses puns and witty dialogue to create a lighthearted atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers enjoyable gameplay, but users feel that the user interface could benefit from further optimization, and the upgrade options should be expanded beyond just turrets.
“While the UI could use a little more optimization and the ability to upgrade should be extended to more than just the turrets, this game plays well and is fun.”
“While the UI could use a little more optimization and the ability to upgrade should be extended to more than just the turrets, this game plays well and was fun.”
