Shiba Wars: Tower Defense TD

Shiba Wars: Tower Defense TD is a strategy game where you can expect lots of grinding, perfect for fans of tower defense titles. In this single-player experience, your goddesses are counting on you to protect them. Embrace the Shiba universe and use your strategic skills to defend your land and bring peace to your goddesses. The game features a variety of challenges to overcome, ensuring you have a worthy and exciting adventure ahead.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features a refreshing no-gacha system, allowing players to earn and buy characters directly with in-game currency.
The art style and character designs are praised for their quality and cuteness, making the game visually appealing.
Regular updates and developer responsiveness to community feedback enhance the overall experience and show dedication to improvement.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including unclaimable rewards and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
Progression can be excessively grindy, with many players feeling that upgrades and resources are hard to come by, leading to frustration.
Some players find the difficulty spikes between levels to be unbalanced, making it challenging to progress without spending money.

gameplay
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its tower defense mechanics and player-friendly approach, particularly the absence of gacha systems, allowing players to earn characters through time investment. However, some users reported bugs that hindered their experience, such as unclaimable rewards and issues with character acquisition. While the gameplay is described as enjoyable and visually appealing, some players find it repetitive or less engaging compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The characters' illustrations are amazing, the gameplay is nice and it's challenging but quite easy to get some of the characters.”
- “But the biggest draw the game has is the zero gacha mechanics; it's refreshing.”
- “Love the gameplay, player-first concept, and how the devs are actually concerned about player's frustration.”
- “This is a really cool game, perfect for passing the time, and I really spent time here. However, there were some bugs that really affected my gameplay, such as unclaimable rewards (mostly in the quest tab). There were some major ones, like I didn't receive some goddess characters even though the screen said I did—most notable one is Mercury in the first chapter.”
- “You don't get energy anymore as part of the daily quests, so you basically can do very little gameplay in one go.”
- “I like its anime-inspired aesthetic and tower defense gameplay, but still, it's inferior to other tower defense type games, and I get bored of it after less than a week of playing.”
grinding
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, with insufficient rewards for progress and a lack of features like auto-battle to alleviate the monotony. While some appreciate the free-to-play model and the fun gameplay, many express frustration over the slow progression and the need for extensive farming, particularly when faced with difficulty spikes that push players towards pay-to-win options. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's positive elements.
- “The ability to auto-replay levels with skip tickets means I can enjoy the game without the grind.”
- “Grinding is made easier with the option to auto-replay levels, allowing me to focus on the fun parts of the game.”
- “I appreciate that I can use skip tickets to bypass grinding and still progress in the game.”
- “Even with doubled rewards (via ads or by paying to remove them), ironically, there is a ton of grinding for progressing through the game (you can get 0 clear rewards too).”
- “Way too grindy...progression is slow and extremely tedious.”
- “The difficulty spike from chapter 1 to 2 is already mind-boggling to the point where you either pay to progress or you're stuck grinding forever.”
story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally perceived as lackluster and confusing, with players expressing uncertainty about their objectives after progressing through the initial chapters. While the character design and interactions are praised, the narrative depth and clarity seem to fall short, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot. Additionally, gameplay issues, such as bugs affecting rewards and a lack of engaging auto-battle features, further detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “Energetic/hyper soundtrack, UI animation, special character interactions, more voice lines, more story chapters, special skills animations, and more sound effects give the game a vibrant atmosphere. The character design and details are perfect, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.”
- “The newest update introduced a short story for new characters, which brings them to life and adds depth to the gameplay, making it more engaging and enjoyable.”
- “The game really gets challenging after the beginner quest part 2, requiring players to invest time and effort into grinding, which adds a rewarding sense of achievement to the story progression.”
- “I will say the story is somewhat lackluster; finished chapter 2 and have no idea what I'm doing or my purpose here.”
- “Like, when you're done on the beginner quest part 2, the game really gets hard at that point; you'll need to grind for a few days before finishing the whole quest.”
- “This is a really cool game, perfect for passing the time, but the story has some bugs that really affected my gameplay, such as unclaimable rewards in the quest tab.”
graphics
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean and aesthetically pleasing design, with an interesting variety of art styles, particularly an anime-inspired aesthetic. While many users find the visuals enjoyable and easy to navigate, some note that there is still room for improvement compared to other games in the genre. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, though they may not fully stand out against competitors.
- “The art style is amazing and it's simple to play.”
- “Graphics and UI are very clean and relaxing, easy to navigate and pleasing to the eye.”
- “Great graphics, smooth, easy to play, and very enjoyable.”
- “Although there are a lot of areas that still need improvement, like the graphics and quality of life features, the game feels very bare-bones.”
monetization
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is a mixed bag; while players appreciate that it isn't overly saturated with ads, they feel that the lack of rewards for non-paying users leads to excessive grinding. Some users suggest implementing a voluntary ad-watching feature for small rewards, and there is a desire for clearer options regarding in-app purchases to remove ads. Overall, the balance between ads and rewards remains a point of contention among players.
- “If you don't pay, you get a ton of ads or too few rewards for upgrades.”
- “Even with doubled rewards (via ads or by paying to remove them), ironically, there is a ton of grinding for progressing through the game (you can get 0 clear rewards too).”
- “I like a game but is there an in-app purchase to remove ads that I just can't find?”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional freezing issues, which can be frustrating for players, though they can quickly restart the game. Additionally, there are significant bugs affecting gameplay, such as units that cannot be used even after editing teams, leading to a perception of instability.
- “It freezes from time to time, which is frustrating. I don't mind much since you can easily restart the game in a few seconds, but it’s still frustrating.”
- “The game freezes.”
- “The game should be renamed to 'Buggy Wars: Game Bugs War' because of the units I got that I can't use, even after editing my team.”
character development
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that while the character designs are exceptional and the interactions are engaging, the overall character development could benefit from more depth, such as additional voice lines and story chapters. The energetic soundtrack and special skills animations enhance the experience, but some users feel that the UI and settings detract from the overall immersion.
- “The character design and the details of them are perfect.”
- “Super fun game with amazing character designs!”
- “Energetic soundtrack, special character interactions, and more voice lines enhance the character development experience.”
music
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by an energetic and hyper soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complemented by engaging sound effects and voice lines. While the character design and animations are praised, some users feel that the UI and settings could be improved. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable and immersive.
- “The energetic and hyper soundtrack really enhances the gameplay experience, making every interaction feel alive and exciting.”
- “I love the floating pugs and the music! It adds a whimsical touch to the game.”
- “The sounds give you goosebumps when you hear them, perfectly complementing the character design and animations.”
- “The energetic and hyper soundtrack is great, but the UI and settings feel lame.”
- “The music is enjoyable, but it could use more variety to keep it interesting.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional connection fostered by the developers, highlighting their genuine care for both the game and the community. This wholesome approach resonates deeply with users, enhancing their overall experience.
- “The developers are wholesome and genuinely care about the game and the community.”
- “I downloaded this game solely because of how pure and wholesome the developer is.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game requires improvements in its interface optimization to enhance overall usability and user experience.
- “The game could benefit from some interface optimization.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization of gameplay mechanics.”
- “The optimization of resource management makes for a smoother gaming experience.”
- “Just needs some interface optimization.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and whimsical approach, featuring adorable enemies and unique, funny flavor text for each character. Players appreciate the high-quality content, including detailed character kits and stat explanations, along with the absence of gacha mechanics, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “It's a cute take on tower defense with all sorts of adorable enemies to defeat. The quality is really high, with all enemies having unique and funny flavor text, super in-depth kit and stat explanations of all characters. And something I'm sure everyone will appreciate: no gacha RNG to get your favorite characters.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously. The quirky jokes and funny scenarios make every level a joy to play!”