Sleep Attack
- October 23, 2014
- Bad Seed
Get on Steam"Sleep Attack" is a unique twist on tower defense games where you control the battlefield layout and enemy paths. Up to nine tower types with distinct strengths and weaknesses can be constructed and upgraded to combat 17 types of enemies. The game features six visually appealing dream worlds to explore. Enemies' routes can be manipulated by rotating the battlefield for optimal tower attacks.
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Reviews
- The game offers a refreshing twist on the tower defense genre with its unique mechanics and cute graphics.
- Players have found joy and hope through the game, highlighting its ability to provide a positive experience during tough times.
- The sound, animation, and overall atmosphere are well-executed, making it a decent entry into the genre.
- The gameplay can feel restrictive and lacks depth, with limited tower placement and a lack of creativity required in strategy.
- The spinning mechanic, while novel, can become tedious and disrupts the flow of the game, leading to frustration.
- Many players feel that the game lacks balance in later levels, making it reliant on luck rather than skill.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the tower defense game is characterized by a lackluster core mechanic and limited tower placement, which can restrict strategic planning, especially in the early waves. While the mechanics are easy to learn and offer a variety of towers and upgrades, the gameplay can become visually overwhelming due to the need for rapid map rotation and the gradual unlocking of tower spots. Despite these drawbacks, some players find the game addictive and appreciate its cute graphics and interesting mechanics, though it may not reach the heights of other titles in the genre.
“Mechanics are easy to learn: there are 7 kinds of common towers, each one can be enhanced 4 times, 6 power-ups, a coin system to buy upgrades, powers, and 2 special towers, along with a few well-designed enemy varieties.”
“A refreshing reboot of the everlasting tower defense format, featuring cute graphics and interesting mechanics.”
“Nice tower defense with interesting mechanics.”
“The core tower defense gameplay is lackluster; the paths the monsters take are pretty short, and the tower placement is limited to a few pre-determined spots, though more open up as the game progresses.”
“Sleep Attack is a nice-looking but mechanically lacking tower defense game that didn't pull me in like Kingdom Rush.”
“The mechanics are easy to learn: there are 7 kinds of common towers, each one can be enhanced 4 times, 6 power-ups, a coin system to buy upgrades, powers, and 2 special towers, but there is a limited variety of enemies.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as cute and appealing, contributing to a refreshing take on the tower defense genre. While some reviewers note that the visuals may fall slightly below the genre average, they are still considered satisfactory and complement the game's interesting mechanics.
“A refreshing reboot of the everlasting tower defense format, with cute graphics and interesting mechanics.”
“The graphics are cute, and the controls work fine, with a variety of different types of towers and monsters.”
“Graphics are tight, maybe a bit below genre average, but they aren't bad.”
“Graphics are tight, maybe a bit below genre average, but aren't bad.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the strengths in sound design, animation, and overall ambiance, contributing to an immersive experience.
“The sound, animation, and overall atmosphere are all strengths of the game.”
“The immersive atmosphere truly enhances the gaming experience.”
“The combination of sound design and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, which detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the tower defense experience.
“I found it very tedious and it quickly ruined the overall tower defense experience for me.”
