Spoids
- February 20, 2017
- AirWave Games
Get on Steam"Spoids" is a classic tower defense game where you, as the Remote Defense Space Station commander, defend against the invading Spoids in story missions across different planets. The unique objective-based system allows players of all skill levels to progress, earning medals and unlocking unlimited wave mode for additional replayability. Fight to stop the Spoids and save those in distress.
Reviews
- The game offers a good challenge and is enjoyable for fans of the tower defense genre, with well-designed levels and enemy variety.
- It has a nice aesthetic with colorful graphics and interesting voice acting, adding to the overall experience.
- At its low price point, the game provides good value for players looking for a fun and engaging tower defense experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, with only eight levels and no tower upgrades, which limits replayability.
- Many players find the difficulty unbalanced, especially in later levels, making it frustrating rather than enjoyable.
- Technical issues and poor design choices, such as a subpar user interface and outdated graphics, detract from the overall quality of the game.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. While some players appreciate the effort put into the narrative, others feel it is merely a superficial addition to an otherwise average tower defense game, with predictable enemy patterns that allow for strategic planning. Overall, the story adds a layer of motivation but may not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“I appreciate the effort put into the story, and the gameplay was pretty good.”
“- it even has a story”
“It's a plot bolted onto a lackluster tower defense game.”
“One downside, or plus depending on your point of view, each campaign mission has a set wave enemy generation and direction, so you can plan ahead if you play a mission over.”
“- it even has a story.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by basic turret placement mechanics on a grid, with limited variety and no upgrades or special powers, leading to mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the visuals and story effort, many criticize the lack of depth and innovation, resulting in a repetitive experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent but in need of more variation and engagement.
“Beautiful visuals, varied gameplay, and almost free; I recommend this game to everyone.”
“I appreciate the effort put into the story, and the gameplay was pretty good.”
“A decent game with great voice acting throughout gameplay!”
“Gameplay consists of very basic placement of a variety of minimalist pixel turrets on an established grid, letting them kill everything.”
“A decent base, but needs more variations in gameplay.”
“Nothing new gameplay-wise, only 8 towers with no upgrades, no special powers, and no mazing.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a retro pixel art style reminiscent of early arcade games, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm. While the visuals are simplistic and not groundbreaking, they are described as colorful and attractive, contributing to an above-average presentation for a budget title. Overall, the graphics evoke a minimalist aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro gaming.
“Beautiful visuals, varied gameplay, and almost free; I recommend this game to everyone.”
“Above average presentation and an attractive minimalist yet colorful aesthetic combine to make a cheap tower defense game that is a cut above the rest in this price range.”
“Nice graphics.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“The simplistic graphics remind me of early multi-colored vector arcade games; I think there were only about eight of them.”
“It has no unfair balance and no extraordinary graphics, either.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a relaxing backdrop that complements the gameplay, though some users note its repetitive nature alongside the voiceovers. Overall, it enhances the experience, even if it lacks variety.
“Also, the music playing in the background goes great with the game.”
“Good music.”
“The music is repetitive and so are the voiceovers.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment that the developers did not address existing issues before re-releasing it on Steam in 2017.
“The game was released in 2012, but there's no excuse for the developers choosing not to fix this issue before re-releasing it on Steam as a cash grab in 2017.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems the developers are more interested in making money than providing a quality gaming experience.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could have been great reduced to a series of paywalls and microtransactions.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is stable and largely free of bugs, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
“From what I could tell, it's bug-free.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game does not involve traditional grinding mechanics often found in farming simulators, as it lacks recognizable animals and related activities.
