Tactical War: Tower Defense
- July 4, 2015
- Binary Punch
- 12h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Tactical War: Tower Defense" is a challenging tower defense game that tests your strategic skills. Protect your base with 5 types of upgradable towers, using special abilities like teleport and mine to aid you in difficult situations. With 20 balanced levels and the ability to destroy landscape objects to place more towers, this game offers a unique twist on classic tower defense gameplay.
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Reviews
- monetization1,383 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that primarily appear between levels. While some users report occasional longer ads, the overall consensus is that the ad frequency is reasonable, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, the option to pay a small fee to remove ads is seen as a fair and supportive choice for the developers, with many players opting to do so after enjoying the game.
“I paid a small amount for the no ads and have had great fun.”
“I enjoyed the game so much I paid for the no ads option just to support the developers.”
“Great gameplay, microtransactions available but you can get everything for free with just a little extra grinding.”
“I paid to get rid of the ads because they were a bit overkill, however it was an easy decision to make.”
“The ads are always short and not constant, coin purchases are very cheap.”
“I understand free games have to pay the bills but the ads are prohibitive to fun.”
- gameplay315 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and strategic depth, making it easy to pick up yet challenging as players progress. However, many users express a desire for more levels and upgrades, as the current offering of 20 levels can feel short and repetitive. While ads are mostly unobtrusive, some players find the gameplay can become tedious due to limited tower options and occasional difficulty spikes.
“Great gameplay, and overall entertainment.”
“The gameplay is engaging, each level is unique and you will never get bored.”
“Fun and addictive gameplay, well produced with minimal ads.”
“Parts of the gameplay area are difficult to use in a couple of the levels as they are overlayed by the in-game powers and life/wave/cash display.”
“The gameplay did get easy quickly; machine gun turret and first upgrade until you can afford sniper towers, then upgrade and put down slow towers to group enemies for sniper and sell machine gun towers.”
“Levels are repetitive and gameplay gets boring pretty quickly.”
- graphics233 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple, clean, and appealing, with many players appreciating the uncluttered design that enhances gameplay. While some reviews highlight the graphics as charming and reminiscent of old-school styles, others express a desire for improvements, suggesting that the visuals could benefit from upgrades to match modern standards. Overall, the consensus leans towards valuing gameplay and strategy over high-end graphics, with a preference for simplicity and clarity.
“The first thing that strikes players upon launching the game is the stunning graphics and attention to detail.”
“Graphics are clean and crisp with a slight comic feel.”
“Amazing game, not pay to win, needs strategy, upgrades, loving the graphics and everything, top quality game, reminds me of the good old times.”
“But there is not much to it and the graphics are quite bland in my opinion.”
“Horrible graphics, you can't be serious to put something like this on the market.”
“Graphics are subpar, gameplay is as well.”
- story130 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a narrative or meaningful conclusion after completing the 20 missions. Many reviewers highlight the need for additional missions and content to enhance replayability, as the current structure offers little incentive to continue once all levels are completed. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a storyline and limited mission count detracts from the overall experience.
“There is not another game like this; every other game seems to be very story-oriented, which I do not care for.”
“It's simple, challenging, and doesn't have a storyline that not a single person cares about.”
“I wish there were more levels and missions; it was so engaging, I really loved this one.”
“I finally beat it a few days ago and was disappointed to see that it didn't really have a true ending or a story or any unlockables.”
“I'm not picky, I didn't expect an over-the-top ending being that there is no story.”
“It's simple, challenging, doesn't have a storyline that not a single person cares about.”
- grinding50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and time-consuming, particularly for upgrading weapons and achieving high scores, others appreciate that the game allows for progression without excessive grinding or the need for microtransactions. Many users note that initial grinding is manageable and leads to enjoyable gameplay, though some express frustration with difficulty spikes that necessitate further grinding. Overall, the game strikes a balance, offering a fun experience with only a moderate amount of grinding required.
“Great difficulty progression, not very grindy, entertaining, and overall a good game.”
“Progression is good, no grinding; advancements are excellent, fast, and strategy is required.”
“Not too grindy.”
“But it's really slow and grindy to max out 2 damage turrets and a couple support towers.”
“The game is worthless and it's almost impossible to get the upgrades without grinding levels or paying real-world money.”
“You simply can't beat the levels after about 4 without boring yourself with grinding; it has a lot of potential and is pretty fun but is way too hard.”
- replayability43 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it engaging and entertaining with potential for replay through upgrades and different strategies, many express disappointment due to a lack of content, such as additional levels or modes. Once players complete the missions and achieve maximum upgrades, they often feel there is little incentive to return, suggesting that features like endless modes or user-generated content could significantly enhance replay value.
“I really like this game; I thought it was very entertaining and engaging with a lot of replayability.”
“Fantastic game, wish there were more levels, but this has great replay value, and each level was tough but beatable.”
“Perfect blend of simplicity and complexity, good graphics, almost no ads, and good replayability.”
“The game is rather short, and there isn't much replay value once you finish every mission with 3 stars, but it's overall a fun way to pass the time.”
“Once 3-starred each mission and upgraded every item, there isn't really any replay value.”
“No real replay value once you complete it though, basically that's the only major flaw.”
- stability27 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with many users praising it as mostly bug-free and consistent, while others report occasional freezing and glitches, particularly during weapon upgrades or specific levels. Some players have experienced significant issues that hinder gameplay, such as freezing at certain levels, while others commend the developers for a generally smooth experience.
“A good game that's well thought out, stable, and (so far) bug free.”
“Kudos to developers for a bug free game.”
“Totally consistent, no glitches.”
“Good game but buggy.”
“I have had this game for months and it will not let me play past level 16; it just freezes up. I would like to be able to play the rest of the levels.”
“Would give 5 stars but sometimes the game freezes after a round and makes you close the app completely.”
- humor25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it both funny and engaging, particularly in its tower defense mechanics. While some users note that the game could benefit from additional content, the overall sentiment is that it provides a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it a worthwhile choice for casual play.
“It's hilarious and challenging.”
“Funny game definitely challenging and fun to play in your spare time definitely deserves 5 stars from me.”
“Very funny game 🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤”
- music22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and find it enjoyable, others find it repetitive or lacking, with calls for more background music and the ability to upload personal tracks. Many users express a desire for a more varied soundtrack to enhance the overall experience, indicating that the current audio offerings could benefit from improvement. Overall, the music aspect is seen as an area with significant potential for enhancement.
“Quirky old school graphics quite appealing ... music is great - can you loop the drums and strings (quietly) through the game?”
“I enjoy the simple graphics, the 'fast forward' function, and the music.”
“U don't need to play it; the music is too good.”
“Also, there is no music in the game except for the lobby; gun sounds alone became psychedelic and disturb the player.”
“No music.”
“A little music would be nice.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly without glitches for many players, some users report issues with the GUI and certain strategies being overly powerful when optimized. Additionally, the game's performance is unaffected by players' financial investment.
“Runs smoothly and not a glitch in sight.”
“The only complaint I have is that the GUI is not well optimized.”
“Has a couple of strategies that are too strong if optimized.”
“Not optimized.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly how progressing to level 18 inadvertently triggers level 17, which detracts from the emotional engagement and flow of the experience.
