Taur

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,148 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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"Taur is a single-player action-strategy sci-fi game with wonderful mechanics and fabulous visuals. Command the Prime Cannon, unlock and upgrade weapons and abilities, and build defenses to withstand different types of attacks. Every object in the environment is destructible, providing a tactically engaging experience, but beware of the heavy grinding."

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  • Windows
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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,148 reviews
story26 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • Unique take on the tower defense genre with engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • Visually stunning with great sound design and satisfying explosions.
  • Offers a variety of towers, weapons, and a tech tree that allows for different strategies.
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited content and enemy variety after a few hours.
  • Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, leading to a potential 'death spiral' if players lose missions.
  • The RNG-based weapon upgrade system can lead to frustrating outcomes, making it hard to progress.
  • story327 mentions

    The game's story is minimal and largely underwhelming, with players noting that it lacks depth and character development, primarily revolving around defending against invaders. While the gameplay mechanics are engaging, the repetitive mission structure and absence of a compelling narrative detract from the overall experience, leaving many players wishing for more substantial story elements and variety in missions. Overall, the game is better suited for those who prioritize gameplay over story, as the narrative is sparse and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “The game play, the story, everything about it is just amazing in my opinion, if you have the money.”
    • “The story is super simple but makes sense and needs little added.”
    • “I think the game has a really good back story; a thing I hope Echo Entertainment could add as an update is the troops coming in drop ships that would be amazing but otherwise the gameplay is basic and fun.”
    • “This is not a game you play for its story; it really doesn't have much.”
    • “There is really no story, neither campaign. The customization is nice, you could play the game again on different difficulty and using a different build; however, the levels get repetitive very quickly.”
    • “The story takes about 7-8 hours to get through and is very bare bones.”
  • gameplay200 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a solid core loop that combines tower defense mechanics with resource management and shooter elements, providing an engaging experience initially. However, many players find the gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks depth over time, with issues such as poor UI, frustrating mechanics, and a lack of content hindering long-term enjoyment. While the graphics and sound design are praised, the overall gameplay experience is seen as needing significant improvements to maintain player interest beyond a few hours.

    • “It's a great game with nice ambience, sounds and graphics, with successful mechanics that make you play it over and over again.”
    • “The gameplay is enjoyable but it feels lacking in variety.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple: you just play mission after mission trying to gather resources to advance a tech tree and power yourself up.”
    • “Very frustrating as this has the potential to be a fantastic game, but currently the core gameplay/fun proposition is broken, as it's a bad 'shooter' with awful aim and unsatisfying player-controlled shooting, and also a bad tower defense, with turrets and units that are very weak and can't be relied upon for anything.”
    • “The gameplay was very repetitive very early on, and the 'gating' of the gameplay seemed to be very hit and miss; sometimes the levels were interesting/engaging, but most of the time the levels were over way too quickly.”
  • graphics157 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals, unique art style, and effective use of effects and lighting, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Many players appreciate the crispness and aesthetic appeal, particularly during large-scale battles, although some have noted optimization issues that can affect performance on lower-end systems. Overall, the graphics are considered a highlight of the game, contributing significantly to its enjoyment despite some critiques regarding gameplay depth and content.

    • “The graphics and designs are really good for a game of this caliber; it's somewhat calming in a way.”
    • “The graphics and visuals are absolutely stunning, and the gameplay is very engaging.”
    • “The visuals and sound are amazing, and the battles with many units, mortar raining down from the sky, and planes flying by are a sight to behold.”
    • “While the graphics and sound design are decent, the gameplay itself is lackluster and fails to engage the player in a meaningful way.”
    • “On the other hand, optimization is still terrible as lowering the graphic settings does not change anything at all.”
    • “Even here, though, there are aspects that could use some improvements: models look blurry when the zoom-in function of the game is used and the game just can't run at 60fps, for some reason, and instead ranges from 48 to 56 fps at all graphical settings and situations.”
  • replayability53 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting a lack of substantial replay value due to limited content and repetitive gameplay. While some enjoy experimenting with different strategies and builds, others feel that the game becomes stale after the initial playthrough. Recent updates have improved replayability for some, but many still express a desire for more variety and additional content to enhance long-term engagement.

    • “Overall, a 10/10 game that hasn't stopped being fun and replayable in my 929 hours of playtime over the course of 5 years.”
    • “I enjoy the experience and believe it has decent replay value, as there is room to try different builds and strategies.”
    • “Great replay value too since you can try different strategies and base layouts.”
    • “There's not much replay value, sadly.”
    • “The only downside I see is the relatively short playing time, which is about 8 hours per run, and the lack of replayability, because you see all there is in the first run.”
    • “The game has practically zero replayability and scalability.”
  • music40 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and fit within the game's atmosphere, particularly in menus and preparation phases. However, several players express disappointment over the lack of a soundtrack during battles, suggesting that the absence of music detracts from the overall experience. While some find the sound design and effects to be excellent, others feel that the repetitive nature of the sound effects and limited music options diminish the game's impact.

    • “On one hand, the game implements some great mechanics, is epic, has great music and decent visuals.”
    • “The music fits, but is just kinda there.”
    • “The music is also a great fit and enhances the entire gameplay to the next level.”
    • “The problem with this game is there is no soundtrack.”
    • “The game itself is pretty decent, but for some reason, shooting a horde of minions with a lot of explosions without any uplifting soundtrack like in the trailer makes the game dull.”
    • “There is literally no music apart from when you're in the campaign menu.”
  • grinding12 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly after initial excitement fades. While some upgrades and choices can be enjoyable, many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of combat and the long wait times between actions as detracting from the overall experience. The progression system often feels dictated by randomness, leading to frustration and a sense of unfulfilling grind, especially when upgrading weapons and abilities later in the game.

    • “Tediously unskippable long waiting time between each action, feels like it's stretched out for filler purposes (entering a location, winning, losing, etc...).”
    • “You will constantly be cast into death spirals over and over with no hope of recovery; the progression can feel pretty grindy, and nearly everything the player does is dictated by pure randomness.”
    • “All in all, you're missing out on about 1 hour's worth of content with 5 hours of grinding.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting persistent issues such as unresponsive freezing upon exit, duplicated mouse cursors, and general glitches that hinder gameplay. Despite some players finding the game polished overall, the recurring technical problems, particularly with mouse functionality and system crashes, suggest a lack of ongoing support and updates, leaving many feeling that the game is unplayable.

    • “In fact, the entire game seems to be bug-free.”
    • “The game feels quite polished and bug-free.”
    • “The stability of the game enhances the overall experience.”
    • “Mouse acceleration is not toggleable and when troubleshooting it, it seems this was a known issue for at least 4 years - the last update was 2-3 years ago, so I doubt it's going to be fixed in the future.”
    • “I had it on my wishlist for some time and finally gave it a try; unfortunately, I suffer from a duplicated cursor (the game uses a custom cursor but fails to hide the system cursor) and freezes when quitting, forcing me to restart the system.”
    • “Bought this years ago, I've been waiting for updates, and now that I decided to actually play it, it is unplayable on my system: double mouse cursor on the screen, and it also freezes when I try to exit the game.”
  • optimization9 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the graphics and sound effects, others report performance issues, particularly at higher refresh rates, leading to high GPU consumption. Additionally, the reliance on RNG for upgrades can negatively impact performance, especially in the early game.

    • “To start off with, the optimization is fantastic for the level of graphics, and I absolutely adore the sound effects and the way enemies die and fall apart.”
    • “At high refresh rates, the game is not well optimized.”
    • “Although it has gameplay that I can definitely recommend on discount, I recommend the devs improve the main menu UI, settings, fonts, and performance.”
    • “A big part of the game is an upgrade mechanic (to increase your main weapon's damage) that completely relies on RNG, eats up a ton of resources, and can easily cripple your performance, especially early game.”
    • “Optimization, given the somewhat simple graphics, is not the best as GPU consumption was around 90-100% in 1440p, 144Hz - however, it goes to a much more acceptable 60% if the frame rate is limited to 85fps.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring a blend of absurdity and irony, particularly in its cheeky commentary that playfully insults the player. The comedic elements are highlighted through amusing gameplay mechanics, such as creatively killing enemies with various objects. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted and entertaining layer to the gaming experience.

    • “Funny game where you kill stuff with more stuff.”
    • “Funny pew pew.”
    • “I do love that irony at the beginning of the game though... sort of insulting the gamer in a cheeky, funny way... love that bit.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express frustration with the game's current state, indicating that it has negatively impacted their emotional connection to the experience. They are hopeful for improvements in future updates but are currently disengaged.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the impressive soundtrack and level art as key elements that contribute to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The soundtrack, level art, and atmosphere are all incredible.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
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Critic Reviews

33% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
50hAverage play time
6-22hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 25 analyzed playthroughs

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