TDS - Tower Destiny Survive | Game Brain

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Build, equip, upgrade your tower and make your way through huge waves of zombies

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,065 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

monetization408 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with gameplay that matches the advertisements.
Players appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards rather than being forced to watch them.
The graphics and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, making it a good time killer.

There are frequent forced ads after completing levels, which disrupts gameplay.
The game becomes repetitive quickly, with little variety in levels and upgrades.
Players are frustrated by the lack of permanent ad removal options and the reset of progress after each level.

monetization
454 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of forced ads, particularly after initial levels. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the increasing frequency of mandatory ads has led to claims of the game being a cash grab. Overall, the consensus suggests that excessive forced ads detract significantly from the gameplay experience, with many players indicating a willingness to uninstall the game due to this issue.
- “This game is perfect, no ads except optional ads, and it's super fun to play on car rides. It has a nice pace; I definitely recommend this game, trust me you won't regret it! 👍”
- “No ads unless you want to get extra rewards.”
- “No ads very fun and entertaining; I love this game, it's enjoyable.”
- “Seems like just a soulless cash grab of a game.”
- “Forced ads kill any mobile game for me.”
- “The game gives the impression that ads are optional but they're not.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with a solid core loop and enjoyable mechanics, particularly in terms of customization and special attacks. However, many users express frustration with the frequency of forced ads, which disrupt the experience and can make the gameplay feel repetitive or slow, especially at the beginning of levels. While the graphics and overall design are praised, the balance between gameplay and ad interruptions remains a significant concern for players.
- “I really like the gameplay loop and the design of the enemies.”
- “Plays like it's advertised which is refreshing and the gameplay is fun, you don't mind playing ads for stuff every now and then.”
- “The gameplay loop is really fun as well, excellent time killer.”
- “However, without an option to speed up gameplay, it's agonizingly slow at the beginning of each level.”
- “The core gameplay loop is boring.”
- “It's absurdly easy and clearly just a massive ad with some gameplay in-between.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging backstory and solid narrative elements. However, some users express frustration with the forced advertisements that interrupt gameplay and hinder the overall experience. There are also suggestions for additional modes, such as a dedicated story mode and survival challenges, to enhance the gameplay further.
- “Great back story!”
- “Wooow, what a solid... story and gameplay! 💥”
- “Love it, the storyline is the best! 😁”
- “After you complete a mission, gold is held hostage and forced ads are shown.”
- “I like the game, but I feel like there should be a story mode, survival mode, and bosses. When you unlock them, you could get three daily entries for all bosses or just three entries.”
- “Wooow, what a solid... story and gameplay 💥”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their quality and art style. However, some players express dissatisfaction with the presence of excessive ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, the gameplay and ad interruptions are noted as significant drawbacks.
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Graphics are great, no ads, amazing 10/10.”
- “Nice art style.”
- “Game is okay for this type; the graphics are mediocre, but it pushes too many ads.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the ability to play their own background music without interruption, while others express disappointment over the lack of in-game music and sound effects. Many users are requesting the addition of chill music and specific genres like phonk for boss battles to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the absence of music is seen as a significant drawback that could improve the game's potential.
- “This game is really fun and just like how the ad displays it, and also can let you play music in the background without interrupting it.”
- “I would like some music in the game, something chill, and for the boss music: phonk.”
- “Please add minigames, spin wheels second; I would like some music in the game, something chill, and for the boss music: phonk.”
- “Give it two stars because honestly it's a good game and has potential. The only downgrade is the fact it has no music or sound effects, or even an option to log in to save progress. Please change this ASAP and I'll change my rating, please and thank you.”
- “No forced ads, but no music.”
- “Please add minigames, spin wheels second. I would like some music in the game, something chill, and for the boss music: phonk.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and cute. Despite some complaints about excessive ads, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- “This game is so funny.”
- “Fun so far, it's funny and kinda cute.”
- “Too many ads, but it's still really funny!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, acknowledging it as a typical feature of the genre. While some are willing to engage in grinding for rewards, many express frustration over the excessive number of forced ads that accompany the experience.
- “Yes, your game is tedious. Is that why you called it TDS?”
- “Tedious with an obscene amount of forced ads.”
- “It's a good game, a bit grindy, but this is how it goes for this game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's replayability is limited, as players can only engage with the ads for a short duration, specifically until the completion of the first level. While the ads are interactive and enjoyable, they do not significantly enhance the overall replay value of the game.
- “This game is exactly like the ads, and the ads are playable until you finish the first level!”
- “Love it, the ads are playable for 5 minutes.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezing during gameplay and problems with the app getting stuck on the loading screen. These technical difficulties lead to frustration, particularly when attempting to watch ads for rewards.
- “Wasting my time and not getting rewarded, especially when the ad freezes after watching a double money ad.”
- “Today I played, and during the gameplay, everything froze. I tried to restart the app, but it got stuck on the loading screen.”
- “Today I played, and during the gameplay, everything froze. I tried to restart the app, but it got stuck on the loading screen.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with some users finding the character designs questionable and unappealing.
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “Many characters seem one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of the character arcs makes it hard to stay invested in their stories.”