Technotron Defense
- December 22, 2017
- CASGames
Get on Steam"Technotron Defense" is a challenging tower defense game set in a retro-futuristic 80's world. Protect the virtual city by building and upgrading defensive structures, utilizing strategy to fend off waves of attackers. With two game modes and a synthwave soundtrack, this game offers depth and replayability for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging tower defense experience with a nostalgic 80s aesthetic and great synth music.
- It's inexpensive, making it a great value for casual gamers looking for a simple yet enjoyable timewaster.
- The variety of enemies and tower mechanics provide a satisfying challenge, especially in later levels.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with waves failing to spawn and unresponsive controls, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Tower upgrades and mechanics are basic and lack depth, making strategic planning less rewarding.
- Some players find the later levels frustratingly difficult, leading to a sense of abandonment after a few hours of play.
- music25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly for its 80s synth and vaporwave influences, creating a fitting atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players enjoy the soundtrack enough to consider purchasing it separately, others note that the limited number of tracks may lead to repetition during extended play. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's unique personality and enjoyment.
“Music is awesome and fits perfectly.”
“The soundtrack is synth-tastic (devs, I would buy the OST if it were available, just sayin').”
“Music and art style create a soothing atmosphere contrasted by challenging and fast-paced gameplay.”
“The soundtrack is decent if you like 80s synth music, but I didn't buy the game for its soundtrack, nor will I hear it if the game itself isn't good enough to spend time in.”
“Although, if you play the game a lot then you might want to mute the music after a while and fire up a synthwave playlist of your own.”
“The main selling point for me was the soundtrack because vaporwave and stuff like that is my thing, but I can say that the entire soundtrack has around 6 songs.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s arcade vector graphics, which many players find visually appealing. However, some users note that the simplistic design can make it difficult to distinguish between different tower types. Overall, the visuals contribute to a fun and engaging atmosphere, complemented by a catchy synth soundtrack.
“That said, the look is nice, mimicking the vector graphics of some arcade games from the eighties.”
“I find the graphics pleasing to the eye and the excellent 80s synth soundtrack is an added bonus.”
“A simple and elegant tower defense with good graphics, music and gameplay.”
“The retro aesthetic makes it hard to differentiate one type of tower from another, not to mention one upgraded tower versus its lower-tiered brethren.”
“Despite the stylized graphics and music, it is actually the most orthodox and conventional of all the cheap tower defense games I've played on Steam.”
“Also, the graphics settings don't stick in the game options when changing them from the Unity launcher, although that may be a problem with Unity itself.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its classic tower defense mechanics, offering a more complex and engaging experience compared to many mobile ports that suffer from grindy elements. Players appreciate the combination of soothing music and art style with challenging, fast-paced gameplay, resulting in a fun and enjoyable experience. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and depth, making it accessible yet rewarding.
“A simple and elegant tower defense game with good graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“Music and art style create a soothing atmosphere contrasted by challenging and fast-paced gameplay.”
“It is far more approachable than the tower defense mobile ports that have made their way onto Steam, but it hasn't shed the grindy gameplay in the transition.”
“This game follows the tried and tested formula of classic tower defense gameplay, which is basically a slightly more complex version of rock, paper, scissors.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a soothing ambiance created by the music and art style, which effectively contrasts with the challenging and fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music and art style create a soothing atmosphere, contrasted by challenging and fast-paced gameplay.”
“Great music and atmosphere.”
“The music and art style create a soothing atmosphere, but it feels out of place with the challenging and fast-paced gameplay.”
“The atmosphere is bland and fails to immerse me in the game world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the environments feel empty and uninspired.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's story is relatively brief, with players reporting that it takes approximately six hours to complete all missions.
“The story felt rushed and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed by the end.”
“The narrative was confusing and poorly structured, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game often arises from its quirky bugs, such as the inability to click on towers, leading to frustrating yet amusing gameplay scenarios. Additionally, the trials mode's tendency to carry over starting money from previous games can create unexpectedly easy or challenging situations, adding a layer of comedic unpredictability.
“Some bugs I ran into include occasionally not being able to click on a tower (which makes it impossible to upgrade or sell), and trials mode setting my starting money to whatever I had left in the last game I played (which can make things hilariously easy or impossible to buy anything).”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more accessible compared to other mobile ports on Steam, which have retained their grindy gameplay.
“It is far more approachable than the TD mobile ports that have made their way onto Steam, but it hasn't shed the grindy gameplay in the transition.”
