Temple Trashers

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Temple Trashers is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Hackerspace NTNU and was released on November 25, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A couch co-op tower defense game, in which the towers you build can hurt you and your friends just as much as they can hurt your enemies. Build towers, aim them towards your foes and collect the crystals that drop in order to build more turrets and survive the endless hordes of enemies!

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, which is a commendable approach by the developers and a rarity among games on Steam.
It features an interesting twist on the tower defense genre, making co-op gameplay chaotic and fun.
The source code is available for free, allowing for community contributions and potential improvements.

The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of polish, which may deter many players.
Keyboard support is inadequate, with no options for keybinding, making it less accessible for keyboard users.
Public reception has been dismal, with very few concurrent players, indicating a lack of interest in the game.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being low quality and low poly, which detracts from the overall experience and may deter many players. The lack of polish and customization further emphasizes the game's visual shortcomings, making it feel less appealing in a visually-driven medium.
- “The students made a fairly simple co-op tower defense game with friendly fire. It wasn't particularly successful, mostly because it's locked down to console gamepads rather than keyboard and mouse, has poor graphics, a lack of polish, and a lack of decent customizability.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
story
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Users feel that the game would benefit from additional content, specifically a story mode and a comprehensive tutorial, to enhance the overall experience and provide a more complete gameplay narrative.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “I was captivated by the rich narrative and the depth of the world-building; it truly feels like you're part of an epic tale.”
- “The plot unfolds beautifully, with each chapter revealing more about the characters and their motivations, making it hard to put the game down.”
- “The story feels incomplete and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.”
- “There are too few maps and the narrative doesn't engage the player effectively.”
- “Without a proper story mode, the game feels like it's missing a crucial element.”
music
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The music in the game, particularly the classical soundtrack, has received positive feedback from users, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the classical music playing throughout the game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The variety of music genres keeps each level fresh and engaging.”