Terrorhedron

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Terrorhedron is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Dan Walters and was released on July 24, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Terrorhedron" is a 3D tower defense strategy game, available for single-player and multiplayer co-op with up to 8 players. Its innovative mechanics include programmable turrets and 3D gameplay, providing a fresh, challenging, and intricate experience. Engage in cooperative defense against colorful Terrorhedron spheres in attractive abstract landscapes, with the goal of unlocking new upgrades and tracks.

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Audience ScoreBased on 577 reviews

music35 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique 3D gameplay adds depth to the tower defense genre, allowing for creative tower placements and strategies.
Challenging and addictive, with a rewarding progression system that keeps players engaged.
Great value for the price, especially when on sale, making it accessible for fans of tower defense games.

Camera controls can be clunky and unintuitive, making navigation difficult at times.
Graphics are simplistic and may not appeal to everyone, feeling more like a tech demo than a polished game.
Multiplayer functionality is limited and requires manual setup, which can be frustrating for players.

music
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is predominantly praised for its catchy chiptune soundtrack, which many players find enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive or annoying over time, with a few suggesting the need for more tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its fun and relaxed atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is an excellent EP of chiptunes by random.”
- “The most underrated tower defense game I've ever found, amazing soundtrack, great retro feel with 8-bit music.”
- “The music is great and really adds to the minimalist tech feel that the game provides.”
- “Main menu music is annoyingly bad.”
- “The music is bad and more of an annoyance.”
- “The music can get grating after a bit (but you can turn it off).”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its engaging and challenging tower defense mechanics, offering a mix of simplicity and depth that encourages strategic thinking. Players appreciate the creative maps, unique tower designs, and the addictive nature of the gameplay, despite some minor glitches and control issues. Overall, the game provides a satisfying experience with a good balance of difficulty and fun, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The gameplay is simple; build towers, stop the blocks from going into the end (or leaking as it's called), but the way you do it is what makes it intriguing.”
- “This is a great tower defense game with addictive gameplay and a fun level-up system.”
- “The gameplay is well balanced, with an acceptable mix of turrets and upgrades, creative maps, and enjoyable music.”
- “A few bugs hinder the fine gameplay.”
- “For 25 cents I thought I'd be getting a glitchy terrible game, and believe me, that is what I got, but despite not being able to copy-paste for multiplayer, having a lot of lag during gameplay, being unable to save in multiplayer (which is a huge pain when playing with others) and not having any sort of way to see what your friends are doing (just as bad as not being able to save), this game is great.”
- “Gameplay wise, there's nothing new about this game.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as simplistic, minimalist, and reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. While some appreciate the retro aesthetic and find it charming, others criticize the lack of detail and textures, labeling them as lazy or amateurish. Overall, the visuals are seen as functional but not impressive, with a call for potential upgrades in future updates.
- “The art style might look very simple and minimalistic, but it is all part of the charm.”
- “With such an expansive canvas, the aesthetic comes as a relief, being clean and abstract, minimalist but without looking amateur. The game looks slick, well rendered, and has a thumping soundtrack, and doesn't suffer any framerate issues, regardless of what mayhem is going on at the time.”
- “Simple but very crisp graphics, lots of upgrades to plot your strategy, and a user interface that makes it pretty simple for anyone to jump right into and enjoy make this a necessary addition to most any game library.”
- “We have this discordant dichotomy, where the game itself is fleshed out with various levels and so on, and phoned-in graphics.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The graphics are plain and look very boring.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players report minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, others experience more severe issues such as buggy achievements and camera problems. Some users find the game runs well despite these flaws, but the multiplayer experience can suffer from synchronization issues.
- “The game looks and runs great, showcasing impressive stability throughout my playtime.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it rarely crashes and maintains a smooth performance.”
- “The stability of the game enhances the overall experience, allowing me to focus on gameplay without interruptions.”
- “Achievements are buggy; for some reason, the things you do unlock completely unrelated achievements.”
- “The only downside is it is sometimes buggy, and the camera is horrible.”
- “Disclaimer: the game is buggy, the interface is unintuitive, and the multiplayer is sometimes completely out-of-sync.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its unique building mechanics, allowing players to strategically place and stack platforms, which enhances gameplay variety. The 3D perspective and the ability to create unlimited paths further contribute to its fun and engaging nature, making it a highly replayable experience. Overall, players find the game to be very replayable.
- “The 3D perspective and unlimited paths you can create with the turret platforms is what makes this a unique and very fun game with replayability.”
- “It is very replayable.”
- “So basically you can only place buildings on the gray circles and not wherever you wanted to put it, unlike most tower defense games. However, you can buy platforms to extend possible tower placements, and you can even stack platforms on top of each other, giving it a lot more strategy and replayability.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game manageable, noting that while some achievements and tower upgrades require effort, the pacing is well-balanced. Many appreciate that the grinding is integrated with learning and progression, making it feel rewarding rather than tedious. Overall, those familiar with tower defense games may not find the grind overly burdensome, as it allows for gradual unlocking of content without overwhelming players.
- “Maybe I am terrible, but I haven't gotten past the 3rd map on easy (3/8) maps and have been grinding away trying to level up to unlock tower upgrades.”
- “Like most tower defense games, not all towers and upgrades are available at first; you have to do a bit of grinding to get to the good stuff.”
- “You must grind a bit to unlock towers and upgrades for them; however, they do a wonderful job of scaling it so you are grinding as you are learning and unlocking new tracks, so it does not become a bore.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be genuinely entertaining, often laughing out loud during gameplay, especially considering its low price. However, some reviewers note that while the humor is strong, the game could benefit from further refinement.
- “At first, I was laughing at this game.”
- “Ended up playing the whole night and laughing out loud.”
- “For what we got this game for, it was very funny, but it definitely needs polishing.”
story
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The reviews highlight a contrasting view on story; one emphasizes a moral about perseverance and life's unpredictability, while another criticizes a lack of narrative in "Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten," noting it focuses solely on gameplay mechanics without a story element.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is no story whatsoever, just pure defense.”
- “No story or anything.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features engaging levels, innovative gameplay, and a fantastic soundtrack, all without the presence of microtransactions, which is a notable positive aspect for players.
- “Cool levels, original gameplay and ideas, awesome soundtrack... no microtransactions.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the game is enjoyable and challenging, it lacks sufficient optimization features. Users on older hardware report performance issues and a limited options menu, which only allows for basic settings like fullscreen and volume adjustments, with no resolution options available.
- “Great game, a bit of a mind twist at first, and even more so once you get used to it. It's a lot of fun, but it needs some optimization. I'm running on an old potato, and even still, it doesn't seem like I would have trouble playing in full screen. However, there are no real options available; the only settings are for full screen and adjusting the volume.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional engagement with the game, experiencing a range of feelings from laughter to tears, particularly during high-stakes moments that evoke a sense of urgency and attachment to their in-game actions.
- “I laughed, I cried, and I built a last-minute save at the top of the map to make sure that last block didn't go down the godforsaken hole.”