The Counting Kingdom

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The Counting Kingdom is a math-based tower defense game where players use addition to cast spells and banish attacking monsters. With 30 levels across five regions, the game offers strategic gameplay and dynamic levels for increased replayability. Players can also earn points through combos and well-timed potion use, while learning and practicing addition in a fun and engaging way.

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

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The Counting Kingdom is a fun and engaging way for children to learn basic math skills, particularly addition and subtraction, while enjoying a tower defense gameplay style.
The game features charming graphics and sound design, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for both kids and adults.
It offers a variety of difficulty levels and gameplay mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and problem-solving, keeping players entertained and challenged.

The game is relatively short, with many players finishing it in just a couple of hours, leading to concerns about replayability and long-term engagement.
It primarily focuses on addition and subtraction, lacking more advanced math concepts like multiplication or division, which some players feel limits its educational value.
While the game is designed for children, some adult players found it too easy and lacking in challenge, making it less appealing for older audiences.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The gameplay of Counting Kingdom is characterized by its straightforward mechanics, combining turn-based tower defense with basic math skills like addition and subtraction. While the game offers a fun and engaging experience, particularly for children, it is noted for its relatively short playtime of 2-4 hours and may not justify its price for some players. Overall, the mechanics are well-executed, providing a solid balance between educational content and enjoyable gameplay.
- “At the core, it's a simple game that asks players to practice addition and subtraction, but wrapped in a fun, entertaining mechanic.”
- “The core mechanics are very strong, and the game develops a one-more-level mentality even if you already understand arithmetic.”
- “Combines genuinely fun gameplay with reinforcement of basic math skills.”
- “Falls a bit short in length of gameplay.”
- “Even after writing the above I'm still not sure whether to recommend: it was a fun hour, but it's hard to suggest $5, let alone $10 for an hour of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is fairly simplistic and whenever a new element is added, it is well explained.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics are widely praised for their whimsical and appealing art style, featuring a light, cartoony aesthetic that is both relaxing and enchanting, particularly for younger audiences. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant colors and well-executed design, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, the game offers customizable graphical settings, allowing players to adjust fidelity and resolution to their preference.
- “The graphics are whimsical and relaxing.”
- “The monsters and kid wizard have a great art style and colors that I love.”
- “The artwork is very pleasing to the eyes, and the monsters aren't too scary.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are straightforward.”
- “Graphically, this has a light cartoony kids feeling to it.”
- “Being a Unity game, the graphical options are in the launch window with your settings for graphical fidelity and resolution.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The music in the game is generally praised for being fitting and enjoyable, with a light guitar solo for the map and a fun battle tune that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the kid-friendly design, which includes pleasant audio that complements the charming artwork and gameplay. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute to a polished and engaging atmosphere, making it appealing for younger audiences.
- “My daughter was enchanted with the artwork and music, and it feels less like work than other 'learning' games.”
- “The map music is this nice light guitar solo that makes me think of story time.”
- “The game is polished & adorable, with bright colors, pleasant music, and cute monsters that are largely nonthreatening and quite imaginative.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is presented through engaging cutscenes reminiscent of Angry Birds, but the gameplay offers a unique experience. Players can complete the story mode in under two hours, which some find too short, though the game includes numerous levels and a 'free play' mode with varying difficulties. The light guitar music enhances the storytelling atmosphere, making it feel like a narrative journey.
- “The game is very short if only doing the story missions, like me, finishing in a little under 2 hours.”
- “The map music is this nice light guitar solo that makes me think of story time.”
- “Story mode itself has numerous levels to progress through, and while you can revisit them at any time, there's also 'free play' mode with scaling difficulties.”
- “The game is very short if only doing the story missions, like me, finishing in little under 2 hours.”
- “The game is very short if only doing the story missions, like me, finishing in little under 2 hours.”
- “Things that would make this game better: multiplication/division, achievements, and some sort of challenge or endless mode that wasn't tied specifically to the 'story' of the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has low replayability, primarily appealing to children for educational purposes, such as teaching basic addition and subtraction. Players find little incentive to replay the game after completing it, especially for adults.
- “Not a lot of replayability for adults, but would be a good game for teaching kids about basic addition and some subtraction.”
- “I beat it in about 2 hours, and can't imagine playing again without a major update; it doesn't have much in the way of replayability.”
- “Low replayability.”
- “If you have kids and they need to learn how to add, it's great, but if not, then I'm not sure how much replayability this game really has.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the game's emotional depth, particularly highlighting its wholesome ending that leaves a lasting positive impression.
- “The game left me with a sense of warmth and fulfillment, especially with its wholesome ending.”
- “I was deeply moved by the character arcs and the emotional depth of the story.”
- “The moments of connection between characters brought tears to my eyes; it was truly an emotional journey.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its solid gameplay and lack of bugs, providing a stable experience as players match monster values with spells from their spellbook.
- “The gameplay is solid and bug-free, with a simple premise of matching the values of monsters on the field with spells in your spellbook.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game runs; I've experienced no crashes or major glitches during my playtime.”
- “The performance is consistently smooth, allowing for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in "Counting Kingdom" is highlighted as a standout feature, appealing to fans of games like "Brain Age" by incorporating amusing monsters that enhance the overall experience.
- “If you ever liked games like Brain Age but wished it involved hilarious monsters, then you need to get The Counting Kingdom.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that keep you laughing.”
- “Every level is filled with clever puns and amusing scenarios that make learning fun and entertaining.”

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4h Median play time

4h Average play time

4-4h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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