The Counting Kingdom
- June 2, 2014
- Little Worlds Interactive
Get on SteamThe 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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Reviews
- The game is engaging and fun for children, making math practice enjoyable and rewarding.
- It features a well-designed progression system that gradually increases difficulty, helping kids develop their math skills effectively.
- The graphics and sound design are charming and kid-friendly, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game is relatively short, with some players finishing it in about two hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
- While it effectively teaches basic addition and subtraction, it lacks more advanced math concepts, limiting its long-term educational value.
- Some players found the difficulty level to be low, especially for older children or adults, making it less challenging for a broader audience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its straightforward mechanics that effectively blend fun and educational elements, focusing on basic math skills like addition and subtraction. Players appreciate the well-executed design and gradual increase in complexity, making it accessible for younger audiences while still engaging. However, some users question the value for the price, noting that while it offers a fun experience, it may not justify a higher cost for limited gameplay duration.
“At the core, it's a simple game that asks players to practice addition and subtraction, but wrapped in a fun, entertaining mechanic.”
“It nicely balances that delicate tightrope between compelling gameplay and educational content, which is sometimes a challenge if a child thinks the game is more classroom lesson than fun.”
“The simple premise of turn-based tower defense type gameplay where numbered cards must be combined and discarded to match the number of a selected group of attacking monsters grows deeper as the game progresses.”
“Even after writing the above, I'm still not sure whether to recommend it: 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.”
“The simple premise of turn-based tower defense gameplay, where numbered cards must be combined and discarded to match the number of a selected group of attacking monsters, grows deeper as the game progresses.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their whimsical and relaxing style, complemented by straightforward gameplay. Players appreciate the simple yet effective visuals, with options for adjusting graphical fidelity and resolution available at launch. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
“The graphics are whimsical and relaxing.”
“Good game with nice, simple graphics.”
“The graphics are great, and the mechanics are perfectly executed.”
“The graphics and gameplay are straightforward.”
“Being a Unity game, the graphical options are in the launch window with your settings for graphical fidelity and resolution.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised as great and fitting, complementing the cute monster designs and overall kid-friendly aesthetic. Players appreciate the inclusion of audio options, allowing for customization of sound effects and music levels. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the game's enjoyable experience.
“The monsters are super cute, the music is great, and overall it's a super rad game.”
“Audio options are in-game with sliders for sound effects and music.”
“The design is splendid; the art, the music, and gameplay are all kid-friendly.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is presented through engaging cut scenes reminiscent of Angry Birds, setting the stage for a unique gameplay experience. The story mode features multiple levels to progress through, allowing players to revisit them at any time, while also offering a 'free play' mode with adjustable difficulty.
“The game itself feels a little reminiscent of Angry Birds with its cutscenes that explain the story, but the gameplay has its own unique character.”
“The story mode features numerous levels to progress through, and while you can revisit them at any time, there's also a 'free play' mode with scaling difficulties.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting its wholesome ending that leaves a positive and uplifting impression. This conclusion resonates with many, enhancing the overall emotional experience of the game.
“The game left me with a wholesome ending that brought tears to my eyes.”
“I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters, making their struggles and triumphs resonate with me.”
“The story's heartfelt moments truly captured the essence of love and loss, leaving a lasting impact.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in about two hours and lacks significant content to encourage multiple playthroughs without substantial updates.
“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.”
