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The Defenders: The Second Wave

54%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
54% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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"The Defenders: The Second Wave" is a hack'n'slash game where players fight off hordes of ghosts across 50 waves of increasing difficulty. Choose from a wizard, warrior, or builder, each with unique abilities, and utilize a variety of spells, tactical items, and upgrades to survive until dawn. The game features multiple enemy types, boss battles, and even the ability to bring down the moon, making for a fun and engaging co-op experience. The game is not about releasing date, developer or publisher.

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The Defenders: The Second Wave screenshot
The Defenders: The Second Wave screenshot
The Defenders: The Second Wave screenshot
The Defenders: The Second Wave screenshot
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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
graphics5 negative mentions
  • The game is surprisingly fun and offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it in their childhood.
  • Despite its simplicity, the game encourages strategic thinking and character building with various upgrade paths.
  • It's a cheap and entertaining option for casual gamers, especially in local multiplayer settings.
  • The game suffers from poor graphics, janky controls, and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with unforgiving mechanics that punish mistakes without allowing for recovery.
  • Many players found the game unappealing compared to free alternatives available on platforms like Steam.
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, with many reviewers describing them as amateurish and reminiscent of MS Paint. The visuals are characterized by janky animations, poor hitboxes, and a lack of resolution options, leading to an overall impression of sloppiness. While some players find the simplistic art style amusing, the consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the gaming experience.

    • “The game's graphics look like they were made in MS Paint, which is awesome!”
    • “There are no graphics menu, but it is set at 1080p, which is nice, and you are able to switch to windowed mode as well as having a music and sound effects slider.”
    • “It's a very basic art style that can get old quick, but otherwise, this is a fun little tower defense game.”
    • “This is a particularly badly made, sloppy 2D platformer/shooter/brawler with a few boss fights and things. The key interest is probably the advancement system, which is welcome in any game, but in this case, it's just wasted effort when getting the basics right... janky controls, sluggish gameplay, poor hitboxes, and terrible visuals... the list goes on.”
    • “The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel 'art' used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings I've ever seen.”
    • “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being poorly executed, featuring janky controls, sluggish mechanics, and clunky combat that detracts from the overall experience. While the advancement system shows potential, it is undermined by unforgiving progression and a lack of replayability, resulting in a monotonous and unenjoyable experience. Overall, the game fails to deliver engaging or varied gameplay.

    • “This is a particularly badly made, sloppy 2D platformer/shooter/brawler with a few boss fights and things. The key interest is probably the advancement system, which is welcome in any game, but in this case, it's just wasted effort when getting the basics right. Janky controls, sluggish gameplay, poor hitboxes, and terrible visuals... the list goes on.”
    • “The game is plagued by clunky combat and unforgiving progression mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is just not fun or varied enough to make you want to spend a lot of time with this title.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of engagement and clarity, with players finding it unimpressive and vague. This, combined with subpar graphics and gameplay mechanics, contributes to an overall sense of tedium, leaving gamers disappointed in their solo experience as a wizard.

    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “The plot felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development was minimal, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, with some users expressing dissatisfaction, describing it as lacking quality. However, it fulfills its intended purpose adequately, and players appreciate the inclusion of a music and sound effects slider for customization.

    • “Slow animations, slow controls, and the music is terrible; this is me being gentle on the game.”
    • “The music is rather forgettable, but it serves its purpose well enough.”
    • “There are no graphics menu options, but it is set at 1080p, which is nice. You can switch to windowed mode and adjust the music and sound effects slider.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny despite acknowledging the poor graphics, which resemble a rudimentary drawing style.

    • “Of course it has bad graphics (it's like someone has drawn it with the big brother of Paint?), but everything else is just funny as hell!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and absurd situations.”
    • “Every character has a hilarious quirk that keeps the gameplay entertaining and light-hearted.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been criticized for being poor, with users reporting slow performance, numerous bugs, and a lack of mouse and keyboard support, which contributes to an overall frustrating experience. Additionally, the animations are described as subpar, further detracting from gameplay.

    • “Poorly animated, no mouse and keyboard support, slow, buggy, boring.”

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