The Defenders: The Second Wave

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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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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics10 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 unforgiving, with a lack of meaningful progression and customization options.
Many players found the game unappealing compared to free alternatives available on platforms like Steam.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
45%
42%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, resembling amateurish MS Paint drawings and retro pixel art that fails to meet contemporary standards. Reviewers noted janky animations, lack of resolution options, and overall low visual appeal, which detracts from the gameplay experience. While some found the simplistic art style amusing, the consensus is that the graphics are a significant drawback, contributing to a sense of tedium in the game.
- “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.”
- “Plays the way the graphics look, but does have local multiplayer.”
- “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 hurt my eyes on.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics and animations are very poor and remind me of something like South Park.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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 overshadowed by unforgiving progression and a lack of replayability, leading to a monotonous and unenjoyable experience. Overall, the game fails to deliver engaging or varied gameplay, making it difficult for players to invest time in it.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players finding it unimpressive and vague. This absence of a compelling narrative contributes to an overall sense of tedium, leaving gamers disappointed and uninterested in the experience.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable and lacks impact, with some users expressing dissatisfaction by stating it "sucks." However, it does fulfill its basic role within the game, and players appreciate the inclusion of a music and sound effects slider for customization.
- “Slow animations, slow controls, music sucks and this is me going gently on the game.”
- “Music is rather forgettable as well but it serves its purpose well enough.”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it exceptionally funny despite the poor graphics, which are likened to amateurish drawings. Overall, the comedic elements significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “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!”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is 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.
- “Poorly animated, no mouse and keyboard support, slow, buggy, boring.”

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