Topple Tactics

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"Topple Tactics is a physics-based multiplayer tower defense strategy game where one player, as the 'Huge Player', places towers and uses abilities to prevent the 'Little Players' from reaching the end of the map. The Little Players must upgrade themselves to face the increasingly difficult obstacles created by the Huge Player. With various maps, a large selection of characters, abilities, and upgrades, Topple Tactics offers a hilarious and challenging experience for players."

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Play Modes

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,084 reviews

humor37 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and offers a unique blend of tower defense and platforming mechanics.
Great for playing with friends, providing a humorous and chaotic experience.
The graphics and sound design are charming, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from a lack of player base, making it difficult to find matches.
There are numerous bugs and balancing issues, particularly with the mechanics for the big player.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to a diminished experience after initial excitement.

humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
8%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it particularly enjoyable when playing with friends, as it enhances the comedic experience. Many reviews highlight the game's wacky characters, silly mechanics, and amusing moments, such as the chaotic interactions during gameplay. However, some users note that the humor can be less impactful when playing solo, and there are occasional bugs that detract from the overall fun.
- “This game is really fun and funny to play with your friends.”
- “I am no critic but I love this game; it's goofy, dumb fun to take my mind off things, and it's funny to see them flail about.”
- “This game is so freaking funny; I highly suggest playing it with your friends.”
- “It has a lot of unfunny bugs and in-game elements that annoy me, such as the ability to place a little object in Topple Lane that bounces you back. It's not worth the $7, and after the bug fix, I played a game and, guess what, another bug occurred even though I won; it said that another player won.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat, with jokes that feel forced and outdated. I found myself rolling my eyes more than laughing.”
- “I expected some lighthearted fun, but the attempts at humor just felt cringeworthy and out of place, making the experience more frustrating than enjoyable.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
59%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and frustrating, particularly for the smaller characters, while others appreciate the strategic elements and fun mechanics. Some users highlight a lack of balance between the roles, noting that the gameplay loop can become boring after a short time. However, there are also positive remarks about the game's core mechanics and the enjoyment of playing with friends, suggesting that it has potential despite its flaws.
- “In the trailers, the gameplay seemed dynamic, strategic, and exciting.”
- “The upgrades mechanic makes it not like a normal tower defense game.”
- “The game seamlessly blends classic turn-based strategy with innovative mechanics that keep you on your toes.”
- “The gameplay is as low quality as it gets, and the game is just a repetitive and boring experience.”
- “The gameplay loop is pretty weak and it gets boring after only a couple hours of playtime.”
- “This is a very boring core gameplay loop, and a problem that could be addressed fairly easily.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and reminiscent of nursery rhymes, while others praise it as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Many appreciate the emotional depth and unique style of the soundtrack, describing it as "godly" and fitting for the game's theme. However, there are calls for more variety, as some players desire alternate tracks to avoid monotony.
- “The flavor, music, and everything can be heard, tasted, seen, and felt from a screen.”
- “This game is so unique and the soundtrack is godly.”
- “Also, the music in this game is amazing!”
- “The music is terrible; it's like a nursery rhyme on repeat.”
- “It also sounds like circus music is playing constantly, which may or may not appeal to you.”
- “The most I'd want added is maybe some new maps and the option to have alternate songs play instead of one over and over.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming and cartoony art style, rating it as high as 9/10, while others criticize the visuals as "potato graphics" or "horrible." Overall, the graphics are described as goofy and simple, with potential for improvement, but they also inspire creativity in some players.
- “The art style and graphics are charming, and the sound design immerses you further into the world.”
- “Graphics: 8/10, I love the cartoony style of it.”
- “Graphics 9/10”
- “Very goofy graphics and sounds.”
- “This game sucks because whenever I launch it, it has potato graphics because I set it on there once.”
- “The graphics are horrible and getting the big guy isn't up to chance like getting the impostor from Among Us.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
47%
33%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the story aspect, with several users noting a complete absence of narrative, while others praise a particular game for its beautiful and innovative storytelling that explores deep human themes. Overall, the story quality varies significantly across different games, with some lacking any narrative and others being highly acclaimed for their storytelling.
- “This is seriously the most beautiful, well put together story ever.”
- “It stays vibrant, fresh, and revolutionizes the art of storytelling and filmmaking while making a big statement on what it means to be human.”
- “It stays vibrant, fresh, and revolutionizes the art of storytelling and filmmaking while making a damn statement on what it means to be human.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the experience is profoundly impactful, with many users expressing that it evoked tears and a deep connection to the narrative. Descriptions highlight moments that are described as heart-touching and transcendent, suggesting that the emotional depth may be inaccessible to some audiences. Overall, it is characterized as a powerful and moving experience that resonates strongly with viewers.
- “That part truly made me shed a tear.”
- “And especially at 6:34, that part was just so truly heart-touching; words cannot describe the series of emotions I felt.”
- “It is a tragedy that this, it can't be called a film, but a transcendent emotional experience, will be inaccessible for most.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of time to progress. The experience can feel monotonous, especially when playing as the weaker character, leading to frustration with the upgrade system. Overall, many reviewers suggest that the grinding aspect detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The big guy is overpowered on some maps, but there are no players, and the upgrade system is tedious and annoying.”
- “Playing as the big guy is a snooze fest, while playing as the little guy just feels grindy and takes forever.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting various glitches, including gravity issues and other bugs. While some players find these glitches to be minor or even add to the game's charm, others feel they detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the game may not be worth its price due to these stability concerns.
- “It's very buggy, not worth its price.”
- “The game is amazing, but there are some gravity glitches with the airplane hat.”
- “Some glitches, but c'mon, this is the kind of game where glitches are needed to add to the rage.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed among users. While some appreciate the strategic depth and variety, rating it as high as 10/10 for its non-repetitive nature, others feel it lacks sufficient replay value and could benefit from additional modes and achievements. The consensus suggests that while there is potential for replayability, it may not be fully realized yet.
- “Replayability: 8/10. I love making new strategies.”
- “Replayability: 10/10. The game doesn't get repetitive.”
- “This is a good tower defense game and still fun to try to win as both small and big characters. It could use more modes and achievements, but overall, it's well made for being new.”
- “There is some replayability, but not that much.”
- “Very little replayability.”
- “This game could use more modes, achievements (please, I beg of you to add these), and a bit more overall. A good tower defense game, but still fun to try to win as both small and big characters.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
While the game showcases impressive elements, users report significant optimization issues, including frame drops and crashes, even on high-end hardware like the RTX 4050 and 16 GB RAM. Improvements in optimization are necessary for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “But before we get all of these extra content ideas, this game needs better optimization because even with my RTX 4050 and 16 GB RAM, it can still frame drop like a stone and crash mid-game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that while the character designs and movement are noted, there is a consensus that they require improvement to enhance overall character development.
- “The character designs and movement could be improved.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired.”