Tower Defense: Magic Quest
- January 9, 2016
- Stereo7 Games Limited
Tower Defense: Magic Quest is a strategy game with exceptional mechanics and phenomenal graphics, offering an engaging offline tower defense experience. However, be prepared for numerous ads. In this Tower Defense game, players can enjoy offline gameplay without the need for an internet connection, making it a great choice for those on-the-go.
Reviews
- The game is easy to understand and has a fun, casual gameplay style.
- Graphics are cute and appealing, making it visually enjoyable.
- The game offers a decent amount of content for casual play, with a variety of heroes and towers.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, with many heroes and towers locked behind real money transactions.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks challenge, especially after upgrading a few towers.
- There are frequent ads that disrupt the experience, and some users report issues with purchases not being honored.
- monetization42 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism due to the overwhelming presence of ads, which many players find intrusive and frustrating. Despite options to pay for an ad-free experience, users report that these purchases often fail to remove all ads, leading to dissatisfaction. Additionally, there are complaints about locked content requiring further payments, creating a perception of a cash grab rather than a balanced free-to-play model.
“No ads mid-level is a big plus.”
“The in-app purchase is reasonable.”
“Less dependent upon in-game purchases would be a lovely touch.”
“I would have given more stars, but I bought a deal that said it would get rid of ads, and it did not.”
“Game is nice and eventually became challenging to get a full 3 stars, but the deal breaker is the amount of ads and locked paid content.”
“Ads are forced and are very frequent; gameplay is decent.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many players appreciate the cute and appealing art style, often comparing it favorably to titles like Kingdom Rush, while others note issues such as poor animations and a need for updates. Despite some criticisms, the graphics are frequently described as good or nice, contributing to the game's enjoyment.
“Graphic quality is also very nice !!”
“This game is awesome, the graphics, the gameplay, the story, very good, I don't mind spending money on this game.”
“Awsome tower defense game, love the graphics.”
“Bad animations, poor linguistics, and no storyline whatsoever with mediocre graphics and lack of design - that's the gist of it.”
“The graphics look cute, but it's essentially a clunky, off-brand Kingdom Rush, and 80% of the game costs real money to play.”
“Loved the game until hard mode; seems to be a graphics glitch resulting in invisible mobs.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and standard for a tower defense game, with decent mechanics and graphics. However, many users find it too easy and criticize the frequent ads that disrupt the experience. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing tower visuals upon upgrades and addressing issues with resource acquisition and level variety.
“These games based around a very similar premise of gameplay are always enjoyable.”
“Very nice gameplay, not slow at all.”
“It's a great simple tower defense game with good graphics and gameplay for what it is.”
“The upgrade symbol falls outside of the screen, hindering gameplay immensely.”
“Ads pop up without rewards, opens multiple windows, gameplay is too easy, though for some reason, I only saw 1 star after winning.”
“Not enough gameplay, too much cashing in.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a divided opinion on the game's story aspect; while some players appreciate the character design and narrative elements, many criticize the lack of a substantial storyline, poor animations, and minimal sound effects. Several users express frustration over the absence of a comprehensive backstory for towers and heroes, suggesting that the game feels incomplete without deeper lore or engaging missions. Overall, the story is seen as either a highlight or a significant shortcoming, depending on the player's perspective.
“Very well created characters and story.”
“This game is awesome, the graphics, the gameplay, the story, very good, I don't mind spending money on this game.”
“Bad animations, poor linguistics, and no storyline whatsoever with mediocre graphics and lack of design - that's the gist of it.”
“Played it up to the 10th stage then got bored, no story, no unit voices, minimal sound effects, then ads everywhere.”
“Pretty basic and not a real challenge or story.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and engaging. Comments highlight the amusing interactions and characters, contributing to an enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that resonates with the audience.
“This game is so good! I played it every day, and that guy Daan doesn't know the new tower. Haha, you're so funny, Daan!”
“Funny and interesting.”
“Funny.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to leveling up towers and heroes. While the upgrading process can feel repetitive, it doesn't significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. However, the limited playtime adds to the grindiness for some users.
“Seems like it might get grindy to level up your towers and heroes, but it's fun.”
“Upgrading is a bit tedious, but hasn't hampered gameplay.”
“It's a fun game, but without the unlimited play, it makes it a little more tedious than I would like.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The background music is generally regarded as the only strong point of the game's audio, with some players expressing a desire for the option to play their own music or podcasts while muting the game's sounds. However, there are complaints about the game being visually unengaging, with some describing it as a "black screen" accompanied solely by music.
“The background music is the only decent thing in the game.”
“I love the game; I just wish I could play my own music or podcasts in the background and mute the game sounds.”
“The game features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“Only decent thing is the background music.”
“I love the game; I just want to be able to play my own music/podcasts in the background and mute the sounds.”
“Only a black screen and music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have praised the game's optimization, consistently rating it 5 stars for its performance.
“Definitely a 5-star performance in optimization.”
“The game runs smoothly on all settings, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I was impressed by how well the game is optimized for different hardware configurations.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and instances where the game stalls, necessitating manual force quits.
“The game is buggy, frequently stalls, and I often have to force quit manually.”
“I encountered numerous crashes that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”