Towers of Altrac
- January 5, 2015
- Jsmael Stieger
- 100h median play time
Get on SteamTowers of Altrac is a 3D Tower Defense cooperation game for up to 4 players with an innovative A.I. system "S.A.D.", which makes your enemies intelligent. Fight against the horde of Goblins, Orcs, Dragons and other monsters on 62 unique maps. The game is for every level of player experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique take on the tower defense genre with a variety of towers and strategic gameplay elements.
- Many players find the game addictive and enjoyable, with a good quality-to-price ratio, especially when purchased on sale.
- The game features a character leveling system and co-op multiplayer mode, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences.
- Numerous players report technical issues, including the game being unplayable due to startup problems and crashes.
- The graphics and user interface are criticized for being outdated and clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel unbalanced at times, with some levels being overly difficult or frustrating due to poor design choices.
- graphics50 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they resemble older titles from the PS2 or original Xbox era. While some appreciate the design of the maps, the overall visual quality is criticized for being lackluster, with issues such as poor textures and uninspired tower designs. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the gameplay enjoyable, suggesting that the graphics do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“It's great fun, the graphics are very nice, considering most tower defense games are flashy light shows and nothing else.”
“However, with that said, this is a pretty nice tower defense game... the graphics are 3D rendered (though it feels like the engine used in some older games).”
“Fun game with good defensive type graphics.”
“Uninspired and tedious tower defense game with subpar graphics and very boring towers.”
“The graphics are those from the PS2 or the original Xbox, or a 2005 PC game. The gameplay is boring, too restrained, and total nonsense. The typos are so obvious it's incredible these devs didn't look like they knew what a dictionary was. Loading screens between every single screen last forever, and there are a plethora of annoying framerate drops.”
“Graphics are poor; sounds could be better, but the gameplay is... fantastic.”
- music20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety and ability to listen for extended periods without irritation, while others criticize it for being repetitive and poorly suited to the game's atmosphere. There are also complaints about certain sound effects being annoying and a general need for improvement in both music and gameplay integration. Overall, the music seems to evoke strong emotional responses, both positive and negative.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is good; I did not have the urge to turn it off after more than 100 hours of gameplay, which is a good sign.”
“Every race has its own music themes and different songs.”
“The in-game music is so far off... who chose this music for a tower defense game???”
“Poor sound; the music is repetitive and some sound effects are terribly annoying, e.g. dying goblins.”
“Crappy music, crappy menus, and crappy presentation.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the tower defense mechanics and finding the experience engaging enough to play for over 100 hours. However, many criticize the graphics as outdated, controls as poor, and gameplay as uninspiring and overly cryptic, leading to frustration with its mechanics and frequent loading screens. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it is marred by technical issues and design flaws.
“The gameplay is...fantastic.”
“However, the tower defense gameplay itself is alright, and it seems to work reasonably well.”
“Most of the gameplay elements are incredibly cryptic and take a lot of trial and error to figure out; for example, the colors of the portals the creeps come out of indicate the type of creep, and some upgraded towers get multiple guns, allowing them to split their DPS when they see fit.”
“Grafix are horrible, gameplay is chunky and uninspiring; I would not give this to a friend even if they asked for it.”
“The graphics are those from the PS2 or the original Xbox, or a 2005 PC game. The gameplay is boring, too restrained, and total nonsense. The typos are so obvious it's incredible these devs didn't seem to know what a dictionary was. Loading screens between every single screen last forever, and there are a plethora of annoying framerate drops.”
“Most of the gameplay elements are incredibly cryptic and take a lot of trial and error to figure out. For example, the colors of the portals the creeps come out of indicate the type of creep; some upgraded towers get multiple guns, allowing them to split their DPS when they see fit.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized as a boilerplate fantasy narrative that lacks depth and engagement, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling experience. While it conveys a moral about perseverance, the storytelling is presented through a series of unremarkable text pages that lead to the campaign map, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative richness. Overall, the story is seen as rough around the edges and not particularly memorable.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Especially Dreok's campaign after mission 13.”
“After selecting the blue realm, it went through some pages of storylines that you click next on, which brings you to the campaign map.”
“The graphics and overall speed of the game (long missions) could be improved, but all in all, a pretty entertaining tower defense game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the tower defense game to be uninspired and tedious, with slow progression and lackluster graphics contributing to an overall boring experience. While there is potential for improvement, the current state of the game leaves much to be desired.
“Has potential, but at this stage, is slow, tedious, and boring.”
“Uninspired and tedious tower defense game with subpar graphics and very boring towers.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with no major glitches or crashes encountered during gameplay.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by memorable characters, such as "Captain Iron Silver," which, despite possibly being a placeholder, elicits genuine laughter from players. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“I'm still laughing at Captain Iron Silver or whatever; it's probably a placeholder, but it's good for a laugh.”
