Tyfortress: Tactical Typing
- August 5, 2021
- Sensen Games
Get on SteamProtect human race last fortress against the robots by typing phrases and single words! Build and evolve towers that will help while you destroy robots by typing their words! Oh, and don't forget... Before that, you'll need to type phrases fast to gather a good amount of resources to build towers!
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Reviews
- The combination of typing and tower defense is a unique and fresh concept that adds depth to the gameplay.
- The game offers a range of difficulty levels, making it accessible for beginners while still providing a challenge for experienced typists.
- It's an excellent value for the price, providing engaging gameplay and a fun way to practice typing skills.
- The reliance on mouse navigation for menu and game start is inconvenient for a typing-focused game.
- The gameplay can feel unrewarding due to a lack of correlation between typing performance and points earned.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes, especially at higher levels, to be frustrating, particularly with achievements tied to perfect completion.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for their janky presentation, which detracts from the overall experience, and the visual elements do not effectively enhance the gameplay, making it feel unrewarding.
“But the larger problem, in my opinion, is the mixture of jank in presentation and other graphical elements, and how unrewarding it feels that gameplay revolves around a 3-phase round system where resource management is pretty much the determining factor of your success beyond your words-per-minute ranking.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a 3-phase round system focused on resource management, which some players find unrewarding despite its potential for improving typing and vocabulary skills. While the soundtrack and art are well-received, the overall experience is marred by technical issues and a sense of jank in presentation.
“The soundtrack fits the gameplay pretty well, the art looks good, and it's perfect for people who like to practice typing and vocabulary at the same time.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-suited to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience while complementing the visual art. It is particularly appealing for players interested in improving their typing and vocabulary skills.
“The soundtrack fits the gameplay pretty well, the art looks good, and it's perfect for people who like to practice typing and vocabulary at the same time.”
