Unleash

About

"Unleash" is a warfare strategy game that offers multiplayer and single-player options, including a co-op mode. A major feature update has introduced the 'TD Scenario Editor', allowing players to create and share their own Tower Defense scenarios via Steam Workshop. The first Unleash Tournament took place on June 24, 2018, where four players competed in a knockout phase, resulting in a yet-to-be-revealed winner.

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Play Modes

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Unleash offers a unique twist on tower defense gameplay by allowing players to design their own mazes and send minions, adding depth and strategy.
The game features nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic Warcraft 3 tower defense mods, with engaging mechanics and a variety of towers and enemies.
The developers are active and responsive to community feedback, and the game has potential for growth with planned updates and additional content.

The game suffers from a lack of online players, making multiplayer experiences difficult to find, often forcing players to rely on AI opponents.
There are several bugs and stability issues, including game freezes and resolution mismatches, which can detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can become repetitive due to the absence of a compelling plot or campaign mode, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of effortless mechanics and challenging enemies, offering a mix of simplicity and complexity that encourages strategic variety. While initial pathing may feel straightforward, the game evolves to present intricate defensive and offensive strategies, making it an engaging experience. Overall, players appreciate the fast-paced action and charming visuals, deeming it well-priced for the amount of content provided.
- “The fast-paced gameplay coupled with charming visuals means Unleash is a great strategy game for those looking for that quick adrenaline fix.”
- “The gameplay is a little bit different from what I was expecting.”
- “It can get quite complicated, but that opens up more ways to use a different strategy each game and brings variety into the gameplay.”
- “Saw some Twitch gameplay and was awed at the complex activity of multiple defensive/offensive strategies within one game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the graphics in the game are well-received, with many users praising their quality and charm. The visuals complement the fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, while the sound effects also contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “The fast-paced gameplay coupled with charming visuals means Unleash is a great strategy game for those looking for that quick adrenaline fix.”
- “This game looks amazing, online multiplayer, great graphics, tons of options, whoo hoooo!”
- “The graphics and sound are awesome!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story mode features 12 progressively challenging missions, but players are limited to using only four available towers per mission. This structure is currently part of the game's early access phase.
- “The campaign mode consists of 12 missions at this stage (the game is currently in early access), which become progressively harder as you go along.”
- “I must say that if you decide to play the campaign mode, the maximum available towers will only be four per mission.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to have persistent bugs, indicating issues with stability that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is still buggy.”
- “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the experience.”