Unstoppable Gorg

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"Unstoppable Gorg" is a unique tower defense game that pays homage to classic Sci-Fi films. Players must strategically place and upgrade towers to defend against incoming alien forces on rotating planets. The game features a satisfying blend of strategic planning and frantic action, with a distinctive tongue-in-cheek retro style that sets it apart from other games in the genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 267 reviews

story28 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Unstoppable Gorg offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre with its orbital satellite mechanics, requiring players to constantly adapt their strategies.
The game features a charming 1950s sci-fi aesthetic, complete with humorous cutscenes that enhance the overall experience.
It provides a variety of game modes, including Story, Challenge, and Arcade, which add replayability and keep the gameplay fresh.

The difficulty spikes significantly, often requiring players to replay missions multiple times, which can lead to frustration and a sense of trial-and-error gameplay.
Some players find the tower placement and rotation mechanics confusing, making it hard to keep track of which towers are which during intense gameplay.
The game can feel restrictive in terms of strategy, as certain tower types may not be viable in higher difficulty levels, limiting player creativity.

story
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story mode offers a humorous and campy narrative set across 21 missions, where players defend against an alien invasion with a retro 1950s sci-fi aesthetic. While the plot is intentionally cheesy and features entertaining cutscenes, it is complemented by engaging gameplay that requires players to adapt their strategies frequently. Despite some frustrations with mission difficulty and replayability, the overall presentation and lighthearted tone make the story a notable aspect of the game.
- “It's not often that you see a tower defense game with an entertaining story and fun visuals, so I have to give the developers props for that.”
- “Also, if silly 1950s sci-fi B-movie stuff makes you laugh, the intentionally hokey movie scenes shown in Unstoppable Gorg's story mode make this game worth a playthrough anyhow.”
- “The retro storytelling is funny and the gameplay, although simple, is challenging.”
- “The storyline is as cringe-inducingly 50s as it can be.”
- “Story is a joke.”
- “There are other game modes and several difficulties, but once the story mode is completed, they feel pointless.”
gameplay
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Unstoppable Gorg" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and challenging elements, while others criticize it for being overly difficult, repetitive, and poorly executed. The trial-and-error nature of the game can frustrate those who prefer a more straightforward experience, and despite its engaging aesthetic and campy storytelling, many find the gameplay itself lacking polish and depth. Overall, it appeals to fans of tower defense games but may not satisfy those looking for innovation or a smooth experience.
- “The gameplay is a bit more active than a typical tower defense.”
- “It has deep gameplay - with many modes, difficulty levels, and challenges.”
- “Stylishly-executed twist on the tower defense genre, with killer gameplay and a superfluous but fun storyline, expertly lampooning b-grade sci-fi.”
- “However, this turns out to be much below subpar in terms of strategy, mindwork involved in setting up the defenses, and the entire gameplay seems repetitive the farther you progress. The background changes, levels change, but your entire strategy is as similar to the first level you played, making you feel sluggish to even continue.”
- “Unstoppable Gorg isn't just a bad game; its gameplay is actively annoying, irritating, and head-shaking.”
- “But the gameplay is just atrociously designed spew.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming 1950s B-movie aesthetic, featuring entertaining cutscenes and a retro-futuristic design that many players find endearing. However, some users note that the in-game graphics can appear blurry or pixelated, making it difficult to distinguish between different elements. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated for their unique style, they are considered somewhat outdated and occasionally confusing in gameplay.
- “Unstoppable Gorg is delightfully corny in so many ways, from its visuals to its music, to them going to the trouble of making black and white live action film of people acting for the stuff in between missions.”
- “I lack the superlatives necessary to explain how great the aesthetic of the interstitials in this game are; retro 1950s tin-can science-fiction with squeaky-voiced rubber aliens and spinning newsprint headlines so earnest in their zany charm it is beyond all definitions of endearing.”
- “The graphics are sharp and detailed.”
- “Graphics are starting to look old.”
- “+/-mediocre graphics (at best) but this means the game should run well on pretty much any kind of computer.”
- “-confusing satellite graphics can make it hard to tell what kind of satellite you are looking at.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a quirky and humorous retro aesthetic, drawing heavily from 60s alien humor and 50s movie tropes, which many players find amusing. While the cutscenes and storytelling are highlighted as particularly funny, some players note that the humor may not resonate with younger audiences. Overall, the game is described as fun and entertaining, with a mix of challenging gameplay and comedic elements, though it lacks an easy way to replay its humorous scenes.
- “The cutscenes are hilarious, by the way.”
- “Hilarious intro graphics and funny concept.”
- “It has a goofy retro sense of humor which perhaps some younger gamers don't appreciate, so just to avoid any possible confusion: it is not trying to be serious.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Unstoppable Gorg" is praised for its ability to capture the essence of 60's and 50's sci-fi B-movies, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere with a fitting soundtrack and engaging cut scenes. While many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic and corny vibe of the music and visuals, some express disappointment with the lack of sound effects and a few negative opinions on specific tracks. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's unique charm and presentation.
- “Unstoppable Gorg is delightfully corny in so many ways, from its visuals to its music, to them going to the trouble of making black and white live action film of people acting for the stuff in between missions.”
- “They nailed the science-fiction feel with the cut scenes, music, and artwork.”
- “The music, art, and presentation are all top notch -- I especially love the bad sci-fi movietone reel feel.”
- “The music fucking blows hard.”
- “There is no sound effect for turrets firing and the music fucking blows hard.”
- “The 1950's setting and music really add to making the sp worthwhile.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some users highlighting great replay value due to challenges and difficulty, while others find it low due to the game's short length and frustrating elements. Overall, the game offers varying levels of replayability, appealing to some players but disappointing others.
- “So, as you can see, there's quite a lot of replay value too.”
- “High replay value”
- “Plus has some replay value, with its unstoppable difficulty, challenges, and arcade mode.”
- “Replayability is low.”
- “It's short, kinda frustrating at times, and to me has little replay value.”
- “Replayability is low.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully captures a vibrant 60's sci-fi B-movie atmosphere, enhanced by good graphics and a fitting soundtrack, creating a campy yet engaging experience that resonates well with players.
- “It had everything going for it: excellent 60's sci-fi B-movie atmosphere, good graphics, good soundtrack, and the right idea.”
- “The campy atmosphere was perfect.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with only 22 single-player levels available, limiting the potential for extended gameplay. The sci-fi theme and tower locations fail to compensate for the lack of depth, making the grinding feel less rewarding compared to other games with more content.
- “I hoped the corny sci-fi theme of this game and the orbit-based tower locations would prove engaging, but this has turned out to be even more tedious for me than most tower defense games.”
- “There are only 22 'single player' levels, so even grinding won't make the game stretch to the buttock-achingly 400+ hours you get out of Skyrim or something.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for its reliance on memorization and random number generation, which, combined with glitches, leads to a frustrating experience. While the gameplay has interesting mechanics, the overall design is seen as lacking, detracting from the enjoyment.
- “Forcing players to memorize sequences and deal with RNG on top of that nonsense (to say nothing of the glitches and gotchas that ruin round after round) is just lazy tower defense design, and a luminary like Futuremark should be ashamed of themselves.”
- “While fun at first, and made better by an interesting play mechanic, this game is frustrating to say the least (and not in a buggy way, purely in terms of play).”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful dialogue, which has resonated deeply with players, often evoking tears and strong feelings.
- “The dialogue made me cry.”
- “The dialogue made me cry.”