Variables
- July 30, 2019
- Asteroid Game Studio
Get on Steam"Variables" is a single-player Tower Defense/Roguelike game where players create their maze, build turrets, and defeat invaders. With the ability to control the maze layout and enhance turrets through attachments and system plugins, players can strategize to save the world. The Challenge System provides an extra layer of difficulty for those seeking a tougher gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an innovative tower defense mechanic with a crafting system that allows players to combine and upgrade towers, adding depth to gameplay.
- Replayability is high due to the random selection of towers and the strategic path-building elements, making each playthrough unique and engaging.
- Despite some translation issues, the core gameplay is enjoyable and intuitive, providing a fun experience for tower defense enthusiasts.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion about game mechanics and tower functionalities, which can hinder the overall experience for non-Chinese speakers.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with tower strength and difficulty spikes, making progression frustrating at times.
- There are technical issues, including crashes during gameplay, which can disrupt the experience and lead to lost progress.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the upgrading mechanics and intuitive design despite some clunky translations. However, some find the alternate game modes lacking in depth, leading to repetitive gameplay across stages. Overall, it offers enjoyable tower defense and rogue-like elements, though it could benefit from further polish and clearer tutorials.
“The upgrading part is a nice mechanic.”
“The gameplay is pretty fun if you like tower defense and roguelikes.”
“Some of the game mechanics are not self-evident from the tutorial.”
“For the amount of mechanical complexity on offer, it was actually quite intuitive to get into and understand all the concepts, which is impressive considering the clunky translation.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its unique blend of Chinese folk, elevator music, and chiptunes, others find it repetitive and lacking the impact needed to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, there is a consensus that the soundtrack could benefit from more variety and depth to match the game's engaging mechanics.
“I love this game, it's simple but it's deep, it gives a new perspective on tower defense games, the bad translations are hilarious, the items and towers are excellent, and the music is a repetitive but cool mix of Chinese folk, elevator music, and chiptunes.”
“I've been enjoying it apart from the fact I really don't like the music and everything just feels a little meek - the game really needs some decent music and sound effects to give the towers more of a punchy feel as a lot of the towers just feel a bit 'meh'.”
“The music is a repetitive but cool mix of Chinese folk, elevator music, and chiptunes, but it can get tiresome after a while.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be good, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusingly poor translations, which add a comedic touch to the overall experience. Players appreciate the cleverness of the items and towers, while the eclectic music mix contributes to the lighthearted atmosphere.
“I love this game! It's simple but deep, offering a new perspective on tower defense games. The bad translations are hilarious, and the items and towers are excellent.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! The quirky dialogue and funny character interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The game has a unique sense of humor that really shines through in its quirky mechanics and unexpected surprises.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have noted the potential for advanced 3D graphics in the game, suggesting an anticipation for cutting-edge visual quality in future updates or releases.
