VilleTown
- September 23, 2016
- Laugical Games
Get on SteamVilleTown is a City-Building Tower Defense game, where the player researches Technologies, Artifacts, and special Powers to help grow, expand, and defend their VilleTown from outside invaders.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- VilleTown offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience that keeps players coming back for more, especially with its trial and error mechanics.
- The game features charming 8-bit graphics and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience without being distracting.
- Players appreciate the unique blend of resource management and tower defense elements, making it a challenging yet rewarding game.
- The tutorial can be confusing and may leave players feeling overwhelmed, making it difficult to grasp the game's mechanics initially.
- Some players feel that the game lacks content and can become repetitive after a while, leading to boredom.
- There are technical issues, such as sound settings not being saved, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the gameplay and enhancing the 8-bit aesthetic. Players appreciate the varied soundtrack that keeps the experience engaging, with standout moments like the impactful title screen and dynamic audio during gameplay. Overall, the music effectively elevates the game's atmosphere.
“The music goes well with the game and switches up a lot, keeping the ears happy.”
“The music and text also seem to fit the 8-bit style.”
“Opened the title screen and was pleasantly surprised by the menu and soundtrack.”
“The music is too loud and interrupts the gameplay experience.”
“The music doesn't seem to fit the game's theme and feels out of place.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it boring over time.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly addictive, characterized by its simplicity and engaging mechanics that encourage players to keep trying despite failures. While it starts off peaceful, the game can quickly escalate into chaotic scenarios, adding a layer of challenge and urgency to decision-making.
“The gameplay itself is very addicting, and I find that the more I fail, the more I want to keep playing to see how far I can get.”
“Gameplay is simple, yet engaging.”
“The game seems simple, but the quiet and peaceful gameplay can turn into a hell-like disaster with starving and dying people in just a couple of seconds if you've made the wrong choices.”
“The game seems simple, but the quiet and peaceful gameplay can turn into a hellish disaster with starving and dying people in just a couple of seconds if you've made the wrong choices.”
“The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating moments that disrupt the flow of the game.”
“I found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is straightforward, revolving around the destruction caused by wolves, which complements the game's simple mechanics and addictive gameplay.
“A simple game, with a simple story, and simple mechanics, and addicting as hell.”
“Wolves came and destroyed everything.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are functional and do not detract from the gameplay, allowing players to easily identify elements even from a distance.
“The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“The vibrant colors and detailed environments make every scene a visual delight.”
“The graphics don't detract from the gameplay; everything is clear and recognizable, even from a distance.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the visual depth that would enhance the experience.”
