Volcan Defend the Tower
- February 6, 2019
- Processor Game Studio
Get on SteamDescription A solo development and the first game of Processor Game Studios presents "VOLCAN defend the Tower". A third person shooter on an open world sci-fi game, play as Sollum to defend your Volcan Towers against your enemies while exploring a planet earth with nature restored due to years of humanity's absence. But this restoration of nature brought surprises, the irrational alien race Ganth…
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Reviews
- The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience.
- The gameplay has potential, combining elements of tower defense with fast-paced shooting mechanics.
- Character movement and shooting mechanics are smooth, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and issues that significantly hinder gameplay.
- Players have reported confusion regarding the game's status as a demo while requiring payment.
- Lack of clear instructions and tutorials makes it difficult for players to understand game mechanics and objectives.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, drawing positive comparisons to other titles. However, the enjoyment of these visuals is significantly undermined by numerous game-breaking bugs that affect overall gameplay.
“I really wanted to like this game, not only because of its really nice graphics but also because of its sanctum-like tower defense gameplay.”
“The graphics look pretty good.”
“The concept and graphics are both strong.”
“The graphics look outdated and fail to impress, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed, lacking detail and realism.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is likened to a tower defense style reminiscent of "Sanctum," featuring smooth mechanics and an open-world environment that focuses on upgrading rather than building towers. While the experience is generally enjoyable, some players noted a lack of background music, which could enhance the overall atmosphere.
“The gameplay looks like it would be a lot of fun - think Sanctum but with an open world and no tower-building, just upgrading.”
“Nice and clean gameplay, running smoothly; there's a lack of background music, but overall it's a good experience.”
“I really wanted to like this game, not only because of its really nice graphics but also because of its sanctum-like tower defense gameplay.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs, including collision problems and disappearing hazards. Despite its promising concept, the beta version is deemed too unstable for a smooth gaming experience.
“I understand that this game is quite the huge undertaking for an indie studio, but releasing an incredibly buggy game is just not the way to go.”
“I would have liked to show it to everyone on Twitch because I love the concept, but the game is still too buggy in its beta phase. Three out of four new games had collision bugs and poison areas that disappeared, which ended up killing my character.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect received mixed feedback, with some users noting a lack of background music, which detracted from the overall experience, despite the gameplay being described as nice and smooth.
“Nice and clean gameplay, running smooth, but there's a lack of background music, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally considered subpar, with players noting that it is only passable at best.
“Not the best optimized game, but passable at best.”
