Whitevale Defender
- May 23, 2018
- Sugarsnapp Games
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Whitevale Defender" is a 2D replayable tower defense game where you defend the castle of Whitevale from war machines to save the city. Utilize tools, build mining drills, and unlock powerful rewards to enhance your strategy. With 4-10 hours of gameplay and 14 unlockables, each playthrough offers new challenges and opportunities for improvement.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming aesthetic and sound design that appeals to retro game lovers.
- Offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop with various strategies to explore.
- Provides a decent amount of entertainment for a budget title, with potential for future updates.
- Limited content with only one map and a small variety of towers and enemies.
- Gameplay heavily relies on grinding, which can become repetitive and frustrating.
- Lacks depth in strategy and progression, making it feel minimalistic and underdeveloped.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a looped endless mode that feels innovative but requires significant time investment to unlock its core features, such as towers and power-ups. Players note a lack of variety, with only four tower types and repetitive maps across difficulties, suggesting that the current experience may not justify the price. Overall, while the mechanics show promise, the game needs further development to enhance its value and depth.
“Gameplay is kind of innovative.”
“Will be giving a positive rating; keep up the good work. You just need to flesh out the basic concepts of your game a bit more now that you have wonderful and solid mechanics in place.”
“You have to play a lot before you can reach the actual gameplay by opening towers and power-ups.”
“There are only four tower types, and three of them are unlocked through subsequent gameplay.”
“All difficulties use the same map (with some randomness thrown in, but not enough to be meaningful in gameplay) with the same amount of waves and the same order/type of enemies.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a charming, old-timey CGA style that enhances its aesthetic appeal, complemented by fitting sound design. Reviewers appreciate the visual presentation, noting that it contributes positively to the overall experience, despite the game being valued modestly.
“The graphics and story are charming, and there's plenty of strategies to try out.”
“The pros are that the game functions well, has a charming aesthetic and game logic to it, and a fair balance of tech trees, early, mid, and late game options.”
“Currently, I'd value the game at roughly $2, with most of that going to aesthetics, music, and concept.”
“Very decent little tower defense game that goes for old-timey CGA-styled graphics and sound, to my delight.”
“The graphics and story are charming, but they don't elevate the overall experience.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its charming setup, complementing the graphics and providing a strategic depth that enhances the overall experience.
“I like how the story is set up.”
“The graphics and story are charming, and there's plenty of strategies to try out.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that grinding is a central aspect of the game, as progression relies heavily on repeatedly playing the same level to unlock essential towers, power-ups, and boosts. The emphasis on grinding overshadows strategic tower placement and selection, making the experience feel repetitive.
“Only one level, which plays until you lose (or beat it from grinding).”
“Tower placement and selection does not carry as much weight as simply grinding losses again and again to unlock your much-needed towers, power-ups, and boosts.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that the humor in the game could be enhanced through features like a map generator that adds comedic elements, indicating a desire for more creative and amusing content.
“The humor in this game is spot on, especially with the quirky map generator!”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making every playthrough a laugh.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios keep me entertained throughout the game!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly regarded, contributing significantly to its overall aesthetic and concept, with some users suggesting it enhances the experience enough to justify a higher value for the game.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The variety of musical styles keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding depth to the atmosphere.”
“Currently, I'd value the game at roughly $2, with most of that going to aesthetics, music, and concept.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the game has potential, the soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
