Wild Frontier: Town Defense

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"Wild Frontier: Town Defense" is a unique wild western-themed strategy game with amazing mechanics and beautiful graphics. The good soundtrack adds to the overall immersive experience. However, the game is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs that can be frustrating. Overall, it's an enjoyable game for strategy enthusiasts, but the issues with ads and bugs need attention.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,886 reviews

graphics56 positive mentions

stability208 negative mentions

The game has a fun style and setting with a variety of activities to keep it interesting.
Graphics are good and the gameplay is engaging, making it enjoyable for players.
The game offers a lot of quests and things to do, providing a sense of progression.

The game is plagued by constant glitches and freezing issues, making it frustrating to play.
Customer service is unresponsive and fails to address player concerns effectively.
The game heavily favors pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.

stability
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent and prolonged freezes, constant glitches, and a lack of effective updates from the developers. Many players express frustration over the inability to play due to these issues, which have persisted for months, leading to a significant decline in the game's audience. Overall, the game's performance is described as unplayable at times, with players urging the developers to address these critical problems.
- “Clear graphics and (so far) bug-free gameplay.”
- “I've been playing for a while now and I experience no glitches. People are nice and the gameplay is amazing.”
- “Not too buggy today.”
- “For years they have not been able to fix the glitches and the 'freeze' issues.”
- “Game freezes almost every minute for 20-25 seconds which makes playing almost impossible.”
- “This game sucks; it's kind of hard to play a game that constantly freezes and claims inability to connect.”
graphics
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the quality, detail, and art style, particularly in the context of mobile games. However, some users criticize the graphics as being subpar or similar to other titles in the genre, noting issues with bugs and stability that detract from the visual experience. While the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that improvements could be made to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are better than a lot of games out there and so far gameplay is as expected.”
- “Character design and graphics are great and run smoothly, as do clan/alliance features.”
- “The graphics are amazing! Both the quality and the art style are well done.”
- “Horrendous graphics and worse dialog.”
- “The graphic layout is overwhelmingly poor and confusing!!!!!”
- “Does not excel in anything extraordinary compared to other games of the same type plus there are other western games with better graphics and theme.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
6%
The gameplay is generally described as standard for war games, lacking unique features but offering enjoyable mechanics and balanced units. While many players appreciate the graphics and western-themed setting, there are frequent complaints about bugs, lag, and misleading advertisements regarding gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as fun and addictive, though it suffers from issues typical of mobile games, such as pay-to-win elements and stability problems.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's just like other war games, but the graphics and the setting are very well done, balanced units, and good gameplay too.”
- “The gameplay is good; I like the background music, time cycle, and weather when in town, alliance system, building system, war, and rally.”
- “Great gameplay... addictive graphics... must play game and don't wait, go and install it.”
- “To be honest, I played too many war games... and this game is just another one of those war game clones, gameplay-wise at least.”
- “Dull story, disappointed with gameplay, unrealistic & cliché characters.”
- “The gameplay that is advertised is not the gameplay that is sold.”
monetization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
11%
84%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to misleading advertisements and a heavy reliance on in-game purchases that create a "pay-to-win" environment. Users express frustration over the disparity between the advertised gameplay and the actual experience, which often involves excessive bugs and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the monetization strategy has led to dissatisfaction, with many players feeling exploited and disillusioned.
- “No ads to sit through is one of my favorite things about it.”
- “Addictive, fun, strategic, no ads, no invasive pay to win, happy I found this game.”
- “This game is just a cash grab from people who think everyone will blindly pay for in-game purchases.”
- “Unfinished, bug-ridden pay-to-win cash grab.”
- “The advertisement was totally different than the actual gameplay.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
77%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new spin on the narrative and character designs, while others criticize it for being short-lived and lacking depth. Many users report significant bugs and gameplay issues that hinder their ability to progress through missions, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, while the graphics and music are praised, the story's execution and the game's technical performance leave much to be desired.
- “The story, the graphics, the gameplay, the character designs, nothing is special enough to stand out (except the music, of course).”
- “Great graphics, music, and story.”
- “The game is the best I have ever played in my gaming years; it has good graphics and a good story mode.”
- “They merely put a new spin on the storyline/characters and changed a few of the graphics.”
- “Also, the storyline is short-lived, and devolves into rise of kingdoms gameplay, where the strongest prey on the weak to steal enough resources to keep getting stronger.”
- “Dull story, disappointed with gameplay, unrealistic and cliché characters.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its western-themed vibe that complements the gameplay and graphics. Reviewers often highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, elevating the game's atmosphere and evoking nostalgia. Despite some technical issues, the music remains a consistent highlight that players enjoy while engaging with the game.
- “I'm just amazed by its awesome soundtrack.”
- “My roommate thought I was watching RDR2 videos when I played this game, lol. The music is legit, very western-esque.”
- “The story, the graphics, the gameplay, the character designs, nothing is special enough to stand out (except the music, of course).”
- “I do hear the music and see the zzz's coming from the building but cannot click it or anything on the screen.”
- “Thanks for fixing it, but now it freezes as soon as I open the hero section to upgrade a hero and only has music and no actions, and won't back out of it when I click.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a diverse cast of characters that often elicits laughter, with players noting humorous moments and unexpected outcomes, such as lower-ranked players winning big prizes. Additionally, the game's social media presence adds to its comedic appeal, although some players have mentioned technical issues with the servers. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect of the game.
- “The variety of characters is great, and at times funny.”
- “Very funny.”
- “The funny part is I just downloaded this game and haven't yet set my username.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and costly, often requiring significant investment to progress. Issues such as disappearing troops and confusing shield mechanics further complicate the experience, making the already tedious daily tasks feel even more frustrating. Overall, while some enjoy the game, many feel that the grinding detracts from its potential enjoyment.
- “I played it for a good while and really liked it, but one has to spend a lot of money and time grinding just to have a chance to get anywhere.”
- “Resource requirements are ridiculous; they took an already tedious and non-exciting concept and made it even more so.”
- “Other than that, it's an okay game with tedious daily tasks.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, players appreciate the character design and graphics, noting that they run smoothly along with clan and alliance features. However, there are concerns about poor gaming performance, with many expressing a desire for further optimization improvements.
- “Character design and graphics are great and run smoothly, as do clan and alliance features.”
- “It runs smoothly.”
- “I can't wait for some small optimization.”
- “The game suffers from bad performance issues.”
- “I'm eagerly waiting for some minor optimizations to improve gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The character development in the game is praised for its impressive design and smooth graphics, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the well-executed character aesthetics and the immersive clan and alliance features, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “The character design and graphics are great and run smoothly, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The character design is impressive, and the graphics are well done, making this fierce war game hard to put down.”
- “The character development is engaging, with a variety of customization options that allow for a unique gameplay experience.”