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The perfect blend of Teamfight Tactics and tower defense
12K View2023-05-02
I love tower defense games, but I've played so many over the years that it's tough to find one that does something new. With that in mind, Defense Derby definitely surprised and impressed me! It starts out looking like the typical gacha-heavy, merge-style tower defense game that's become so popular on mobile in recent years, but there's a lot more going on here.
The real core of Defense Derby's brilliance is in the method of recruiting new units for the four players going against each other in any given match. In between waves of monster attacks, a single unit will be made available, and players must each put in a bid for that unit. The player with the highest bid (or players, if multiple players bid the same amount) pay that price and get the unit in exchange.
This approach might seem limiting if you've played other games of this style, where you recruit new units at a rapid pace. In reality, though, it's a seriously fantastic approach that leads to intense psychological games and tough choices in every match.
Should I bid extra to try to deny an upgraded unit to one of my opponents? Or should I save up for units matching my hero's preferred type? If my enemies just spent a bunch of coins, maybe I can lowball my bid and still sneak in a powerful unit. And best of all, I have the opportunity to bid on and use units even if I haven't actually pulled them from the gacha yet.
The bidding system reminded me somewhat of Teamfight Tactics and other similar autobattlers. It's a really smart tweak that leads to every single match feeling compelling and exciting, and it's why I'm going to be sticking with Defense Derby for at least a while longer.
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Is Defense Derby the Game Changer We Needed in Tower Defense Games?
Experience the appeal of Defense Derby in my latest play-through. This isn't your usual gacha-heavy tower defense, it offers a unique blend of strategy and quick decision-making with its innovative unit-bidding system.
NekoToast4K2023-08-01
Defense Derby (Early Access) First Impressions
MY OVERALL SCORE 7/10
A new genre of tower defense awaits!
Enjoy an epic battle of wits in this multiplayer PvP tower defense!
Constantly make adjustments to your strategy for the best defense!
★ Unit Scouting: An Epic Battle of Wits | DefenseDerby
Use your acquired 'Derby Chips' to recruit the best units for your team!
Offering more than you can afford can put you at a disadvantage in later rounds.
The user has deleted the account7K2023-04-29
[Review roundup] From soft launch to official launch: Is Defense Derby worth your time?
Defense Derby, the unprecedented PvP Tower Defense game, is officially available now for both Android and iOS players! Dive into intense 4-player PvP battles, where strategy, mind games, and powerful synergies collide. Witness the birth of a groundbreaking genre, "Betting Royale," as you scout for units and launch thrilling battles through bidding!
⚔️Official launch 🆚 Soft launch. What's new?
🔥Quest mode added
TapTap Editor10K2023-08-04
View desktop siteTapTap looks better
on the app 
can you continue playing even when the test is over
2023-05-03
I'm not sure :(
2023-05-10
Not for ios lame
2023-05-08
Hopefully it will come to iOS later!
2023-05-10
cant play the game no more,there's been a update
2023-05-10