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Tired Defense
176 View2023-12-29
Gameplay: 1.5 (At or slightly above industry standard for the genre)
Monetization: 1.5 (At or slightly above industry standard for the genre)
Replayability: 2.5 (Wonderful, wish more games used this model)
Atmosphere: 1.5 (At or slightly above industry standard for the genre)
Score: 7
Personal Play Time: 11 Hours
Dungeon Defense presents itself as a premium idle game, steering away from the microtransaction-heavy landscape by offering a straightforward purchase. Yet, within this apparent respite from constant in-app purchases lies a gameplay experience entrenched in its genre's inherent challenges.
The game's mechanics align with typical idle gaming: fortify your castle walls by choosing heroes and mercenaries, collecting gold through rounds to unlock various upgrades, perks, and characters across different game modes—day, trial tower, and endless mode.
The gameplay centers on meta-progression, emphasizing upgrades that accelerate various game facets. This intriguing concept motivates players to anticipate the impact of upcoming upgrades, fostering a sense of progression. Dungeon Defense adeptly handles difficulty, signifying visible progress while urging players to aim higher. It provides bonuses for those that think that they can handle a little more.
However, the game harbors noticeable flaws. Preparing for waves initially feels cumbersome, though mitigated by subsequent upgrades. The slog from wave 1 to 100 often feels a bit too long, as you may be clearly too strong for where you are but there isnt really a way to get to where you should be faster. There are some predetory microtransactions unfortunately, offering shortcuts but also fueling a sense of necessity, undermining the joy of organic gameplay.
Despite its setbacks, Dungeon Defense offers engaging content held my attention for the 11 hours that I put into it. Yet, its grind hindered the potential for more substantial enjoyment. For those seeking ample content within an idle game framework, it might suffice. However, its pitfalls could dissuade others from exploring its depths.
Ultimately, Dungeon Defense encapsulates both the strengths and struggles of idle gaming. It showcases enjoyable elements within its confines while wrestling with intrusive monetization pressures. As a budget-friendly entry, it does deliver entertainment but falls prey to the genre's prevalent issues, potentially deterring some players from embracing its world.
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New dungeon game experience, has a large room for improvements
This kind of dungeon defense game is new to me (All I know is tower defense). It piqued my interest in a nice game that needs improvement. I am gonna list below my experience.The art and the game itself are good but not great, need improvement for sure.
The tutorial is explained well so the game flow is smooth but some text needs to be looked at. I liked that it has an hourglass that can be acquired when watching an ad -- it was a good choice. The plot is good with comic-style yearly chapters. My interest started here.
Cupid Dust6732022-12-08
Dungeon Dungeon - Quick Game Review
Dungeon Dungeon is pretty 2D RPG adventure mobile game. I certainly enjoyed the challenging gameplay of this game but was quite disappointed with its basic and outdated graphics and poor choice of music. Don’t forget to check if you got any rewards or mail in your rewards box and mail box. Moving in the game is quite easy just swipe the camera and go to the places where you are supposed to attack the enemy. You can upgrade your characters by the equipment in the game. You can even do gacha summon to get best possible high rarity equipment for your character in this game. To defeat the adversaries, you must have a solid strategy! In the gameplay after you kill all the enemies don’t forget to destroy the tower of your enemies because that’s where the main challenges of the game come from. If you are able to nullify the tower then, you can easily win the game.
Zennosh1K2023-02-02
I'm always talking about in all platforms, the reason of my admiration and why I look for indie games.
I will repeat at least the basic: Quality.
When we find a team that makes a game with love, really valuing the smallest details, it's impossible not to create affection for the game become more and more curious about what will happen during this journey.
If I had the opportunity to meet the team that created this game, I would give a standing ovation and thank you. I always said: "Graphic isn't everything."
Merlinus2K2023-06-19
View desktop siteTapTap looks better
on the app 
I would agree. I would definitely come back to it after a while!
2023-12-29
Dungeon Defense has its faults but is undeniably fun.
2023-12-29
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