I really like GeoDefense, but the difficulty ramped up so quickly I couldn't make it past the last level in the lite version. I like the strategy involved in field runners, where you carve paths through the battlefield with your towers. It gets especially interesting with multiple entry and exit points. It's also cool how you can change the maze at the last minute as a wave is about to get through and force them to go back the way they came. I'm also going to throw in a plug for Zombie Parade which I released in Mid December. It's a lane based tower defense game. You've got five lanes which you need to defend separately and instead of getting gold by killing monsters, there's a little bit of RTS thrown in with the concept of building structures to increase energy production and having your structures destroyed by the approaching monsters. I like the lane based concept (probably made famous by Plants VS Zombies) because of the strategy involved in having to defend multiple areas at once. The RTS aspect also allows you to play with the concept of walls and explosives.
someone made a chart about all the TD games, I saw it it one the threads a couple weeks ago but I don't remember which one and I can't find it now. Anyone know which thread the chart I'm talking about was in?
yeah thats the thread I thought it was in but after scanning through it its not the one. The chart I'm talking about is a big boxed chart that someone made comparing all the TD games.
This is so ignorant. So either we played Defender Chronicles and loved it or we didn't play it? Pfft yeah right. I played Defender Chronicles and have to say it's one of the worst Defense games. The huge amount of swiping around later in the game to see the other parts of the map is extremely annoying. There's also little challenge in the game once you get familiar with which enemies come in which wave. The predetermined path only makes it even easier. Once you get to a high level, there's no point playing the earlier maps, which makes its replayability more or less the same with any other TD. I'd recommend Geodefense Swarm for the creativity in creating your own path, good effects, and best challenge any TD game has to offer.
yeah I'm one of the people who thinks Defender Chronicles is just good, not great, or at least not as great as some make it out to be.
This link was in the thread. It might be what you're after? http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddsgs66m_2047mt5jgt
Yes thats it. Big thanks for finding it, for some reason I didnt remember it as a link. Good chart they just need to update it with a few of the newer TD games.
Pinch, zoom-out. Are we playing the same game? I'll grant that it's not hard to beat most levels on the easiest difficulty, but that's not the primary goal of the game. Higher difficulty levels can be challenging indeed! Eh? Even the earlier maps increase in challenge with each difficulty level. Getting 5 stars is easier said than done. Not that I'm saying you should suddenly change your mind and love DF. But your arguments against it don't make much sense. ________ Vaporizer wiki
+1 Anyone that prepares a lengthy missive criticizing defender chronicles and leaves out the need to grind never gave the game a chance and shouldnt post about it. The game is fun...up to heroic. Beyond that, not so much.
Here's the chart in list form The Ultimate Tower Defense Guide ©Camzy Game Name Game Type Graphics Theme Tower Variants Tower Upgrades Maps/ Levels Endless Mode Global Highscores Special/Unique Features Limitations/Weaknesses Rating /10 Sentinel 2: Earth Defense Fixed Path 2D Sci-Fi 7 4 including starting level 4 Yes Yes Beautiful Graphics Interest system Barriers and repairs Mission mode OpenFeint integration Achievements Sentinel weapons Limited no. of maps Some towers are obsolete 9 Defender Chronicles 2D Platform Fixed Path 2D Fantasy RPG 8 A bit complex, will update soon 7 No No 2D Platform RPG elements - Unique defense system Spatial sound - Freestyle mode (Enemies randomly generated) Voice acting mediocre Animations could be better 9 Bloons TD Fixed Path 2D Monkeys and Balloons! 8 4 upgrades available, 2 upgrades max 15 Yes Yes Special/Unique Features: Great Graphics 2-pathed upgrades Unlockable Levels Inventive Towers Bosses Open Feint Integration - Repetitive audio (but can play own music) Some maps too similar 9 Star Defense Fixed Path 3D Planets Space 5 3 including starting level 7 Yes Yes 3D planets Beautiful graphics Plus+ Network Commendations Spatial 3D sound - Aside from the maps, basic tower defense - Only 7 maps with DLC planned No fast forward 8 geoDefense Fixed Path 2D Retro Retro Vectors 5 7 including starting level 30 No No Retro 2D look Great special effects Challenging A little bit too hard Tower AI mediocre No online features Lack of tutorials and help 8 geoDefense Swarm Open Field 2D Retro Retro Vectors 6 7 including starting level 30 Yes Yes Retro 2D look Great special effects Challenging OpenFeint integration Open Field geoDefense - Even more difficult than the original Heavy trial and error aspect Lack of tutorials and help 8 The Creeps! Fixed Path 2D Hand Drawn Childrens Dreams 10 3 including starting level 18 Yes No Quirky theme - Accelerometer based weapons Casual pick up n play Destroyable terrain Concentrate fire - No online features apart from Twitter Can be rather easy 8 ElementalMonster TD Fixed Path 2D Card Based Fantasy 50 only deploy 5 3-7 upgrades including starting level depending on card 5 Yes Yes Card and element system - Beautiful graphics for cards and menus - Animated defenses leave spots to attack Deep strategic gameplay - Map colors are too strong (you can turn them down) - Game sound and music is subpar - Many cards are slight variations of another 8 Comets and Craters Open Field 2D Space/Sci Fi 7 3 including starting level 1 Yes Yes Map builder Unique resource system - Unique tower uprade system Destroyable towers In-depth help screen Global highscores Time management aspect One default playable map Lacks a bit of excitement - Time management aspect won't appeal to some players 7 Tower Madness Fixed Path Open Field 3D Sheep Abduction 9 5 including starting level 9 Yes Yes Downloadable maps Spatial 3D sound Online replays Nuke! App name sucks! Mediocre graphics - Few maps if youre without Wi-Fi 7 Sentinel: Mars Defense Fixed Path 2D Sci-Fi 6 4 including starting level 4 Yes Yes Beautiful graphics Interest system Barriers and repairs Limited no. of maps Fewer towers than sequel - Paths can be difficult to see 7 7 Cities Fixed Path and Open Field 2D Amazon Pirates 7 1 upgrade out of a possible 2-4 8 Yes Yes - Experience gaining towers - Open Field and Fixed Path modes Skill unlocker Graphics are mediocre Open field mode is lacking 7 Besiegement Fixed Path and Open Field 2D Medieval 8 6 including starting level 30 Yes Yes - Full featured tower defense - Lots of content and replay value Small graphics Uninteresting theme 7 Critter Defense Fixed Path 2D Colorful Bugs 8 only choose 3 types to use 6 including starting level 12 No Yes Power grid system - Only 3 tower types allowed per map - strategy Concentrate fire Cute visual style No endless mode Game sound is lacking - Difficult to place towers (not offset and no radius of fire) 7 Fieldrunners Open Field 2D Normal War 6 3 including starting level 3 Yes No Open Field exclusive Polished gameplay Vibrant graphics Very limited no. of maps Levels need to be unlocked No online features - Minimum 100 waves to pass, can get tedious 7 Zombie Attack! Unique Open Field 3D Zombies 4 ??? 1 Yes Yes - Unique gameplay: Survivor lays towers - 3D graphics - Excellent animation - Open field gameplay - Tilt controls - Limited no. of maps, modes and towers 7 Dungeon Defense Semi Fixed Path 2D Undead Skeletons 3 2 unit specific upgrades available 3 No No - Respawning and healing units Units move to attack - Fixed placement of units - Protecting things rather than places - Limited no. of maps, modes and units - Mediocre graphics and animation 6 Sweetwater Defense Semi Fixed Path 3D Far East Pirates and Sea Creatures 7 5 including starting level 27 No No Time travel (rewind) 3D graphics Limited online features - Limited places to deploy towers Only one mode of play 6 Crystal Defenders Fixed Path 2D Final Fantasy 13 7 including starting level 12 No No Summoning creatures Crystals power up troops Units rather than towers - Defenses leave spots to attack - App description promised 360 levels when it only contains 12 with 30 waves each! - No online features or other modes 6 Kill All Bugs! Open Field 2D GBA Style Killer Bugs 6 0 21 No No RTS element Destroyable towers Gameboy graphics Tower animations are cool Graphics and sound dated No online features - Bugs can go places where you cant built towers 6 TriDefense Open Field 2D Sci-Fi 3 5 including starting level 2 No No Modifiable terrain - 3 kinds of enemies (air, water and land) Positional audio - Limited no. of maps, modes and towers No online features Mediocre graphics 5
I haven't played too many TD games but so far I have to say that The Creeps Is my favourite love the cartoony graphics! And the new update sounds awesome!
my favourites are either warp defense, bloons td, or zombie attack 2. but bloons td is the better of the three. its special
