I think this game is one of the most fun co-op games I've played in years, and I don't understand where people come off saying it's repetitive, unoriginal, or that it lacks difficulty or depth. The only problems I've had with the game so far are just bug-fix related (a few disconnects and crashes), and the fact that the huntress is pretty much outclassed by every other hero.
I've clocked 21 hours into the game (a lot of it in just repeating the lower levels remaking characters on the open vs ranked servers when trendynet was being glitchy, or just restarting characters with new friends, etc), and just cleared the 2nd "act" of 3 last night. I've been most impressed with how the boss fights have turned out so far. They've all been a hectic scramble between maintaining defenses, healing, dps-ing the boss (or whatever related objective you need to kill), and making sure to replace/upgrade any faltering defenses when you get the chance.
That being said if you are absolutely against playing co-op and want to try this game single-player, don't bother. It is a very poor single-player experience, and frankly was never meant to be played as a single-player game. Convince a friend or two to buy the game, or join a game w/ some random people online, but just don't even bother trying the game solo. It's 1/10th of what it is even with just 1 other person.
If I had to give a numbers rating, I'd give it the following:
Graphics: 8.5 Torchlight meets tower defense. The bright visuals can be a little distracting from whats going on, but for the most part they present the action well and give the game a feel of its own.
Sound: 8.0 There are a few good sounds in the game that you'll hear over and over (grunting orcs, screaming suicide goblins, ballistae & fire towers launching death at your foes), but I would have liked more sound effects and voice-work from the ogres, bosses, and other more unique mobs. This is not only to give them personality, but as well as to give you audio feedback to help in your defense. For example, hearing a wyvern screech or something would help give an audio heads-up before seeing "An Eternia Crystal is under attack!"
Gameplay: 4.0 for SP, 9.5 for MP Seriously, don't bother with the single player. Sure, you can still benefit from mutliple building types, provided you have a hero of a high enough level, but this game was meant to be played in coop, and it excels at precisely that. Almost all of my time playing the game (beyond the first few introductory levels) has been wonderfully frantic.
Interface: 8.0 During combat, the interface works fairly well. The default setup for the 0-9 keys is pretty solid. Repairing, attacking, and building can all be done on the fly with relative ease. Outside of combat though, there are a few issues I have with the interface.
First off, it is very hard to get any solid stat information out of the dungeon defenders tooltips. As a game that is very heavily based around stats & loot drops, this is a big issue. When assigning skill points, or deciding on loot that increases 'x' stat by 'y' number of points, you have no idea how much more effective you or your towers will be until you're in combat.
Also, certain bits of information, such as the number of defense points a particular tower costs, or a brief description of what the different towers do, is hidden behind a few layers of menus when it could be easily added as a tooltip when mousing over the appropriate 0-9 key.
They do have one non-combat UI innovation, however, that I expect to see popping up in games heavily based around loot drops. They have a "thumbs up/thumbs down" indicator that will allow you to tell, at a glance, whether an item is obviously better or worse than what you have equipped. They have a sideways thumb also, for when it's too close to tell. It was about 90% accurate I occasionally disagreed with it when I was looking to max one stat in particular over another.., but nothing huge.
This indicator, combined with a "sell all" button that sold all of your non-locked items (you can select to lock items so you don't accidentally sell them), made getting rid of "vendor trash" incredibly easy.
OVERALL: 9.1 The game has some issues that need ironing out (mostly bugs, disconnects, and a few interface quirks), but overall it delivers a very solid & frantic cooperative experience that I have enjoyed immensely. This title will definitely be my gaming circle's go-to title for the next little while.
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I personally was not planning on buying this game. I saw a preview, and I kept hearing about it, but as someone who has never really delved into tower defense games, and not particularly interested in them, I just sort of wrote it off. This game kept popping up around me though, and I ended up watching a video of the devs playing the first 2 levels, and was pretty impressed. After seeing all the cool stuff this game has I went and got it, and I've now got quite a bit of time under my belt. The price on amazon is a steal, the game has tons of content for the price your paying, if you choose to play all 4 classes, max level them, collect loot, train pets, play pvp, do the challenges, you just have tons and tons of stuff to do. The game is also being supported post release, there are at least 2 new classes coming, and what sounds like new challenges/maps/loot/pets etc, so expect future dlc. If you intend to play the game as a single player game I don't recommend this game, maybe another game would be good for you, the game was designed for multiplayer, so try to get your friends to get the game as well otherwise I would maybe look at a different game for yourself. Me and my girlfriend have been playing split screen on the PC and it's been great fun, not to stressing on medium, and the maps get super chaotic but there is no pressure to complete the map, just have fun getting to whichever wave we get too by ourselves.If you like tower defense games, I recommend the Squire or the Mage, and if you like action beat them up games go ahead and try out the squire or the archer. I have no experience playing monk yet, and he is recommended for experienced players.
Also the controls are actually really straightforward, I don't know why the other reviewer seemed confused. I think Mouse + Keyboard is optimal for pc version, but my 360 wired controller feels alright, and my gf uses it well. It's slightly weird to aim with the ranged guys with controller and to use the camera, it's much easier with mouse for me.
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Dungeon Defenders is a shining example of why the indie game revolution has been so great for gaming. A few short years ago, a game like this would have probably been too risky for a big publisher to take a chance on, but thanks to rise of the downloadable space and all the creativity it has unleashed, we are able to get gems like Dungeon Defenders beamed to our hard drives that provide hours of fun for a great price.Dungeon Defenders takes two genres that have been mainstays on PCs for years, tower defense and action RPG, and fuses them together brilliantly. After creating your character from a choice of 4 classes, you are thrust into an area where you have to protect a centrally-located crystal from waves of enemies. In addition to setting up your defenses (which are unique to each class), you are involved in real time combat against the invading enemies. Many enemies drop loot once they're killed, whether it be new weapons, armor, or equipment. The brilliant move here is that you will eventually accumulate weapons and gear for all the game's classes of heroes, including the ones that you are playing as in your current game. These items can be managed in-game, or from a tavern that serves as your hub world in between battles (the tavern also has a merchant and the helpful added feature of practice dummies to experiment with your new battle moves and abilities). Since all this loot can be stored in a huge item box, it encourages you to create new characters and experiment with the different loadouts using the loot you've gained in your battles. In addition to the loot system, each character class has skill trees that you can develop over time to boost character skills, tower attributes and special abilities. The option to purchase via DLC many other classes of heroes aside from the original 4 adds lots of gameplay potential, and the developers do a marvelous job supporting the game via downloadable updates and patches. Dungeon Defenders is a great bang for your buck, and given its vast content and addictive gameplay, it's a game that you'll likely spend lots of time with.
Dungeon Defenders is also a great-looking game that utilizes the Unreal 3 engine to bring a very attractive, cartoonish, almost cel-shaded art style to vivid life. Character animations are great, and the game has a good sense of humor to it. Also worth mentioning is that Dungeon Defenders is a game that really comes to life when you play it cooperatively. Not only does the game get quite difficult when playing solo, but it also feels kind of incomplete. Playing with other defenders of different classes allows you to utilize all the different types of class-specific defenses to create numerous strategic traps that are delightful to see in action. Also, with the different combat styles available in a multi-class cooperative game, you'll have much better chances of surviving and getting that all important XP and loot while protecting your territory from the evil hordes. My only complaint about the game is that it can be quite overwhelming to the new player. There are lots of numbers, meters and icons on the screen, and most of it is not explained very well, particularly when you are comparing different stats of equipment pieces you come across. Also, managing your inventory chest can be a convoluted process, as the menus can get quite messy. But it's a learning curve that can be overcome, and it gives you another reason to play the game with some friends, as you can learn faster together, or a more seasoned player can always get you up to speed much more quickly.
Overall, I've found Dungeon Defenders to be one of the most surprising, enjoyable indie games that I've played, and I always look forward to playing the game on Steam with friends. The hours will fly by as you strategize together to defend your crystal, slay monsters, and collect loot. Don't miss this joyful game, especially if you enjoy tower defense and action RPGs with lots of loot and leveling.
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Dungeon Defenders is fantastic, it is truly one of the most addictive and fun games around right now. I found myself LAN'ing it with a group of friends for almost twenty four hours straight. It is simple in its implementation but the large amount of activity generated by constant rummaging for better gear and the upgrading of weapons, armor and pets in order to maximize your characters ability to hit stuff or its towers ability to hit stuff is just overall incredibly satisfying. The only thing this game could possibly have to make it better are the 2 extra characters unlocked that they are planning on releasing. If your considering parting with the small amount of money this game will set you back, don't even worry about it. You will be glad you bought the game.
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