DG2: Defense Grid 2

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  • Summary: Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainments 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, aDefense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainments 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play-through brings fun new opportunities and challenges. DG2 comes with a story campaign featuring 21 stunning maps, dynamic level movement, an expanded story and cast of characters, hundreds of challenge mode experiences, new multiplayer modes, a procedurally driven audio score and the ability for players to build their own levels. DG2 also introduces players to DG Architect, a level creation tool set connected to Steam Workshop where players can create their own unique levels to share and possibly even sell if selected. DG2 for the PC was funded in part by Dracogen, a private investor after a 2012 Kickstarter campaign funded the original game's DLC, Defense Grid: Containment. DG2 is developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and published by 505 Games.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. COGconnected
    Oct 6, 2014
    85
    Defense Grid 2 ‘s gameplay is fun enough to deserve some of your time, even though the visuals aren’t what you might hope for on a next-gen system. The game offers an impressive amount of variety in its missions, and coupled with great multiplayer, it’s a solid experience.
  2. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 29, 2014
    80
    The story is worth-while, the balance of tower types, upgrades, and aliens gives you a lot to test your skills against. I thoroughly enjoyed this game because it took what all of us are familiar with in tower defense and made each aspect smarter, higher quality, and better than the usual fare.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 25, 2014
    80
    Defense Grid 2 has some issues, but ultimately pushes the tower defense genre forward by delivering loads of fun with a quirky co-op story mode campaign and solid online competitive multiplayer modes for a great price.
  4. Push Square
    Oct 9, 2014
    80
    Though not perfect, Defense Grid 2 presents one of the best tower defence options on the Japanese giant’s shiny black box.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    Defense Grid 2 is an enjoyable return to Hidden Path’s dystopian future, though whilst the sequel features a number of improvements some key features of the original, in particular the engaging story, have been lost along the way.
  6. PSNStores
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    With its massive amount of modes and options its content is worth the asking price.
  7. PlaySense
    Oct 10, 2014
    60
    A nice little treat to fill in the downtime between the big releases. Nothing more, nothing less.

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. sgstuver
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Best strategy Tower Defense game there is. I own a bunch but this is the one I play. I like how u don't have to start over if u made aBest strategy Tower Defense game there is. I own a bunch but this is the one I play. I like how u don't have to start over if u made a mistake a few missions back- u just hit the back button for each mission and there u are. Its real easy to learn this game. Fairly easy to get a Gold Medal- unless u are playing in Hard or Elite mode, then good luck. Also there are over 200 additional free maps at DG2freemaps.com. Some of the players learned how to make maps and now we get about 3-4 new maps a month. The new maps are much more interesting (flying enemies and trains for example) then some of the original game maps and you'll need the skill u acquired to survive some of these. Most replayable game I've had.… Expand
  2. chrisdeberg
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, just a little patience at the beginning to learn the numerous possibilities to win and you getOne of the best games I've ever played, just a little patience at the beginning to learn the numerous possibilities to win and you get addicted. Love the upgrades, love the range of playability and even add to that 4 difficulties to choose and challenge yourself and friends :) Thank you so much for creating such an awesome game. I hope there will be a DG3 or expansion pack, to keep up the fun :))… Expand
  4. BallzyDan
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    For what it is, it is a great, fun game. Defend your base with a grid format: Oh, did the title give that away... Only thing I want is anFor what it is, it is a great, fun game. Defend your base with a grid format: Oh, did the title give that away... Only thing I want is an extra time variation… Expand
  5. endisni
    Nov 2, 2015
    9
    A brilliant game. Tower defence games are difficult to pull off, but this one works really well, graphics are good and the gameplay isA brilliant game. Tower defence games are difficult to pull off, but this one works really well, graphics are good and the gameplay is superb.
    The game is quite challenging, but in a good way, as it rewards your hard work as you get upgrades etc as you progress.    … Expand
  6. pharagonesia
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Has some good classic vibes. The story doesn't take itself seriously - at all - and the cringe is kind of charming at times. A fun mindless game.
  7. pongkrit03
    Aug 20, 2018
    7
    Defense Grid 2 is a good solid tower defense game. However, it offers a little improvement from Defense Grid 1 .

    Let's see pros and cons    Defense Grid 2 is a good solid tower defense game. However, it offers a little improvement from Defense Grid 1 .

    Let's see pros and cons

    Pros
    - Still Good addicted tower defense game. Probably the best tower defense game in market (if not DG1)
    - Tower upgraded cards (new in DG2), add huge replayability of the game.
    - Cooldown skills (new in DG2) - Though I personally don't like this feature.
    - Boost (new) - allow designated tower to be able to fire from higher ground

    Cons
    - Outdated graphic ( I don't see any significant improvement from DG1 to DG2)
    - Tower Imbalance [ Concussion is clearly superior to Inferno, and Disruptor makes Tesla obsoleted]
    - Still very few towers and same number to DG1
    - Leaderboard cannot sort difficulties
    - Uninteresting story
    - Removing of air enemies (why ?)

    In brief, DG2 is still a fun tower defense game, but for those who have play DG1, you may be disappointed because DG2 is feel more like an expansion of DG1, rather than fresh new game. For new comers, I suggest you buy DG1 Awakening first in PC, the price is very cheap and difficulty is friendly to new comers (DG2 is a bit spike). If you like DG1 and urge for more, then DG2, but don't have high hope.    … Expand
  8. Nel
    Dec 12, 2016
    6
    Tower wars, reminds me of warcraft 3 custom games mode. It's a really fun game to play, it seems to be laggy on the ps4 as during later levelsTower wars, reminds me of warcraft 3 custom games mode. It's a really fun game to play, it seems to be laggy on the ps4 as during later levels the fps really drop below anything acceptable. Really short game, but it's fun.… Expand

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