Defense Grid: The Awakening

1. HydroThunder

   Oct 5, 2019

   10

   Defense Grid: The Awakening, is simply one of my favorite games of all time. I find myself still playing it on the Xbox One in 2019, and notDefense Grid: The Awakening, is simply one of my favorite games of all time. I find myself still playing it on the Xbox One in 2019, and not just for nostalgia. It really is the best Tower Defense game that I have ever played, and I play a lot of them.
   
   The graphics, voice overs, and sound effects are definitely top notch, especially for 2009. They hold up today. Beautifully crafted and lovingly put together all around, the polish is definitely there. The main voice is just incredible, his characterization is one of the best pieces of work I have ever seen in a video game.
   
   But that's only worthwhile considering the staggering amount of careful thought that has gone in to each and every level, every path, every wave, every tower, every upgrade. I find myself playing, playing again to get a better score, playing again to see what can be done different. Each level has so many different ways that you can succeed depending on your preference, so many ways to funnel aliens or put them in a hot box of death. It's rewarding, and spectacular, and if you've never played Defense Grid, you owe it to yourself.… Expand

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2. Tower

   Jan 23, 2016

   10

   It is hard to explain why this game is so good. The game-play is just so finely balanced to make each level a memorable experience. The wavesIt is hard to explain why this game is so good. The game-play is just so finely balanced to make each level a memorable experience. The waves of aliens have been paced so that you constantly have to make strategic choices, and there's rarely a moment to sit back and take it all in. The graphics may not be the best ever, but they grow on you. The soundtrack and voice acting are excellent. I can honestly say that I have never played such an addictive game as Defense Grid.… Expand

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4. idbell

   Jun 17, 2012

   10

   Truly one of the best strategy games on the 360, and one of the few that have stood the test of time. Though I have finished all the levelsTruly one of the best strategy games on the 360, and one of the few that have stood the test of time. Though I have finished all the levels many times, I still come back to try new things and test new strategies. It'll never have the following of COD, but as a tower defense game, there is none better.… Expand

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5. MerfM

   Sep 6, 2009

   9

   An utter bargain and delight of a game. its a great tower defense, probably only beaten by Plants v Zombies in the genre. This is closer to An utter bargain and delight of a game. its a great tower defense, probably only beaten by Plants v Zombies in the genre. This is closer to the traditional tower defense games and has top notch presentation, lots of levels, challenges & depth. there have been some amazing xbla titles recently but for only 800pts this is the pick of the bunch for me, yes its even better than Trials HD.… Expand

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6. Polish_Infidel

   Jun 30, 2013

   8

   Well done tower defense game. I felt that it would have been better if the enemies actually fired back at you and you had to repair units,Well done tower defense game. I felt that it would have been better if the enemies actually fired back at you and you had to repair units, etc., something that even some of the free online tower defense games do. However, still a great game and some of the later levels are extremely hard. Worth purchasing if you are a tower defense fan like myself.… Expand

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7. mobiusmobius@hotmail.co.uk

   Sep 3, 2009

   8

   Its desktop tower defence, this time though someone made the smart idea of giving it a 3D view and a Scifi setting. if you have played any ofIts desktop tower defence, this time though someone made the smart idea of giving it a 3D view and a Scifi setting. if you have played any of the free internet tower defence games then you can expect the same here. its still a good game and its cheaper than the PC version found on the likes of Steam.… Expand

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8. Broyax

   Apr 9, 2018

   3

   Un principe inventif habilement exploité mais qui souffre de graves problèmes d'équilibrage, notamment la difficulté et le comportement desUn principe inventif habilement exploité mais qui souffre de graves problèmes d'équilibrage, notamment la difficulté et le comportement des aliens qui contournent pour un oui ou pour un non et quand ça leur chante toute mon armée de tourelles en colère.
   
   A moins de recommencer jusqu'à l'intox pour dénicher les emplacements optimaux de tel type de tourelle dans tel niveau en particulier à tel moment précis et en espérant une quelconque logique dans leurs déplacements souvent erratiques, le Defense Grid nous les brise donc sévèrement.
   
   Cela est assurément très dommageable, car l'interface est bien pensée et la voix du regretté Marc Alfos nous accompagne tout du long, donnant un allant très appréciable à cette IA qui parle beaucoup. Ainsi, l'absence de difficulté réglable malgré d'autres options qui se débloquent (ou pas ou apparaissent au petit bonheur la chance) mais indépendantes du mode histoire proprement dit, cette absence disais-je, gâche littéralement toute la campagne. C'est ballot.… Expand

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