There's so much fun and detail in this title. Even things one would think would not have detail is lovingly crafted. If you like action shooters at all, you will have a great time here.
Honestly, I though this would just be some "B" rate (or lower) knock off game cashing in on the popularity of the tower defense genre. However, I was wrong. Very wrong. Not only is this game fun to play, it's actually well balanced. I highly recommend this title for fans of twin stick shooters or tower defense games. And if you enjoy both... buy it twice!
Many of the reviews here go into the mechanics of how the game works, so I won't do that here. As someone else pointed out, this game lacks balance. Specifically, the wonky balance ruins the fun for me. When I choose "Easy," I do not expect to die over and over in the first half hour. FTL showed us that Roguelike games, enough tough ones, can have some consistency in difficulty that ramps up through the game (with a really tough end boss). I beat FTL numerous times, but gave up after giving this one a half dozen tries on "Easy." Save yourself time and money; play FTL instead.
This game combines elements of D&D 1st edition, Civ and Majesty. You will direct various groups of your population to build structures, farms, etc., which, in turn, bring you various benefits. At the same time, hordes of monsters build their own strongholds and dens across the lands just outside of your town. You will not only feed your people and keep them happy, but also equip them with gear and experience so they can defend their homes from invaders, and eventually take the fight to classic monsters who threaten their way of life! I played the heck out of this game back in the 90s, and cannot wait to do it again. While the decades have only aged the graphics, the timeless gameplay will hook anyone with patience. Warning: Make sure you take the time to read the instructions. PostScript... The other written review (at this time) assigned a two star because of the price. (Really?) For what its worth, I hold the opinion that this game is well worth the asking price here on GoG.
