Now There Be Goblins: Tower Defense VR

by Shocktopus Games

The Developer Says...

Fight off hordes of goblins in this VR smack and smash tower defense hybrid! Punish the invading goblins by using your mighty chained hammer and your wide arsenal of traps and structures.

Players Like...

❤ Engaging Blend of Tower Defense and Melee Combat

The core gameplay blends traditional tower defense mechanics with visceral first-person melee combat. Players strategically place and upgrade a variety of defensive structures, such as cannons, arrow turrets, and spike traps, to fend off waves of invading goblins. However, the experience sets itself apart by allowing players to directly engage the goblins with a mighty chained hammer.

❤ Robust Tower Defense Mechanics

The tower defense aspects are likewise well-received. Players can choose from a diverse selection of structures, each with multiple upgrade paths that significantly alter their functionality. One reviewer highlights how upgrades can give towers abilities like "the eye of Sauron" to weaken nearby enemies. Effective placement and usage of these towers is crucial, as the game features a range of enemy types with varying strengths and weaknesses, forcing players to adapt their strategies.

❤ Progression and Unlocks

The experience features a robust progression system that keeps players engaged. As they advance through multiple campaigns and difficulty levels, they unlock new weapons, hammers, and structure variants to bolster their arsenal. Reviewers praise the variety this unlocking system provides, with one noting they're "excited to see future updates" expand the selection further. The unlocks also extend to the game's environments, with reviewers highlighting how each level has "unique mechanics and interactables" to discover and utilize.

❤ Polished VR Implementation

Overall, the experience is praised for its polished VR integration. The controls, combat, and tower placement feel responsive and intuitive in virtual reality, with one reviewer noting the game "runs really smooth" on their Oculus Quest 2. The visual style is also widely praised as "nice to look at" and "polished." While some reviewers point to minor issues, the general consensus is that the game provides a highly enjoyable and polished VR tower defense experience.

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