Todd Rex wants steak. Todd Rex wants YOUR steak. Are you gonna let him take it? No way! Go Home, Dinosaurs!Prevent hordes of marauding Dinos from crashing your party in the world’s premier BBQ defense simulator! Unlock powerful towers that act like little weaponized puzzle pieces.
The core objective in this game is to protect a BBQ from being overrun by hordes of marauding dinosaurs. Players accomplish this by strategically placing towers across a gridded battlefield.
One of the standout features is the innovative tower placement system. Instead of freely placing towers, players must choose a set of tower "cards" before each level. These cards represent the specific shapes and sizes of the towers available. This adds a puzzle-like element, as players must carefully consider how to fit the differently-shaped towers onto the limited grid space to create an effective defense.
In addition to tower placement, players must also manage resources in the form of coconuts that spawn randomly across the level. These coconuts are the currency used to purchase and place the tower cards, creating a constant juggling act between building defenses and collecting the necessary resources. The main playable character, a gopher, can also be directly controlled to gather coconuts and provide additional support against the invading dinosaurs.
The dinosaurs themselves provide a diverse set of challenges, with different enemy types exhibiting unique behaviors and attributes. Some may move quickly, while others require multiple hits to defeat. Carefully choosing the right combination of towers to handle these varied threats is crucial to success. Additionally, the game features a variety of environmental obstacles and hazards, such as boulders and snowmen, that players must clear to make room for their tower placements.
The game strikes a balance between accessibility and challenge. The early levels serve as a gentle introduction to the core mechanics, allowing players to familiarize themselves with the tower placement system and resource management. However, the difficulty ramps up significantly as the game progresses, with later levels requiring a high degree of planning and execution to achieve the coveted three-star ratings. This balance, combined with the game's lighthearted, humorous tone, has resulted in a tower defense experience that appeals to both casual and more experienced players alike.