Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Arcade, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Most Wanted Entertainment
- Publishers: Paradox Interactive
Defenders of Ardania: A Next-Generation Tower Defense Game
Released in 2011, Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game that takes the popular genre to the next level with its innovative new game concepts. Set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, DoA allows players to take on the role of either the defenders or the attackers, adding a new layer of strategy and excitement to the gameplay.
Core Gameplay
At its core, DoA is a tower defense game, meaning that players must place towers along a path to stop advancing enemy units from reaching their base. However, DoA also incorporates light RTS elements, allowing players to oversee unit production and upgrades, and assemble an army to attack the enemy base.
There are three playable races in DoA, each with its own unique locations, towers, and units. The human race is well-rounded and easy to learn, with a focus on ranged units and defensive structures. The dwarves are more specialized, with a focus on melee units and powerful siege weapons. The elves are the most agile race, with a focus on mobility and spellcasting.
Defensive Gameplay
When playing defensively, players must carefully place their towers along the path to maximize their effectiveness. There are a variety of towers available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some towers are good at taking out large groups of weak enemies, while others are better at dealing with heavily armored units. Players must also manage their resources carefully, as each tower costs money to build and maintain.
In addition to towers, players can also use spells to defend their base. Spells can be used to damage enemy units, heal friendly units, or buff towers. Players must choose their spells carefully, as each spell has a different cooldown time and mana cost.
Offensive Gameplay
When playing offensively, players must assemble an army and lead it to attack the enemy base. Players can choose from a variety of units, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some units are good at dealing with enemy towers, while others are better at taking out enemy units. Players must also manage their resources carefully, as each unit costs money to build and maintain.
In addition to units, players can also use spells to attack the enemy base. Spells can be used to damage enemy towers, units, or structures. Players must choose their spells carefully, as each spell has a different cooldown time and mana cost.
Multiplayer
The multiplayer component of DoA is where the game really shines. Players can team up with friends or compete against each other in a variety of game modes. In the standard game mode, two teams of two players each compete to destroy the other team’s base. In the king of the hill mode, players compete to control a central point on the map. And in the survival mode, players team up to defend their base against waves of increasingly powerful enemies.
The multiplayer component of DoA is highly competitive and rewarding. Players must work together to coordinate their defenses and attacks, and must adapt their strategies to the ever-changing battlefield.
Conclusion
Defenders of Ardania is a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, with innovative new game concepts that take the popular genre to the next level. The game’s unique blend of tower defense and RTS elements, combined with its strong multiplayer component, make it a must-play for fans of both genres.
Review Score
8.5/10
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