Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
My Tower, My Home: A Unique Blend of Tower Defense and Shooter-Platformer Gameplay
My Tower, My Home is a unique and challenging blend of tower defense and shooter-platformer gameplay. Developed by Polish indie studio Artifex Mundi, the game was released in 2016 for PC, Mac, and Linux.
In My Tower, My Home, players take on the role of a young woman named Anya who must defend her home tower from waves of invading monsters. To do this, she must use a variety of tower defenses, including cannons, archers, and magic towers. She can also upgrade her hero with new abilities and weapons.
The game’s levels are procedurally generated, so each playthrough is different. This keeps the game fresh and challenging, even for experienced players.
My Tower, My Home has been praised for its charming pixel art, addictive gameplay, and innovative blend of genres. It has been featured in numerous “best of” lists and has won several awards, including the IndieDB Indie of the Year award in 2016.
Gameplay
My Tower, My Home is a 2D tower defense game with shooter-platformer elements. Players control Anya, a young woman who must defend her home tower from waves of invading monsters.
To do this, Anya can build a variety of tower defenses, including cannons, archers, and magic towers. She can also upgrade her hero with new abilities and weapons.
Anya can move freely around the game world, and she can use her weapons to attack enemies directly. This adds a shooter-platformer element to the game, and it allows players to be more strategic in their defense.
The game’s levels are procedurally generated, so each playthrough is different. This keeps the game fresh and challenging, even for experienced players.
Features
- Unique blend of tower defense and shooter-platformer gameplay
- Procedurally generated levels
- Charming pixel art
- Addictive gameplay
- Innovative blend of genres
Critical Reception
My Tower, My Home has been praised for its charming pixel art, addictive gameplay, and innovative blend of genres. It has been featured in numerous “best of” lists and has won several awards, including the IndieDB Indie of the Year award in 2016.
Awards
- IndieDB Indie of the Year (2016)
- GameStar Best Indie Game (2016)
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun Best Tower Defense Game (2016)
Legacy
My Tower, My Home has been a critical and commercial success. It has sold over 1 million copies worldwide and has been ported to numerous platforms.
The game’s success has led to the development of a sequel, My Tower, My Home 2, which was released in 2018.
Conclusion
My Tower, My Home is a unique and challenging blend of tower defense and shooter-platformer gameplay. With its charming pixel art, addictive gameplay, and innovative blend of genres, it’s a must-play for fans of both genres.
Review Score
8.5/10
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