Summary

Release Year: 2014
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers: Four Lights
Publishers: Four Lights

Defenders of Time: A Tower Defense Odyssey Through the Ages

Introduction

Defenders of Time is a fast-paced tower defense game for up to eight players, developed by Chromatic Games and released in 2014. Set in an alternative universe where the fabric of time is under threat, players must strategically place towers to stop wave after wave of alien foes seeking to destroy our Time Beacons.

Gameplay

Defenders of Time features a unique blend of tower defense and time travel mechanics. Players can summon towers from different eras, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Stone Age tower can hurl boulders at enemies, while the Future tower can unleash devastating laser beams.

Players måste placera sina torn strategiskt för att maximera deras effektivitet och stoppa fiendens framsteg. Varje våg av fiender är svårare än den förra, så samarbete och god kommunikation är avgörande för framgång.

Setting

Defenders of Time is set in an alternative universe where the fabric of time is under threat from an alien race known as the Chronites. The Chronites are seeking to destroy the Time Beacons, which are scattered throughout history and protect the timeline from being altered.

Players must team up to defend the Time Beacons and protect the timeline from being destroyed. They will travel to different eras, from the Stone Age to the distant future, battling the Chronites and ensuring that history remains intact.

Characters

Players can choose from a variety of characters to play as, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. These characters include:

Aeon – A time-traveling agent with the ability to slow down time
Kira – A skilled archer from the Edo period of Japan
Lucas – A powerful warrior from the Middle Ages
Maya – A shaman from the Mayan civilization
Tesla – A brilliant scientist from the Victorian era

Towers

There are a variety of towers that players can build in Defenders of Time, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. These towers include:

Stone Age Tower – A basic tower that hurls boulders at enemies
Medieval Tower – A tower that fires arrows at enemies
Renaissance Tower – A tower that shoots cannonballs at enemies
Industrial Tower – A tower that fires machine guns at enemies
Future Tower – A tower that fires laser beams at enemies

Enemies

Players will face a variety of enemies in Defenders of Time, each with their own unique abilities and weaknesses. These enemies include:

Grunts – Basic infantry units that swarm the player’s defenses
Brutes – Powerful melee units that can deal heavy damage
Snipers – Long-range units that can pick off players from afar
Bombers – Units that explode on contact, dealing damage to nearby towers
Chronites – Powerful alien units that can warp time and space

Conclusion

Defenders of Time is a challenging and rewarding tower defense game that offers a unique blend of strategy and time travel. With its diverse cast of characters, towers, and enemies, Defenders of Time is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all skill levels.

Review Score

8.5/10

Publisher: Four Lights

Defenders of Time (2014)