Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Developers: Robot Entertainment
- Publishers: Robot Entertainment
Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures (2011) Review
Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures is a standalone expansion pack for the popular tower defense game Orcs Must Die!. It was developed by Robot Entertainment and published by Microsoft Studios. The game was released on Xbox Live Arcade and Windows on October 12, 2011.
Lost Adventures features five new levels, two new enemies, and a new bonus trap. The new levels are set in a variety of environments, from the depths of the Pit to the narrow passages high over the Great Gorge. The new enemies are the Frost Bat, which can freeze players and their traps, and the Cyclops Mage, which can drain players’ mana. The new bonus trap is the Mana Well, which can be placed in strategic locations around a fortress to provide a burst of magical energy at just the right moment.
Lost Adventures also includes a number of new features and improvements over the original game. These include:
- New leaderboards: Players can now compete with their friends for the highest score on leaderboards for the five new levels.
- New skull rewards: Players can now earn up to fifty additional skulls to further upgrade their arsenal of traps.
- Improved AI: The AI has been improved to make the orcs more challenging and unpredictable.
- New visual effects: The game’s visuals have been improved with new lighting and particle effects.
Overall, Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures is a solid expansion pack that adds a lot of new content and features to the original game. The new levels are challenging and fun, the new enemies are interesting and deadly, and the new bonus trap is a welcome addition. If you’re a fan of the original Orcs Must Die!, then you’ll definitely want to check out Lost Adventures.
Gameplay
Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures is a tower defense game in which players must defend their fortress from waves of orcs. Players can place a variety of traps around their fortress to kill the orcs, including arrow towers, ballistae, and fire traps. Players can also use their own weapons and spells to kill orcs.
The game features a variety of different levels, each with its own unique layout and challenges. Players must use their wits and strategy to place their traps and defend their fortress. The game also includes a number of different difficulty levels, so players can find a challenge that suits them.
Story
The story of Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures takes place after the events of the original game. The War Mage has defeated the Orc King and closed the rifts to the orc world. However, a new threat has emerged: the Frost Bat and the Cyclops Mage. These new enemies are even more powerful than the orcs, and they are determined to destroy the War Mage and his fortress.
The War Mage must travel to the depths of the Pit and the narrow passages high over the Great Gorge to defeat the new enemies and close the rifts once again. Along the way, he will encounter a variety of new challenges and obstacles.
Graphics and Sound
Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures features colorful and detailed graphics. The game’s environments are varied and interesting, and the character models are well-animated. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, and the music is catchy and memorable.
Conclusion
Orcs Must Die!: Lost Adventures is a challenging and rewarding tower defense game that adds a lot of new content and features to the original game. The new levels are challenging and fun, the new enemies are interesting and deadly, and the new bonus trap is a welcome addition. If you’re a fan of the original Orcs Must Die!, then you’ll definitely want to check out Lost Adventures.
Score
8.5 out of 10
Review Score
8.5/10