Kingdom Rush Vengeance

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Polygon
    Nov 26, 2018
    For veteran Kingdom Rush players and newcomers alike, the charm and strategy of the franchise remains with Kingdom Rush: Vengeance, making it one of the best mobile games of 2018.

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#10 Best iOS Game of 2018
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#12 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2018

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. mowgli2
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    As a long term fan of the Kingdom Rush series, I was thrilled to see a new game arrive. Short answer is that it's fantastic, a welcomeAs a long term fan of the Kingdom Rush series, I was thrilled to see a new game arrive. Short answer is that it's fantastic, a welcome addition to the franchise.

    The game has some controversy around it because you can now not only buy extra heroes (as per previous games) but towers too. Whilst this sounds odd at first, it makes sense. There are more towers than previously (if you buy no towers, you'll still have more to play with than in previous games) but they're purely optional, in fact, they appear to be weaker options than the free ones. To me, it's purely a way of adding extra options / longevity into the gameplay. There's absolutely no need to spend a penny on any of them. For me, they were an instabuy as I love the devs work.

    As for the game itself, if you've played the earlier games, you'll find yourself in similar territory but with a couple of differences.

    Firstly, instead of playing as the goodies against the baddies, this time around, you are the baddies which adds a fun spin on things, bringing lots of new characters and styles to the table.

    Secondly, instead of just having basic towers that you upgrade throughout the game, this time you get to choose which towers you want to use, rotating for variety as you see fit. This adds a new level of depth that should keep things fresh for longer. There's also more powerup options than there were before and again, you have choice over which you use.

    Graphically, the game is gorgeous, with more detail than ever before.

    In conclusion, a fantastic game, building on Ironhide's previous efforts. Highly recommended.    … Full Review »
  2. Gorgor
    Nov 24, 2018
    0
    As a long time fan of the Kingdom Rush franchise, I am skipping that one due to the horrendous IAP model. Ironhide have pushed IAPs furtherAs a long time fan of the Kingdom Rush franchise, I am skipping that one due to the horrendous IAP model. Ironhide have pushed IAPs further and further in the past, but they have finally crossed the line with towers as IAP.

    First of all, remember the game is not f2p, but has a regular price for a mobile game. Yet Ironhide have decided to squeeze as much money out of the players as they can, by expanding the cash shop further and further.
    We are now at a point where the additional towers pack or a single hero can cost more than the entire game. What's next? Reinforcements cost cash? Hero special abilities have to be paid for?

    The main argument I hear is that the game can be finished without the new towers. While technically that is correct, Ironhide lock almost a third of available towers away. This is a tower defense game, towers are the core of the game. Imagine not having access to 1/3 of the weapons in PUBG and being told "well, you can win without them". Or FIFA locking 1/3 of the Premier League clubs unless you pay extra cash. The **** would be gigantic, yet only mobile gamers seem to have to put up with these horrible business models.

    Cash shops in full price games are a terrible trend. Every gamer should boycott this to send a message to the devs.    … Full Review »
  3. Hoplite
    May 31, 2021
    10
    After just playing through the whole series of 4 kingdom rush games again for the 3rd or 4th time I think vengeance is the best in the series.After just playing through the whole series of 4 kingdom rush games again for the 3rd or 4th time I think vengeance is the best in the series. While the elven theme in Origins was my favorite theme, this game added many new mechanics that were fun like leveling the heroes and different towers. The thing I didn't like is that they took away upgrades for individual towers, and grouped tower upgrades into one group, hero upgrades into another group, then spell upgrades, and then the reinforcements upgrade..taking away individual tower upgrades largely subtracted from the nostalgic experience. It would have been cool if kept those upgrades and gave more upgrade points.

    They introduce of bit of branching in the upgrade tree...but very little and too conservative. However these multiple changes add up to make for some thing that at its core is kingdom rush, but an overall increase in gameplay and fun, as a sequel ought to be.

    These guys are the best at tower defense games. I hope they make more and bring back the individual tower upgrades.

    I'm kind of wary of their new turn based games...

    I also got their iron marines game...that game was probably the least fun of their games, but decent considering there aren't many similar games like it on ios.    … Full Review »
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