Dungeon Defenders

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  1. Scritty
    Oct 24, 2011
    10
    Excellent game - great gameplay. Depending on the character class you choose you can either have a melee fest or a tactical defense builder. The importance of levelling all classes is obvious - during the set up time you can swap between clasess and use any of the towers your leveled characters have unlicked. Then choose the character your going to battle with a wham. Huntress for ranged,Excellent game - great gameplay. Depending on the character class you choose you can either have a melee fest or a tactical defense builder. The importance of levelling all classes is obvious - during the set up time you can swap between clasess and use any of the towers your leveled characters have unlicked. Then choose the character your going to battle with a wham. Huntress for ranged, Knight for melee, Apprentice for tower buffs (thingk the sand wall some people make at the beach then try and keep the sea out for as long as possible as the tide comes up) and Monk....well monk is just hard.
    Graphics are very high detail and cartoony (if that puts you off, as it clearly did for one reviewer here - then so be it - of to the dull shoot fest of Crysis 2 with you then)
    Also the amount of content here for £8.99 is AMAZING., Level after level. It just keeps coming.And multiplayer is also an awesome experience (and I normally HATE multiplayer gtames)
    I'm a 44 year old games (since the Spectrum) and this goes along with "Elite" and "Lords of MIdnight" as the best £8:99 I've ever spent..not just on games - but on ANYTHING    … Expand
  2. Jinx
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    I can barely express just how floored I am by this title. DD may be an "indie" game, but you wouldn't know it. The visuals are detailed and gorgeous. Every level is full of creative little touches. There are plenty of levels, and a bunch of "challenges." It's really meant to be co-op, not single player, but you can play alone- I have played single player for 75 hours according to Steam!I can barely express just how floored I am by this title. DD may be an "indie" game, but you wouldn't know it. The visuals are detailed and gorgeous. Every level is full of creative little touches. There are plenty of levels, and a bunch of "challenges." It's really meant to be co-op, not single player, but you can play alone- I have played single player for 75 hours according to Steam! You just make one of each class, then swap out at the forge so you can make whichever defenses you like it. You do end up at a disadvantage in the combat phase, because it's just you, but it's still quite doable and I've beaten most levels on Medium or Hard. I feel *guilty* that I only payed $15 for this game. Other highlights: native 360 controller support, which allows 4-player splitscreen play on PC; 4 player online; full mod tools; and they are even testing a 16-player CTF mode. And the gameplay... it's so, so good. DD combines the best elements of tower defense and action RPGs, and it does it so well that it feels completely natural. I think this might be more Game of the Year. It's so much for such a small price tag, the quality is excellent, and it's an innovative, genre-bending title. Moreover, the multiplayer and mod support means I'll probably be playing this a year from now, which I can't say for many games. I am buying 3-4 more copies as Christmas presents. I need people to play with, and these guys deserve way more than $15 from me!… Expand
  3. Screech
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    These days $15 doesn't buy you a whole lot. this all changed when dungeon defenders came out. Bargain priced but extremely enjoyable. If you enjoyed Diablo you will enjoy this. Its a mixed Genre of games but it does everything very well. $15 and over 150 hours played i rekon i got my moneys worth 10 times over. The developers are brilliant and actually listen to what ppl want in there gameThese days $15 doesn't buy you a whole lot. this all changed when dungeon defenders came out. Bargain priced but extremely enjoyable. If you enjoyed Diablo you will enjoy this. Its a mixed Genre of games but it does everything very well. $15 and over 150 hours played i rekon i got my moneys worth 10 times over. The developers are brilliant and actually listen to what ppl want in there game so it is constantly evolving. Just Brilliant!… Expand
  4. cainx10a
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    I would rather play Dungeon Defenders than Diablo 3. For a $14.99 indie title, DD is one of the most enjoyable game I have played this year until Saint Rows 3 and Arkham City is released. This unique Tower Defense Action RPG title brings the best of the gameplay seen in Orcs Must Die (or similar TD games), and fused it with an amazing RPG overlay with 4 distinctive classes, each with theirI would rather play Dungeon Defenders than Diablo 3. For a $14.99 indie title, DD is one of the most enjoyable game I have played this year until Saint Rows 3 and Arkham City is released. This unique Tower Defense Action RPG title brings the best of the gameplay seen in Orcs Must Die (or similar TD games), and fused it with an amazing RPG overlay with 4 distinctive classes, each with their own towers/trap to mess around with. The mage makes use of the ranged attacks and towers that deal elemental damage, while the warrior has barricades and other more conventional trap for a man-at-arms. The amount of the content is really the eye catcher here; a challenging campaign, bonus missions with specific goals and contraints, a survival mode and a mix-max mode which is out to get you in terms of difficulty. A game best played with a team, but quite enjoyable solo as long as you take the time to level up properly, upgrade your gear, and proceed carefully from there on. For $14.99, you are getting the equivalent of a $60 title. If you like action-rpgs like diablo/torchlight, and TD games like Orc Must Die, this is a must buy! :)… Expand
  5. Brogath
    Oct 24, 2011
    10
    Dungeon Defenders may spell the continued revival of a long stagnant Tower Defense genre. Like the beloved Plants vs Zombies, Dungeon Defenders gives us a unique take on Tower Defense. You pick your unique class, level up your characters, upgrade weapons and armor, and distribute points to specialize your character. You can either rely on your characters ability to fight, or yourDungeon Defenders may spell the continued revival of a long stagnant Tower Defense genre. Like the beloved Plants vs Zombies, Dungeon Defenders gives us a unique take on Tower Defense. You pick your unique class, level up your characters, upgrade weapons and armor, and distribute points to specialize your character. You can either rely on your characters ability to fight, or your characters ability to build and maintain "towers", or you can go somewhere in between. The story is light and humorous, but falls into place well. Having beaten the game already, I walk away remembering several intense moments, heartache, and triumph. While the game is slightly lacking in content, it is important to remember this is a $15 download release. Furthermore, there have been balancing patches and also plans to add a full campaign expansion to the game sometime in November. This game is a must have for any avid Tower Defense player looking for another pleasant surprise in the genre.… Expand
  6. artdz
    Oct 21, 2011
    10
    Best game of 2011? I think so. This game pulls off co-op tower defense extremely well. It integrates in that amazing diablo like items/stat point deal into the game flawlessly. The controls are intuitive and the mechanics are solid. My main problem is the ranked servers have disconnect problems and like in any great game I will hunger for more content.
  7. aceofspadess
    Oct 21, 2011
    10
    One of the most amazing games i have ever played. Its a tower defence mixed with diablo. You have 4 unique classes, you can have pets and all kinds of amazing stuff including boss fights and challenges. This game is good on singleplayer and ground breaking on co-op. Game is only 10e/15 dollars so its a must-buy
  8. Bertman
    Oct 21, 2011
    10
    I tried the demo from Steam and within an hour bought the full version, only $15, and have no regrets. After the tutorial I had a riot with the multiplayer which was incredibly easy to get into. The server by Trendy allows you to easily match up with others and play on a wide variety of maps with tons of loot, and level-ups that never get old. There are various characters you can try,I tried the demo from Steam and within an hour bought the full version, only $15, and have no regrets. After the tutorial I had a riot with the multiplayer which was incredibly easy to get into. The server by Trendy allows you to easily match up with others and play on a wide variety of maps with tons of loot, and level-ups that never get old. There are various characters you can try, which also are a lot of fun. The interface is very well designed and helps keep the experience fast and flowing. Highly recommended.… Expand
  9. UnclearImage
    Oct 21, 2011
    10
    GREATEST... GAME>.. EVER... MADE.
    That's it, it's awesome. Sure there's some issues with the server stability and I lost my charas when the game launched early and reset itself. But it's okay, this game is FUN- it's been out for 3 days and I've got 24 hours played. This is the new TF2, the new torchlight another AMAZING indie game. It's $15 if you don't get it, only you will lose out.
  10. jetSetWilly
    Jun 28, 2012
    10
    An odd ball game, depending on the patch it could be more of a tower defense game or more fps. Good itemization (better than Diablo 3). Its best played without the dlc imo, when they started introducing all the extra maps the game lost its impetus. Also the connections can be extremely frustrating. Still lots of people playing, still heaps of fun. If you like games with GOOD itemisationAn odd ball game, depending on the patch it could be more of a tower defense game or more fps. Good itemization (better than Diablo 3). Its best played without the dlc imo, when they started introducing all the extra maps the game lost its impetus. Also the connections can be extremely frustrating. Still lots of people playing, still heaps of fun. If you like games with GOOD itemisation and are looking for something tower defense'ish you should try this.… Expand
  11. d0rian
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    after playing the first hour of the game I knew it was going to be a hit.
    co-op tower defense meets diablo/torchwood. great combo. It even reminds me of borderlands a little (co-op, cell-shaded and GUNS GUNS GUNS) The game looks very polished and runs very well on my older low end laptop. The controls and mechanics were very intuitive and easy to pick up so there was no real learning    after playing the first hour of the game I knew it was going to be a hit.
    co-op tower defense meets diablo/torchwood. great combo. It even reminds me of borderlands a little (co-op, cell-shaded and GUNS GUNS GUNS) The game looks very polished and runs very well on my older low end laptop. The controls and mechanics were very intuitive and easy to pick up so there was no real learning curve. I do have to say i really despise the console port trend of not giving the pc version more graphics control. resolution and "postprocessing" is all you get. I think From Dust gave more graphics options. But it does not matter in the end because It will very likely work beautifully on your system by just adjusting resolution.

    the price is perfect at the 10-13 dollar range and you will definitely get your dollar per hour enjoyment out of this game. 40 dollars for a 4 pack on steam is sweet if you got teenage sons to be your co-op teammates ;-)

    the lack of graphics options would have given this game a 9 or 8 but the fact it runs smooth anyways on my old pc, great price, great value, and does not crash like magica out of the box. I give it at 10 and a must have for your steam collection.    … Expand
  12. jpjaques
    Oct 19, 2011
    10
    Up-and-comers Trendy Entertainment are surely starting a trend with their premier title. Dungeon Defenders has already proven to be not only insanely fun, but also a progressive challenge. with each level, and wave for that matter, becoming more and more difficult, I am sure I will get hundreds of hours of gameplay from this title. Although it does lack more advanced graphic optionsUp-and-comers Trendy Entertainment are surely starting a trend with their premier title. Dungeon Defenders has already proven to be not only insanely fun, but also a progressive challenge. with each level, and wave for that matter, becoming more and more difficult, I am sure I will get hundreds of hours of gameplay from this title. Although it does lack more advanced graphic options (namely vertical sync) I love the colors and the general art design. I couldn't ask more from a veteran development team with a $50 dollar release price, let alone a first title from an indie developer for $15. I am impressed and excited see what Trendy has in its future.… Expand
  13. OveMelaa
    Oct 20, 2011
    10
    This game is really good. Its a mix between Diablo & Tower Defence. Lots of loot and level up combined with the awesome and fun gameplay of tower defence. There was some launch issues but they seem to be solved now. Multiplayer is really fun and should be played this way. Single player is also very fun but if you only play SP you miss out on the great fun of MP.
  14. KazMx
    Oct 21, 2011
    10
    The game has a lot of options that make it very pleasing to the hardcore gamer, the ability to interact with other platforms make it a lot less painful to search for players, etc. I love playing as the for current heroes and can't wait for new DLC to come out.
  15. PurpleSwag
    Oct 22, 2011
    10
    This is by far the best Tower Defense cross-over I've ever played. It strikes an incredible balance between action and classic Tower-D, enough so that you could play this game pure fighter or pure Defense. It has a lot of content for 15$ and I would even go for the 4-pack to play with friends.
  16. Cr4zy
    Oct 25, 2011
    10
    A very well put together game, it puts all the right ingredients together to make a high quality hybrid tower defence game. Support and updates released quickly. You can continue to change your tactics, switch your class. And with editor support forthcoming, what is not to like.
  17. trashguy
    Nov 8, 2011
    10
    I really believe the future of gaming is going to rely on indy game companies vs these mega game corps. Picked this game ups for $15 on steam on whim that some internet buddies said it was fun. I got a couple of friend playing this now together and is a real blast. Trendy games hit this little gem spot on and I believe its worth more than $15 of my time.
  18. garyry
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This game is simply awesome! Combines Role Playing Game, Third Person Shooter and Tower Defense game elements. The Single Player mode have some fun, but the multiplayer.. One word: AWESOME!
  19. DragonBelow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dungeon Defenders is a game that I knew was going to be my favorite before it even came out. A year before its release on Steam, it first caught my eye with the unique art style it has to offer. Once I knew about this outstanding creation, I kept on trying my best to stay up-to-date with the news until the time to actually play had arrived. My personal opinion on tower defense games...how could anyone find such interest in them? What makes this tower defense different is the fact that it also implements role-playing elements and has various heroes to choose from with very diverse "towers" and abilities. Although some wouldn't really be considered towers, they make it all the more interesting. The Apprentice is the only hero so far that would really be considered to have towers. Apprentices have towers that appear to be slightly floating hands that use the elements to attack in various ways, while Squires use medieval style traps, Huntresses use explosives, and Monks use auras. They also each have abilities as I mentioned earlier which makes everything about this title even better. With a decent amount of levels in "Campaign" to choose from, along with "Challenges" which both come with four difficulties ranging from easy to insane, this won't be something that you'll play and beat once, in fact, I haven't even beat it yet. Without rambling on and on, there's a store in the Tavern where you can buy both equipment (including pets) and services for your hero and there seems to be constant updates so far which have all been free. I don't wanna spoil everything so if you liked my review, buy Dungeon Defenders today!… Expand
  20. DOSfan
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    really impressed with this, bought it on a whim to kill a weekend and got addicted.
    it's an awesome mix of random loot, tower defense and third person action rpg.
    they patch the game all the time, have added free content, easily worth $15.
    multiplayer is a lot of fun too in my opinion.
  21. lemans81
    Dec 5, 2011
    10
    This game is addictive. I think that that really sums it up, not since Diablo 2 have I been so engrossed. Its bright, the graphics are very good, the support team really listens to the forums and there is always some new feature and fun.
  22. Smiley15
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    If you love action packed RPGS and tower defences you have no excuse. This game combines them beautifully and makes a nice fun diversion that has proven to eat my time away. However, the graphics aren't the best. This game can be hard, and it can be easy. Your levels don't tell you what you can and can't do, you just have to have skill in this game. Combining defenses causes less damage toIf you love action packed RPGS and tower defences you have no excuse. This game combines them beautifully and makes a nice fun diversion that has proven to eat my time away. However, the graphics aren't the best. This game can be hard, and it can be easy. Your levels don't tell you what you can and can't do, you just have to have skill in this game. Combining defenses causes less damage to them, which means you don't have to repair 24/7. This is a amazing game, buy it.… Expand
  23. Retrophaze
    Dec 9, 2011
    10
    First of all I will say that Dungeon Defenders is 100 times better than Orcs Must Die, so if you are trying to decide between them, get Dungeon Defenders.

    I will admit that when I first downloaded DD from Steam, I wasn't expecting much. The genre seemed strange as well as the visuals so I was a little weary. Within 5 minutes of actually playing the game, I was taken off my feet. True    First of all I will say that Dungeon Defenders is 100 times better than Orcs Must Die, so if you are trying to decide between them, get Dungeon Defenders.

    I will admit that when I first downloaded DD from Steam, I wasn't expecting much. The genre seemed strange as well as the visuals so I was a little weary. Within 5 minutes of actually playing the game, I was taken off my feet. True gamers who respect a game for what it is will fall in love with Dungeon Defenders. What I seemed to notice first was the quirky themes throughout the game. The graphics remind me of a mix between Sly cooper and Borderlands, which I thought suited this game perfectly. The boss fights are absolutely incredible and creative, I was blown away with every single one. A lot of people claim that you have to do a lot of grinding to get a high level but I never ran into this problem. As far as weapons go, I pretty sure there are millions of unique possibilities including rare "godly" weapons and armor. The character classes are equally balanced some perfectly compliment each other in online play, which is the best part of the game. So far there are 13 main quest maps and even more challenge maps including "Turkey Hunt" where you kill as many turkeys as you can to move on to the next round. I would even go so far as to say that dollar for dollar, Dungeon Defenders is better than Skyrim (you can quote me on that). If you don't buy this game, you are missing out on a landmark game in the genre.    … Expand
  24. Ir0nStein
    Dec 10, 2011
    10
    Honestly a fantastic game, there is no other way to put it. Hits every right button and is incredibly gratifying, if you don't mind a bit of grinding here and there. Whenever I see a green item (An item better than the one I have equipped) I get giddy and run towards it excitedly. This game tailors to the RPG, Tower Defense, Hack and Slash and Loot Whoring aspects of me, and I never have aHonestly a fantastic game, there is no other way to put it. Hits every right button and is incredibly gratifying, if you don't mind a bit of grinding here and there. Whenever I see a green item (An item better than the one I have equipped) I get giddy and run towards it excitedly. This game tailors to the RPG, Tower Defense, Hack and Slash and Loot Whoring aspects of me, and I never have a dull moment playing it. If you have the money; buy it now. If you don't; get a friend to buy it. Trust me, you'll love it.… Expand
  25. Ezekial
    Dec 12, 2011
    10
    Please ignore review bombers. Trendy Entertainment has created a fantastic game that one can easily get a couple hundred hours of enjoyment out of. For the low price tag of the game (but it's starting to climb with DLC costs) you won't be disappointed. Trendy has great interaction with the community through their forums, and religiously patches their game with new content--sometimes to thePlease ignore review bombers. Trendy Entertainment has created a fantastic game that one can easily get a couple hundred hours of enjoyment out of. For the low price tag of the game (but it's starting to climb with DLC costs) you won't be disappointed. Trendy has great interaction with the community through their forums, and religiously patches their game with new content--sometimes to the point of overkill...

    There ranked servers are very stable, but unfortunately they are at the mercy of the Steam servers, so this can provide complications if you set out to take on a 4+ hour task without reading server notices.

    The game does have some small issues here and there, but with the random loot system implemented and insane challenge, falling in love with this game is inevitable; look at the screen shots, or in game footage to decide for yourself if it's the game for you.    … Expand
  26. LordCastle
    Dec 15, 2011
    10
    Dungeon Defenders is a great game. It's slow at first, but it really picks up into solid hours of really fun gameplay. Even when you get to the point of mostly grinding the same thing for better and better gear, you've already invested way more than enough time into the game to justify the price. Even then the grinding parts are still fun, and it's still a lot of fun to start newDungeon Defenders is a great game. It's slow at first, but it really picks up into solid hours of really fun gameplay. Even when you get to the point of mostly grinding the same thing for better and better gear, you've already invested way more than enough time into the game to justify the price. Even then the grinding parts are still fun, and it's still a lot of fun to start new characters and go through the campaign again. Because of those, this deserves a 10.… Expand
  27. Urcheon
    Jan 2, 2012
    10
    Excellent combination of Action, RPG & Tower Defense. It is cross platform, has online & local co-op, open & ranked play & mod support. I love how there is a lot of flexibility with items, pets & leveling but it is not overly complex or time consuming to manage. Only major down side is it might get a little repetitive after playing all the maps & modes but so far they have beenExcellent combination of Action, RPG & Tower Defense. It is cross platform, has online & local co-op, open & ranked play & mod support. I love how there is a lot of flexibility with items, pets & leveling but it is not overly complex or time consuming to manage. Only major down side is it might get a little repetitive after playing all the maps & modes but so far they have been consistently adding more content (some of it free). This game is great for modding or learning game development as all game-play code & source content ship with the PC version. It uses the Unreal Development Kit.

    It was a little buggy when first released but I received excellent customer service when I contacted them. The developers were quick to fix the bugs and I have not had any issues for a while now.    … Expand
  28. Nolasion
    Feb 27, 2012
    10
    Great game! A perfect game on a weekend to play with your friends! Have been playing for 60+ hour and i i'm still enjoying the game. Maybe We will see some new maps in a near future. Thumbs up Trendy Entertainment! With best regards Nolasion
  29. Rebmes
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    Everyone who loves Tower Defense knows good TD games are few and far between. Personally, I've been getting my fill on Starcraft 2 custom maps; I have played many other TD games: Defense Grid, Plants VS Zombies, Sanctum, Orcs Must Die, and a few others.

    Dungeon Defenders is, basically, TD + Action RPG - somewhat like Sanctum was TD + FPS. If you enjoy Action RPG, and TD, this will be the    Everyone who loves Tower Defense knows good TD games are few and far between. Personally, I've been getting my fill on Starcraft 2 custom maps; I have played many other TD games: Defense Grid, Plants VS Zombies, Sanctum, Orcs Must Die, and a few others.

    Dungeon Defenders is, basically, TD + Action RPG - somewhat like Sanctum was TD + FPS.

    If you enjoy Action RPG, and TD, this will be the perfect game for you. You slaughter tons of mobs, there's tons of strategy and very deep customization, and it all looks great!

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  30. hannan05
    Apr 28, 2012
    10
    Its a great game to play, teaming up with friends family or just anyone! Defending a crystal and setting up defenses. Different levels of difficulty makes for a fun and challenging experience.
  31. Luddefatawa
    May 24, 2012
    10
    Fun gameplay. But I don't want to rate this high because: 1. It updates VERY often 2.You get no achievements while playing in local mode. Otherwise it is a pretty fun game that keeps you entertained over 20hours.
  32. GhostintheZoid
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    I love this game, its is one of my favourite games I've played about 400 hours on it, and with the new DLC characters and maps to download it keeps getting better. The game started of a bit slow because of the low levels you were facing it was a little hard to level, but by the time you get to the extra level after the campaign it was much easier to level as you could level with friendsI love this game, its is one of my favourite games I've played about 400 hours on it, and with the new DLC characters and maps to download it keeps getting better. The game started of a bit slow because of the low levels you were facing it was a little hard to level, but by the time you get to the extra level after the campaign it was much easier to level as you could level with friends and other higher levels people to help you level. With an multitude of challengers and new campaign levels as well as the Quest for the Eternia Shard levels I can't wait for the 4th level the Sky level it should be awesome as this game has been.

    Edit (26/04/2021): Played 1072.2 hours this game really is a game I enjoy self-medicating with, can be very chill at times and unnerving at times too its really a great all round Tower Defense/FPS/TPS game.    … Expand
  33. drSpockwa
    Jul 13, 2013
    10
    I feel a bit conflicted about giving this a 10, but it earned it. The graphics are cartoon-like, but it works very well. The action is amazing. They combine tower defense strategy with FPS in a way that works for me. I've sunk just under 300 hours into the game thus far, and I'm not done. There are 12 core maps and probably about 10-15 maps added as part of DLC, as well as challenges,I feel a bit conflicted about giving this a 10, but it earned it. The graphics are cartoon-like, but it works very well. The action is amazing. They combine tower defense strategy with FPS in a way that works for me. I've sunk just under 300 hours into the game thus far, and I'm not done. There are 12 core maps and probably about 10-15 maps added as part of DLC, as well as challenges, and achievements. 12 different characters across roughly 4 classes. You start a map with the goal of keeping the monsters from getting your crystal(s). They come in every increasing waves that last a few minutes each and in between you build/upgrade your defenses. The FPS comes in play with some of the character builds in that you participate in the combat first person with ranged or melee weapons. The replay-ability is the key anchor for my score. You can play it single or multi-player. Either works well, although most of my time has been single player. There is a token plot, which is interesting that is woven through 4 cut scenes. I picked it up cheap because it's over a year old, but it would have been worth it even at full price.… Expand
  34. No1livesforever
    Nov 30, 2012
    10
    As a fan of tower defense, being able to play in action RPG view instead of bird's-eye view, for the first time I feel I am really contributing effort to the defense. I had most fun in the online co-op mode and enjoyed very much for some time. Sadly, the game then becomes repetitive grindfest and that's when the fun diminishes. Still, it is worth playing.
  35. D4rkAByss
    Dec 16, 2012
    10
    Dungeon Defenders is an overly unique game. Its mixture of Tower defense, Action RPG really work with each other. It allows you to go full Tower defense or full action or anywhere in between, it is totally your choice who you play. With hundreds of different weapons, armours and pets and then hundreds of version of those different Weps, Armours and pets, the possibilities are endless.
  36. fish6132456
    Feb 14, 2013
    10
    An obvious buy for fans of RPG and TD games. I was afraid of buying this game because I wasn't sure if the combination would work, but it is a fantastic game with easy controls and few technical problems.... I actually can't even think of a single technical problem I have run into. (i've played over 100 hours of this game).
    Like I wrote above, if you like RPG and TD games, buy this.
  37. Animefreak
    Mar 27, 2013
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. So much fun with friends, there's really no denying that it deserves 11/10. Hours of fun and enjoyment prove that games can still be unique and enjoyable, even in a world filled with boring military shooters.
  38. ritardedartkid
    Dec 27, 2013
    10
    Grab some friends, or random internet strangers, and give this game a try; you'll be addicted. Despite the cutesy graphics and colors the gameplay can actually be pretty difficult. Plus, there are enough characters, weapons, maps, and upgrades to keep you busy for as long as your little heart desires.
  39. Kutsubato
    Jun 8, 2013
    10
    great game! Cool multiplayer, great effects, custom maps like cities from pokemon!!! ...and the price is low, I think.

    - fight with towers or with your own weapons
    - buy a pet
    - create your own maps
    - beautiful Comic graphic
    ...and much more!!!

    one of my favourite games!!!
  40. Nesj3
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    One of the best games i've played, if it haven't been for Humblebundle, i wouldn't have bought it, since it was kinda overpriced as **** But i got it cheap and i enjoyed it so much.. There is so much to do, there are variables of the things you can do, you can choose from Easy to nightmare(Which is the difficulty after hard-insane). But tbh, it's really fun alone, but incredible togetherOne of the best games i've played, if it haven't been for Humblebundle, i wouldn't have bought it, since it was kinda overpriced as **** But i got it cheap and i enjoyed it so much.. There is so much to do, there are variables of the things you can do, you can choose from Easy to nightmare(Which is the difficulty after hard-insane). But tbh, it's really fun alone, but incredible together with your friends!
    Can't wait for the sequal, 10/10.    … Expand
  41. Incredipede
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    Great game. Fun, addictive, lots of content. In my opinion it has too many DLCs bul well, I guess developers will never stop adding tons of DLCs to a game instead of finishing it.
  42. ArcaneFox
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Dungeon Defenders is an amazing tower defense game. It's challenging when you play solo and it's fun when you play with your friends. There are plenty of options to customize your heroes. There are a lot of maps and most of them has multiple game modes. It's just worth every penny because it's a never ending challenge.
  43. asmoron
    Oct 21, 2011
    9
    A rare product of developers setting out to do something, doing it right in every respect, exceeding expectations, and then giving you a free bag of gold stapled to a very tenderly written 'thank you' card. Dungeon Defenders feels like a run-and-gun spinoff to a Level-5 Dragon Quest, if Dragon Quest were the best Tower Defense game ever made.
  44. jlm264
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    This Game is An Overall Amazing game with somewhat off balance enemies and Quite a bit of grinding. The Graphics Look Amazing if you can max it and make the game come to life. The unique 4 player classes are very diverse and each has its own skill tree and towers. One of the more interesting elements of the game is the ability to change characters between waves. This not only adds a layerThis Game is An Overall Amazing game with somewhat off balance enemies and Quite a bit of grinding. The Graphics Look Amazing if you can max it and make the game come to life. The unique 4 player classes are very diverse and each has its own skill tree and towers. One of the more interesting elements of the game is the ability to change characters between waves. This not only adds a layer of strategy. Like I mentioned above, the only real problem with the game i have is that the enemies are unbalanced. Just in the second map there is a powerful boss you need to take down. Now I am not complaining as much as a warning. it`s still getting 9/10 because I am fine with the grinding you need to do in the first level. Besides that the only changes in your character are the colors and their weapon. This is really sad in comparison to the amazing amount of leveling and stats you can invest in and unlike most games where they give you the whole "2% increase bull" you can actually see the changes in your character and towers. Overall if you do not mind grinding and limited cosmetic changes then this game is both amazingly detailed and very solid game play.… Expand
  45. spinspock
    Dec 14, 2011
    9
    An absolute blast with friends. It seems like an amalgamation of half a dozen other games yet unique. My friends and I found it a bit overwhelming at first though. Looking forward to seeing what these guys do next.
  46. darkcerb
    Oct 22, 2011
    9
    An excellent tower defence game, rpg and action game. Not sure what users like "pomornik" are complaining about, the games art and sound design are childish, does this effect the gameplay at all? no.

    You have a solid game that works up the difficulty from level to level intelligently and contains plenty of re-playability with loot and levels, difficulty levels and challenge modes. for $15    An excellent tower defence game, rpg and action game. Not sure what users like "pomornik" are complaining about, the games art and sound design are childish, does this effect the gameplay at all? no.

    You have a solid game that works up the difficulty from level to level intelligently and contains plenty of re-playability with loot and levels, difficulty levels and challenge modes. for $15 it's a steal.    … Expand
  47. McFinnegan
    Nov 3, 2011
    9
    First off, I gotta say that I burned about 4 hours in this game without realizing that much time had passed. This game had me hooked. However, I did find the game didn't give me the level of info I expect out of an RPG, namely the raw numbers behind my hero/tower upgrades. I don't know how much upgrading my hero damage will do over hero health. I found out through experimentation, which isFirst off, I gotta say that I burned about 4 hours in this game without realizing that much time had passed. This game had me hooked. However, I did find the game didn't give me the level of info I expect out of an RPG, namely the raw numbers behind my hero/tower upgrades. I don't know how much upgrading my hero damage will do over hero health. I found out through experimentation, which is fine, but it would help if that feature was implemented. Some people complained about connectivity, which I had a minor issue with, but I was having the same issue with Borderlands and TF2. Once I get the kinks out of the new internet, I'll edit with the updated results. The camera angle/turning was an issue at first for me, but I adjusted a few things and it works great now. The graphics depend on the person. Just take a look at some screenshots to decide if the artstyle is right for you. Me? I liked it! It uses the Unreal engine well. But it's clearly not for everyone, so look at the screenshots if artstyle is a point for you.

    That said, they do a lot of things right. The four classes are well balanced to different roles. Having the huntress and monk eschew towers altogether in favor of traps and auras (respectively) opens up a different approach to the game, rather than the more straightforward Squire and Apprentice tower setup. The game rewards you for your hero choices, making those ranks in hero attack (or whatever) really show in gameplay. The item level-ups are done well, and pets add another layer of customization, with pets that do various tasks to assist in clearing out the bad guys (healing you/defenses, direct damage, etc). Add on top of that the replay value due to the difficulty levels being MUCH harder (first level: medium enemies have just under 100 hp. on insane, they have upwards of 500+, with corresponding increases in attack (and speed? haven't checked this). Challenges change up the base game, adding additional value. Also, It's cheap, 4 person local play, and they've already released a free halloween dlc, with a new map, character costumes, weapons, and possibly more.

    To sum it all up, it's a great game, with a lot to keep you coming back for more.    … Expand
  48. prinnylaharl
    Nov 24, 2011
    9
    Dungeon Defender's' offline is nearly non-existent and while it's true there is a lot of grinding that's pretty much the entire point of the game and Trendy has no problem telling people that. The game is a lot of fun playing with friends, but **** are to be expected in public games. If you want a really fun online experience and don't mind grinding grab this on Steam. If you want anDungeon Defender's' offline is nearly non-existent and while it's true there is a lot of grinding that's pretty much the entire point of the game and Trendy has no problem telling people that. The game is a lot of fun playing with friends, but **** are to be expected in public games. If you want a really fun online experience and don't mind grinding grab this on Steam. If you want an offline game or don't want to use steam, buy something else.… Expand
  49. Spawnah
    Apr 22, 2012
    9
    A properly underrated game, I'm surprised not more people have this game, which is a shame because it's really a game to play with your friends. It still manages to be fun on your own though. It's fantastic, really. All the characters are unique and none of them play the same at all. The music is great, the art style is fun and the gameplay is tops, I really can't think of anything wrongA properly underrated game, I'm surprised not more people have this game, which is a shame because it's really a game to play with your friends. It still manages to be fun on your own though. It's fantastic, really. All the characters are unique and none of them play the same at all. The music is great, the art style is fun and the gameplay is tops, I really can't think of anything wrong with it off the top of my head. It's a steal at whatever price it is, and even more if it's on sale. DLC is being made all the time, it's great to see they're still working on it, which means you'll always have something to do, there's no "Oh well I finished everything, now what?" Buy this game.… Expand
  50. OliverGrau
    Nov 7, 2011
    9
    I'm addicted, there isn't anything more than that,to say about the gameplay. Really beautiful graphics, I can play it on the highest graphic with a HP laptop, so it doesn't require much. There is some issues with crashing.
    - So giving it 9/10 because of the issues of crashing, but it's a really good game with loads of fun, for a cheap price, I would recommend it to everyone, have fun! :)
  51. acidrom86tx
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    Great Game! Solid mechanics, fun graphics and new twist on the ARPG and Tower Defense Genres. Sounds are funny and clear, the weapons are fun and look great, making use of past titles to add alot of fun to the game, and the characters are very different and complement each other well. The variety of each character and level will have you coming back for 100+ hours at least!
  52. EmberVine
    Dec 17, 2011
    9
    It is an amazingly good game, and i love it all the more. It takes Days to get all the achievements and get your chars, and then your blown away by the multiplayer system. It contains 'ok' servers, with some crashes and bugs. It constantly releases new content which some you pay for, some you don't. I find the DLC hard to keep on top on if you have small monthly pocket money or jobIt is an amazingly good game, and i love it all the more. It takes Days to get all the achievements and get your chars, and then your blown away by the multiplayer system. It contains 'ok' servers, with some crashes and bugs. It constantly releases new content which some you pay for, some you don't. I find the DLC hard to keep on top on if you have small monthly pocket money or job earnings. The cartoony feel compliments the whole idea of ' Crystals here Monsters there Defend now!' Typically it has the normal character types, and then they added new ripoff ones on top of those in some dlc. How innovative! Altogether i would call this a fairly good game, just keep the DLC down please.… Expand
  53. Chinguetti
    Jan 11, 2012
    9
    This game is great. Reason? There are not many games which are a mix of tower defense and FPS. Its good to play with freinds and its fun to level up, upgrade and collect gear.
  54. Kenmei
    Dec 29, 2011
    9
    A fairly difficult but easy to learn TD game, this has to be one of the funnest games I've played with my friends in a long time. For those looking for a comparison, this game is basically Orcs Must Die! that focuses more on multiplayer. The setup is basically the same as Orcs with the same 3rd person over the shoulder viewpoint and if you liked the setup for Orcs, you'll like this game.A fairly difficult but easy to learn TD game, this has to be one of the funnest games I've played with my friends in a long time. For those looking for a comparison, this game is basically Orcs Must Die! that focuses more on multiplayer. The setup is basically the same as Orcs with the same 3rd person over the shoulder viewpoint and if you liked the setup for Orcs, you'll like this game. However the leveling aspect can turn a few people off and you really do have to grind for a few level to get very far into the game if you want to play any of the levels on a difficulty higher than normal. I personally enjoyed this game more than Orcs because of the amount of time you can put into your character to make it yours and the fact that you can play with your friends at any time. The only issue I have with the online aspect is that you can't earn Steam Achievements if you want to either play in a lan party or on a public server. You have to play on Trendy's special servers, meaning you have to play online, to get any and all of these achievements. And not being able to save mid battle can cause some issues if you dc or have to quit for some reason. Still, this is one of the better games I've played in a long time and my personal preference over any other TD game out there and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one, if you like playing with your friends.… Expand
  55. MINATTO
    Jan 8, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apesar de ser um jogo simples, Dugeons defender conta com atualizações constantes assim possibilitano aos jogadores novos mapas. Com uma variedade de personagens e habilidades distintas o jogo se torna ainda mais viciante, fazendo com que o usuario fique preso ao jogo tentando evoluir seus personagens e adquirir novas armas, equipamentos.... que são uma infinidade. Recomendo o jogo !… Expand
  56. Evecque
    Jan 10, 2012
    9
    There are a few other games out there that combine tower defense with fps gameplay but this is the best of the lot so far. Cooperative gameplay is a great addition. Scaling difficulty and loot system greatly increase replayability. Only (small) complaint is that the graphics are a little too cartoony for my tastes but that is easily overlooked in a game this fun and challenging. HighlyThere are a few other games out there that combine tower defense with fps gameplay but this is the best of the lot so far. Cooperative gameplay is a great addition. Scaling difficulty and loot system greatly increase replayability. Only (small) complaint is that the graphics are a little too cartoony for my tastes but that is easily overlooked in a game this fun and challenging. Highly recommended!… Expand
  57. choopy
    Feb 20, 2012
    9
    Dungeon defenders is a great game for people who like tower defense and role playing game, so it's automatically a good game in my opinion. this game is also EXTREMELY addicting, and i honestly love this game. the only thing i can think of as a negative is that if you want all the bonus levels, it costs a little more, but its worth it.
  58. mcmunsta
    Mar 30, 2012
    9
    Dungeon Defenders is a fantastic coop experience. Rich in rewards and addictive game play. This game, for all intents and purposes, is not meant to be played on your own. The sooner the gamer realizes this and adopts playing with others the sooner they receive the full value of the game. I would have given this game a 10 however as other reviews, whom in my opinion are to harsh in theirDungeon Defenders is a fantastic coop experience. Rich in rewards and addictive game play. This game, for all intents and purposes, is not meant to be played on your own. The sooner the gamer realizes this and adopts playing with others the sooner they receive the full value of the game. I would have given this game a 10 however as other reviews, whom in my opinion are to harsh in their penalty for server issues, have pointed out there have been connectivity issues that are somewhat frustrating. However for the $$ value and the fun factor I'd definitely recommend this game to others.… Expand
  59. Raspiz
    Nov 6, 2012
    9
    Fans of hybrid RPGs will rejoice. This is a tower defense game, where enemies will spawn in waves from various points on the map and try to defeat you. The twist here is that all of the "towers" are RPG party members who have classes, gain experience, skills, and can be equipped with gear. This makes for a very nice blend of styles that plays like a strategy RPG. There are 6 classes ofFans of hybrid RPGs will rejoice. This is a tower defense game, where enemies will spawn in waves from various points on the map and try to defeat you. The twist here is that all of the "towers" are RPG party members who have classes, gain experience, skills, and can be equipped with gear. This makes for a very nice blend of styles that plays like a strategy RPG. There are 6 classes of characters and up to 6 of each type can be recruited which make for pretty big battles. As the story progresses you will move across the world map with new encounters and towns to be opened up. The battles aren't overly difficult on normal, and give money and unique gear rewards for beating them on advanced and extreme. This encourages the player to go back through the battles every so often for the sweet prizes. The story is light, humorous and never takes itself too seriously. The graphics and sound are rather basic but the artwork on the cut scenes stand out. I highly recommend this indie game for anyone who enjoys SRPGs or interesting RPG hybrids.… Expand
  60. SonicKeith
    Sep 13, 2012
    9
    Dungeon Defenders is the sort of game you buy on the Xbox, enjoy and then find out its so much better on pc... So you buy it again, well i did anyway. The tower defence is fun and challenging and the RPG elements are just fantastic you will be playing this game for months trying to get to a high enough level to beat the DLC, which adds so much to the game. The only issues i found is thatDungeon Defenders is the sort of game you buy on the Xbox, enjoy and then find out its so much better on pc... So you buy it again, well i did anyway. The tower defence is fun and challenging and the RPG elements are just fantastic you will be playing this game for months trying to get to a high enough level to beat the DLC, which adds so much to the game. The only issues i found is that it feels you need a few more levels and that you NEED friends to help if you want to complete some levels fully. Apart from some issues i had joining my friends game every so often this is a MUST buy from Trendy.… Expand
  61. randylin26
    Sep 12, 2012
    9
    Man I loved this game, I even liked it better than that 3 hour lasting **** Sanctum. This game has great gameplay, and even the graphics are good, good enough to be displayed on my **** laptop. Only minor drawbacks is the truckloads of DLCs, but the DLCs are quite useful. Highly recommended.
  62. MariosHL16
    Jan 7, 2013
    9
    Really good tower defense game with many different traps and characters to choose from.Very good graphics,good combat system,really good boss battle and many levels make this game a lot of fun for the tower defense fans especially but for the others too.9/10
  63. jcareb
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    A really fun game. I played it with my friend. We spent a couple hours playing to beat it. It was worth it thou. But it sometimes gets frustrating and boring at times. But it's really fun.
  64. Figz
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    The game has a fantastic and cosy atmosphere, funny character design, enjoyable soundtrack, many cool maps and most of all, very team-based and -intensive gameplay. It feels like it has a lot of love put into it's development, which makes it very much worth the buy if you've got a friend or two to play it with.
  65. Lizarino
    May 31, 2020
    9
    My favourite game of all time.
    Played this on the PS3 back in the day until I moved to PC for the rest of the DLC
    Pros: Hundreds of hours of content with all the DLC. Around 50+ with just the base game. Plenty of content Decent variety including survival, strategy mode, challenges, PvP, 5 difficulty options Solid RPG mechanics with lots of loot and playing trading / shops Good    My favourite game of all time.
    Played this on the PS3 back in the day until I moved to PC for the rest of the DLC

    Pros:

    Hundreds of hours of content with all the DLC. Around 50+ with just the base game.
    Plenty of content
    Decent variety including survival, strategy mode, challenges, PvP, 5 difficulty options
    Solid RPG mechanics with lots of loot and playing trading / shops
    Good amount of classes
    Each class has 5 defences each and can be upgraded 5 times each

    Cons:

    Not enough graphics options, capped at 60 fps. Uncapping it in the .ini will break the physics
    Newer content added to the game is focused towards max level characters, being impossible for anyone else

    Things to note:

    This game has a lot of DLC and it is very important to get the full experience. I'd recommend waiting for a sale
    This game is very very grindy. If you don't like grindy games, this will not be for you

    If it wasn't for the game lacking graphics options and optimization, it would be a 10/10    … Expand
  66. SpectralAnubis
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    Fine blended whimsical take on the Tower Defense genre. Subtle RPG elements make the game enjoyable. Aspects are lacking, in some area's (tooltips) but the game for it's price is everything one would think it is. You'll either really like it or dislike it. I personally enjoy the zany artwork. The item textures and meshes can have a ridiculous appearance, but clearly that's the intent.Fine blended whimsical take on the Tower Defense genre. Subtle RPG elements make the game enjoyable. Aspects are lacking, in some area's (tooltips) but the game for it's price is everything one would think it is. You'll either really like it or dislike it. I personally enjoy the zany artwork. The item textures and meshes can have a ridiculous appearance, but clearly that's the intent. Combat which is the core of the game can easily be mastered. There is a strategic element, when playing on the harder difficulties. Competitive play is included, there's a few nuances though. Overall Trendy entertainment will score pretty high with this release. 8/10… Expand
  67. DragYou
    Oct 25, 2011
    8
    To me, it's a "Meh" game. It does include some unique features, in which, I love, and the game also includes a certain magic that always drags me back to the game. An easy choice, go buy it, best game I've played for awhile that was worth my money.
  68. Ignatius_Reilly
    Oct 20, 2011
    8
    The best budget game indie release since Torchlight. Fun and addicting, this game offers a great co-op experience and a solid single player campaign that offers a good challenge and tons of goodies to collect. Battles are always fun and frantic and require a good amount of strategy. The loot is very compelling with a fun mana system where you spend points to boost stats of the weapons youThe best budget game indie release since Torchlight. Fun and addicting, this game offers a great co-op experience and a solid single player campaign that offers a good challenge and tons of goodies to collect. Battles are always fun and frantic and require a good amount of strategy. The loot is very compelling with a fun mana system where you spend points to boost stats of the weapons you are partial to. I don't know what else a gamer could ask for from a 15 dollar game. Definitely sets a new standard for budget games. If you like tower defense, co-op games, or ARPGs, then this your game. It's a refreshing and perfectly balanced blend of genres that is just really damn fun.… Expand
  69. Monurah
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    Ignoring the compatibility issues with some graphic cards in the NVIDIA and ATI series, Dungeon Defenders offers hours and hours of enjoyable co op with your friends that you'll never get tired of.
  70. Shahared
    Nov 12, 2011
    8
    The game is fun, especially if you have friends to play with. I feel like other reviewers have nitpicked the game for not being what they "wanted" to play compared to what the game actually is (It's not Diablo, it's not Defense of the Ancients, It's not a tower defense game, It's not an action rpg). It's a online multiplayer action rpg/tower defense game (basically a big mashup of the bitsThe game is fun, especially if you have friends to play with. I feel like other reviewers have nitpicked the game for not being what they "wanted" to play compared to what the game actually is (It's not Diablo, it's not Defense of the Ancients, It's not a tower defense game, It's not an action rpg). It's a online multiplayer action rpg/tower defense game (basically a big mashup of the bits and pieces they enjoyed). While you can play single player local games you probably won't be able to make it past the second level on your own because the game is designed to incorporate the strengths of different characters combined in order to overcome their inherent weaknesses. For example you will find that only two of the four classes have the ability to build barriers. The other two classes can only build AOE damage areas. Luckily you are able to switch between your characters between waves in single player mode to make up for this, but it's still a challenging proposition. Multiplayer though, is where the game shines. And having read many of the negative user reviews I get the feeling that this is the part of the game that was neglected in their play sessions (I often wonder if they even played more then a few campaign levels before giving up, but that's another story). Multiplayer plays off the strengths and weaknesses of characters to provide an ever escalating challenge. The fact that character creation allows you to assign skill points to either tower attributes (the things you build) or hero attributes (how bad-ass your character is in combat) means that you must focus your character into either being good at doing damage on it's own, or focus on letting your buildings do all the talking. Because of this I feel the game is appealing to different types of players. For example someone who loves tower defense can play the role of the strategist, while the action rpg fans can build a death dealing hero who runs around at a frantic pace destroying all he/she sees (A personal favorite of mine. It's quite fun!). All in all I feel the campaign was fun and rewarding to play with my friends, who are also quite fond of the game. And the fact that there are tons of challenge levels and ways for you to alter the game (you can adjust difficulty and there are modes for tower/hero use only, and challenges provide interesting twists on the game that are sometimes quite surprising.) that I have found it to be extremely re-playable. If I could advise someone who thinks this might be a fun game to buy I would tell them an emphatic "YES!". For the price (it's cheap) I consider it a must buy, especially if you have a network of friends to play with.… Expand
  71. Yourself
    Oct 28, 2011
    8
    Four different classes, diablo-style item hunt, more than a dozen different maps and added challenges will ensure that you'll get more than your moneys worth out of this game - especially when you play it with your friends.
  72. jk6959
    Nov 6, 2011
    8
    A cute and cheap RPG-meets-TD game with a lot of content and where each character gives a different benefit to the team. There is a good amount of humour from the developers with some of their items (chicken launcher?), however the game is kept from perfection by bugs and issues from launch which developers are working on, but will only get 9 or 10 when the game is actually bug-free.
  73. keefbaker
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    Superb fun mix of battle and tower defense. One of the best online PvE experiences out there. The initial game itself is cheap but there are a billion expansion packs which push the price up for the full experience. Fun levelling up system. Only minus in my eyes is the large amount of impatient experienced players, but that's always going to be a problem with co-op.
  74. Ngamok
    Dec 10, 2011
    8
    Great game for just about anyone. Want to get a quick tower defense game in with some friends, no problem. Want to trudge it out on long survival modes to see how far you can go before being overrun, no problem. This game is addicting as it has something for everyone. There are 4 modes; easy, medium, hard, insane for the maps included in addition to having challenges for each map inGreat game for just about anyone. Want to get a quick tower defense game in with some friends, no problem. Want to trudge it out on long survival modes to see how far you can go before being overrun, no problem. This game is addicting as it has something for everyone. There are 4 modes; easy, medium, hard, insane for the maps included in addition to having challenges for each map in those same 4 modes.… Expand
  75. xxAcesHighxx
    Dec 24, 2012
    8
    I'm a huge fan of Trendy Entertainment's criminally underrated Tower Defence/RPG mash-up, Dungeon Defenders. It is pretty good on iOS devices, but it truly shines on PS3 and 360. Gorgeous Unreal Engine 3 powered graphics, absurdly addictive levelling, and some properly entertaining co-op hack'n slashing all add up to one of my favourite new IP's of the year. But with it not *really*I'm a huge fan of Trendy Entertainment's criminally underrated Tower Defence/RPG mash-up, Dungeon Defenders. It is pretty good on iOS devices, but it truly shines on PS3 and 360. Gorgeous Unreal Engine 3 powered graphics, absurdly addictive levelling, and some properly entertaining co-op hack'n slashing all add up to one of my favourite new IP's of the year. But with it not *really* clicking with the iPad's buttonless interface, I was almost foaming at the mouth at the prospect of finally being able to play Dungeon Defenders on the go with the planned Playstation Vita port. However, that has now been canned, and I'm absolutely gutted. Seriously, I'm devastated. That's how much this fabulous little game has me hooked. It isn't perfect, far from it in fact, but I for one utterly adore it. If Trendy are listening, and if it is viable in any possible way, please, PLEASE bring this wonderful game to Vita. In fact, with it's dual screens, it'd work equally well - if not better - on Nintendo's 3DS. Either way, I need the definitive version of Dungeon Defenders in handheld form. Please, someone, anyone, make it so!… Expand
  76. Fonzee
    Jan 21, 2012
    8
    At first I was amazed. The graphics are great and the loot collecting and equipping is a lot of fun. However quite soon I got bored playing the game alone. It's still great fun as a multiplayer if you got a group of friends or you happen to get lucky and find a random group of good teamplayers.

    However for me (as a single player gamer mainly) the game is 8/10, since it relies too much on    At first I was amazed. The graphics are great and the loot collecting and equipping is a lot of fun. However quite soon I got bored playing the game alone. It's still great fun as a multiplayer if you got a group of friends or you happen to get lucky and find a random group of good teamplayers.

    However for me (as a single player gamer mainly) the game is 8/10, since it relies too much on multiplayer and doesn't have enough solo content to stay interesting for a lonely player.    … Expand
  77. Miheil
    Feb 1, 2012
    8
    A fun and addictive game. New content are added very frequently, only drawback is that they are usually all classified as dlc and needs extra payment.
    The holiday events are very good as well. This game is a good fps tower defense with a lot of potential.
  78. EddyHan
    Mar 18, 2012
    8
    This game may seem childish and simplistic, but it's far from that. Dungeon Defenders is really challenging and boasts action and strategy for both single and multiplayer. It also has good RPG elements where the player can expand on their character whether it be powerful attacks, high stamina or boosting the stats of structures. It all works very well together and is tons of fun to play,This game may seem childish and simplistic, but it's far from that. Dungeon Defenders is really challenging and boasts action and strategy for both single and multiplayer. It also has good RPG elements where the player can expand on their character whether it be powerful attacks, high stamina or boosting the stats of structures. It all works very well together and is tons of fun to play, but there are a few hiccups. One of which is lag and disconnection which isn't regular, but does effect the gameplay a lot especially when working as a team. Also, this game doesn't push the boundaries of graphics for high spec PCs. Overall this game is a very fun, challenging and has a lot of replayability.… Expand
  79. merc4hire
    May 27, 2012
    8
    This game is very fun and will get you many hours of gameplay. Plenty of loot and a nice leveling system. Worth the very small amount of money spent on it after I got it off a steam sale.
  80. Bodkins
    Jul 12, 2012
    8
    So I bought this one long after release so no patch issues, game issues etc. So far I've played to level 15 around 4 hours of game time with various characters with various friends. I think the appeal for me is the pick and play style of the multi-player - people can join and hook up when they are on and you can get very tactical and have lots of fun at the same time. I think this gameSo I bought this one long after release so no patch issues, game issues etc. So far I've played to level 15 around 4 hours of game time with various characters with various friends. I think the appeal for me is the pick and play style of the multi-player - people can join and hook up when they are on and you can get very tactical and have lots of fun at the same time. I think this game needs a few friends who wanna pitch in as solo seems a little too hard (on normal) with out support - or maybe i just need a more advanced character. If you want a grind and loot game why not this one!! It doesn't require online all the time and its quirky, cartooney and co-op mode is great fun. There is also free maps and mods, plus DLC (if your inclined too) so its a game that should last a decent length of time.… Expand
  81. PseudoScopic
    May 5, 2013
    8
    THE GOOD: I would definitely highly recommend this game to anyone as it covers many aspects of gameplay;
    The RPG element in respect to leveling your character, their defences/minions, weapons, armour AND pets.
    The Tower Defence element, set in waves with many customisable options to increase/decrease difficulty, wait time during a build period and so on. and lastly, The Fantasy genre,    THE GOOD: I would definitely highly recommend this game to anyone as it covers many aspects of gameplay;
    The RPG element in respect to leveling your character, their defences/minions, weapons, armour AND pets.
    The Tower Defence element, set in waves with many customisable options to increase/decrease difficulty, wait time during a build period and so on.
    and lastly,
    The Fantasy genre, which I know is a bit broad, but the game doesn't feel as cheap as it's initial asking price, it feels like a cartoonish magical land with quite a nice atmosphere.
    I've also noticed people complaining about the amount of DLC and it's pricing. The DLC in itself as a complete pack from my research at standard price comes to the price of a fully completed A list game upon first release, which might seem pricey but for the content offered, it isn't as shocking as first indicated. In fact, my first ever character was DLC: 'The Summoner who even offers an RTS element into the game.

    THE BAD: There isn't too much to say bad about this game apart from as far as it's single player goes, it isn't all that fun. I would probably stress that this is for gamers who play alongside one another.
    That being said, the game's standard multiplayer has a maximum of 4 people. I understand that there might be mods out there that I have not checked for and it is difficult with the map sizes and mana system for more players, but 4 is still somewhat disappointing.
    This game can get repetitive, but in fairness that is all down to personal preference of genre as absolutely any other game can too.

    OVERALL: Definitely a great purchase for multiplayer, be it the standard edition or complete with all of the DLC. This is a game that's been out for nearly two years already and still doesn't feel dated.    … Expand
  82. killerofdeth
    Jan 9, 2015
    8
    A great game.when I first play I couldn't stop playing, I was addicted. There are some difficulty spikes but that doesn't really do much t hinder the fun. So great game.
  83. overfiend87
    Aug 7, 2013
    8
    A very fun game if you like tower-defence games and want to have that crossed with RPG elements and a multiplayer aspect. They scale the levels up with the more people there are and the higher levels too. Each different character has different types of things used to slow down and kill enemies such as the mage can set up towers that cause damage, the warrior also sets up damaging traps,A very fun game if you like tower-defence games and want to have that crossed with RPG elements and a multiplayer aspect. They scale the levels up with the more people there are and the higher levels too. Each different character has different types of things used to slow down and kill enemies such as the mage can set up towers that cause damage, the warrior also sets up damaging traps, the rogue sets up mines and the monk creates auras which can reduce the enemies strength and defence when they walk through the auras, even their speed. Everyone i've played with has been very nice with a great community.… Expand
  84. Squishydew
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    While dungeon defenders is showing its age it is still one of my favorite games of all time.

    The unique way the game plays mixing tower defense and character progression feels brilliant, and it only gets better with friends.
  85. Kumorii
    Feb 17, 2023
    8
    This game is an absolute classic. The textures are (obviously) very oldschool but still hold up extremely well to this day. I would recommend playing with friends as it makes it easier every now and then and less tedious on some stages
  86. Tridus
    Nov 2, 2011
    7
    Reminds me a lot of Sanctum, only with loot and levelups. That's a good thing. This game is quite a lot of fun in co-op, which is the best way to play it. Unfortunately sometimes TrendyNet boots me, and I'm docking a point for that issue. So call it an 8 once they get the networking perfected.
  87. vXxo0oxXv
    Oct 24, 2011
    7
    Great game! This is the second game of this type I have played; the first being Orcs Must Die. I thought Orcs Must Die was really cool, and this game has esentially taken the same playstyle and turned it into something much more deep and enjoyable, adding great features like character customization, leveling, gear and online multiplayer. I buy a lot of inexpensive indie games, most of theGreat game! This is the second game of this type I have played; the first being Orcs Must Die. I thought Orcs Must Die was really cool, and this game has esentially taken the same playstyle and turned it into something much more deep and enjoyable, adding great features like character customization, leveling, gear and online multiplayer. I buy a lot of inexpensive indie games, most of the time not expecting a whole lot, so I was truly awed by this one. It has crashed on me a few times, but a week after release I can't be too judgemental about that. Very impressed.… Expand
  88. whitespider999
    Feb 27, 2012
    7
    This came out around the same time as orcs must die, and while I think orcs is a superior core game. This game has excellently integrated multiplayer that really is why you should play. If you do have 3-4 people you can play this with - then it is a excellent game. It's major downfall - for me, is that it's feature light. And even if you spend 3 times the games original price on dlc - itThis came out around the same time as orcs must die, and while I think orcs is a superior core game. This game has excellently integrated multiplayer that really is why you should play. If you do have 3-4 people you can play this with - then it is a excellent game. It's major downfall - for me, is that it's feature light. And even if you spend 3 times the games original price on dlc - it will still lead to you playing the same maps over and over with the same limited traps. The loot, and leveling encourages you to grind away at this game - however it get's repetitive. It's still a top game that will become better and better as more content is released. I feel a fuller featured sequel could be exactly what this game needs to go from great - to fantastic.… Expand
  89. Pomornik
    Feb 6, 2012
    7
    If you don't like grinding, and you're the "skill over gear" type, you better look somewhere else, because DD is all about grinding gear and money to upgrade it. Its basically a combination of tower defense and MMO. Its worth to note there are more "AFK shops" than actual game rooms with playing people, even though PvP exists, its virtually dead since there is no rewards for itIf you don't like grinding, and you're the "skill over gear" type, you better look somewhere else, because DD is all about grinding gear and money to upgrade it. Its basically a combination of tower defense and MMO. Its worth to note there are more "AFK shops" than actual game rooms with playing people, even though PvP exists, its virtually dead since there is no rewards for it whatsoever. Another problem is that If you dont have level cap and insanely good gear, you will just get kicked from most rooms, so prepare to play singleplayer for a while. The cartooney artstyle is also something that might not suit everyone's taste. But if you can get past all that, the game is very addicting and enjoyable, its definetly worth recommending, its just not for everyone.â… Expand
  90. Sethendal
    Dec 30, 2011
    7
    While I initially rated this game poorly for instability issues post-Steam sale, I've been able to go back and truly appreciate the quality of this game now that the stability issues have been fixed for the most part. The game is highly enjoyable with a group of friends and I'll admit that I've spent the better part of December playing this game.

    While the stability issues are still a    While I initially rated this game poorly for instability issues post-Steam sale, I've been able to go back and truly appreciate the quality of this game now that the stability issues have been fixed for the most part. The game is highly enjoyable with a group of friends and I'll admit that I've spent the better part of December playing this game.

    While the stability issues are still a concern in terms of quality, the gameplay is incredibly addicting. Revising my score to a 7    … Expand
  91. Herpedus
    Dec 19, 2011
    7
    At first Dungeon Defenders is a good game and you'll feel good about your accomplishments. After playing it for a while, you notice that the whole game starts to be about grinding. Grinding, grinding, grinding. After 20 hours of grinding you get you first char to the level cap and at that point you'll get bored to that class and you start playing another. The same happens over again. OnlyAt first Dungeon Defenders is a good game and you'll feel good about your accomplishments. After playing it for a while, you notice that the whole game starts to be about grinding. Grinding, grinding, grinding. After 20 hours of grinding you get you first char to the level cap and at that point you'll get bored to that class and you start playing another. The same happens over again. Only then when you have all your chars at level cap and have great gear, the game becomes much fun. Actually only if you have high leveled friends... Well playing with your friends is fun. There's alot of hard challenges and trying to complete the game with all maps done on insane is hard-ish. Well overall the game has nice candy-graphics, boring grinding, fun end-game and nice multiplayer. It's cheap, just try it out, it wont cost your wallet too much.… Expand
  92. Claytality
    Jan 15, 2013
    7
    When I first read its description on Steam I thought there was no way I could enjoy it, as tower defense games (imo) do not have as much replay value as many other games (mmo, rpg, shooters, rts, etc) However, this game does a great job at mixing tower defense with 3rd person shooter. Items> level, as is the case with many games (a level 74 person with great items will do more dmg than aWhen I first read its description on Steam I thought there was no way I could enjoy it, as tower defense games (imo) do not have as much replay value as many other games (mmo, rpg, shooters, rts, etc) However, this game does a great job at mixing tower defense with 3rd person shooter. Items> level, as is the case with many games (a level 74 person with great items will do more dmg than a level 84 person with mediocre items). The main problem with the game is the exp curve. At around 70-75 it grows by an insane amount, in which case the game becomes a grindfest. The ultimate way to level is to find a 90+ person with good equipment and power-level. After about 76 you'll find yourself setting up defenses and then going afk. Warning: leveling and item mods ruin this game, after I stopped using them the game became more enjoyable. $50 for all of the DLC is a ripoff, I would recommend only buying this game if it's on sale ($15 for original is not even a good deal). I bought L4D2 for $5(sale) and it's much better than this game -_-. (bought DD and all DLC 2012 for $15)… Expand
  93. suneater
    Dec 13, 2012
    7
    A really engaging and active tower defense game. While you don't get many toys to play with (5 "towers" per character plus 2 skills), the character depth comes from how you upgrade your stats. Most of the difficulty comes from tower placement and is easier to read than most tower defense games. Thankfully since there are fewer turrets than normal when you lose a map you aren't leftA really engaging and active tower defense game. While you don't get many toys to play with (5 "towers" per character plus 2 skills), the character depth comes from how you upgrade your stats. Most of the difficulty comes from tower placement and is easier to read than most tower defense games. Thankfully since there are fewer turrets than normal when you lose a map you aren't left thinking "should I have used the flamethrower turret or the spinning blades?" Although it seems simple/boring at first, there is always something to do on later maps; whether you are upgrading/replacing/repairing turrets or tanking/sniping/aoeing waves of mobs down, everyone is always doing something. I would recommend this over similar titles because of the large amount of maps, diversity of game modes, hero flexibility and customization, and non-rage inducing difficulty.… Expand
  94. Dco326
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    Singleplayer nije okej i to je u globalu to nemam co op nikoga pa cu dati 7 mada nije mi nesto ni zanimljiva.
  95. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    7
    El mejor Tower Defense que he jugado nunca.

    Divertido, variado, tanto en personajes, como en mapas, herramientas defensivas, enemigos, armas... si te gusta el género, o simplemente buscas un cooperativo interesante, sin duda este es tu juego, ya que te va a dar horas y horas.
  96. Devil_Man_X
    Nov 28, 2011
    6
    The game is solid and fun for some time. It then gets repetitive and becomes grindfest 101. With the multitude of Trendynet server issues only unranked or solo mode is even worth playing. unless you want to put in 40 hours and then have your character suddenly get deleted. Oh and then comes Trendy's amazing idea of releasing DLC exclusively for ranked play. So even though you bought theThe game is solid and fun for some time. It then gets repetitive and becomes grindfest 101. With the multitude of Trendynet server issues only unranked or solo mode is even worth playing. unless you want to put in 40 hours and then have your character suddenly get deleted. Oh and then comes Trendy's amazing idea of releasing DLC exclusively for ranked play. So even though you bought the game you can't use the DLC or play in events. Unranked characters can not be used in ranked or vice versa. This game could have been so much better. Especially if Trendy didn't punish it's players for playing the game the way they want. Even if the game encourages you to do so. Oh and they openly encourage modding of the game but then have a zero tolerance policy on any sort of cheating or glitching. With your first offense resulting in a no warning permanent ban. That on top of the disconnects, constant lag, unbalanced play and random character deletion. Good luck Trendy, you need it.… Expand
  97. crackuh
    Mar 16, 2012
    6
    Starts out as a relatively entertaining experience but quickly grows stale and repetitive. Highly consolized control scheme (no mouse pointer) and simplistic combat (only two offensive abilities). On the plus side I admired the art style and it feels gratifying to complete a level on Hard. Overall worth the $3.74 it cost on Steam over the Holiday Sale.
  98. the_holy_toast
    Oct 25, 2011
    6
    Dungeon Defenders is a good effort at a twist on the classic defence tower game by adding an Diablo-esq RPG element. Unfortunately, all of the game's best efforts are lost in the less than impressive, scratch that, less than competent execution.

    It suffers horribly in every account of its production: Janky menus and improper scaling of the GUI. Bad use of the, obviously jammed in,    Dungeon Defenders is a good effort at a twist on the classic defence tower game by adding an Diablo-esq RPG element. Unfortunately, all of the game's best efforts are lost in the less than impressive, scratch that, less than competent execution.

    It suffers horribly in every account of its production: Janky menus and improper scaling of the GUI. Bad use of the, obviously jammed in, physics engine. A completely imbalanced character selection that doesn't seem to be getting patched any time soon. The general use of the ever ridiculous and over rated Unreal engine. 4 Camera settings that are completely useless, 3 of which are identical. Oh, and did I mention that the game constantly switches the camera on you rather you want it to or not?

    Some people would argue that the cartoony style of the game takes away from the experience, but people who don't have an inferiority complex in regard to their age will agree it works well. That is not to say however, that the animations and sound feel "mushy" and the game doesn't give you the "thuds" and "booms" to distinguish your actions: rather than having your character take a diliberate and forceful swing that lets you know you made contact, your character sort of sways the weapon back and forth while contact with the enemy feels like a disappointment.

    But there are some good points to the game. For one it is four player local co-op. Let me restate that: FOUR PLAYER LOCAL CO-OP! And of course you can play online if you like having a 10 year old screach racial and homophobic slurs in your ear, you can always take it online. So while I was sitting there knit-picking the game, I also found that I some how lost eight hours without even realizing it and somehow started having fun.

    Bottom line, this game is just different enough and enjoyable as a group game to be worth it. That is, if you can take all of its flaws along with it.    … Expand
  99. MercilessMonkey
    Feb 10, 2012
    6
    It was a pretty fun game for a while, I very much enjoyed the first ~10 hours or so into the game. Playing with friends for a while was a ton of fun, everything flowed pretty well, and it was a unique twist on the tower defence genre. My big problem with it is how repetitive and grindy it became after the first while of fun. Once you've played through everything a few times with a fewIt was a pretty fun game for a while, I very much enjoyed the first ~10 hours or so into the game. Playing with friends for a while was a ton of fun, everything flowed pretty well, and it was a unique twist on the tower defence genre. My big problem with it is how repetitive and grindy it became after the first while of fun. Once you've played through everything a few times with a few characters, you're just grinding levels for more loot to do more of the same levels to get even more loot etc... It really sucked the fun out of it for me. The other big problem I had was the fact you needed to play on their servers, which crashed multiple times. Which meant you lost everything you had going, which was extremely frustrating if you were doing something hard and/or got something good. It was definitely fun for a while, and was worth picking up for a few bucks on a steam sale, but it just isn't fun once you've done it all a few times.… Expand
  100. Kertos
    Mar 9, 2012
    6
    This game is really hard to judge it fair. On the one side i had a lot of fun with it and some friends. On the other hand it still has some issues. Positive first, it is a rare combination of Gameplay and was done with a lot of love. After a while you get rly item focused and hope to get a new better weapon or armor (bit like good old Diablo). Negative: After a while the gameplay getsThis game is really hard to judge it fair. On the one side i had a lot of fun with it and some friends. On the other hand it still has some issues. Positive first, it is a rare combination of Gameplay and was done with a lot of love. After a while you get rly item focused and hope to get a new better weapon or armor (bit like good old Diablo). Negative: After a while the gameplay gets dull. The PvP is boring (for me) and the challenges are all done. Also you found everything you needed. Also the mass of DLC is a big issue for new players who did not got some of it on release day for free. Today I would not buy it again.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. RPG Fan
    Jul 30, 2012
    84
    I may have initially been disappointed by the focus on online play, but these fears quickly passed as I discovered what an enjoyable game Dungeon Defenders is. 13 maps with 15-20 hours of play is a considerable amount of initial content, but the extra challenges and loot-hunting are what will keep you coming back. Working out strategies and tower placement is a great fun, and finally succeeding in your strategy is immensely satisfying. Some of the online features are a little rough, but if you enjoy a good tower defence game, then you should not miss this one.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    60
    Catchy cooperative tower defense game with RPG elements – the more people play the more entertainment you get so try to avoid the single-player option. [Dec 2011]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 9, 2012
    80
    This is a gem that deserves to march past your defences and into your game collection. [Jan 2012, p.62]
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