IS Defense

 PC
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 28, 2016
    65
    IS Defense is a simple game that recalls Operation Wolf, Cabal and other arcade classic. The game is quite difficult and, in the long run, also quite boring. It can offer you some short burst amusement but for that money you can have a lot of better indie games.
  2. LevelUp
    May 16, 2016
    60
    Well made, but shallow and lacking in content, IS Defense is a simple but intense Tower Defense arcade game, with some good ideas regarding progression and strategy, but ultimately offering too little content.
  3. GRYOnline.pl
    Apr 18, 2016
    55
    In the rail shooter category IS Defense is quite good. It's repetitive and with poor content but has a cool skill system and offers an honest two hours of fun. You don't have to think, you just have to shoot. But if the game was called anything else no one would look in its general direction. It's all in the marketing, but it's quite sad that a talented studio wastes time on such mediocre projects.
  5. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 18, 2016
    36
    Points you earn by genocide may be spent on upgrades that make your machine gun stronger or give allied infantry a bit more health. It’s not much, but it makes time spent with IS Defense a bit better. Still, it’s a lot better not to spend time on it at all. [Issue#209, p.77]
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  6. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    35
    I guess there are some things worse than IS Defense, like Ebola, Donald Trump winning the election or Yoko Ono and Britney Spears performing together. I honestly see no reason to play this game. [07/2016, p.75]
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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 6 out of 33
  1. Tompig
    Apr 20, 2016
    8
    I have pumped 5 hours into this game since installing it.

    I have not moved. Brilliant gunplay, very well optimized, an enemy we all love    I have pumped 5 hours into this game since installing it.

    I have not moved.

    Brilliant gunplay, very well optimized, an enemy we all love to hate and would love to riddle with bullets any day of the week and fantastic arcade style shooter gameplay.

    The game is quite short but has a lot of replay value thats to its kick ♥♥♥ leaderboards and I believe I remember the devs saying they were going to add more levels to the game anyway.

    Do yourself a favor and buy the game.

    Bonus points if you like your games with a slice of edge to annoy all the SJW's out there.

    10/10 would give up my place in social circles again.    … Full Review »
  2. Szreder
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    IS Defense is a modern take on the old Beach Head games that were popular in arcades all around the world.
    Game very enjoyable, fast and    IS Defense is a modern take on the old Beach Head games that were popular in arcades all around the world.
    Game very enjoyable, fast and challenging.
    You have 2 weapons at your disposal ( MG and a rocket launcher ) and lots of support abilities.
    As you progress you earn experience points which can unlock numerous skills.

    Great relaxing game after hard day.    … Full Review »
  3. riprusse
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    While it's definitely not the GOTY, IS Defense is a very fun and fast paced game. You don't have to think very hard while you play it, butWhile it's definitely not the GOTY, IS Defense is a very fun and fast paced game. You don't have to think very hard while you play it, but there is a bit of strategy involved when you get upgrades or when to call in support with your killstreak. I really recommend getting it if you like hoard/wave killing games. =D… Full Review »
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