Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. 4P.de
    May 13, 2016
    77
    Interesting variation of classic tower defense with a well planned rotation concept.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 30, 2016
    70
    It may have nothing new to offer, but the combination of tried and tested mechanics with a dash of teen-soap drama turn its eleventh-hour attempt to organize humanity’s last line of defense into an adequate diversion.
  3. NZGamer
    May 25, 2016
    64
    Irritating dialogue overshadows a unique blend of gameplay elements.
  5. Brash Games
    Apr 27, 2016
    60
    If you’re at all a fan of Tower Defense games, pick it up. It’s a fun time and offers a neat twist in its gameplay that only makes it all the more endearing.
  6. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 20, 2016
    60
    Wayward characterisation, however, Aegis is genuine fun, and a genuine twist on a very staid genre.
  7. Vandal
    May 17, 2016
    55
    Aegis of Earth has potential, but it fails to deliver an engaging experience. It's not a bad game, but it's a good choice of you've played all the other main tower defense games.
  8. Areajugones
    Apr 23, 2016
    55
    A tower defense game without innovation that seeks the attention of the player with an anime style that becomes a cliché during the story. It can be improved in many ways.
  9. Gaming Age
    Apr 20, 2016
    50
    Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is perfectly serviceable, I guess, if that's all you're looking for, but if you want any more than that — say, if you want a game that really does have a neat new twist on the tower defense formula — it'll just end up disappointing you.
  10. We Got This Covered
    Mar 29, 2016
    50
    If you're a fan of its anime art or simple tower defense mechanics, Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault might be worth your time, but it doesn't exactly have any major selling points either.
  11. GameCritics
    Apr 27, 2016
    40
    Although I like the idea of what Protonovus is going for, it plays its cards too soon and runs out of steam far too quickly. There simply isn't enough variety to sustain its extended run time, so fatigue and boredom set right in. It's a good try, but these rotating rings of death are in need of a more challenging, more interesting campaign.
  12. Destructoid
    Apr 7, 2016
    40
    Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault is proof positive that one good idea can’t carry a title. The central gimmick is a good one, but there is just no reason to subject yourself to a game so unambitious and condescending.

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. DanteAlighieri
    Mar 30, 2016
    6
    (Played on Vita. Graphics are supposedly still pretty muddled on PS4 so keep that in mind)
    The game is repetitive. That is the main problem.    (Played on Vita. Graphics are supposedly still pretty muddled on PS4 so keep that in mind)
    The game is repetitive. That is the main problem. For the first few hours it's interesting and fun, although you shouldn't expect much from the story. The rotating city mechanic makes the combat scenarios interesting, but that really is the only draw for the game, and after a while it gets repetitive and boring. The characters are super annoying and you will find yourself mashing X to get through cut scenes and on screen dialog. The cut scene graphics (although rare) are nice and so are the character models, but the on screen depiction of the city is blurred and lacks any fine detail, plus the various buildings that make up your weapons are all pretty much different color rectangles. Upgrading your city is fun for the first ten minutes, then you run out of space and just have to keep improving existing structures which only changes their base attributes. Also, you eventually start managing multiple cities, but again, they're all basically the same, with you building the same stuff, fighting the same enemies, and ....yeah... very repetitive. I got the game from GameFly and have enjoyed it the past few days (about 5 hours total) in small 10-30 minute doses (they keep getting progressively shorter). But I wouldn't recommend buying it for full price.    … Full Review »
  2. Antiquecardboar
    Aug 12, 2016
    8
    If you are at all interested in tower defense this is a fun game. Although the game is riddled with questionable design choices I have foundIf you are at all interested in tower defense this is a fun game. Although the game is riddled with questionable design choices I have found myself absorbed for hours at a time. Very rare for me. There is always something else to do (upgrade my cities, manage my people, gain experience, etc). Very addictive game play. Is it repetitive? Absolutely. Is there too much meaningless dialogue. Yup. Poorly designed upgrade trees? Indeed. Too easy? Yes. But despite all this I enjoyed it. The game is a relaxing strategy game...no crazy surprises. Just laid back fun. A thing that is becoming rare in today's gaming landscape of AAA showiness. I agree with everything the other reviewer (DanteAlighieri) on here said. The game's no masterpiece. But its unique. If you are at all interested in the concept you will likely enjoy. Buy it (around $10 on amazon right now). Support the developer. And maybe they can make a sequel that fixes all the problems with this game. There is potential to be had here. 8/10… Full Review »
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