DG2: Defense Grid 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. COGconnected
    Oct 6, 2014
    85
    Defense Grid 2 ‘s gameplay is fun enough to deserve some of your time, even though the visuals aren’t what you might hope for on a next-gen system. The game offers an impressive amount of variety in its missions, and coupled with great multiplayer, it’s a solid experience.
  2. PSNStores
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    With its massive amount of modes and options its content is worth the asking price.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Oct 22, 2014
    80
    Defense Grid 2 is an enjoyable return to Hidden Path’s dystopian future, though whilst the sequel features a number of improvements some key features of the original, in particular the engaging story, have been lost along the way.
  5. Game Revolution
    Oct 17, 2014
    80
    Still, Defense Grid 2 represents the pinnacle of tower-defense design at this moment and for that it gets a firm recommendation from this reviewer.
  6. Push Square
    Oct 9, 2014
    80
    Though not perfect, Defense Grid 2 presents one of the best tower defence options on the Japanese giant’s shiny black box.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 29, 2014
    80
    The story is worth-while, the balance of tower types, upgrades, and aliens gives you a lot to test your skills against. I thoroughly enjoyed this game because it took what all of us are familiar with in tower defense and made each aspect smarter, higher quality, and better than the usual fare.
  8. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 25, 2014
    80
    Defense Grid 2 has some issues, but ultimately pushes the tower defense genre forward by delivering loads of fun with a quirky co-op story mode campaign and solid online competitive multiplayer modes for a great price.
  9. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2014
    70
    An enjoyable but traditional outing capable of short-term thrills, which is just enough for some. [Dec 2014, p.87]
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  10. PlaySense
    Oct 10, 2014
    60
    A nice little treat to fill in the downtime between the big releases. Nothing more, nothing less.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best PS4 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 32
  3. Negative: 4 out of 32
  1. chrisdeberg
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, just a little patience at the beginning to learn the numerous possibilities to win and you getOne of the best games I've ever played, just a little patience at the beginning to learn the numerous possibilities to win and you get addicted. Love the upgrades, love the range of playability and even add to that 4 difficulties to choose and challenge yourself and friends :) Thank you so much for creating such an awesome game. I hope there will be a DG3 or expansion pack, to keep up the fun :))… Full Review »
  2. pharagonesia
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Has some good classic vibes. The story doesn't take itself seriously - at all - and the cringe is kind of charming at times. A fun mindless game.
  3. sgstuver
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Best strategy Tower Defense game there is. I own a bunch but this is the one I play. I like how u don't have to start over if u made aBest strategy Tower Defense game there is. I own a bunch but this is the one I play. I like how u don't have to start over if u made a mistake a few missions back- u just hit the back button for each mission and there u are. Its real easy to learn this game. Fairly easy to get a Gold Medal- unless u are playing in Hard or Elite mode, then good luck. Also there are over 200 additional free maps at DG2freemaps.com. Some of the players learned how to make maps and now we get about 3-4 new maps a month. The new maps are much more interesting (flying enemies and trains for example) then some of the original game maps and you'll need the skill u acquired to survive some of these. Most replayable game I've had.… Full Review »
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