Final Horizon

 PlayStation Vita
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
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  1. The Vita Lounge
    Dec 15, 2014
    80
    If you love Tower Defence titles then it's a no brainer. Great design, very addictive and the score challenge mode will have you playing for ages.

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. FriedConsole
    Dec 9, 2014
    7
    This game is technically a tower defense game but you are limited to placing units on pre-defined "sockets". All the boards are very small andThis game is technically a tower defense game but you are limited to placing units on pre-defined "sockets". All the boards are very small and number of unit types per level are small even if they slowly add new units (that don't act very different) throughout the campaign. Most of the creative thinking in a typical tower defense game is gone here so it is mostly just a mindless tapping game. Yes if you are going to play this you should do it on Vita because it is clearly meant for a touch screen. Takes forever to get to even semi-interesting levels and it really babies you in tutorials. Maybe if you are looking for something completely mindless to play it could be your bag because it does run well, has lots of levels, and controls great with touch controls. I think I rather go the other way and continue to hurt my brain with Frozen Synapse Prime instead.… Full Review »
  2. meowmixmeowmix
    Dec 9, 2014
    5
    A simple and fun game for a while, missions are simple and gameplay mechanics easy to learn. That simplicity however ends up being the game'sA simple and fun game for a while, missions are simple and gameplay mechanics easy to learn. That simplicity however ends up being the game's biggest downfall as despite the story taking you from one planet to another both the atmosphere and missions remain nearly unchanged and leave you with a very repetitive experience. The game tries to make up for its repetitiveness by giving you secondary objectives in addition to your primary objective, which usually is along the lines on protect thing X. Said secondary objectives usually consist of making sure protected thing X takes no damage, and when you combine that with levels in which a group of enemies spawns literally next to the thing you're meant to protect completionists will find this game a very anger-inducing experience. Level design is generally somewhere between alright and poor, worst offenders being levels in which an enemy missile will approximately 1/5 times hit your refinery early on and there is nothing you can do about it. Overall the game is a relatively fun for a while, however on the later stages when the completion of secondary objectives often comes down to luck and the game tries to make up for its simple game mechanics by having a load of enemies spawn inside your base a lot of players will probably find themselves frustrated .… Full Review »
  3. Psvitalife
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    In the genre of tower defense games, Final Horizon literally blows the competition out of the water, and into space!

    Released in December    In the genre of tower defense games, Final Horizon literally blows the competition out of the water, and into space!

    Released in December 2014, Final Horizon is a single-player, tower defense game by UK developer Eiconic Games. A new take on classic sci-fi titles such as Space Invaders which has never been done before.
    You play as a group of space explorers (presumably a search n rescue,or defense team) answering broken distress calls and traveling from planet to planet, constantly driving back a mysterious alien threat known as "The Swarm"(many of whom resemble large bees,scorpions,and spiders). To do so you must utilize the various hi-tech weapons at your disposal. Gadgets vary from missle launchers, lasers, and assault weapons. Every time you place a weapon you must wait for your "energy" to rise back up so you may place another tower before you are overtaken by the enemy, which is where the strategy element comes into play. It's also note worthy that your weapon towers can be destroyed if you take too long to make your next move,so choose both the weapon, and the location carefully. Guns are upgradable, and can even be "re-funded" in case you make a mistake, or need to switch your strategy.
    Graphics are just how they should be given the dark theme of the game. Music is soft and somber,always giving you the feeling that somthing bad happened,or will very soon.
    Stages are 3D and have a real cinematic feel (especially during kill streaks). You can pan, as well as zoom in/out at anytime you wish. Everything from explosions, weapons, to the enemy are very detailed.
    Most of the games functions can be completed via touch controls (which are very responsive), but the Analog sticks, and face buttons can also be used effectively.
    Survival mode is where the story truly shines. Pick a planet, enemy spawn rate, strength, and see how long you last. The game ends when your planet is overrun. Replay value is...well,very valuable, stretching across 15 planets, 50 levels, 100 objectives, and over 10 hours of gameplay. Enough to keep you playing until the next alien invasion.

    GAMEPLAY - 8.5

    BUCKSWORTH - 9

    EFFECTS - 9.5

    CONTENT - 8

    Good: constant action, sweet graphics, easy controls

    Bad: aside from distress communications, no characters involved in storyline

    Verdict: any fans of the tower defense genre will enjoy the unique concept of "Final Horizon". The never ending, shooting action and strategic gameplay, combined with the replay value will be more than enough to keep you coming back.    … Full Review »
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