Defend Your Castle

 Wii
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12

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  1. LucoTheFish
    Aug 12, 2008
    8
    A great pick-up-and-play bargain game with hidden depth, your objective is to defend your castle from hoards of invading stick men. This game is a lot like the free flash version on the X-Gen studios website, however the wiiware version has been built from the ground up, not ported. The main differences are the graphics, a new "Heroic" mode for DYC veterans, and 4 way multiplayer. A great pick-up-and-play bargain game with hidden depth, your objective is to defend your castle from hoards of invading stick men. This game is a lot like the free flash version on the X-Gen studios website, however the wiiware version has been built from the ground up, not ported. The main differences are the graphics, a new "Heroic" mode for DYC veterans, and 4 way multiplayer. I've had a lot of fun playing through it solo, but the game really comes into it's own with the jump-in multiplayer, which allows up to 3 other players to join in at any time. The first 10 levels are really slow and boring, but stick with it (har har) and you'll soon be buried under so many enemies it borders on ridiculous. The levels are infinite, but there's nothing new to see after level 50. However, if you enjoy playing it as much as I have, you'll want to play through till at at least level 100. I think a good stopping point would be when you can make the castle self-sufficient, i.e. it can survive every round without you having to do anything. That's when you can say you've beaten it. As a party game, it's a total bargain. Very accesible, very fun, very worth getting.… Expand
  2. XanderC
    Jun 8, 2008
    8
    As most of the reviews will point out, this game is a wonderful title for "Pick-up-and-go" games. Having played the original version since it was first released, I was honestly not intreged at first though of a 5$ upgrade, but after tonight, it was money well spent. It wasn't just an upgrade, but a muiti-player experience that was priceless in getting new "Wii" players a feel for the As most of the reviews will point out, this game is a wonderful title for "Pick-up-and-go" games. Having played the original version since it was first released, I was honestly not intreged at first though of a 5$ upgrade, but after tonight, it was money well spent. It wasn't just an upgrade, but a muiti-player experience that was priceless in getting new "Wii" players a feel for the controler, and veteran players a ice-breaker to continue into different subjects. As always, try the original flash version first. If that can hold your interest for 10~15mins, then consider the WiiWare version.… Expand
  3. BenV.
    May 15, 2008
    4
    Defend Your Castle is very easy to learn, and very easy to master. There's no real depth or strategy to the game, and nothing new to see or do before you even hit the half hour mark. It's not a terrible game to play, but it just doesn't give you very much reason to go back to it. There's a free, flash version of the game on the internet, and I suggest you play that and Defend Your Castle is very easy to learn, and very easy to master. There's no real depth or strategy to the game, and nothing new to see or do before you even hit the half hour mark. It's not a terrible game to play, but it just doesn't give you very much reason to go back to it. There's a free, flash version of the game on the internet, and I suggest you play that and see how long it really keeps you entertained before dropping five dollars on the WiiWare edition.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#95 Best Wii Game of 2008
30
#30 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. IGN
    79
    Defend Your Castle is a fun WiiWare game and a perfect example of what the service can bring to Wii owners. Namely, seemingly shallow pick-up-and-play experiences with hidden depth.
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  2. Gamervision
    70
    The craziness and inanity of the game definitely makes it a great party title, but the lack of descriptions on how some of the abilities you gain throughout the game work are counterintuitive towards the playability and arcade feel.
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  3. 1UP
    67
    The effects are also the biggest difference between this WiiWare version and the Flash original, which shared most of the game mechanics but lacked the visual appeal.
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