Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. Okay, there are some compelling strategies at the heart of Crystal Defenders, so it might draw you in for a while—in one of those “Why am I still playing this game?” moments—but it’s such a dull presentation that it ends up dragging down the whole gameplay concept.
  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    40
    A good game in its original form, but a port so shoddy can't be encouraged. [June 2009, p.95]
  3. It's like PixelJunk Monsters without the heart and soul.
  4. Not only a poorly disguised mobile game but one of the shallowest Tower Defence strategy games ever.
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  2. jacobyk
    Mar 28, 2009
    9
    The graphics are certainly poor, but the gameplay is absolutely addicting. if you're into tower defense, and happen to love the final The graphics are certainly poor, but the gameplay is absolutely addicting. if you're into tower defense, and happen to love the final fantasy genre, this game is a must! Full Review »
  3. jormao
    Mar 26, 2009
    0
    Straight copy of a FREE game playable on web browser. How could have been Square Enix put name on this product? Even animation of the Straight copy of a FREE game playable on web browser. How could have been Square Enix put name on this product? Even animation of the characters is not good. Rate 0. Full Review »