We definitely enjoyed our time with Defend the Rook, even if the Switch version suffers from clunky controls. This should be a no-brainer if you’re a fan of either turn-based strategy or tower defense titles, although if you’re going to pick this up, you’re probably better off shelling out for the Steam version rather than for the port. At the time of writing, the lower price point isn’t enough of an argument to choose the inferior version, though that may change with an update or two down the line.
Defend the Rook
One Up Plus · Oct 26, 2021
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A roguelike tactics board combat combined with tower defense elements. Defeat the invading hordes to stay alive and save the land! Enjoy more tactics than a normal TD game, combined with the added challenge of building towers and fighting off waves of enemies!
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- Defend the Rook is a great example of what happens when you have a really solid foundation but ultimately don’t end up doing much with it. While I enjoyed my time with the game I couldn’t help but feel as though I was playing some kind of extended demo.
- Defend the Rook is a rogue-like tactics game that’s challenging enough to make you earn your victories while keeping you ready to try again when it beats you. If you like strategy games, this entry is worth adding to your Switch library.
- 7.0Ultimately, Defend the Rook manages to create a pretty good tactical affair that’s got neat loot, an easy-to-grasp setup and a shed load of cool enemies to defeat. Even though it’s enjoyable for a few playthroughs until success is achieved, the opportunity to try out unlocked heroes and contraptions doesn’t add enough variety in the general gameplay to hook you in for the long haul.
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