Defenders of Time

Four Lights · Nov 4, 2014

Teen

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Grab your friends because we've done something a little different here at Four Lights. This is a Tower Defense but its not your dad's tower defense... well it kind of is but I'll explain that in a moment. The first thing you need to know is that Defenders of time is fast so rule #1 is don't stop spending. Don't ever stop spending. Don't worry if you made a mistake you can always resell your towers and get all of your money back. Yeah every cent. Yes that's 100% resell. Yes its a Tower Defense. No that doesn't make the DoT easy. Hold on; stop asking me questions let me explain.

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Critic 5.9 (6 critics) · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

GameSpot
Josiah Renaudin · Dec 02, 2014
7.0
It’s a shame, too. Defenders of Time is one of the smartest, most interesting tower defense games in recent memory, and while there isn’t a bevy of maps to be found, the strategic variety allowed by each zone ensures hours upon hours of enjoyment. Without a supporting cast of teammates or a proper tutorial, though, few will be able to see what this game’s all about. If you have enough friends to fill up a lobby, there’s plenty of fun to be had with Defenders of Time.
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PC Gamer
Emanuel Maiberg · Nov 24, 2014
4.5
It does a poor job explaining how its multiplayer mode works, let alone its long-term appeal, which, frankly, isn't there. It doesn't feel finished or polished regardless of context, but given all the other great tower defense games such as Defense Grid 2, Orcs Must Die!, and Sanctum, it's simply a waste of time unless you can get eight friends together. And if you really want multiplayer tower defense, Defense Grid 2 does that far better as well.
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Game Revolution
Paul Tamburro · Nov 21, 2014
7.0
Defenders of Time proved to be surprisingly deep, and it would have captured my attention for a lengthier period of time if it would have proved to be more popular, thus allowing me to experience its multiplayer component far more than I did. If you’ve got a friend who might be into a robust tower defense game, then it would perhaps be preferable if you split its $20 price tag down the middle and experienced it with them.
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COGconnected
Matt Cullen · Nov 19, 2014
7.0
Some might get frustrated with the breakneck pace the game can reach; particularly without the ability to pause and take stock of the situation. However, fans of the genre who feel they can keep up with the escalating mayhem will find Defenders of Time to be a solid entry.
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Hardcore Gamer
Jacob Whritenour · Nov 10, 2014
4.0
Unfortunately, Defenders of Time isn’t the fresh breath of air the tower defense genre needed, instead washing into the ocean of its never-ending entries. Casual strategy fans will find it enjoyable, as it has enough grounded ideas to keep things engaging in short bursts, but there’s nothing remotely unique here. With loads of improvements and more content for single player modes, Defenders of Time would be a worthwhile. Unless that happens, however, it’ll be lost at sea forever.
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CGMagazine
Tim Gruver · Dec 03, 2014
6.0
In practice, Defenders of Time is no more and no less the same game as advertised – a bigger, prettier mobile addiction on my laptop and nothing but.
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