Defender Chronicles II (iOS) Review
Miranda L Visser / Jun 23rd, 2012 No Comments
Defender Chronicles 2
Strategies on the mobile platforms are truly a genre all their own, not really comparable to strategies like Starcraft or, a favorite of mine, Age of Empires (classic, right!?!). Going so far as to say that they are easier may incur the wrath of the masses, but mobile strategies have a certain… shall I say simplicity?
Defender Chronicles II: Heroes of Athelia attempts to fill the shoes of the big strategy titles and does so modestly (and cutely; think toddler clomping around in his father’s work boots). Only sequel to Defender Chronicles by Gimka Entertainment, Inc., which I have not experienced firsthand so risky comparisons will be avoided, Heroes of Athelia follows four heroes fighting off evil across a multitude of diverse levels, inviting you to try every combination that enters your mind and find out which units you favor. I quickly learned that regardless of my own preferences, every unit has a use.
Defender Chronicles 2 Review
The overarching story is also incredibly interesting and woven into the battles allowing for a game that stands on its own two feet as a complete package. The miniscule criticism this reviewer does have is aimed at the speed adjustments that can be used for gameplay of which there are two. While in the beginning, normal was great for learning, double quickly became my default speed. There were times that I would have to wait to do more upgrading perhaps necessitating a third, even faster speed.
DC2 for iOS
The music in the game is nice, but nothing that really stands out from the crowd. Rather, it is the voice acting in the game that jumps out at the player. Mobile games are not known for their dialog and the intros to each battle, while short, are well done.
The challenge of this game is enticing, always luring you back to attain perfection on that one fight trying as many combinations of troops and heroes as possible, which are nigh infinite. With easy controls that can be hit one-handed even while standing in the supermarket line, Defender Chronicles II, quickly became my go-to game to get a strategy fix on the go (I even took a deadline extension to review it).
Defender Chronicles II: Heroes of Athelia can be downloaded from the App Store for only $2.99.
Overall Ratings – Defender Chronicles II (iOS)
Gameplay: |
9/10 |
Graphics: |
9/10 |
Sound: |
8/10 |
Addictiveness: |
10/10 |
Controls: |
9/10 |
OVERALL SCORE: |
90% |
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