Dungeon Defenders Tavern Defense

[Yoshi Heffernan]

Each character is used in specific ways, and you can play as any of them as you like. When you create a character, that character will level up through play, earn mana and obtain new weapons and armor. Everything carries over from mode to mode, whether it is online play or single player. Keep in mind, some characters are a little more complex to use. The Monk and Huntress are the more challenging characters to utilize until you level their stats up.

You are tasked with protecting your Eternia Crystal that serves as your home base. The game play breaks down into two phases: the Build phase and the Combat phase. In the Build phase, you will use mana obtained by killing enemies or found in chests that respawn after each wave. You will use it to build character-specific defenses around the map. You can upgrade them for stronger attacks and health, and repair them if they have been damaged.

The Combat phase has you and your teammates holding off the hoard of goblins, orcs, trolls, wyverns, and other enemies until the wave ends. Your traps and defenses will only inflict damage until they are bypassed or destroyed. During this phase, you can attack with your character as well. Each class has their own attack type and, depending on your stats, level, and equipment, you will deal and take a certain amount of damage. If you begin to run low on health, you can sacrifice some mana to heal yourself. Each class has two unique special attacks that can be unlocked and used once you reach a certain level. These will come in handy when trying to take down the hoard in dire situations.

There is a hub world in the game in the form of the Tavern. Here, you can choose what dungeon to play, what conditions to play in, upgrade your equipment, and purchase new equipment from the tavern owner. The tavern owner has some nice items for sale, but his biggest service is that you can purchase XP bonuses and respec your character. Almost every detail has been touched and refined.

Role-playing games (RPGs) are my favorite genre and tower defense is my second, so it was with great anticipation that I awaited the release of a hybrid blending them, Dungeon Defenders. I finally got a chance to play it, and was sadly disappointed with the finished product. I greatly disliked the game from the first few minutes, and though my opinion improved to "moderately entertaining" after trying the multiplayer and leveling up a bit, all I could think was that it was a waste of a great concept!

For starters, the game does a horrible job of welcoming new players. Rather than having an interactive tutorial along with a quick reference guide like most games, Dungeon Defenders's only tool for educating new players is a dense, four-minute-long tutorial video. It's a horrible way to start off, and it's intimidating for casual players to be given so much information in such a short period of time. Even experienced players may find it to be a bit too much to take in all at once.

After the tutorial video, the player picks one of four playable classes and gets down to the business of defending dungeons. Enemies advance towards the player's crystal and it's up to them to stop them via towers (each class eventually gets several to choose from) and direct attacks (melee, ranged, and special). Between levels, the player can visit a tavern to purchase and upgrade equipment, change the difficulty level, and try a number of optional challenges like beating a level by only using towers.

The going can be rough early on. Some of the character classes are woefully underequipped to handle low level play (the Monk doesn't even start out with a damage dealing tower or trap!) and even if the player chooses a class that's decent from the start (like the Squire) early levels aren't very entertaining due to a lack of options and low maximum mana, necessitating the need to make repeated trips between gathering mana crystals and placing traps and towers.

The multiplayer mode has its own share of problems. Beyond the general issues inherent with most multiplayer RPGs, the game has strong potential for griefing because any player can sell any other player's tower and gain mana from it. Since players gain XP and points based on how well they and their towers perform, this means that not only can other players destroy another's hard work with ease, but they even get rewarded for doing so! Players had better hope they have a group of close, gentlemanly friends to play with.

Though the core idea is great, too many things bugged me while playing Dungeon Defenders. Others may not be quite as picky, but as a tower defense game I feel it fails. As a hack & slash loot-based RPG with a few tower defense elements, it's not bad. If players with a close group of friends are looking for a variant on Diablo or Torchlight, go ahead and add a point to the score since the multiplayer can be good times (but not with randoms) and the loot and leveling are well done. For those planning to stay single player, drop a point from the score since Dungeon Defenders just isn't designed for it. Rating: 6.0 out of 10.

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Hey there, gamers! Get ready to unleash your inner hero in Dungeon Defenders II! This game is everything you've been looking for, and then some. It's got a sweet mix of cooperative action, tower defense strategy, and RPG goodness.

Imagine battling hordes of baddies with your pals, all while defending your precious treasures from their grubby little hands. Leveling up? Oh yeah, we've got that covered too. You'll be able to customize and upgrade your heroes to become the ultimate defender of dungeons.

But wait, there's more! Pets! Who doesn't love a trusty sidekick? Pick your favorite furry (or scaly) companion and watch as they unleash their own unique powers and abilities to help you conquer the baddies. It's like having a loyal minion, but without the evil monologues.

And let's not forget about the loot, baby! Prepare to be showered with epic gear and loot drops that'll make your gaming heart skip a beat. From jaw-dropping weapons to snazzy armor, there's no shortage of shiny goodies to make you feel like an unstoppable force.

So, fellow gamers, if you're ready to immerse yourself in a world of epic battles, tower defense strategies, and some seriously cool loot, grab your oversized glasses, buckle up, and get ready to rock in Dungeon Defenders II! It's time to save some dungeons and have a blast with your crew. Let's gooo!

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