The tower defense genre might feel a bit oversaturated, especially with its frequent use in promotional ads. However, Sandsoft Games, the creative minds behind the acclaimed Pocket Necromancer, have entered the fray with their latest release, Fortress Frontline, now available on Android via Google Play.
Fortress Frontline offers a refreshingly straightforward approach to the genre. It's a wave-based roguelite tower defense game where you're tasked with defending one side of the screen against waves of enemies ranging from small and weak to large and tanky. With each run, you can tweak your loadout and unlock permanent upgrades, all in the pursuit of achieving the longest survival times possible.
While I might typically find it challenging to muster enthusiasm for yet another tower defense game, Sandsoft Games' reputation and the game's appealing, cartoony art style make Fortress Frontline an enjoyable prospect. The developers' track record at PG Towers adds to the anticipation.
Clashing castlesBut there's more to Fortress Frontline than meets the eye. Heroes and rare cards enhance your defenses, and a global leaderboard lets you track your progress, whether you're aiming for the top or content with a spot in the middle. The game adopts a Vampire Survivors-like approach to roguelites, where the stronger you become, the more spectacular your attacks grow.
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