Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten
by Level Up Labs - October, 2012
Available at:
GamersGate
GOG
Steam
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid (Think Final Fantasy Tactics meets Tower Defense).
Defender's Quest tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.
The battle system builds off of tower defense, with individual characters taking the place of towers. Each character levels-up, learns skills, and equips gear individually, allowing the player to customize their battle experience and strategy. The overall game structure is similar to "tactical" RPG's, but with a real-time battle system. Game speed is adjustable, and commands can even be issued while the game is paused.
It also features an engaging, character-driven story written by an actual English major! The story strives to be fast-paced, snappy, and always relevant to gameplay. Events and dialogue explain things as they become relevant to the player, minimizing exposition.
Finally, it's got options and accessibility settings out the wazoo, so that you can have the best possible experience!
by Level Up Labs - October, 2012
Available at:
GamersGate
GOG
Steam
Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid (Think Final Fantasy Tactics meets Tower Defense).
Defender's Quest tightly focuses on three things: tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.
The battle system builds off of tower defense, with individual characters taking the place of towers. Each character levels-up, learns skills, and equips gear individually, allowing the player to customize their battle experience and strategy. The overall game structure is similar to "tactical" RPG's, but with a real-time battle system. Game speed is adjustable, and commands can even be issued while the game is paused.
It also features an engaging, character-driven story written by an actual English major! The story strives to be fast-paced, snappy, and always relevant to gameplay. Events and dialogue explain things as they become relevant to the player, minimizing exposition.
Finally, it's got options and accessibility settings out the wazoo, so that you can have the best possible experience!
- Tower defense meets RPG! Your characters level up, use equipment, and gain in magical power or combat prowess!
- Features hundreds of uniquely designed battles over 47 maps!
- Whether you are a veteran or just starting out, you’ll be sure to find just the right amount of challenge for your skill level!
BUT for players just want to focus on RPG aspects, there is a casual mode. Again, I say 
these developers! Also, in true RPG fashion, you get a Leveling Tree to level up each individual defender (not just each class of defender). Those of you who remember 
... I actually made a pencil and paper leveling chart!
. It's so nice when a game doesn't take itself seriously - and pokes fun at itself successfully.
. There are also some mods available (but I haven't downloaded any). The music is bland enough to be appropriate background noise, but I surprised myself by missing it when I turned it off, so I would say that the music definitely adds to the game.
