PC GAMER: 9 out of 10, and Editor's Choice Award
Defense
Grid: The Awakening is a unique spin on tower defense gameplay that
will appeal to players of all skill levels. A horde of enemies is
invading, and it’s up to the player to stop them by strategically
building fortification towers around their base. Beautiful
environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack
bring the world to life. The controls are intuitive and the gameplay is
deep – the special attacks and properties of each tower work together
to provide many ways to succeed.
Features:
- BATTLE 15 different increasingly powerful enemy types with a variety of abilities and strengths.
- CONSTRUCT 10 types of towers, each with unique capabilities and multiple upgrades.
- EXPLORE 20 detailed environments with endless strategic possibilities, and defend the cores against massive waves of enemies.
- UNLOCK new challenge modes for each level and earn increasing rewards for improved Defense Grid efficiency.
GAMEPRO: 4.5 out of 5.0 “a masterpiece for your PC”
IGN: 8 out of 10 “This is an utter time-suck of a
game, drawing you in with its challenging gameplay and
cleverly-designed levels.”
GAME INDUSTRY NEWS: “2008 Puzzle Game of the Year”