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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
There were originally four [[character classes]] available in-game; the Squire, Monk, Huntress, and Apprentice. Four new classes were introduced for the PC version on November 23, 2011 which were essentially "gender-swapped" versions of the original four with the same towers but new abilities. These characters include the Initiate, Countess, Ranger, and Adept.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dungeon Defenders New Heroes DLC |author=Steam |url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/203701/ |date=November 23, 2011 |accessdate=2011-11-25 |publisher=[[Steam]]}}</ref> Additional classes such as the Berserker (and his Amazon gender counterpart) as well as the Series EV were added to the game at a later date via [[Downloadable content|DLC]]. It should be noted that all additional classes beyond the original four are exclusive to the PC version of the game and there are no plans to port this DLC to the console version of the game.<ref>http://forums.trendyent.com/showthread.php?42659-Console-DLC-News</ref> All classes possess unique "[[Tower defense|towers]]," defenses that can be constructed on the map to stop advancing [[Mob (video gaming)|mobs]], as well as utilize different skills and weapon types. The style of gameplay encourages multi-player and cooperation utilizing all the classes unique defenses. However, it is possible to play solo and switch between the different classes during a level in between combat phases.
There were originally four [[character classes]] available in-game; the Squire, Monk, Huntress, and Apprentice. Four new classes were introduced for the PC version on November 23, 2011 which were essentially "gender-swapped" versions of the original four with the same towers but new abilities. These characters include the Initiate, Countess, Ranger, and Adept.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dungeon Defenders New Heroes DLC |author=Steam |url=http://store.steampowered.com/app/203701/ |date=November 23, 2011 |accessdate=2011-11-25 |publisher=[[Steam]]}}</ref> Additional classes such as the Berserker (and the Amazon female counterpart) as well as the Series EV were added to the game at a later date via [[Downloadable content|DLC]]. It should be noted that all additional classes beyond the original four are exclusive to the PC version of the game and there are no plans to port this DLC to the console version of the game.<ref>http://forums.trendyent.com/showthread.php?42659-Console-DLC-News</ref> All classes possess unique "[[Tower defense|towers]]," defenses that can be constructed on the map to stop advancing [[Mob (video gaming)|mobs]], as well as utilize different skills and weapon types. The style of gameplay encourages multi-player and cooperation utilizing all the classes unique defenses. However, it is possible to play solo and switch between the different classes during a level in between combat phases.


The characters are divided upon skill levels for players, so that certain players will choose a certain character for play, though all characters are balanced as the skill level only determines how each character handles. The Squire is primarily a melee based character whose towers are capable of large amounts of damage as well as barricading advancing mobs. The female counterpart is the Countess, who can joust through groups of enemies and boost her allies' morale. The Apprentice is a mage based character focused on ranged combat whose towers focus primarily on ranged and elemental damage, with the female counterpart, the Adept, possessing the ability to instantly upgrade any defense as well as cause magical explosions.
The characters are divided upon skill levels for players, so that certain players will choose a certain character for play, though all characters are balanced as the skill level only determines how each character handles. The Squire is primarily a melee based character whose towers are capable of large amounts of damage as well as barricading advancing mobs. The female counterpart is the Countess, who can joust through groups of enemies and boost her allies' morale. The Apprentice is a mage based character focused on ranged combat whose towers focus primarily on ranged and elemental damage, with the female counterpart, the Adept, possessing the ability to instantly upgrade any defense as well as cause magical explosions.

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Dungeon Defenders
File:Dungeon defenders coverart.jpg
Xbox Live Arcade Cover Art
Developer(s)Trendy Entertainment
Publisher(s)Reverb Communications
EngineUnreal Engine 3
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, iOS, Android, Mac OS X, PlayStation Vita
ReleaseiOS Android PC, XBLA PSN Mac OS X PS Vita
Genre(s)Tower defense, Action RPG
Mode(s)

Dungeon Defenders is a video game developed by Trendy Entertainment that combines the genres of tower defense and action RPG. The game takes place in a fantasy setting where players control the young apprentices of wizards and warriors and defend against hordes of monsters.[3] Dungeon Defenders was announced on August 25, 2010, and has been released on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC.[4] Support for the Move accessory is planned for inclusion in the PlayStation Network version.[5] Epic Games' Mark Rein has stated that there will be cross platform play between the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita.[6] The game was released on October 19, 2011 through Steam.[7]

The game has been a commercial success, selling over 250,000 copies in first two weeks of release.[8] As of December 22, 2011, the game sold 600,000 copies worldwide, mainly through the use of Steam.[9]

Gameplay

There were originally four character classes available in-game; the Squire, Monk, Huntress, and Apprentice. Four new classes were introduced for the PC version on November 23, 2011 which were essentially "gender-swapped" versions of the original four with the same towers but new abilities. These characters include the Initiate, Countess, Ranger, and Adept.[10] Additional classes such as the Berserker (and the Amazon female counterpart) as well as the Series EV were added to the game at a later date via DLC. It should be noted that all additional classes beyond the original four are exclusive to the PC version of the game and there are no plans to port this DLC to the console version of the game.[11] All classes possess unique "towers," defenses that can be constructed on the map to stop advancing mobs, as well as utilize different skills and weapon types. The style of gameplay encourages multi-player and cooperation utilizing all the classes unique defenses. However, it is possible to play solo and switch between the different classes during a level in between combat phases.

The characters are divided upon skill levels for players, so that certain players will choose a certain character for play, though all characters are balanced as the skill level only determines how each character handles. The Squire is primarily a melee based character whose towers are capable of large amounts of damage as well as barricading advancing mobs. The female counterpart is the Countess, who can joust through groups of enemies and boost her allies' morale. The Apprentice is a mage based character focused on ranged combat whose towers focus primarily on ranged and elemental damage, with the female counterpart, the Adept, possessing the ability to instantly upgrade any defense as well as cause magical explosions.

The Monk is a support character capable of both ranged and melee attacks. The Monk's towers take the form of "auras;" constructed zones on the map capable of buffing allies or inflicting negative status and/or damage on incoming mobs. The Initiate is the female counterpart to the Monk. She has the ability to debuff nearby enemies and strengthen her allies' defenses. The Huntress focuses on ranged combat with the class' towers taking the form of "traps" which function for a limited amount of charges. The Ranger is the male counterpart to the Huntress. His invisibility and piercing arrow abilities affect multiple allies/enemies but cost more mana.

Dungeon Defenders: First/Second Wave

First Wave is the obsolete mobile version of Dungeon Defenders, and was one of the first Unreal Engine 3 games available for iOS and the first available on Android, with a recent patch allowing cross-platform multiplayer gaming between the two mobile operating systems via GameSpy.

Second Wave is the current mobile version of Dungeon Defenders. It is free on the Android Market, but paid on the App Store. It features a revamped menu system and improved controls.

Reception

Dungeon Defenders has largely been given good marks, reaching an 82 for PC, 77 for Xbox 360, and 81 for Playstation 3 on Metacritic.[12] GameShark gave the game a 100, citing a love for the vibrant, cartoony look and feel and addictive and solid tower defense gaming experience.[13]

GamePro gave the game a 90, saying, "In short, it's one of the best value PC games you'll ever buy," while IGN awarded it an 85, stated that the PC version "has some varied controls when using a mouse and keyboard (though it plays just fine with intuitive use of the number keys)."[14]

Gaming Bus gave the game a B+, citing as strengths good graphics and music, multiple game modes that get harder as the player goes on, multiple methods to beat levels, a variety of map types, and overall multiplayer strength. However, the site also mentioned difficulties with menus, camera angles, movements, occasional server crashes, and grinding as a necessity for single player mode.[15]

Not all reviews were positive, however. PC Gamer UK gave the game a 60, stating that the game was "a good idea that allows for some fun co-operative strategising, but too often the mechanics or technical issues get in the way." Several user reviews on Metacritic mentioned the game needing patches, constant server crashes, and issues with grinding as their primary complaints.

References

  1. ^ http://pc.ign.com/articles/118/1189797p1.html?RSSwhen2011-08-23_122400&RSSid=1189797
  2. ^ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/03/dungeon-defenders-takes-over-psn-october-18th-with-move-3d-support/
  3. ^ Matthew Keast (October 11, 2010). "Dungeon Defenders – hands-on". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  4. ^ Richard Mitchell (August 25, 2010). "Dungeon Defenders headed to PSN, XBLA, PC this fall". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  5. ^ Ben PerLee (September 28, 2010). "Hands-on: Dungeon Defenders". Destructoid. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
  6. ^ "Epic: NGP perfect for Gears-style game". Eurogamer. Eurogamer. January 29, 2011. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  7. ^ "Today's New Releases: Deus Ex: Human Revolution DLC & Dungeon Defenders". http://www.rpgfan.com. 2011-10-19. Retrieved 2011-10-19. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ http://www.thisisxbox.com/Arcade/dungeon-defenders-exceeds-more-than-a-quarter-of-a-million-in-sales/
  9. ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/22/dungeon-defenders-picks-up-gold-from-600k-sales/
  10. ^ Steam (November 23, 2011). "Dungeon Defenders New Heroes DLC". Steam. Retrieved 2011-11-25.
  11. ^ http://forums.trendyent.com/showthread.php?42659-Console-DLC-News
  12. ^ Metacritic (December 27, 2011). "Dungeon Defenders on Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  13. ^ Jason McCaster (December 6, 2011). "Dungeon Defenders on Metacritic". GameShark. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  14. ^ Anthony Gallegos (November 1, 2011). "Dungeon Defenders Review - PC Review at IGN". IGN. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  15. ^ Crystal Steltenpohl (December 27, 2011). "Review: Gaming Bus". Gaming Bus. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
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