Casual
A bright, pattern-matching tile game with a surprisingly relaxed rhythm.
★★★★☆ 4.2
Strategy and tower defence, broken down
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Casual · 4.2★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
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- Terrain-driven tower placement
- Campaign that teaches before it tests
- Zero padding between good missions
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What readers say
«A bright, pattern-matching tile game with a surprisingly relaxed rhythm.»
Hugo · Legends of Slots
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