Some of you may wonder why “A Breton in Skyrim” has slowed
down considerably in the last two weeks. Anyone looking at my Friday column “Week
in Review” may notice a game called DungeonDefenders continues to pop up. I am tremendously caught up in this game, so
please direct all blame at it and its developers at Trendy Entertainment for
why I’m not playing much Skyrim. Even
now I’d rather be playing it than writing this article. I’m currently thinking
of the Barbarian I may create, ready to dual-wield his way to fame and glory.
Since it’s Tuesday morning and I’m honor bound to post for you all, I’ll tell
you of this gem that’s been hidden away on Steam since October, 2011.
It was just two weeks ago that Steam hosted a free-weekend
of Dungeon Defenders. That means
players were allowed to download and play the full version of the game for 48
hours or so before the content became locked and unusable again until purchased.
A friend of mine owned the game and suggested I try it out since it was free. I
downloaded it on both my computer and my wife’s computer. We were instantly
hooked. Our whole weekend melted away inside that game and we have yet to run
out of things to do together.
If strategy isn't your thing, try big guns on for size.
The game is a very well put together hybrid of two separate
game genres. It cleverly combines a genre of game referred to as “tower defense”
with all the excitement of an action role-playing game. Each level of the main
game is split into two phases. There is an initial Build Phase, during which
you assess the battlefield and determine the best place to build your defensive
arsenal of towers and traps. Then the game shifts into a Combat Phase where you
have the option to sit back and watch your constructs tear through the enemy
lines, or leap into the fray yourself to hack and slash your way to victory.
Roll is my current favorite character, the DLC "Series EV"
The game starts with 4 character classes which each have
their own unique defenses to build, and unique combat styles. The PC version
(as opposed to its console version cousin) also has for purchase 4 mirror
classes which are gender-switched versions of the original classes but boast
their own unique combat abilities making them play somewhat differently on the
battlefield. It also has released 2 new and completely unique classes, also
available for purchase. The game also takes a very Diablo approach to loot as it randomly generates each piece of gear
that drops from monsters and chests as you play the game. Finding and leveling
your gear is perhaps one of the most intricate systems within the game, and
comes with its own set of challenges. If you enjoy games where you are directly
rewarded for grinding out your stats (like my love affair with the “Disgaea”
series) then the armor system of Dungeon
Defenders will welcome you with open arms as well.
Monks are tough.
The base game comes with a full Campaign of 12 maps and an
additional bonus map once you complete it. It also comes with a variety of
unlockable Challenge maps which provide unique ways to play maps you’ve already
conquered in the Campaign. Since its release the game has seen a steady stream
of downloadable content, including a developing expansion and a slew of
Challenges to reward you with unique weapons, armor, familiars and costumes for
your characters. Considering the game was just released in October
(approximately 6 months ago) I’m surprised at how much content there is
available for the game. There appears to be new content released roughly every
month to keep the game fresh and exciting with new maps to explore and occasionally
new classes to level. This dedication to constant updates and new content hold
a promise to keep us entertained for weeks to come.
Anyone interested in playing with me on Steam, let me know.
I’d be glad to help get you started.
Play Dungeon Defenders or NiCad will arm buster you to death.
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