Runeroots TD

Mechanically interesting. The gameplay isn't bad. The biggest problem for me was the visuals, everything is quite ugly.

Its a cute game, with some nice added mechanics, but overall it has alot more downsides compared to its predecessor[Rogue Tower] It's roguelite mode only extends into 3 acts with 4 fights each so a total of 12 fights then everything resets the Its "mastery mode" is the better mode with extending waves, and an endlessmode. BUT the mastery mode meta board is small and lackluster in the unlocks There's also a blacksmith option to permanently upgrade tower, however The biggest downside of the game would be the scaling; its all over the place The metaboard almost adds nothing The difficulty spikes between each is manageable, but blindsides The smith meta-damage scaling goes up by 1% each upgrade increase the cost by 1 each time. this is fine, but there's a cap on material earning at 50 if you're lucky. The endless mode is the biggest dissapointment where it stops expapanding the board at 50[mostly] with an expansion at every 5 so 10 expansions on the map. the enemies get tankier and healthier, but drop the same amount of gold under almost every circumstance. there's almost no reason to try the endless Even if you think the endless upgrades balance endless, …

Great balance. Diverse options. Multiple game modes. Endless replay-ability.

Honestly surprised this game isn't more popular. It's fun and brings a new style to the TD genre while remaining enjoyable. I would highly recommend it, especially since its less than $15 (even if it is 1 penny off from $15 lol)

Runeroots TD is one of the most balanced Tower Defenses out there, and is why I support the positive reviews. Balance is #1. If you don't do well with a run, you can keep playing the same run with added perks to retry it. The draw to Runeroots TD is to match symbols on crystals with tiles on maps and to synergize those crystals. Play the demo and see if it's for you. I will most likely invest in their new city building Runeroots game because at this point in time Runeroots feels like home, and would enjoy playing in this environment in a city builder. Overall, Runeroots TD is one of the most balanced tower defenses with roguelike RPG abilities. My recommendation is to add it to your wishlist and wait for a sale. For more recommendations: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/towerdefensegamesrated

I want to say neutral because I'm torn, but I guess that for me means negative... Maybe the rogue-like aspects would be ok, but once you start trying to figure out and deal with the effects on top of the what tower you get rng it's just too much and not fun as a tower defense :/. Despite that, I will leave this positive because I still think if this caught your attention at all it is worth giving a try.