Underplayed Gems

Towers of Altrac - Epic Defense Battles (2015)

Towers of Altrac - Epic Defense Battles cover
Developer
Jsmael Stieger, Manuel Stieger, Andreas Stieger
Publisher
Cybertron Design Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 134 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

The game feels like a cooperative fantasy tower defense where strategy and adapting to intelligent enemies are key, with a mystical atmosphere enhanced by the day-night cycle.

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What players say

Players report the game is often unplayable after launch, showing only a blank screen, and the developers have stopped responding. Those who can play find it generic, with poor visual contrast and repetitious gameplay. A few enjoy the map variety and long progression, but the multiplayer is dead.

Screenshots

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