Underplayed Gems

Defenders of Ardania (2011)

Defenders of Ardania cover
Developer
Most Wanted Entertainment
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox 360
Genres
Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Arcade
Rating
2.0 of 5, 3 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A playful fantasy tower-defense-meets-RTS where you can attack or defend with equally addictive mechanics.

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About

Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing enemy units, DoA also allows players to take on the role of the attackers seeking to conquer the enemy base. DoA’s innovative new game concepts include light RTS elements, taking the popular genre to the next level. Players must oversee unit production and upgrades while assembling the most effective army from one of three playable races, each with unique locations, towers, and units. However, without magic, a fantasy game is little more than a toothless lion (or dragon, rather), so a wide range of spells will be available for players to decimate their enemies and protect their forces. Although DoA includes a single-player portion, the focus of the game is undoubtedly multiplayer, where two to four players can take each other on or compete against AI opponents via Internet, LAN, or PSN. The multiplayer component offers three different game modes where players can assume either the defensive or offensive sides – or both!

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Screenshots

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