Underplayed Gems

Duke of Defense (2019)

Duke of Defense cover
Developer
Christopher Anselmo, Fern Nigro
Publisher
Hitcents
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a lighthearted cooperative tower defense game with a humorous tone and charming pixel art

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What players say

Players praise the soundtrack and co-op, but the short campaign is marred by unskippable dialogue and timed gold pickups. Controls can cramp hands unless remapped.

Screenshots

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