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Released: 08 Sep, 2011

Reviewer: Dave Flodine

Version: 1.4.1 Size: 19.2 MB

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Tiny Heroes

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Save: 80% Was: $1.99Action Games1.4.1Simutronics Corp.

PROS

Each level feels like a puzzle that has a definite solution to obtain 3 stars.
Constant addition of defenses keeps things fresh.
Reminiscent of Dungeon Keeper, and Plants vs. Zombies.

CONS

Game is a little slow in the beginning.

VERDICT

With the glut of tower defense games on the App Store, it can be hard to stand out, but a decent premise backed up by solid gameplay can do wonders for making your mark.

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Tower defense games are a dime a dozen these days. With that being the case it's often hard to be excited about yet another addition to the genre. Tiny Heroes is not the first TD game to switch the dynamic around, putting you in the shoes of the villains and having you defeat incoming heroes, but it presents itself with enough solid gameplay and charm to have a fighting chance.

Each level begins with a new dungeon resting between the waves of heroes and your treasure room. Before the later stages where you pick which traps and defenses you'd like to play with, you use your resources available to lay down crossbows, spike pits, and even the dreaded Gork (part goblin, part orc). Mana is required to plant defenses, and mana crystals can be placed to increase your mana pool. Each level introduces a new defense to play with, and there are more that are tied to certain achievements.

What makes the experience fun is that unlike a lot of tower defense games where you just plop down as many towers as there is room, Tiny Heroes has a small puzzle element to it. Different things work against different enemies in different situations, so you're often planting defenses to take advantage of the dungeon's layout, and then changing your plans on the fly as different heroes rush your fortress.

The game has a fun cartoon aesthetic and a nice little sense of humor hidden away in places like the Tinypedia. The music is solid and there's more than enough levels and challenges to keep dedicated players glued to their iPhones for quite a while.

Perhaps the favorable review of Tiny Heroes is due to it invoking memories of not only Plants vs Zombies but of the Dungeon Keeper games. Still, for those not sick to death of the tower defense genre, this one's definitely worth a look.

App Store Info

From the creator of the award-winning geoDefense comes Tiny Heroes, a feature-rich defense game brimming with personality that lets you be the bad guy! As a budding new Dungeon Master, it's up to you to protect your hoard of treasure from the Tiny Heroes, a band of bright-eyed adventuring hopefuls who don't quite realize what they're getting themselves into.Set traps, summon minions and conjure powerful spells to defend your Dungeon! Unlock new "toys" (see: implements of death) as you progress, opening up exciting combinations to vanquish the Heroes in despicably satisfying ways.But the overly enthusiastic Heroes aren't going down without a fight! Each hero has a distinct personality that shines through, making each romp through your Dungeon a brand new experience. Outsmart them all to successfully defend your treasure and put an end to the Tiny Heroes!Every level is a unique, meticulously hand-crafted challenge with razor-sharp balance by the masters of the genre.Stuck? Need help? Visit tinyheroes.com for hints, full level walkthroughs, forums and news!Follow us on twitter: @tinyheroesgameFeatures ● Conquer over 50 unique levels! ● Defend the Dungeon with over 30 Defenses! ● Build towers, set traps, summon minions and conjure spells! ● Unlock Challenge Levels to test your skills! ● Impress with achievements and leaderboard scores! ● Game Center and OpenFeint integration! ● Beautiful Retina screen support! ● New Campaigns, Challenge Levels and Defenses as downloadable content coming soon!

Updates

Fixes problem where in-app purchases may have been lost. If you've had this issue, it should auto-correct. If not, in the Options Menu there is a "Restore Purchases" button.If you still have problems, contact us on tinyheroes.comThe icon has been updated. Yay!New tutorial elements have been added to teach out to use the door mechanics found in The Ruins.