To be honest, "Plants vs. Zombies" and "Kingdom Defense" were the games that fascinated me the most on the Symbian system back then. Especially "Kingdom Defense", the feeling of arranging troops and matching skills is still overwhelming when I think about it now. Later, I switched to Android and played the "Defend Carrot" series, but I always felt that it was less hardcore and more casual.
So when I saw this "Tata Empire", my first reaction was actually a little skeptical - after all, the words "Tower Defense King of the Year 2021" are used in too many mobile game advertisements now, and everyone knows it😅. But when I clicked in and tried it, I was really surprised. The 3D European and American cartoon style looks quite comfortable, and the hero skill special effects don't have that cheap light pollution feel, and they feel solid in the hand. The key points are the "random levels" and "terrain mechanism", which remind me of my previous experience of playing the RPG map of "Warcraft 3". Every game is different and fresh.
What impresses me the most is that the charging mode is marked with a "0". To be honest, most of the free games now are for in-app purchases, and there are not many who can insist on relying on quality to retain players. I'm not bragging, but "Tata Empire" gives a high degree of freedom in the development system, and the skill release strategy is quite strategic, unlike some games that are mindless and idle. Moreover, the PVP mode of "Peak Match" also takes care of the competitive psychology of veteran players.
Of course, don't expect it to completely replicate the wonder of “Kingdom Defense” back then. After all, times have changed, and mobile games now place more emphasis on long-term development. But if you are like me and miss the days of tower defense secretly under the desk occasionally, and want to experience something new, this game is worth trying. 🚩
By the way, I checked the developer Guangzhou Yuwan and found that they have made some decent products before, and "Tata Empire" is their best-reputed one. I hope they can keep updating and not go down the same old path of making money. 🤙