Road Defense Outsiders Review (PlayStation 5)

Road Defense Outsiders Review, Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the ‘roguelike’ and ‘tower defense’ genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!

Road Defense Outsiders Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 534.1MB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Own in-game achievements.
  • Graphics settings – scan lines on/off.
  • Screen shake can be turned on and off.
  • Five save slots.
  • Reverse tower defense gameplay.
  • You have to stop enemies from taking your vehicle that is driving through the town.
  • You can stop enemies yourself with a weapon but you can also buy defenses like towers and equip them with weapons so they can help you.
  • Isometric game view.
  • Cool art style and color palette.
  • Earn cash from completing levels and killing enemies.
  • Buy and upgrade defenses during the game (the game pauses as you are on the buying menu) aswel as collect money.
  • World map level select.
  • Excellent soundtrack.
  • Earn exp and level up to choose one of four upgrades each time.
  • Roguelike element as you get a currency that you keep after death and use it to permanently upgrade elements of your game from your health to the vehicles health, more ammo, shields, speed, etc.
  • Very addictive little game.
  • At the end of a level all dropped money comes to you.
  • Twin stick shooter-style controls.
  • Each location on the map has a different difficulty.
  • It is a lot of fun to play once you get into it.

Road Defense Outsiders Review Cons:

  • No tutorial.
  • Takes a few games to get used to it all and what you are supposed to do.
  • The health bars are not that clear to look at.
  • It’s a long slog at the start as you really can’t do a lot until you level up a bit.
  • A difficult game.
  • Shooting again is not great and is very clunky until you get better weapons and upgrades.
  • Your character looks just like everyone else so it’s really hard to make yourself out.
  • There is no downtime between waves so everything is done in real time.
  • No leaderboards or scoring.

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Road Defense Outsiders:

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Developer: Minicactus Games

Publisher: QUByte Interactive

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PlayStation

  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 6/10
    Accessibility - 6/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7/10

Summary

Road Defense: Outsiders offers a unique twist on the tower defense genre with its reverse gameplay mechanics. Players must prevent enemies from hijacking their vehicle as it navigates through various towns. The game features an isometric view and a cool art style with a vibrant color palette, enhancing the overall visual experience. The graphics are decent, and the game includes settings to toggle scan lines and screen shake, allowing for a customizable visual experience. The download size is manageable at 534.1MB, and the game includes five save slots, which is a nice touch for managing multiple playthroughs.

One of the standout features is the ability to earn a platinum trophy and in-game achievements, adding to the game’s replayability. The soundtrack is excellent, providing an immersive audio backdrop to the gameplay. Players earn cash by completing levels and defeating enemies, which can be used to buy and upgrade defenses. The game pauses while in the buying menu, allowing for strategic planning without the pressure of real-time action. Additionally, the roguelike elements, such as retaining currency after death for permanent upgrades, add depth and longevity to the gameplay.

However, Road Defense: Outsiders is not without its flaws. The game lacks a tutorial, making it challenging for new players to understand the mechanics and objectives initially. The health bars are not very clear, and the early stages of the game can feel like a grind as players need to level up before they can effectively progress. The shooting mechanics are clunky until better weapons and upgrades are acquired, and the character design makes it difficult to distinguish oneself from the enemies. The absence of leaderboards or scoring systems might be a downside for competitive players.

In summary, Road Defense: Outsiders is an addictive game with a lot of potential, offering a fresh take on tower defense with its reverse mechanics and strategic depth. While it has some initial hurdles and a few design flaws, the engaging gameplay and rewarding upgrade system make it a fun experience once you get the hang of it.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!