Root Defence

by boddiul
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.40
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.45
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★4.05
Theme★★★★★★★★★★3.97
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.37
Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.67
Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.92
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*Just a simple unfinished prototype*

- You can click on the cells to expand your root system
- If the node has more than 2 roots - the sprout appears
- You can upgrade the sprout by clicking on it, so the flytrap appears
- Protect the flower!

Controls: left mouse button

Made using Game Maker Studio

screenshot

Comments11

matt272821 Apr 2020, 14:21
This is a super unique idea! I like it. Creating a web of roots under the ground was fun :) You should review some more games to increase this games exposure on the main site! I think this game can get some good ratings, it is better than a lot out there! Great job!
Criggles21 Apr 2020, 16:52
This is an extremely clever twist on the tower defence genre.

Very cool game!
TCiceroDev21 Apr 2020, 16:56
Really Unique idea. A little confusing at first, but after a few tries I figured out how it works. Great Job!
bar0net
bar0net21 Apr 2020, 16:56
It's a great idea! It's fun to play but a bit cahotic.
I think I wan't quick enough to spawn roots and create nodes to keep those pesky ladybugs at bay after a few seconds, though.
Melonking
Melonking21 Apr 2020, 17:04
Took a while to figure out and I only survived about 50 seconds, but its very clever, was a bit unsure about why the roots would or would not grow sometimes, would be nice to feel more control. Some sound effects would have added a lot too.
Tony_Artz
Tony_Artz21 Apr 2020, 17:08
Really Unique and innovative. Really love the strategic aspect of the game
GeneralSturgeon21 Apr 2020, 17:09
Good job! Great concept but needs a bit of polishing.
Fizzget21 Apr 2020, 17:21
took me some time to figure this one out, hunting for the water sources was a nice touch. and i never thought i could had ladybirds until this game (yes, ladybirds in England). nice game.
Le Don
Le Don1 May 2020, 09:27
I love the idea! But it isn't very well balanced and it's easy to get overrun very fast.
M2tias12 May 2020, 07:43
This is a very unique game mechanic. It's not very well implemented though. The small distance between nodes and very fast pace of the game made it really hard to get the right node to expand. That made it feel random and frustrating. Roots dying was interesting. Graphics are cute and work great though. Good entry overall :)
I think I'll give it another go!
Tim Eriksen
Tim Eriksen12 May 2020, 17:01
Cool idea! I like it :slight_smile:

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