![]() ![]() These sorts of interactive elements are certainly not unique to Pacific, but the quality in which they’re implemented is something not usually seen. This is also shown in the ‘Bomb’ tower, which is a passive tower that slowly builds bombs that can be dropped on any part of the map. I’m a huge fan of this mechanic because it feels like tower defense finally has a nice supplemental mechanic that rewards extra interaction. However, you can rotate the tower’s cone of range at any time which basically provides an inexpensive (and significant) upgrade to your towers, assuming you can effectively manage your aiming. New to the mix, however, is the ‘Dig In’ mechanic, which is a good addition and puts a greater emphasis on micromanagement and strategy.īy telling a tower to dig in, you can increase the range, damage, and armor of the tower but at the sacrifice of vision (instead of attacking from all angles, a frontal cone becomes your only attack range). Pacific changes up some of the tower names, but they’re really nothing new and should be instantly be familiar for all TD veterans. Like its predecessor, Pacific still has the armor/tower repair mechanic (along with the rewind function), as well as the standard tower archetypes and upgrade levels. Building on everything we loved in the original, Pacific does a great job adding new gameplay twists while fine-tuning the traditional TD formula that has made the genre so popular.įrom a gameplay perspective, iBomber Defense Pacific is a great mix of old and new tower defense elements that combine to create an experience that is far more ‘interactive’ than most traditional TD titles. Following this trend is iBomber Defense Pacific, sequel to Cobra’s iBomber Defense and the latest Chillingo TD title. The game ran fine on my iPhone 4S and we're hoping Chillingo launches a fixed version soon, but if you only have an iPad then you may want to forestall a purchase.Fans of tower defense should feel lucky it seems like we get at least one marquee release every month. I personally tried to launch it several times on my device with no luck, and the app page is teeming with angry customers experiencing the same issue. It's not that the game is bad-looking, but it isn't a visual treat either.Īlso, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out that the current version of the game does not seem to play well with the iPad. Spice Bandits proves that Chillingo can make art that pops, but that soul seems to be missing from this title. After all, there's no better way to get revenge on the bad guys than by dropping bombs on their base or taking out an important link on their supply chain.Įven though iBomber Defense Pacific does a decent job of portraying the landscape, the visuals can be a bit bland and boring. Some of these additional goals are defensive in nature, such as protecting a specific location on the map, but others let you do a bit of attacking on your own. Even though the basic forumla may be familiar, iBomber Defense Pacific packs in enough twists to keep things fresh.Ī great additional feature is the inclusion of secondary objectives on each map, which diversify gameplay beyond the old "keep the baddies away" mentality. ![]() You'll need every bit of it though, as enemies will attack from land, sea, and air, and some units even stray off the beaten path to flank and ambush your fortified positions. There's a nice variety of weaponry, and the ability to upgrade your defenses - as well as equip perks to bolster your chances of success - make for a robust offering. The period-specific weapons include basic turrets, artillery cannons and flamethrowers, as well as more exotic fare like radar stations and anti-air guns. There's not much of an overarching plot to speak of, but the game still does a good job of trying to convey the sensation of desperately holding onto key strategic elements in the face of overwhelming opposition. As the name suggests, the battles take place on the islands and atolls of the Pacific, with players defending their bases from relentless enemy squadrons. IBomber Defense Pacific follows in the footsteps of its predecessor by taking place during WWII. If you're a fan of strategically placing turrets to hold make increasingly challenging waves of enemies, then this one is for you. Chillingo seems to be the king of the genre, and it has struck gold again with iBomber Defense Pacific. The tower defense genre is certainly a crowded space on iOS, but the sheer number of games available shouldn't preclude you from checking out the really great ones. ![]()
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