Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | 81% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GamePro | 4.5/5 |
| IGN | 8.9/10 |
| PC Gamer US | 90% |
| Destructoid | 7/10 |
| VGrevolution | 8/10 |
| GameFocus | 9/10 |
| GameShark | B+ |
| The Gamers Temple | 80% |
| Thunderbolt Games | 8/10 |
| Gamervision | 8/10 |
On December 16, 2009, Gamasutra included Defense Grid on its Best Of 2009: Top 5 Console Downloadable Games. As of years-end 2011 the game sold nearly 116,000 copies on the Xbox 360.
The April 2009 issue of PC Gamer awarded Defense Grid a 90% and an Editor's Choice badge, stating, "Defense Grid is such a charming and challenging experience that shouldn't be missed by tower defense fans. Even if you're not a fan, it may turn you into one." GamePro said, "Defense Grid: The Awakening is a prime example of that sudden transformation of taking an unoriginal, well-known style of video game and turning it into a masterpiece for your PC", awarding the title 4.5 stars out of 5. IGN's 8 out of 10 review stated, "It's an addictive time suck that will have you wishing for more once you've wiped up the last alien." The GameShark review thought Defense Grid was a "solid, well-rounded strategy game". A Thunderbolt Games review thought the game was "a charming little tower defence title with a decent story and challenging gameplay." A Gamervision review thought the later levels could be "frustrating difficult" but liked the replayability from challenge modes.
The Destructoid review lamented there being only 20 levels. A number of reviewers felt the game would be much better if it came with a level creator. At least one review drew attention to the lack of a rotatable camera. The Gamepro review felt some gamers might find the game a little repetitive. A few reviews noted the lack of any multiplayer options. Another review noted that navigating the menus can be a little clumsy.
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