Volcano

Volcano is a game that can be classified as a TD (Tower Defense) game. There are many exciting features and mechanics to keep players engaged for hours. Let's discuss what this game brings to the table and what makes it so fun to play.

The Basics

As you launch the game, you will be greeted by the main screen. There are three buttons that you can press - About, Start Game, and Settings. Each pick is pretty self-explanatory. The core gameplay mechanic is you defining the volcano against monsters. You lose only when your volcano is destroyed, but you can always try again. The gameplay itself is very simple but engaging. It presents a challenge but not too big of a challenge.

The lore for this game is also pretty great. You have to protect a volcano that was previously protected by a portal that only the king can use. After some unseen calamity came, all these creatures with varying abilities came to disturb the volcano. You will have to protect it to make sure that the next king can use the portal. The story is vague enough that you fill in the blanks and make sense of it all.

The Advantages

The current sentiment is that TD is an overused genre that needs to be banned. However, Volcano is an exciting game that is going to breathe new life into a seemingly overused genre. What this game offers is something different and it is extremely fresh. Here are the key advantages of this game:

1. There is enough variation. There are variations in your strategies, there are variations when it comes to the enemies. You have to defend in different ways against different enemy classes.

2. The core gameplay. It is easy to grasp and it provides enough depth to keep the player engaged. You will never be bored while playing Volcano. It can be a very complicated game but never difficult to understand.

3. The narrative. The narrative for the game is very interesting as well. The world-building is excellent as it involves a lot of well-known fantasy elements but puts an exciting new twist on them. The world around the volcano is easy to get into and learn.

4. The updates. The game is updated on a regular basis, which means there are new and exciting features to keep the game interesting. It will never get boring with Volcano because there will be new enemy types added, new game modes added, and so forth.

5. The strategic side. You have to have a certain strategy in order to successfully fend off the enemies. This involves a lot of planning because the enemies can come at any time and you will have to re-adjust on the fly.

6. The visuals. The visuals for the game are pretty simple, but that is one of the best things about them. There are no needlessly complex animations or anything like that. Even though there are certain old-school vibes to this game, it is mostly modern when it comes to visuals.

7. You have to make decisions in real-time. The pressure is on! Unlike turn-based strategy games when you have all the time in the world to make your decision, you do not get the leisure with Volcano. There is a time constraint that you have to face in order to quickly figure out what to do and how to defend.

8. Lots of multi-tasking is involved. One of the core gameplay mechanics that makes it so engaging. You have to always be ready to throw off some tactical fire or press some button to ward off an enemy. You can do that in parallel with strategizing and other tasks that you have to accomplish.

9. The Immersion. This is one of the most immersive games that you have ever encountered because it gives you so much to think about. The world around the volcano feels lived in and the gameplay really puts you in an interesting situation.

10. The satisfaction. Since this game is very challenging at times, it is immensely satisfying to finally beat a certain level or defeat an enemy. It feels like you are really making a difference.