80
X-Morph gives the player ample time and information to strategize, and zipping around in the spaceship offers a level of real-time agency uncommon in tower defense games. It feels odd to say, but I’m glad the aliens conquered Earth.
77
Folks who like tower defense and twin-stick shooters should enjoy X-Morph: Defense on the Nintendo Switch. The experience offers up a ton of variety and the replayability factor is high. Not to mention the level of planning and strategy required only adds to the enjoyment. And well playing as the bad guy’s rock.
30
With little replay value incentives and a campaign that lacks the qualities which make for a compelling experience, it is very hard to recommend this game even with its lower price tag.
10
I swear the critical reviewers didnt play passed level 1. Also, why would anyone care about the story? You are aliens trying to take over the earth, what else needs to be said? The gameplay on the other hand is EXCELLENT! That is all that I care about in a game like this. Once you start to unlock everything it gets insanely addicting. The tower defense/twin stick shooter works so well. Very polished and fun game. You get to morph into 5 different ships all with their own weapons and ultimate abilities. Highly recommend, especially if you can grab it on sale.
9
Great tower defense. It doesn't need to rely on story because the gameplay is satisfying, as well as the feeling that you are a band of decepticons destroying and conquering earth. Believable graphics and great performance.
9
Loved this game, and that's coming from someone thoroughly bored of other tower defense games. My favourite part, and what initially sold me on the game: destructible terrain! Can lag when playing survival mode and the screen fills with enemies, but that doesn't ruin anything, think of it as slow motion replay to enjoy the immense damage you're inflicting. This game looks great, runs great, and is just plain fun, allowing you to use your reflexes but also creative thinking to optimize enemy routes and squeeze the most out of your towers. This game goes on sale regularly, highly recommend you get the complete edition as the base game feels pretty easy on Normal by the end, and the DLC levels add some new unit types that make you react differently.
X-Morph: Defense
Released On:
Feb 21, 2019
Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
75
58% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
33% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Feb 26, 2019
95
There is a lot of challenge that lies ahead in X-Morph: Defense. Levels range in difficulty from easy to downright frustrating. But making tweaks to your game plan and coming back with a stubborn attitude will most times leave you triumphant in your battle. If you love shmups and tower defense games and are looking for a game to keep returning to, there’s a globe filled with humans that needs conquering. Be ready, though — world domination won’t just be handed to you.
Feb 26, 2019
85
X-Morph: Defense is a terrific pick up for someone who enjoys twin-stick shoot-‘em-ups but is looking for some more variety other than just blasting everything on screen. The tactical strategy required to complete levels added solid replayability and allowed me to try multiple ways to creatively destroy the human race. Other than the piercing guilt of destroying my homeland of Canada, I had a really fun experience with X-Morph and can place it firmly on my recommended list.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
69% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
19% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
11% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Nov 24, 2024
10
I swear the critical reviewers didnt play passed level 1. Also, why would anyone care about the story? You are aliens trying to take over the earth, what else needs to be said? The gameplay on the other hand is EXCELLENT! That is all that I care about in a game like this. Once you start to unlock everything it gets insanely addicting. The tower defense/twin stick shooter works so well. Very polished and fun game. You get to morph into 5 different ships all with their own weapons and ultimate abilities. Highly recommend, especially if you can grab it on sale.
Jun 7, 2021
10
Well, it was the first tower defense I ever play and I have a very good experience. The mechanics are interesting and the game, at least with the DLC´s have a interesting grade of replay-ably. I recommend it.
Mar 12, 2019
80
X-Morph: Defense is a fun and addictive effort that combines elements of action games with those of tower defense titles to deliver a work that will keep players mired in its delightful details for a long time, whether for its gorgeous visuals, absurd humour and well implemented, if simple gameplay mechanics.
Mar 28, 2019
77
Folks who like tower defense and twin-stick shooters should enjoy X-Morph: Defense on the Nintendo Switch. The experience offers up a ton of variety and the replayability factor is high. Not to mention the level of planning and strategy required only adds to the enjoyment. And well playing as the bad guy’s rock.
Feb 28, 2019
70
There’s plenty of fun in all the chaos, but it is, perhaps, a little too much going on at once. There’s quite a steep learning curve to this mix of genres and it’s more free-form and loose than other tower defense games, lacking the chess-like satisfaction of rigid grid-based maps. The story is minimal, merely a framework for the action, but the game looks great and runs smoothly on the Switch. It’s certainly solid enough to entertain for a good few hours.
Feb 21, 2019
70
X-Morph: Defense is more fun than it probably has a right to be and worth the investment for those even slightly interested in tower defense and twin-stick shooters. The Switch version isn't the superior port but really only suffers from some minor control annoyances.
Mar 24, 2019
30
With little replay value incentives and a campaign that lacks the qualities which make for a compelling experience, it is very hard to recommend this game even with its lower price tag.
Jul 11, 2020
10
Great game for nintendo switch. I believe that this genre of "tower defense" is dying, but this game gives hope. Very interesting combat system with very good graphics. I consider this one of the best games in the portable. Stable FPS, a beautiful picture - what else you need for happiness) Good game, recommend it.
Jan 4, 2020
10
Need more Tower Defence games like this! When is X-morph 2 getting released? I want to destroy the human bases on the moon already.
Aug 18, 2023
9
Great tower defense. It doesn't need to rely on story because the gameplay is satisfying, as well as the feeling that you are a band of decepticons destroying and conquering earth. Believable graphics and great performance.
Oct 29, 2022
9
Loved this game, and that's coming from someone thoroughly bored of other tower defense games. My favourite part, and what initially sold me on the game: destructible terrain! Can lag when playing survival mode and the screen fills with enemies, but that doesn't ruin anything, think of it as slow motion replay to enjoy the immense damage you're inflicting. This game looks great, runs great, and is just plain fun, allowing you to use your reflexes but also creative thinking to optimize enemy routes and squeeze the most out of your towers. This game goes on sale regularly, highly recommend you get the complete edition as the base game feels pretty easy on Normal by the end, and the DLC levels add some new unit types that make you react differently.
Aug 3, 2022
0
this game has a terrible music and the story is so bad. i dont like anything here
SummaryUnique fusion of a top-down shooter and tower-defense strategy. You are the invader. Use destructive weapons or lead you enemies into a maze of towers. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle.
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date:Feb 21, 2019
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