Longtime TD fan, hooked on this game – The Creeps! Review

I'm a big fan of Bloons, Geodefense, Desktop Tower Defense, and the like. This game has joined the very small list of TD games that hook me. I have played through the first, bonus, and several additional level packs - and am still going. What I like most: the ability to destroy landscape elements to earn $. This introduces an entirely new element of TD strategy. It took me about 10 maps to really get into it. Advanced play boils down to figuring out, not just where you want to place towers, but also how you can clear obstacles in which order to afford the towers you need next. Tons of interesting tactics here, and the later maps really force you to develop your skills in this regard. What I like the least: lack of variety as you progress. I'm at the point where I blow through 5 levels on hard before I find one that challenges me. The challenges, when I find them, are truly grueling and thus good but I wish there was more variety at the top end of the challenge spectrum. The challenge is also usually because they only let you use a few towers, for example not allowing glue or the laser. There are a couple of super-expensive level packs with some new towers that I will eventually check out.... I also have to say the money-generating towers - pot and piggy bank - are way better than the banana farm on bloons. the way these combine with obstacles that give money upon destruction, amazing strategy. If you are someone like me who loves super-nuanced, accurate, 2d tower defense you are missing out if you haven't played Creeps!
Review by essetesse on The Creeps!.