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Based on 740 ratings
8.3
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Score Breakdown Based on 740 ratings
  1. 10 (126)
  2. 9 (323)
  3. 8 (211)
  4. 7 (44)
  5. 6 (15)
  6. 5 (7)
  7. 4 (7)
  8. 3 (0)
  9. 2 (3)
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Most Helpful Positive Player Reviews

  • Rating:9.5

    Once you start playing, you won't be able to stop

    This game is so addictive. I just happen to check out the demo of it on XBL, and I instantly fell in love. This game is awesome, especially for those who like RTS games. But don't worry, because even if you are just a ca... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about Defense Grid: The Awakening

  • Rating:9

    Defense Grid

    Defense Grid is a tower defence game where waves of aliens spawn in and head towards your power source. They take a power core, then head to the exit. Sometimes the exit is the entrance, but other times there is a dedica... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    The best tower defense game ever created

    This takes tower defense to a whole new level. From the graphics to the statistics system to the recently added steam workshop, this game never gets old. Each level has various different game modes each with bronze, silv... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Best tower defense game ever created

    This takes tower defense to a whole new level. From the graphics to the statistics system to the recently added steam workshop, this game never gets old. Each level has various different game modes each with bronze, silv... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    GTDOAT!!

    Before this game came along, the closest I ever came to "tower defense" was C&C Red Alert, building Tesla coils and Flame towers. That was back in the mid 90's and was my favourite part of the game. Now a game completel... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    Great little game

    I got this game after playing the demo. At the current price, it has been one of the best games I've purchased in years. The concept is simple: place various towers on a grid and try to kill the aliens before they steal... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    A simple yet complex tower defense game that is hard to put down.

    Gameplay: 4/5 + In general I'm not a real enthusiastic tower defense gamer like some people are, but after playing Defense Grid for awhile I found myself really enjoying the experience. Defense Grid is simple enough to... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    A solid towerdefence game!

    Overall: 8.0/10. A towerdefence game is all about gameplay, and since the gameplay is solid, the score gets high. This is fun to play and will kill a lot of time for you if you try it. Graphics: 7.0/10. There isn't... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    A 'Tower Defense' game in every sense of the phrase and more addicting than you're emotionally prepared for.

    So you have some extra XBOX LIVE points to burn... You browse the marketplace, you look at reviews online, and you're scratching your head. 'How can I spend these leftover points for some quick gratification?' Well it... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    Like chess, simple rules, complex play ... only bigger game maps

    This game is like chess, simple rules, but complex play. But then they add pieces, bigger maps ... requiring more, deeper strategy. Forget the story, it's lame. And apparently the aliens can't fire either. But that a... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    This game is a tower defense game. If you havent played one, play one online now.

    This game is the classic tower defense. You build and upgrade towers to stop an alien enemy from stealing your power cores. The graphics in this game are suprisingly good for an arcade game, the soundtrack is good, but b... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
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