![]() Kingdom Rush Frontiers isn’t a huge improvement over the original Kingdom Rush, but that title is still one of the best touch-enabled tower defence titles, and as such, that means that Frontiers is too. I tried asking the genie for a Universal version, but he didn’t seem interested. Kingdom Rush Frontiers costs $2.99 for the standard version, while the the HD iPad version is $5.49. I am somewhat annoyed, however, that it’s not a universal app, so those with both iPhone and iPad are expected to shell out twice for the same assets. ![]() It sits much more comfortably in my zone of acceptable IAP, as you’re not pushed to use in the same obnoxious way as, say, Tetris Blitz. Gem allocation in-game is fairly generous, and it’s fun to go back and try new approaches on previously conquered levels anyway. ![]() The gems for buffs trade has similar price points, but to be honest I’ve got less of an issue with this. It looks like an IAP trap, but (mostly) isn’t. They’re not vital to have, but it does sting a little to have to pony up extra for them.īuy one-off buffs to change your strategy up. Want the more expansive hero types? That’s going to be more expensive, with additional heroes costing from $2.99 to $6.99 to unlock. Once again, then, we’re in in-app purchase territory. Kingdom Rush Frontiers: On the minus side You buy the buffs with gems, which are earned in battle, but it’s also possible to spend real money for more gems if you’re time pressed. There are also temporary buffs, from extra in-game gold to an all-out nuclear bomb - seriously, it’s called the Fat Boy - that’ll clear the battlefield in a stroke. So what is new in Frontiers? There are a slew of new heroes to choose from, and the choice and placement of those heroes can make a significant difference in the heat of battle. Surviving a level isn’t hard - but getting the maximum three stars is. This is no bad thing Kingdom Rush Frontiers battles are still gripping and entertaining affairs as you balance your budget against your needs, deploying scarce emergency troops and rains of fire to buy yourself a few precious seconds for your forces to regroup and hopefully prevail. In most respects, it’s an expansion pack for Kingdom Rush more than it is a new unique experience. Kingdom Rush Frontiers doesn’t change any of that in any material way. I don’t think the guys with axes came to chop wood. Also the zombie, the axe weilding psycho and the killer bee… but I digress. Instead, you’ve got fixed battlements for your mages, archers and soldiers, and it’s up to you to work within those constraints to keep the wolf from the door. Kingdom Rush managed this with very cute animated graphics and a wonderfully flowing attack system that removed the “corridors” style of most free-form TD games. Tower Defence isn’t a new genre by any definition, which makes it hard for any one game to stand out. ![]() The sequel to tower defence favourite Kingdom Rush offers the same sweet gaming action as the original, alongside a slight IAP sting. ![]()
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