Death, Soul & Robots
Synthetic Domain, Big Way Games
$4.99
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81Highly Rated
7hMain Story
2021Released
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Deal Verdict
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Price History
The current price of $10.08 is $0.02 above the 7-day low of $10.06.
- 7-day low
$10.06
- 30-day low
$10.05
- All-time low
$2.99
$10.38
$10.05
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$2.99
- Difmark
$10.29
- Difmark
$10.37
Ratings
81
Highly Rated
Score from 3 sources- Xbox
- 3.5/5
- PlayStation14 reviews
- 3.93/5
- Steam446 reviews
- Very Positive
About
Mainframe Defenders is a tactical retrofuturistic strategy game developed and published by Synthetic Domain. The title was released on February 24, 2020, and falls within the indie, RPG, and strategy genres. Players can access a free demo version of the game directly on GOG.COM for download. The narrative centers on a computer virus that has infiltrated the Stargazer research complex, where most robotic units are under its control. You lead a squad of four prototypes on a mission to defend the mainframe from various threats. Your objectives include repelling assaults, destroying unit fabricators, downloading valuable data, and clearing infected nodes. Combat relies on diverse tactics such as overheating enemies, melting them with corrosion, absorbing damage, or returning fire. However, players should not rely on a single strategy too much because enemies may have ways to counter specific approaches. You must work with item limitations and drawbacks to build powerful combinations while managing your squad effectively. The visual style features graphics inspired by 80s terminal PCs, accompanied by a hybrid synthwave soundtrack. Procedural generation combines hand-made rooms to create random levels with differing objectives and unique mission conditions. Each enemy unit has its own role within the squad and is designed to counter certain player strategies. Progression allows players to unlock new units, each featuring a unique set of upgrades and load-outs after victories or defeats. You can also unlock new items to bolster your strategies and create flawed yet powerful builds similar to deck-building card games. The main story length is approximately seven hours, though additional completionist data is not provided for this title. Synthetic Domain is a small team of hobbyists who draw inspiration from indie games and titles from the 90s and 2000s. They aim to bring the spirit of that era to the modern age while focusing on polish and execution despite limited resources.
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- Release Date
10/21/2021
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Age Rating
Mild Fantasy Violence
How Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 7 Hours
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Mainframe Defenders is primarily a single-player experience.
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Mainframe Defenders is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.
When did Mainframe Defenders release?
Mainframe Defenders launched on October 21, 2021.
What age rating is Mainframe Defenders?
Mainframe Defenders is rated E for Mild Fantasy Violence.