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DG2: Defense Grid 2

2014
GenresIndie, Science Fiction and Futuristic, Simulation, Top-Down Perspective, Strategy, Single Player, Multiplayer
AvailableSep 23, 2014
PlatformXbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC
DeveloperHidden Path Entertainment
Overview

Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play-through brings fun new opportunities and challenges. DG2 comes with a story campaign featuring 21 stunning maps, dynamic level movement, an expanded story and cast of characters, hundreds of challenge mode experiences, new multiplayer modes, a procedurally driven audio score and the ability for players to build their own levels. DG2 also introduces players to DG Architect, a level creation tool set connected to Steam Workshop where players can create their own unique levels to share and possibly even sell if selected. DG2 for the PC was funded in part by Dracogen, a private investor after a 2012 Kickstarter campaign funded the original game's DLC, Defense Grid: Containment. DG2 is developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and published by 505 Games.

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Reviews

55 reviews found

95

Gaming Nexus

PC

Oct 10, 2014

Even if you've never played a tower defense game before or are looking to get into the genre, this is a good one to start out on.


91

TechRaptor

Sep 23, 2014

Defense Grid 2 pushes what you can do to a tower defense game as far as possible and still have the game remain a tower defense game. In other words, there is not many features left to add to make it have all of the features a tower defense can have.


90

CD-Action

PC

Mar 17, 2015

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Dealspwn

Oct 13, 2014

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90

The Escapist

PC

Sep 25, 2014

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

GameFront

PC

Sep 26, 2014

Summary and quote unavailable.


90

Post Arcade (National Post)

Xbox One

Oct 6, 2014

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85

GameBlast

Jan 28, 2021

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85

Pelit (Finland)

Xbox One

Nov 15, 2014

Summary and quote unavailable.


85

PushStartPlay

Oct 14, 2014

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