Dungeon Defenders

Dungeon Defenders combines tower defense with action RPG. In Etheria, heroes defend magical crystals against waves of monsters. To do so, they build defenses and then join the fights themselves with weapons and abilities.

Dungeon Defenders was released on Oct 18, 2011 on Steam and on the North American PlayStation Store. The Xbox 360 version followed on Oct 19, 2011, and the European PS3 version on Dec 21, 2011. Dungeon Defenders: First Wave on mobile was an earlier standalone version.

The original Dungeon Defenders was released on PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. On computers, macOS and Linux versions were also added. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, by contrast, is a later standalone game and not a native remake of the same product.

Combat consists of a build phase and an attack phase. First, heroes secure entrances with towers, traps and auras. Then monsters rush toward the crystals. Those who secure the paths cleverly can focus on especially dangerous enemies and damaged defenses.

The PC version was expanded with numerous content. The multi-part series Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards adds new locations. Further packs add characters such as Summoner, Series EV and Jester, or special missions. Not every add-on appeared on every console.

Originally, Dungeon Defenders required a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, a graphics card with Shader Model 3 and 256 MB of graphics memory, and 2 GB of hard drive space. The old Windows requirements date from the release period. The current Steam client requires Windows 10 or newer.

Squire, Apprentice, Huntress and Monk each have their own weapons, structures and abilities. The Squire sets up sturdy barriers and towers, the Apprentice uses magic, the Huntress fights from range and the Monk supports with auras. Together, they complement each other in attack and defense.

Even before the next attack wave, the layout of your defenses lays the foundation for success. Towers and traps must cover the monsters' paths. Different classes can combine their defenses so that one line of defense takes on several tasks.

During an attack wave, the heroes fight the enemies directly. They use weapons and class abilities, react to breakthroughs and repair damaged structures. The enemies attack from several directions, so movement and teamwork are important.

Defeated enemies and completed missions yield experience and equipment. Weapons, armor and pets shape a hero's strengths. With each level up, abilities and character stats can be improved, enabling new strategies against stronger monsters.

Dungeon Defenders can be played solo or co-operatively with up to four players. The PC version supports online co-op as well as playing together on one screen. Different classes complement each other especially when defending several attack routes.

Alongside the campaign missions, additional challenges and longer survival rounds offer further goals. Higher difficulty levels call for well-thought-out defense plans and better-equipped heroes. Switching between preparation and combat remains central.

The PC version supports the Steam Workshop. This lets community content expand play options beyond the original missions. This access to mods is not automatically included in the old console versions.