I’m a little over a third of the way through the levels now. It’s fairly compelling, in a puzzle-like way, but it desperately needs a fast forward button. Or, if there is one hidden away, to make it more obvious.


I do like the way there’s some terrain that only certain bugs can cross. The first time I saw some bugs crawling over the mountains I’d previously considered to be a safe barrier was a great panicky moment. I also very much like the way day can turn to turn night and the lights in the cities come on. It’s very atmospheric.

There’s a lot this game does right, actually. It’s definitely not your standard tower defense in the campaign levels, though it’s a lot closer to one in survival mode. I just wish it was a bit faster, that’s all. Definitely worth considering, but be prepared to be very patient.