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Should you play it?
Defend the Highlands combines the genres of Tower Defence, Real Time Strategy, and Scotland. The player will have to build defences, recruit Scotsmen and manage their porridge stockpile as they fight off the British invasion of Scotland.
What works
- Humorous and unique scottish theme
- Mix of rts and tower defense gameplay
- Skill tree and upgrade system
- Varied enemies and towers
- Simple controls and accessible mechanics
Things to keep in mind
- Technical issues and pathfinding bugs
- Short and somewhat repetitive campaign
- Lack of multiplayer or social features
- Basic graphics and sound design
- Some players find it overpriced at full price
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Last update: 06/10/2026