Nordhold Review (PC)

Bends are a defender's best friend, especially when it comes to the tough task of holding back a fast horde. As enemies follow the winding road, they make for excellent targets. Volcano mortars are setting the ground on fire while dealing damage to big groups, while the classic archer towers, damage upgraded as far as possible, might not kill many opponents but deliver a constant stream of hits. Banner-boosted Arc towers use chain lightning to engage multiple opponents at once. I also have towers weakening the horde slowing it down and launching tornadoes. Most of them are placed on high ground to boost their range and damage, while a few cover important chokepoints. My combat leader is raining down ice from the heavens, slowing all opponents down to make sure my towers have time to kill them. Still, before this 16th wave is over, three of them manage to break through and reach the town. This is why I already have a druid house up and running. Now comes the really ...