Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is the second spin-off of the series launched in 2011, which combines action games and the tower defense genre. It is also the fifth title under the Orcs Must Die! brand. The game was developed by the independent studio Robot Entertainment, which has been overseeing the development of the series from the beginning.

Gameplay

In Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). During the game we once again play the role of battle mages and our task is to defend against the attacking orcs. The game takes place on diverse, extensive maps with an open structure. This time, the authors provided us with six characters, which have been diversified in terms of preferred weapons and used traps, as well as combat skills.

Once the battle begins, we can (and even should) take direct part in the fight, eliminating the aggressors in close combat or dealing with them using ranged attacks. Adversaries attack in waves and before the next offensive we must ensure that as many traps as possible appear in their path. Even if the latter do not manage to eliminate them, they will at least significantly slow them down. The culmination of every confrontation is a duel with the general serving as the boss.

Elements of the roguelike genre have been implemented in the game. As we progress, we develop heroes and heroines and improve the weapons and traps they use, using random power-ups. It is complicated by the fact that enemies can also grow in strength, thanks to weather or time of day. Environmental factors can also have a negative impact on them, but the same applies to our defensive options. All of this often forces us to make difficult choices between continuing an increasingly difficult battle and returning to the castle center, developing the character and their equipment, and attempting another skirmish.

Game modes

In Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap we can play alone or in multiplayer online cooperation for up to four people. The difficulty level of the game adjusts to the number of players.

Graphics

The graphic design of Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is kept in the cartoon style typical of the series.

Last updated on 18 July 2024