Desperate Place

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Release Date: April 22, 2025

An isometric shooter with tower defense and survival elements. In Desperate Place we are trying to survive on a hostile bug-infested planet. We gather resources, expand the base and place defense turrets during the day. It's our goal to defend against invading fauna during the night.

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Desperate Place is a two-dimensional shooter with an isometric view, combining elements of survival games and tower defense strategies. The action is set in a science-fiction universe and this shooter is the debut project of the independent studio BruceGalaxy.

Gameplay

In Desperate Place we try to stop cosmic bugs from ruining fuel crops. Our character automatically tracks and shoots at nearby enemies, and is ed by deployed gun turrets, missile silos, beam weapons and other structures designed for both defensive and offensive purposes.

The game is based on "all or nothing" rules. Having received information about how many enemies are coming from a certain direction, we defend ourselves, even when buildings are falling apart before our eyes. Destruction is a temporary inconvenience, as at dawn our base "regenerates". Therefore, we do not need to focus on protecting the infrastructure. Instead the main goal is to eliminate every enemy before they can destroy our shuttle.

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In contrast to the explosive nights, days in the game are spent gathering resources and assembling generators, batteries, mining equipment, and defensive structures. The construction sites are predetermined and our choice only comes down to picking types of buildings.

The game is diversified by modifiers, making the fight more difficult, but bringing greater benefits. We can also switch to a different character (among the unlocked ones), including an astronaut wielding a flamethrower or armed with explosive materials. Additionally, we use guardian robots, who accompany us in battle or protect elements of the base of critical importance.

Story

As a result of damage to the spacecraft, a lone astronaut awakens from hibernation and lands on a nearby planet. While building mining equipment to collect helium, he discovers that the local fauna is hostile towards him. In Desperate Place enemies storm the base every night, wanting to destroy the shuttle.

Engine

Desperate Place was created using the Unity engine.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: BruceGalaxy

Publisher: BruceGalaxy

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Desperate Place Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 750, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Desperate Place Video Game.

71%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mostly Positive (159)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Graphics and Art Style: Many s praised the game's art, vibe, and sound design, noting that it creates an engaging atmosphere.
Simplicity and Accessibility: The game is considered easy to pick up, making it suitable for players new to the tower defense genre or gaming in general.
Fun Gameplay: Some players enjoyed the core gameplay, finding it fun and challenging enough without being overly difficult.
Replayability: A few reviews mentioned a degree of replayability, particularly with different unlockable characters and challenges.
Developer Engagement: Positive was given regarding the developers' responsiveness to and their willingness to improve the game.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Player Agency: A significant number of reviews criticized the predetermined tower placements and lack of flexibility in building strategies, leading to a feeling of limited control over gameplay.
Limited Depth and Strategy: s noted that the game lacks depth, with minimal strategic choices available and a simplistic upgrade system.
Controls and Targeting Issues: Some players found the controls rough and inefficient, with issues related to targeting enemies and managing resources.
Short Gameplay Duration: Several reviews mentioned that the game can be completed quickly, with some players finishing it in a few hours, leading to concerns about long-term engagement.
Minimal Story and Exploration: The game was criticized for having little to no story and very small maps that do not encourage exploration.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Building Customization: s expressed a desire for more freedom in choosing tower types and placements, as well as the ability to create unique strategies.
Tech Tree and Upgrades: Many players wanted a tech tree or more extensive upgrade options for characters and towers to enhance gameplay complexity.
Procedural Generation: Some reviews suggested implementing procedural or random map generation to increase variety and replayability.
Enhanced Targeting System: A more refined targeting system for both player-controlled characters and turrets was requested to improve gameplay effectiveness.
Multiplayer/Co-op Mode: A few players wished for a cooperative multiplayer feature to enhance the gaming experience.

Summary

Overall, while "Desperate Place" has some enjoyable elements and a solid foundation, many players feel it lacks depth and player agency, which hinders its long-term appeal.

Summary generated on: May 19, 2025

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