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|title = Ant Raid |
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|developer = Prank |
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|released = July 6, 2011<ref name=148apps /> |
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|genre = [[Real-time strategy]] |
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|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]] |
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|platforms = [[iOS]] |
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'''''Ant Raid''''' is a |
'''''Ant Raid''''' is a 2011 [[real-time strategy]] game developed by Finnish indie studio Prank for iOS. |
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==Gameplay== |
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==Critical reception== |
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''Ant Raid'' has 104 levels: 60 story mode levels, 40 challenge mode levels, and four endless mode levels.<ref name=slidetoplay /><ref name=toucharcade /> The player must defend a base from enemies such as snails and giant bees by strategically managing squads of ants.<ref name=slidetoplay /> Defeated enemies drop colored energy that provides temporary abilities: blue makes ants invulnerable, red makes ants faster, and combining both applies both effects at the same time.<ref name=slidetoplay /> Green energy activates the "divine finger" effect, allowing the player to temporarily kill enemies directly by tapping the screen.<ref name=slidetoplay /><ref name=toucharcade /> |
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==Reception== |
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Tap! wrote "It's pretty much Ants vs Zombies, but Ant Raid's controls are more organic than those in PopCap's game, and the oddball sense of humour and design is, if anything, superior. Our only criticism, bar the game's slightly repetitive nature, is it falls between two camps: a bit lightweight for dedicated RTS fans and too tough for casual gamers. Otherwise, it's f-ant-astic. (Sorry.)",<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/ant-raid/critic-reviews</ref> while SlideToPlay described it as "A quirky and fun take on real-time strategy games, with lots of character and creative elements".<ref>http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/ant-raid-ipad-review/</ref> 148Apps said "Ant Raid shows how sneaky the casual RTS is. What seems cute and mindless is actually incredibly fun because it encourages one to think and use a little foresight. It may not be a gateway directly into something like Starcraft but hey, it's a start",<ref>http://www.148apps.com/reviews/ant-raid-review/</ref> while AppSmile wrote "Replay value is high, with the ability to replay levels to earn missing stars, multiple endless levels, and a good number of challenges to complete".<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/ant-raid/critic-reviews</ref> |
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| rev1 = ''Slide to Play'' |
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| rev1Score = 4/4<ref name=slidetoplay /> |
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| rev2 = ''[[Gamezebo]]'' |
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| rev2Score = 4.5/5<ref name=gamezebo /> |
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| rev3 = ''148Apps'' |
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| rev3Score = 4.5/5<ref name=148apps /> |
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''Slide to Play'' praised ''Ant Raid's'' graphics, describing the game as having "terrific presentation, complete with detailed insects and beautifully rendered landscapes", and expressed that the game has "plenty of content and challenge" and called the 'divine finger' mechanic "absurdly fun".<ref name=slidetoplay>{{cite web |last1=D'Aprile |first1=Jason |title=Ant Raid iPad Review |url=http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/ant-raid-ipad-review |website=Slide to Play |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717140450/http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/ant-raid-ipad-review |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |date=July 14, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Gamezebo wrote "Ant Raid is a fun, quirky and beautiful title well worth owning. If you've got an iPad, the HD graphics are really a treat",<ref>http://www.gamezebo.com/2011/07/22/ant-raid-review/</ref> and AppGamer said "As with the iPad version, Ant Raid on the iPhone feels like it was made with a lot of love and attention. The cartoon driven story and mix of strategy and tapping make this a unique title and a worthy addition to the RTS genre. The game seems to have only improved with age".<ref>http://appgamer.net/reviews/2012/jan/27/ant-raid/</ref> Touch Arcade wrote "Ant Raid might be a little light for the serious RTS crowd - its focus is on frantic action far more than management or organization. For anyone who wants some strategy in their action games, though, it's a perfect fit",<ref>http://toucharcade.com/2011/07/08/ant-raid-for-ipad-review/</ref> and AppSafari said "Ant Raid is a good looking game, and the controls are clever too, but it's varying levels of difficulty and it's repetitive feel brings it down."<ref>http://www.appsafari.com/games/16859/ant-raid/</ref> |
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''[[Gamezebo]]'' praised the game's varied gameplay and "personality", stating that "the whole game is as beautiful and colorful as the opening, with lush, detailed environments and quirky, fun characters throughout", but criticized the inability to zoom out to see more of the map at once.<ref name=gamezebo>{{cite web |last1=Stone |first1=David |title=Ant Raid Review |url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/ant-raid/review |website=[[Gamezebo]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726141105/http://www.gamezebo.com/games/ant-raid/review |archive-date=July 26, 2011 |date=July 22, 2011 |url-status=unfit}}</ref> |
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''148Apps'' described the game as "more approachable" than a hardcore RTS game, praising the game as a casual take on the RTS genre, expressing that "what seems cute and mindless is actually incredibly fun because it encourages one to think and use a little foresight".<ref name=148apps>{{cite web |last1=Minor |first1=Jordan |title=Ant Raid Review |url=http://www.148apps.com/reviews/ant-raid-review/ |website=148Apps |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912095117/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/ant-raid-review/ |archive-date=September 12, 2011 |date=September 6, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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''[[TouchArcade]]'' praised the game's strategic gameplay, and expressed that while later levels get repetitive, the game's difficulty curve kept them interested.<ref name=toucharcade>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Nissa |title='Ant Raid' for iPad Review – When Insects Attack |url=http://toucharcade.com/2011/07/08/ant-raid-for-ipad-review/ |website=[[TouchArcade]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711130328/http://toucharcade.com/2011/07/08/ant-raid-for-ipad-review/ |archive-date=July 11, 2011 |date=July 8, 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[Category:IOS-only games]] |
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[[Category:Real-time strategy video games]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 11 January 2024
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| Developer(s) | Prank |
| Platform(s) | iOS |
| Release | July 6, 2011[1] |
| Genre(s) | Real-time strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ant Raid is a 2011 real-time strategy game developed by Finnish indie studio Prank for iOS.
Gameplay[edit]
Ant Raid has 104 levels: 60 story mode levels, 40 challenge mode levels, and four endless mode levels.[2][3] The player must defend a base from enemies such as snails and giant bees by strategically managing squads of ants.[2] Defeated enemies drop colored energy that provides temporary abilities: blue makes ants invulnerable, red makes ants faster, and combining both applies both effects at the same time.[2] Green energy activates the "divine finger" effect, allowing the player to temporarily kill enemies directly by tapping the screen.[2][3]
Reception[edit]
The game has received a rating of 90% on Metacritic, based on 8 critic reviews.[5]
Slide to Play praised Ant Raid's graphics, describing the game as having "terrific presentation, complete with detailed insects and beautifully rendered landscapes", and expressed that the game has "plenty of content and challenge" and called the 'divine finger' mechanic "absurdly fun".[2]
Gamezebo praised the game's varied gameplay and "personality", stating that "the whole game is as beautiful and colorful as the opening, with lush, detailed environments and quirky, fun characters throughout", but criticized the inability to zoom out to see more of the map at once.[4]
148Apps described the game as "more approachable" than a hardcore RTS game, praising the game as a casual take on the RTS genre, expressing that "what seems cute and mindless is actually incredibly fun because it encourages one to think and use a little foresight".[1]
TouchArcade praised the game's strategic gameplay, and expressed that while later levels get repetitive, the game's difficulty curve kept them interested.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Minor, Jordan (September 6, 2011). "Ant Raid Review". 148Apps. Archived from the original on September 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f D'Aprile, Jason (July 14, 2011). "Ant Raid iPad Review". Slide to Play. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011.
- ^ a b c Campbell, Nissa (July 8, 2011). "'Ant Raid' for iPad Review – When Insects Attack". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Stone, David (July 22, 2011). "Ant Raid Review". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Ant Raid". Metacritic.
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