![]() While normally a mouse-only gamer when possible, even I was wishing for a hotkey to grab the laser in tight situations. The integral role of the laser gun alone is enough to set it apart from others in the genre. "Beware Planet Earth!" has plenty of originality, as well as its own sense of humor. But you'd be dead wrong if you think this is just a clone. ![]() Lightmare has drawn several gameplay elements from the PopCap hit, and lists the game as an inspiration on their website. There are also various types of bombs that are placed directly on the path that can help weaken the enemies or save you in a pinch.Īnalysis: If you think a lot of what I just described sounds like Plants vs Zombies, you'd be right. It overheats easily though, so save it for when you really need it. Use it for destroying hay bales, to make more room on the field, to destroy alien shields, or to super charge your towers, among other things. And for those who thrive on achievements, there are plenty of those to go around.īesides the towers, you have also managed to collect a laser gun dropped by one of the invaders, which you can now use against them. These consist of a pre-determined number of cogs available, as well as limited selection of towers. As you play, challenge modes are unlocked and playable from the main menu. The main story is comprised of the four seasons, each with unique attributes that try to hinder you in some way. As long as you have one cow left at the end you'll be able to move on to the next map. And if they do get one or two of your animals, don't despair. This gives you time to rescue it and let it mosey its way back to the field. Even if they manage to pick up a cow, they have to carry it all the way back to the crop circle in order to abduct it properly. If an alien breaks through your defenses, don't worry. You have a set number of cows to defend each level. This allows you to plan accordingly, and choose the best machines to suit each challenge. You get the chance to see the map and which enemies will be approaching before you choose which towers to use. More choices and slots become available as you progress in the game. You have a set number of slots for towers, and before each level you select from a variety of towers to fill those slots. There are often multiple crop circles where the aliens beam in, though the paths always converge eventually. The aliens follow a set path toward your cows each level. After you place a tower, there is a cooldown period before you can place that particular tower again, so you need to plan for that as well. You'll have to strike the right balance between cog machines and towers so you have enough supplies, but also enough firepower to hold the aliens back. Using just your mouse, drag and drop your towers to open spots in the field. Barney devises an array of attack machines, made available to you over time. It bakes up gears that you have to collect, and which act as the currency you need in order to place the other machines along the trail. The most basic (and essential) piece of machinery is the cog factory. ![]() ![]() You give him the materials, he'll make you up some slick defenses. Luckily for you, Barney is a genius with machines. It's up to you and your friend Barney (who has unfortunately locked himself in the outhouse) to repel the ugly green monsters before it's too late. All signs point to an alien invasion! "Beware Planet Earth!" is a zany tower defense game from indie developer Lightmare Studio. Somewhere in the American Midwest, something strange is afoot.
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