The tower defense genre might feel a bit oversaturated, often used in promotional tactics across numerous ads. However, Sandsoft Games, the creators behind the acclaimed Pocket Necromancer, have launched a fresh contender with Fortress Frontline, now available on Android via Google Play.

Fortress Frontline offers a straightforward yet engaging experience. It's a wave-based roguelite tower defense where you stand on one side of the screen, tasked with fending off hordes of enemies ranging from small and weak to large and tanky. Each run allows you to tweak your loadout and unlock permanent upgrades, aiming for longer survival times and higher scores.

While it's typically challenging to get excited about another entry in the tower defense genre, Sandsoft Games' reputation and the game's appealing, cartoony art style make Fortress Frontline stand out. The game adds depth with heroes and rare cards that enhance your defense, and a global leaderboard where you can track your progress and compete with others.

Fortress Frontline adopts a Vampire Survivors-like approach to roguelites, where your growing strength leads to increasingly flashy attacks, adding a dynamic visual flair to your gameplay.

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