Bloons TD 5 is provided by Ninja Kiwi and can be purchased on both App Store and Google Play at $2.99 for installation with further in-game purchase options. This mobile game is based on strategic decision-making. The game is about setting up towers to defense against waves after waves of balloon attacks. The enemies in this game are balloons that march on with destructive power. The goal of the game is very straightforward and clear. Players need to defense their towers and eliminate the balloon attacks. The game control is very simple to follow and easy for mobile device users. The real challenging part lies in the strategic thinking during the gameplay. In Bloons TD 5, there are many options for the decision-making and strategic plans. In order to resist the balloon attacks in large numbers, players’ most primary decision is to choose suitable towers from the given 21 options and build a reliably defensive infrastructure. Before players decide which towers to be set up, they need to brief themselves with the features and special functions of each different tower available at hand, so that they can better place those towers in more strategic positions to maximize their efficiency and power. For example, Ice Tower can slow down enemies and it is best functioning when being placed in high traffic areas where large number of balloons can be slowed down and the pressure of defending the tower can be greatly relieved. Apart from choosing the right types of towers, players also need to anticipate the upcoming attacks and challenges, this way, they can set up a combination of towers with different functions. When the towers are set, players then need to decide a so-called kill zone on the track where they can concentrate on the elimination of large number of balloons. In Bloom TD5, there are over 50 tracks for players to challenge. Here again, players need to have a general impression on tower types and features of tracks so that they can work out better coordination. Furthermore, the gameplay provides many more options such as customizable upgrades and large number of missions. Moreover, players can opt from single playing mode to two-player co-op mode and they can constantly improve their rankings through constant challenges. It should be noted that players make progress in the game through ranking up, which grants them access to more game features and missions.

Game Review

Blooms TD 5 is a well-made strategy game for players on the go. The game control system is simply and flexible and its game play is very diverse. On the one hand, it offers many different playing modes and game settings; on the other hand, players enjoy unpredictable possibilities and potentials of the game. Whenever they log in, there are always something new for players to encounter. The game progress is centered on strategic decision-makings. The diverse options provided to players encourage real critical thinking and experimental choices. Besides, using balloons as the in-game enemy is a cute idea that makes the vibe of the game light-hearted and relaying. Most players who gave positive feedback on TD5 believe that they would constantly go back to the game time and again because the contents are seldom repetitive. Each round of game session brings the excitement and refreshing experience to most players. The criticism of the game goes to the programming flaws of this app. The developers need to fix the errors on progress loss and offer a more stable connection for multiplayer mode, particularly since the players must pay for this mode.