DG2: Defense Grid 2

Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look and the addition of new game modes, player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play brings fun new opportunities and challenges.

DG2: Defense Grid 2 is a strategy, tower defense and indie game developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and published by Hidden Path Entertainment and 505 Games.
Released on September 23rd 2014 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 3,071 reviews of which 2,641 were positive and 430 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 3.12€ on Steam and has a 75% discount.


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Requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.0, Windows 8.1
  • Processor: Dual core CPU 2.0Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 video card with shader 4 support and Passmark Video Benchmark of 160 or above such as the following: ATI Radeon HD3650 or better (HD3650-HD8000, RX200-RX300+) (Radeon HD 4200 and HD 4250 not included) NVIDIA GeForce 8600 or newer (8800, 9600-9800, or 100-700+) (GeForce 8600M not included) Intel HD Graphics 2500 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DG2 requires a multi-core processor and at least 3 GB of RAM on your computer to run. DG2 relies on a DirectX 10.0 or later graphics engine which means it runs on Windows Vista, Win7, Win8, and Win8.1. DG2 will not run on Windows XP. DG2 requires a video graphics card or chipset that supports DirectX10, video cards made with current technology after November 2006 (up to 7 years old). Compatible graphics cards include any AMD Radeon graphics card with the "HD" or "RX" designation (HD2000-HD8000, RX200-RX300+), any NVIDIA card after and including the 8000 series (8000, 9000, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700+ series), and any Intel graphics chipsets released on the GMA X3100 (2007) architecture and later (GL960, GM965, B43, Q43+, G41, G43, G45, GL40, GS40, GM43, GS45, Core i3 integrated graphics or later, Intel "HD Graphics" or later). DG2 requires Steam to run.

Reviews

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Nov. 2024
I only need 4 co op achievements to unlock them all. This is still the best Tower defence game around. Help me. I'm 46. This is on my bucket list. Time is short lol.
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Sept. 2024
Smooth, quick load, good maps and challenging levels. Worth the money and is definitely re-playable.
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Aug. 2024
As a fan of the original Defense Grid: The Awakening (and all DLCs), I was excited to dive into the sequel and see what improvements and changes had been made. While Defense Grid 2 is a solid game that offers some exciting new features and levels, it's not without its flaws. I feel there is less challenge. For instance after 15 hours into the game... I did already unlock more than 80% of the achievements... For comparison, in the first edition the Awakening with all DLCs it took me 170 hours to unlock All achievements (around ~130/140 hours to reach 80%), you can understand my surprise.... And by seeing what are the remaining achievements to unlock in DG2, I already consider that it is done :( if in the first Defense grid: The Awakening, grinder was somewhat challenging, in DG2, I got gold on gold on gold, I stop to build around the 30/40 wave, thus the last 60 waves out of 100 I'm just watching the carnage without any need to build more towers... Is it too easy or is it me becoming too good with the first Defense Grid The Awakening...? The game's core mechanics are still enjoyable, with the goal of protecting your cores' base from hordes of invading aliens using an array of towers and upgrades... Bad news, there is no more Flyers, thus the missiles tower is just for ground targets. The new tower types, such as the "Boost" tower and the "Shuttle" landing in the beginning, are a welcome addition and offer some fresh strategies for players to employ. However, the game's pacing can feel a bit overly easy. On the other hand, the game's replay value is still very strong, with multiple difficulty levels and special challenges to keep players engaged. In the end, Yes I'm hooked with this second iteration of DG, but DGA (the first) still hold the gold medal in my opinion.
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Aug. 2024
A fun tower defence game. I mostly ignored the story (sorry) but the levels are interesting enough to keep you engaged. I still play DG2 for a level or two from time to time. My personal awards: MVP: Temporal Best overall: Concussion Value-for-money: Gun Range: Meteor Get it on sale and kill some aliens!! :)
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July 2024
Pros: interface seems to be designed for a controller (keyboard & mouse supported), subtitles available, keys are customizable, vsync can be disabled, “how to play” & “video tutorials” available on the main menu, “prologue” tutorial mission available, narration & presentation, voice acting, campaign mode & multiplayer, customizable difficulty settings (from easy to elite), basic graphical art style but very stable performance (100+fps), “F” to speed up time, hold “L” for awesome orbital abilities, soundtrack fits the theme Cons: basic graphical settings, the aliens look uninspired & generic, there is no audio cue for when the orbital cooldown is ready, storyline is lackluster & ending is anti-climatic Overall, a premiere tower defense game with cheesy voice acting, the story campaign is approximately 8 hours long. Defense Grid 2 has my recommendation.
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DG2: Defense Grid 2
8.3
2,641
430
Online players
44
Developer
Hidden Path Entertainment
Publisher
Hidden Path Entertainment, 505 Games
Release 23 Sep 2014
Platforms