Punko.io Is Making Tower Defense Fun Again – Here’s How

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The tower defense genre seemed to pretty much come out of nowhere around the time the iPhone and iPod touch were launched in 2007. 

While TD games are playable on every platform, there’s something about touchscreens that allowed this niche subgenre to burgeon into a massively popular genre in its own right.

But let’s be honest – the genre hasn’t moved on enough since PopCap Games first released Plants Vs Zombies in 2009. Sure, there are tons of tower defense games to choose from, and some of them are pretty good. There’s the Kingdom Rush series, Clash Royale, Bloons TD, and plenty more. 

But none of them has ever captured the sheer personality and polish of PvZ – until, we think, right now. Let’s start with the punko manifesto video as a starting point:

Yes, Punko.io has burst onto the scene – and promises to pump a whole lot of life into the flagging genre. 

Developed by Agonalea Games, it’s a colorful, accessible, and deceptively deep strategy game that brings a satirical slant and a whole raft of new ideas. Plus a beating indie game heart – which trust us, counts for a lot. 

And it’s about to get a global release – here’s what the game is all about. 

Zombies! They’re everywhere, massively outnumbering the non-zombie population (i.e., you) and rampaging through graveyards. Subways, cities, and other environments besides. 

Fortunately, you’ve got a few weapons up your sleeve. Some of these are actual weapons, like bazookas, while others are magical weapons, like your trusty spell-casting staff. Your greatest weapon, however, is your brain. 

That’s because you can use it to come up with winning strategies to turn back the zombie tide. 

While most tower defense games operate on the basic principle of unlocking and upgrading towers, Punko.io mixes things up with a full RPG inventory system, along with items, power-ups, and special skills. 

This allows you to customize your character—and your entire gameplay experience—around your own individual playing style. 

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