Isle of Arrows is a unique game that combines tile-placement and tower defense genres to create a new strategic puzzle experience. Each run in the game is randomly generated with different tiles, enemies, rewards, and events, following a roguelike structure. As you progress through campaigns, you unlock more elements to appear in the game, adding to the variety and challenge of each playthrough.
The game offers a variety of modes, guilds, game modifiers, and challenges, making each playthrough unique. In terms of gameplay, each round allows you to place a tile on the isle for free, but you can also spend coins to skip to the next tile immediately. Once you're ready, you can call the next enemy wave and watch your placed defenses in action.
There are over 50 tiles available in Isle of Arrows, each with its own unique function. Towers attack the invaders, roads extend the path for enemies to walk on, flags grow the isle to give you more space to build, gardens reward you with coins, and taverns boost all adjacent archery towers. With such a diverse range of tiles, players must strategically plan their placement to defend against the enemy waves.
The game features three different modes: Campaign, Gauntlet, and Daily Defense. Each mode offers a unique gameplay experience, and there are also three themed campaigns, each with its own set of tiles. In total, there are over 70 tiles and 75 bonus cards to unlock and use in your gameplay. Additionally, there are 10+ events that can either help or hinder your progress in the game.
It's important to note that Isle of Arrows does not currently offer cloud save functionality, so players will need to save their progress locally. With its unique blend of genres, diverse range of tiles, and various game modes and challenges, Isle of Arrows offers an exciting and strategic gaming experience for players to enjoy.