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4.6 out of 5
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Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening.
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About DG2: Defense Grid 2
About this game
Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. 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, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op, every play-through brings fun new opportunities and challenges.
DG2 comes with a story campaign featuring 21 stunning maps, dynamic level movement, an expanded story and cast of characters, hundreds of challenge mode experiences, new multiplayer modes, a procedurally driven audio score and the ability for players to build their own levels. DG2 also introduces players to DG Architect on the PC, a level creation tool set connected to Steam Workshop where players can create their own unique levels to share and possibly even sell if selected.
The Steam Special Edition includes additional content around the DG2 in-game and behind-the-scenes stories. If you purchase or upgrade to the Special Edition you will receive: - A Matter of Endurance: a 30 minute flash-based audio play that runs on your PC featuring character voices and concept art from a new original story by Hugo award author Mary Robinette Kowal, that takes place between the events of Defense Grid: Containment and Defense Grid 2, - A 312 page PDF of the book "The Making of Defense Grid 2: The complete story behind the game" by Russ Pitts, a reporter and author embedded with the development team during the full development cycle of the game, - A 73 page PDF of the art book: The Art of Defense Grid, showing concept art during the development of the original Defense Grid, and - a 123 page PDF of the art book: The Art of Defense Grid 2, showing concept art developed during the development of Defense Grid 2.
DG2 for the PC was funded in part by Dracogen, a private investor after a 2012 Kickstarter campaign funded the original game's DLC, Defense Grid: Containment. DG2 is developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and published by 505 Games.
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- September 23, 2014
- Developer:
- Hidden Path Entertainment
- Publishers:
- Hidden Path Entertainment
505 Games
- Rating:
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Link:
- Play Styles:
- Co-op
Multiplayer
Singleplayer
- Features:
- Singleplayer
Multiplayer
Co-op
Shared/split screen
Steam achievements
Full controller support
Steam trading cards
Captions available
Steam workshop
Steam cloud
Stats
Steam leaderboards
Includes level editor
Remote play on tv
Remote play together
Family sharing
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- 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.
Critic Reviews
Based on 21 Critics
Eurogamer
80 / 100"Defense Grid 2 is, quite obviously about defence, but it's also about being passive, about observing morally grey conflicts play out in front of you - without your input. "
IGN
80 / 100"Defense Grid 2’s new variations on the original’s excellent tower defense gameplay pulled me right back into the compulsively addictive quest to destroy all aliens with a...
PC Gamer
83 / 100"Defense Grid 2 isn't just another tower defense game, it's the best new tower defense game."
Reviews provided by MetaCritic
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0% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
0% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
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Relax & enjoy! 52.94% of players consider this game to be Just Right
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Completionist! 15% of players have Conquered It
Frequently Asked Questions
Somewhere in the middle. 12% of GameFAQs users said DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Simple or Easy. 53% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 35% of GameFAQs users said DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, DG2: Defense Grid 2 is suitable for players aged 12 and above.
Yes, DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that DG2: Defense Grid 2 is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
Minimum:
- 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.
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 31 hours. 92% of users played DG2: Defense Grid 2 for over 12 hours.
Yes, DG2: Defense Grid 2 has broad critical consensus. 91% of critics on Metacritic recommend DG2: Defense Grid 2. The Metascore is 81 out of 100.
DG2: Defense Grid 2 was released on September 23, 2014
DG2: Defense Grid 2 is published by Hidden Path Entertainment and 505 Games
DG2: Defense Grid 2 was developed by Hidden Path Entertainment
Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as Strategy, Tower Defense, and Adventure
Yes. Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as having Co-op
Yes. Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as having Multiplayer
Yes. Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as Tower Defense
Yes, Fanatical users tagged DG2: Defense Grid 2 as Adventure
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