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CNET Editors' review
Starbunker: Guardians 2 HD is a shoot-em-up game for the iPhone and iPad. With a mix of strategy and plain-old shooting built in, Starbunker: Guardians 2 HD tries to appeal to several genres of gaming. The installation proceeds quickly and without a problem.
Graphically, Starbunker: Guardians 2 HD is good, but we found the screen to be overly dark and confusing, and it was sometimes difficult to discern what was going on. The game is quite large, with 36 battlefields to fight on and an array of aliens all storming your position. You first select where to position yourself for maximum effect of one of the 10 different arms available, and nine different skill levels, and then you have to fight off the aliens trying to take over your base. Fast reactions and fast decisions make this a knuckle-biter at times, but on the higher levels of difficulty even veteran gamers will be overrun.
Starbunker: Guardians 2 HD employs a technology tree that can lead to different twists in the game play, although not by much. The base free app is fine as a teaser, but once you're in to the game, you'll be buying upgrades (which range in price from $1.99 to $19.99). Starbunker: Guardians 2 HD will attract some gamers but not all, but that's true with most games on these mobile devices.
Publisher's Description
From Imohoo Digital & Mobile:
With a vast universe, beautiful planet, intoxicating battlefield, and menacing aliens, who has the power to face the extraterrestrial army and live? The exciting StarBunker2 is now available at the App Store. Lead your Marines to regain the planet that has been taken by the aliens! You are the chosen one to rescue the Federation.
Game Features: The original technology tree upgrade system plays an important role in the game - choosing wisely will help you complete levels. With 36 well-designed battlefields, 10 different kinds of arms, 24 types of menacing aliens, and much creative design incorporated, Star Bunker2 will absolutely engage you. Let's get the blood pumping. This game takes a technological step upward, with multiple game levels from which to select. The addition of bunkers, highlands, valleys, and special terrain will add more enjoyment to the game. You will face the choice to increase the shooting range of your weapons or to be immune to aliens' special abilities. 9 different skills, with stunning graphics and powerful special effects, will help you to defend your base in style. Managing the minute details of gameplay will eliminate the dull moments common in other TD games. This perfect real-time strategy game will keep your attention and require you to make quick decisions!
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4.7 starsout of 35 votes
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4.7 starsout of 35 votes
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"I see myself playing this for many, many hours."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Strategy/Tower Defense. If that floats your boat....buy this game. iPhone app and looks great on new iPad with retina display.
Cons
Huge variety of towers and maps give a lot of depth and replay value.
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"Well done."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Really enjoyed the first one, and this one is a more pointed and polished version.
Cons
Hours of entertainment.
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"An outstanding follow up to a terrific first effort!"
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Tower Defense is the latest phase in casual gaming but, it's a harder game to balance than a Shooter or an RPG... Too easy and it's no fun, too difficult and it's migraine inducing torture.Luckily for us, this game hits the sweet spot.
Cons
This game is everything you would want a tower defense game to be.
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"This is my all time favorite game on the iPad."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
A great game to own if you are a fan of tower defense games.
Cons
More of what made the first one great—much more of it.
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"No better tower defense style game on the planet."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
This game never gets boring. My boyfriend and I can't stop playing it.
Cons
Totally awesome and a good time burner.
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"Hours of fun"
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Truly a GREAT game to waste an hour and updates keep getting better.
Cons
Another excellent tower defense game.
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"Goooood game"
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
The first version was a gem in its own and now it's back trickier and even more stunning than ever!
Cons
TD fans are in for treat with this one!
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"Don't plan on getting anything else done."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Loved the first one and then beat it and wanted updates but they never really came, but now I know why they were spending all their time creating this game!
Cons
I'm going to be very unproductive at work and home now. Thanks!
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"Glad I made this purchase. U will be too."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
I as a huge fan of td game am very pleased with this app and would without a doubt recommend this to gamers alike.
Cons
I never had a complaint about the first version, but the second one is even better.
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"It blew my mind away when I first played it."
Version: StarBunker: Guardians2 HD 1.1
Pros
Even though the game is a few years old now, it has lost none of its original charm and addictiveness.
Cons
If you are looking for classic tower defense action, then you won't go wrong with this game.

















