Hello, dear players!

Age of Defense has its first chance to participate in the Steam Awards and your support will be everything here!

We, the development team of Age of Defense, poured immense effort and inspiration into creating a visual style that captures the essence of a prehistoric world. Our goal was simple: not just to depict the Stone Age but to bring it to life through a unique artistic approach.

Every element of the game, from handcrafted settlements to untamed landscapes, was created with love and attention to detail. We aimed to strike a balance between realism and stylization, ensuring the game remains both engaging and visually captivating.

We paid special attention to animations, color palettes, and textures to make players feel like they're truly part of the prehistoric era. We’re proud that our visual style not only delights the eye but also enhances immersion in the world of Age of Defense.

If our work has captured your heart, we’d be thrilled to see your support in the "Outstanding Visual Style" nomination!

If you haven't had a chance to try out the full game yet, this is a great opportunity to purchase Age of Defense at a 55% discount.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/603320/Age_of_Defense/

Thanks!

Hello there,

After a short break following the game’s release, we're excited to bring you the next update. We've received a lot of feedback, and we appreciate every bit of it—thank you!

One of the biggest additions in this update is the encyclopedia. It contains detailed information on all the enemies in the game. As you encounter new enemies, their icons will unlock in the encyclopedia, allowing you to access their stats and details. Take a look at the screenshot to see just how much content the game offers!

We've also added two new buttons for Game Difficulty and Game Mode. These let you view how enemies' stats change depending on the selected mode.

Enjoy the update, and keep the feedback coming!

We've also introduced a new button in the game, which works like a pause button, but instead of fully stopping the action, it slows the game speed to 0.1x. This gives you time to examine the stats of new monsters and plan your strategy. While in this slow-motion mode, building and casting are disabled to maintain balance.

We hope this feature enhances your gameplay experience!

Additionally, our artist has completed work on the remaining sounds. In the next update, we'll be adding these final sounds, including boss sounds, magic effects, and menu audio.

Enjoy, and stay tuned for more!

• The issue with music cutting out endlessly should be resolved—at least we hope! If you encounter this bug again, please let us know.
  
• Improved game performance on screens with resolutions other than 1920x1080.
  
• For first-time players with non-HD screen resolutions, the game will now start in windowed mode by default.
  
• The bug with the Giant's ability (Stone Barricade) not functioning properly should now be fixed.
  
• The key combination for resetting progress should work correctly now.

Hello there,

This was a rough week. We have got a lot of reports about windowed mode. So, our programmer was worked on this task all week. There is it now. We made a resin window, you can choose any size you want. We hope it will provide better experience for players with screens with high resolution.

Let us know, if you meet any more issues.

Also, we added localisation system to the game and added 7 more languages. We were in hurry, so there could be mistakes. Let us know if you will find any incorrect translations.

Have a good game!

Greetings, everyone!

We bring truly amazing news - AGE OF DEFENSE has now left Early Access and is fully released!
We would like to thank everyone who accompanied us on our Early Access journey. It was a really long journey. We want to thank for your support and feedback that we've been able to bring you the full experience that Age of Defense has become.

To celebrate this joyous occasion, let's watch the new trailer we've prepared. Then, let's take a look into detail of what the full release is all about.

We have completely reworked the sound system in our game. Now, each monster has unique sounds for their abilities and death, unlike before when the same sounds were used for all monsters. This enhancement immerses players deeper into the prehistoric atmosphere of Age of Defense.

Our game features five worlds, each representing a different real era of Earth's history, accompanied by a unique soundtrack that matches its respective world. The UI is designed in the style of ancient carvings, further enhancing the experience of being an ancient human.

We hope these improvements provide you with a truly unique and immersive gaming experience. Have a great time playing!

• Added "Start" label to the start button.
  
• Swapped positions of the Game Difficulty button and the Skills button.
  
• Introduced a cool visual effect in the background.
  
• Removed the unused Old/New balance button.

• Added hotkeys for game speed settings (Ctrl and Num 1, 2, 3) and starting a new wave (Space).

• Keeper defenders no longer apply buffs to other Keepers.
  
• Increased the duration of Spike Traps and Barricades by 1.5 times.

• Updated animations for World #2 monsters (Shark, SlowFish, Pleozavr, Bug Boss Head, etc.) to correct frame issues.
  
• Added new animations for the ability cast of Big Yeti Machine (World #5).
  
• Enhanced the animation of tablets with text in battle to be less intrusive.
  
• Added cast animation for Big Magic Dino with lizardmen riders (Mission 9).
  
• Microbes affected by the Parasite ability now have a different walking animation.
  
• Pink Minions (Boss #1) now have proper death and transformation animations.
  
• Added new visual effects for the Yellow Plant buff (Mission 14) and the Spike Trap poison upgrade.
  
• Improved the appearance of flying units from portals (Mission 11).
  
• Significantly improved the walk animation for Bug Boss Head (World #2).

• Hunter's passive ability now throws 2 spears every 5 seconds.
  
• Increased the size of larger enemies, requiring more space.
  
• Enemies reaching the end of the path now provide a meat benefit.
  
• Increased the duration and cooldown of Keepers' Range buffs.
  
• Easier to light bonfires in Mission 13.
  
• Fish Tamer's Oil Fish ability no longer targets air units and includes several animation improvements.
  
• The Ultimate ability of Colossus no longer affects air units.

• Texts in the Skill menu appear much faster.
  
• Resistances of monsters in the info menu change color if altered.
  
• Text on the tablet in the Skill menu now appears in the center.
  
• Added a confirmation window for the Restart button in the pause menu.

We hope these updates improve your gameplay experience. Let us know if you encounter any issues or have any feedback!

• Fixed a visual bug where some effects could remain on the screen after an enemy's death.
  
• Fixed a bug with the wave counter where clicking it multiple times added +2 to the count.
  
• Fixed a critical bug where zombie horses left impassable areas after resurrection.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused an error during the Boss Battle phase in Mission 3.
  
• Fixed a critical bug in Mission 3 where Pink Boss Spawns left impassable areas after disappearing.
  
• Fixed a critical bug in Mission 3, Mode 3 where the game crashed after the First Eye died.
  
• Corrected sound/music volumes that worked incorrectly when starting a new mission.
  
• Removed incorrect death animations for Dino Skeletons.
  
• Fixed a critical issue in Mission 14 that prevented defenders from being upgraded.
  
• Added proper animations to the Bird Tamer defender and removed a loud sound.
  
• Corrected the ability description for JellyFish in World #1.
  
• Updated graphics for Mammoths in the last wave of Mission 13.
  
• Properly adjusted the point of ability shot for the Big Jellyfish.
  
• Fixed a bug where the armadillo monster (World #5) turned back after its armor broke.
  
• Fixed a bug where paratrooper yetis played the death animation after deployment.
  
• Fixed a bug where paratrooper movement speed decreased at high gameplay speeds.
  
• Relocated tutorial barricades in Mission 3 to prevent enemies from moving forward completely.
  
• Properly adjusted effect sizes for different air units.
  
• Ensured all animations for Mammoth Mutant (Mission 13) play correctly.
  
• Fixed a bug where Mammoth Mutant left a Whirlwind effect on the path upon death.
  
• Removed an excessive visual effect on the Berserker defender under the effect of the Focus ability.
  
• Fixed a bug with Air Dinos (World #3) where they could deploy fish in the wrong place.
  
• Matched the color of the resistance icon and its number in the info menu.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Parasite monster (World #1) didn't apply its ability effect.
  
• Fixed a bug in Mission 3, Mode 3 where some enemies could skip Big Barricades.
  
• Fixed a bug where Mission 15, Mode 2 couldn't be completed.
  
• Fixed a bug where Mission 9, Mode 2 didn't have a Start Wave button.
  
• Added missing icon for Dino Skeletons in the info menu.
  
• Added missing icons for Boss Pink Monsters in the info menu.
  
• Prevented Wolf and Snake monsters (World #4) from turning around when using abilities.
  
• Removed the black screen effect at the start of Missions 10 and 13.
  
• Corrected the wave info about air units in Mission 12.
  
• Improved the movement of Jumping Jellyfish (World #1).
  
• Fixed a bug where the Blunt resistance area effect of Big GreenDino remained on the road after the unit's death.
  
• Ensured the last skill in the Stone branch affects all towers in the Stoneman branch.
  
• Added a proper icon for the Keeper Tower in the info menu.
  
• Added sounds to the Redfish in the cutscene at the start of Mission 4 and fixed a bug where it activated the run ability immediately on Easy Game Difficulty.
  
• Properly adjusted the learning skill animation in the skill menu.
  
• Corrected the effect sizes for tall monsters (Worlds #4, 5).
  
• Fixed the animation speed of the Torch in Mission 15.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Hunter Tower Level 4 didn't show attack range under the Keeper's Range buff.
  
• Ensured the death of Mutant Cocoon (World #5) no longer leaves blood spots on the screen.
  
• Added a missing sound for upgrading the Spearman.
  
• Fixed a bug where movie icons in the movie menu weren't shaking.
  
• Fixed a critical bug with the Snake's ability (World #4) and the Keeper defender.
  
• Fixed a bug where effects weren't showing on the Keeper Tower.
  
• Corrected the requirements for the Scrooge Steam Achievement.
  
• Ensured the Balloon mob (World #2) plays the proper death animation.
  
• Fixed the Big Balloon mob (World #2) to play its full death animation and leave blood spots.
  
• Corrected the transformation animation and meat reward for the Insect bug (World #2).
  
• Ensured the death of Boss Bug Head (World #2) no longer leaves blood spots on the screen.
  
• Adjusted the size of blood spots for Shark, Blue Evolution mob, BigFish, and Big Balloon mobs.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Magic Beetle (World #2) didn't play the ability animation.

Age of Defense is now available with a 35% discount for the first week after launch.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/603320/Age_of_Defense/

Thank you very much for playing and if you like Age Of Defense, don't forget to leave a review here on Steam!

Hey, friends!

We are pleased to announce that we have completed the development of our game. We have found a publisher and are now ready for the full release!

We want to take this opportunity to thank you, our dear players, for your patience and support throughout this long development journey. Yeah, it was a really long process.

As a result, the full release will take place on July 29th. at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

A new version of the game will be available on release day. We will also provide a list of all the latest changes, a list that features more than 100 changes. We think you'll like it!


To help you decide whether the game is right for you, we've prepared a special free version called Age of Defense: Prehistory.

It's kind of a mini TD game. It consists of only 3 missions, but they are completely different from the main game. You will have access to basic towers and spells from the main game, and even have a small boss fight at the end of the 3rd mission. You can also check the amazing soundtrack we made for the game. And even earn Steam achievements! We tried our best to make this little game as good as Age of Defense.

Age of Defense: Prehistory will be released simultaneously with the full launch of the main game on July 29th.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3042480/Age_of_Defense_Prehistory/


If you have questions, feel free to ask them in the Steam forum or join the publisher's
Discord[discord.gg] community dedicated to the game.

Hello there,

In this update, we've added a lot of cool features and improvements:

1. Sound System Rework: We've completely reworked the sound system and added ambient effects for all 15 maps. Each map now has unique ambient sounds to enhance immersion in the game universe.
   
2. Music Adjustments: The music now starts when the first wave begins, instead of at the start of the mission. After a track ends, there will be a 1-2 minute pause before the next track starts. In our opinion, this creates a great atmosphere.
   
3. New Logo: We've designed a new cool logo for the game.

We hope these changes enhance your gaming experience. Enjoy!

Another huge addition is the completely new sounds for all monsters. Adjusting them took a lot of time, and we've currently finished the work for monsters from Worlds 3 and 4. Each unit now has special sounds for its abilities, death, and unique roar sounds. For example, dinosaurs roar, birds scream, and beetles make quiet stomping noises. As more monsters appear, these roar sounds will occur more frequently, adding a new layer of immersion as new waves approach.

Additionally, we've changed the formula for sound and music volumes, making it easier to find the perfect balance.

We are still fine-tuning these adjustments, so if you find any sounds that are too loud or too quiet, please let us know.

• Added extra cast animations for Snake, Red Horn Big, Jerboa, and Wolf monsters of World #4.
  
• Increased the size of the following World #3 monsters: Armadillo, Tyrannosaurus (both versions), and Magic Dino Big (both versions).
  *]Increased the size of the following World #4 monsters: Bull, Tall Birds (both versions), Red Horn Big, Wolf, Big Lions.
  
• Properly adjusted the cast animations of Snake and Red Horn Big. Added a red shield effect for Red Horn Big.
  
• Added an Ice Underground form of Jerboa for World #5.
  
• Reduced the size of the effects animation for Bird Boss.
  
• Ice Shaman's passive slow aura now stacks with the usual slow effect.
  
• Boss tracks now start playing more smoothly.
  
• Lowered the base volume of music by 20%, providing a better balance with the volume for sounds and music.
  
• Disabled all sounds for tower construction at the start of a new mission.
  
• Fixed the volume slider so it no longer extends beyond the frame.

We're currently working on a three-mission prologue, which is set to be released in July. Stay tuned for more updates!

If you find any bugs - please report them in the forum.

• Fixed a critical bug causing the game to crash when starting Mission 9.
  
• Fixed a crash that occurred after restarting the game following the Dino Boss reaching the end of the road.
  
• Fixed a critical bug where the Ape's gold ability (Poison Explosion) could render the path impassable.
  
• Fixed an error window that appeared after upgrading the Keeper Tower.
  
• Fixed a bug where the casts of the Reptiloid Shaman could cause other monsters to get stuck.
  
• Boss tracks now play at the proper times for Boss #1 and Boss #5.
  
• The Cocoon of the Air Mutant no longer blocks tower upgrades endlessly.
  
• The Cocoon of the Air Mutant now correctly acts as a ground unit, allowing Stone Towers to hit it.
  
• Fixed bugs where certain monsters did not have death animations, including Paratrooper Yeti, Big Magic Dino, Purple Mob (World 2), Birds of Carrier, and Red Bird of Bird Boss (World 4).
  
• Fixed a bug where the game could get stuck due to the Healing Jumping Bird of World #3.
  
• Fixed a visual bug with the Tyrannosaurus, which was missing one frame in its animation.
  
• Fixed a bug with the dead animations of the Turtle (World 4) and tall Shell Mutant (World 5), which could sometimes cause the game to get stuck.
  
• Improved the walk animation of the Big Magic Dino.
  
• Fixed a visual bug where the Wave button appeared for 0.1 seconds after starting a new wave.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Berserker's Battle Trance ability could drop the tower attack speed to 20%.
  
• Fixed a bug where the pre-built Woman Tower couldn't be upgraded in Mission 8.
  
• Corrected the text description for the Boulder Reduce Cooldown Skill.
  
• Fixed an incorrect requirement for the achievement for the Challenge mode of Mission 1.

Hello there,

In the last update, we finally added the last game mission. Now, we can focus on improving game usability and adding the last missing features.

Many players have reported issues with the non-intuitive UI in the game. It seems that our original idea of having "no words in the game" is not working as intended. To address this feedback, we have decided to completely rework the text design.

Firstly, we have improved the way text appears in the game. Now, when a player points at any icon in the battle menu, the old mage appears and shows the text on the tablet. We believe this addition resolves the main issue of the game and also fits into the game's style.

We have made several changes to the game's interface. Firstly, we changed the main font and increased the font size for better readability.

Additionally, we added new parameters to the info menu, including different icons for resistances and vulnerabilities. A new icon for towers now indicates when a tower's effect is reduced by resistance.

Furthermore, we introduced a special icon for monsters to signify when they have an ability, along with text descriptions for all abilities. We believe these changes will provide players with better information during gameplay.

Finally, we added a new parameter to the Monster info called "Child Taken," which indicates how many lives the player loses when a monster reaches the end.

We also introduced a special icon for tower information. This icon lights up if a tower's abilities have durations that can be altered by Effect Resistance.

Adding text descriptions to all monsters was a challenging task, as it was not part of our original plan. Some monsters were created with a special list, while others were generated directly from the code. This was especially complex for unique bosses. However, we successfully completed this task after extensive testing and bug-fixing. Additionally, we implemented a system to streamline the translation process for other languages in the future.

• Added visual effects for the Ice Spikes ability of the Ice Shaman, including a cast time before the spikes appear.
  
• Implemented several fixes for the Poison Cloud ability of the Beast.
  
• Renamed all towers to align with the game universe, now referred to as defenders.
  
• Added titles for all abilities and spells for better clarity and immersion.

Now, we going to add graphics to the rest of defenders abilities. And we are working on adding sounds to whole game. All sounds are made. We just need to add it to the game.
The game is almost ready.

• Fixed a critical bug where Blue Flying monsters incorrectly deducted lives when fear was applied to them.
  
• Rectified an issue where Tall monsters with shield abilities were not properly utilizing this feature in Mission 3 and Mission 15.
  
• Resolved a bug where pressing the right mouse button triggered the activation of a spell.
  
• Adjusted the visual effects size for monsters with the small fly ability, ensuring accuracy.
  
• Corrected the behavior of Mutant Cocoon, which erroneously behaved like an air unit, preventing stone towers from targeting it.
  
• Updated certain texts in skill descriptions for clarity and accuracy.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Woman Tower would inadvertently stun itself.
  
• Addressed a bug where Bug monsters from the portal were missing their transformation ability.

Hello there,

We are keep preparing the game for the full release. We added the last mission to the game. It is mission 15 of Mode #3. It uses the same Boss #5 mechanics with higher difficulty. Our Game Designer had a lot of problems with Boss. So, we are completely reworked it. It seems that now Boss# 5 battle now work flawlessly. We tested and reproduced different situations when game could stuck. It looks like we fixed all of them and Boss #5 Battle should work as good as other boss fights.

We are keeping working on optimization as well. First of all, we finally found a way to show a error message in the game. So now, if players meet the bug they can send us info about it. Previously we had no way to do it. And reproduction of bugs was real hell. So, now it gives all necessary information to make the game bug free.

Other good news that we optimized the code. FPS was significantly lowered when new monsters appeared on the screen. In some mission with big waves it was really bad. Now appearing of new monsters do not affect fps at all. So, the game works much smoother now. Also, this optimization affect at appearing of preplaced spikes and barricades ( it slowed the game significantly especially at Mission #10).

FInally, we put sounds of all World #3 monsters into the game. With abilities, death and etc. Also, we add a new sound type "Scream". It plays from time to time. More monsters on the screen the more ffrequently it plays. Each units has own scream soound. So, it shouldd add more feeling of immersion to the game.

• Appearing time of all tooltips were reduced to 0.7 seconds.
  
• Stunning Axes and Battle Trance ability were swapped. Battle Trance became more expensive and much stronger.
  
• Size of visual effect of Frost Block was lowered. Now it deals damage before applying invulnerability.
  
• Added animations of cast to Vodoo and Ice Mages.
  
• Added improved bang animation for Giant Towers if they have Extra Splash ability.
  
• Air units have proper effects animations size now.

• Fixed a critical buп on Mission 12 of Mode #3. The bird boss didn't have boss immunity. It could lead to critical bugs. For example in case when it was affected by hex ability.
  
• Fixed a critical bug when units could be spawned endlessly on Mission 9 after defeating the boss.
  
• Fixed various bugs with Boss #5 when boss fight could just stack. With transformation to Phase 3; losing a game and starting new one and etc.
  
• Visual improvements of Boss #5 Battle. Sзikes and barricades disappear if placed on Boss body. life bars of boss body was removed. Speed of all boss animations was leveled. Fixed the bug which occurred animations glitches in spitting out monsters.
  
• Visual fixes of Tyrannosaur and Armored Tyrannosaur animations.
  
• Tower can't attack now during cast time animation.
  
• Removed blood stains after death of armored lizardmen.
  
• Game GUI is no longer affected by game speed setting.
  
• Fixed the bug with stone barricade. It showed wrong animation upon destruction.
  
• Fixed the bug with effects animation height on towers.
  
• Fixed a bug with Ice Shaman Ice spikes when they didn't appear sometimes.
  
• Visual fixes of Boss 1 Eye and Boss 2 Coccoon when they left some visual glitches on death.
  
• Freeze effect in Mission 13 were improved.
  
• Hex no longer affect air units.
  
• Duplicator (Mission #5 feature) plays proper animations now.
  
• Fixed a bug with slowfish monsters from World #2 when they could leave yellow spots upon death.
  
• The game no longer shows tooltips for unavailable missions.
  
• Fixed the bug with Wave Start button. When animation wasn't played if waves started automatically.

Hello there,

We are continuing to finalize the development of the game. In this update, we've introduced special challenges for all missions of Mode #3. These challenges are designed to provide hardcore players with a platform to test their skills. They're tough, so get ready for a real challenge.

Additionally, our artist has revamped the design of the Steam Store page. We've added numerous cool GIFs with text set in the backdrop of ancient shaman imagery. Make sure to check out the new Store page to see these updates. We've also included some of these GIFs in this announcement for you to preview.

We are investing a significant amount of time in fixing bugs, which is consuming the majority of our game designer and programmer's efforts. We've identified and addressed some critical bugs, so players can expect the game to run much smoother now.

Additionally, we have completed the creation of new sounds and are currently working on implementing them into the game system. We've generated sound effects for virtually every element in the game, including towers, enemies, and boss abilities, resulting in approximately 400 sound effects in total. This was a massive undertaking, but we aim to include these updates in the next game update.

• Revised and adjusted the balance of all missions in Mode #2 (Chief Mode).
  
• Reduced the projectile speed of Voodoo Shaman Level 4 to match Tower Level 3.
  
• Granted access to the final upgrade of the Fear spell, which creates 25 frost spikes on the ground.
  
• Restored availability of the Caviar ability. Fixed a critical bug associated with the Caviar ability of the Woman Fish Tower, which could cause the game to become stuck if the tower was positioned far from the road.
  
• Fixed a major bug where Ice Tower Level 4 had a cooldown on its Slow ability. It now applies with each attack as intended.

• Changed the functionality of mission restart to address previous issues, particularly in Boss Battles.
  
• Fixed a critical bug where enemies could bypass whirlpools and deplete the player's lives.
  
• Addressed a critical bug where upgrading the Axe Tower to Level 4 with the Ursa ability could cause the game to become stuck.
  
• Fixed critical bugs affecting all Madness mode missions, particularly with wave counters causing various issues, especially during boss fights.
  
• Resolved a major bug where some enemies' abilities had double effects, such as the Big Jellyfish.
  
• Fixed a major bug where certain skills did not function correctly when multiple skills were learned.
  
• Removed excessive sound effects for the Purple Run Mob in World #1.
  
• Corrected major bugs in Madman Mode's Mission 3, ensuring it functions as intended.
  
• Optimized the Boss Battle of Mission 3 in Mode 3, addressing frame rate drops to 5 fps.
  
• Fixed issues with the Boss Battle of World #1.
  
• Resolved visual glitches with the abilities button when food was unavailable.
  
• Fixed a bug where the Yellow Farm Tall Bird could die after its egg was opened.
  
• Addressed an issue where the Totem (Speed spell) could remain on the ground and not disappear.
  
• Adjusted the available tower spots on Mission 6 and several other missions to prevent tower placement in screen corners.
  
• Fixed a bug with Tall Birds and whirlpools where they could endlessly circle in a large range.
  
• Implemented disposal of Ice Spikes (Fear spell upgrades) after use.
  
• Prevented the Flint cursor from appearing if the Bonfire is not available.
  
• Fixed a bug where tower animation attack times were incorrect under the Freeze effect in Mission 13.
  
• Resolved a bug where red circle effects could remain on the map.
  
• Implemented visual fixes for the stone tablet menu (challenges).