Dungeon Defenders

I know this game has been around for some time, but I was just recently introduced to it. This is an extremely entertaining game. It is an arcade style game, yet so much more! With cartoon-y but well done (especially considering the extreme amount of action going on at any given time) graphics and a smooth, intense game play, it is a winner. I kind of reminds me of Gauntlet Legends combined with a tower defense game. Yes, that is an extremely simplified description. The game has a role playing element as one can level up and upgrade to equipment. There are some pretty amazing weapons available if one is willing to put forth the work. There is also a strategy aspect in the placement of traps, towers and other defenses. The best thing about the game is the cooperative play, because, the game is hard! It seems to be regularly updated on the Xbox and I have heard that the Steam version gathers even more attention.

The only complaint I can really think of is the repetitive nature of single player play. The difficulty often jumps dramatically within a level. This forces one to either repeatedly farm lower levels for xp and mana or solicit other players (which is kind of the point anyway...). Still, it is an excellent and addicting game that does not carry a terribly high price tag and I highly recommend it.