Imagine the noise you would make when imitating an explosion with a GI-Joe action figure yep, that’s in there. This whole do-it-yourself attitude is furthered by the sound effects as every movement noise, death noise and even explosions are done in a way not too removed from kids playing with toys. This whole aesthetic really makes the game fun and hilarious from the beginning. The soldiers are button-headed pipe cleaner guys the bad guys are carrying Pepsi caps, cap gun circles and popsicle sticks and your cursor is a plastic bread tie. Not only do all the surfaces look like they are made of cardboard and paper, but there are strings holding up clouds. Gone are the crude generic flash stick-man graphics from the original, now replaced with the art style of a child’s elementary school diorama. One thing that is immediately apparent is the hilarious quirky art style. After seeing some screenshots of the Wii Version I was hoping the new coat of glossy paint would be a tease to a whole new array of features, but alas, Defend Your Castle for the Wii is almost the same game as its PC flash-based brother. For those who don’t know, Defend Your Castle was originally a free online flash game boasting an infinite amount of levels of ever increasing difficulty. The other was Defend Your Castle as I was a fan of the flash game and similar ‘defense’ flash games, and I needed something to spend my remaining points on. The first was Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, as I’m a fan of the series. When Nintendo’s WiiWare service launched I knew which two games I would get on day one. "Gurstelle has done the research, so it isn't just the engineering but the history behind it that you take away… That's what separates this from a doomsday prepper's guidebook." -DoItYourself.A videogame for Wii, Switch, PC, and MoreĪ look at the perfect game for someone without a lot of cash. Neither of these elements are too focused on, leading to a very balanced and fun read." -FactoryTwoFour "A fascinating journey for historians and makers alike. Practicality aside though, this book is a delight… readers will learn some military history while having a good time." -Library Journal "Some designs lend themselves to science projects and would appeal to high school students as well as general readers. I haven't felt this safe, or productive, in centuries." -Mike Senese, Executive Editor, MAKE "Ever feared that raging Viking or Mongol invaders are about to attack your home? Gurstelle eases those concerns with a perfect blend of history and how-to, from building a battering ram-proof door and a house-surrounding moat, to making an updated version of Da Vinci's catapult. You'll need it, if you're going to defend it!" -Ziya Tong, host, Daily Planet Reviews"You know that one book you're allowed to have on a desert island? Take this. It's sure to be an indispensible guide for at-home defenders everywhere. With a strong emphasis on safety, this book also gives tips on troubleshooting, explains the physics behind many of the projects, and shows where to find the best materials. Each chapter introduces new bad actors in the history of warfare, details their conquests, and features weapons and fortifications to defend against them-culminating, by the end of the book, in a fully fortified home. Clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs explain how to build a dozen projects from table-top models of the Cheval-de-frise, Da Vinci's Catapult, and Alexander's Tortoise to the fullsize working Carpini's Crossbow, Hour-Glass Watchtower, and Palisade Wall. OverviewYour home is your castle, but could it withstand an attack by Attila and the Huns, Ragnar and the Vikings, Alexander and the Greeks, Genghis Khan and the Mongols, or Tamerlane and the Tartars? Engineer William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, poses this fascinating question to modern-day garage warriors and shows how to build an arsenal of ancient artillery and fortifications aimed at withstanding these invading hordes. Teacher Examination and Desk Copy Request
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