The Hero We Need
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Create your unique towers, upgrade only the parts you need, build an arsenal of towers, or try them out in survival mode. In THWN, each tower is individually created with runes that define the projectile and effects. This allows for versatile strategies that match your playstyle. Earn runes by playing or by crafting them.
An epic journey awaits you to defend the five realms of Elizia against the demon hordes. A Single-Player campaign that spans over 60 maps, unique game modes like survival are ready to test your strategy and rune set.
The Hero We Need is a tower defense with real-time strategy elements with a focus on narrative where players have the power to create their own custom towers by crafting and combining runes.
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- Developer
- VoDoo Studios
- Publisher
- VoDoo Studios
- Release · PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Worldwide — Feb 21, 2023
- Worldwide — Feb 23, 2024
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