Orcs Must Die! Unchained is the latest in a series that’s been out since 2011. The original release was a regular retail game (exclusive to Xbox and PC), and the second was only on PC, which is why it might seem odd that this latest one is a free-to-play title coming to PlayStation for the first time in the series’ history. Don’t run off just because I said free-to-play though. Orcs Must Die! Unchained retains the same frenetic combination of tower defense and action games that the series is known for while adding a ton of new modes, and things to earn. Best of all" It’s free.
Orcs Must Die! Unchained pits players against waves of orcs and other enemies, allowing up to three online players to lay traps together, coordinating their efforts to stop these enemies from reaching their rift. During the waves, you use your selected hero to fight off the enemies in addition to your traps, and each hero has a unique blend of skills and abilities that makes replaying the game feel fresh and fun every time you hold back the horde. At the start, Orcs Must Die! Unchained gives players three free heroes, with a ton more available to earn. This is where the microtransactions come into play. Buying coins will allow you to unlock additional heroes, skins, and upgrades for your traps faster. Though I was given 15,000 coins for the purpose of the review, I wanted to spend some time playing Unchained without using the coins, to get a feel for how free-to-play pl...