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Cartoonlike battles await (pictures)

In Kingdom Rush Frontiers, you'll be fighting cartoonlike monsters. But don't let the cute look fool you; this game is very challenging.

Jason Parker
Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.
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Two exits increases the difficulty

With two paths to take from the pirate ship, you'll have to find a way to defend both as wave after wave of enemies tries to get past your defenses.
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It gets harder later in the game

When you get to the later waves of a map, tons of enemies will test your tower layout.
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Choose your hero

The three heroes on the left can be unlocked by playing, but the rest are available for purchase with real money. I found that the default heroes had plenty of power for my purposes.
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Upgrade your towers

As you progress you'll unlock higher-tiered towers that let you specialize in specific abilities. Get used to upgrading your towers during the game whenever possible, because if you don't, you'll be overrun.
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Add power between games

When you finish a game, you'll receive from one to three stars for your effort. You can spend these stars on upgrades to your towers and your special in-game abilities.
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Did I mention boss fights?

Even with upgraded towers for maximum damage, the boss fights can be extremely challenging.
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Spend your gems

You'll earn a fair amount of gems by playing, but you can also buy more with real money if you want more of the bonus items in the Gnome Shop.

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