- Price$2.99
- CategoryGames
- SubgenreAction
- First releasedNovember 20, 2014
- Versions3 archived
- Installable3 of 3
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerIronhide Game Studio
- Bundle IDcom.ironhidegames.kingdomrush.elves-hd
RequirementsCompatible with iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.
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The most addicting tower defense game returns in an all-new prequel adventure - welcome to Kingdom Rush: Origins!
Praise for the Kingdom Rush series: the #1 Strategy Game franchise for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, Apple’s Editor’s Choice Award, IGN Editor's Choice, Slide To Play Must Have, GameInformer Gold Award, 148 Apps Editor's Choice, Jay is Games Game of the Year, Pocket Gamer Gold Award,CNET Best iPad Games, CNET Editor’s Choice Award, Gamezebo 4.5/5, Touch Arcade 4.5/5, Venturebeat94/100.
What critics are saying about Kingdom Rush: Origins:
"The Kingdom Rush franchise is one of the best tower defense series around, and the third entry, Origins, is as fun as the franchise has ever been.” –Entertainment Weekly
“I’ve played plenty of tower defense games over the years, but none have ever captured my heart the way the Kingdom Rush series has.” –The Verge
“Kingdom Rush Origins HD is more of the same, for the most part, and that’s an excellent thing." –148 Apps
“Great looks, super fun game play, enjoyable music and fun Easter Eggs. Anyone who loves tower defense games ought to have this on their device." –TUAW
“Everything you might expect from a new game in the wonderfully addictive tower defense series: new towers, new heroes, fantastic gameplay." –Kotaku
"If you’re a fan of tower defense, you’re well acquainted with Kingdom Rush and its sequel, Kingdom Rush Frontiers. This third entry in the series is available now, and yes, it’s the best to date." –Gamezebo
Kingdom Rush: Origins is the third installment of the award-winning Kingdom Rush saga, loved by millions and earning accolades from gamers and critics around the globe. Take a trip back to the beginning, before Vez’nan ever thought to threaten the kingdom with the gem of power, and experience even more of the lightning-fast, exceptionally captivating gameplay that made the franchise a cornerstone of essential tower defense games. In this exciting prequel, command your elven army and defend mystical lands from sea serpents, evil sorcerers, and wave after wave of gnoll tribesman, all with the help of brand-spankin’ new towers, heroes, and spells to fend off every last baddie.
Kingdom Rush: Origins packs in a treasure trove of new content and features while keeping the signature look that millions have come to love.
GAME FEATURES
• Re-enter the world of Kingdom Rush: visit mysterious elven forests, magical faery realms and even floating ruins of an ancient metropolis! • Unleash the power of the elves with brand new towers and troops! Elf Archers, Mystic Mages, Stone Druids and the Elven Infantry make up the backbone of your army. • Discover eight new specialized tower upgrades with over 18 abilities! Vanquish your enemies with elven marksmen, runed bears, magic-wielding wizards, and even giant animated trees. • Take up arms against 30 new enemy types and engage in epic boss battles! Face hordes of Gnolls, giant spiders, and the terrible Twilight army. • Master and upgrade 16 legendary heroes and their awesome powers and spells! • Rain lightning, summon reinforcements, and use each hero’s unique power to obliterate scores of enemies! • Immerse yourself in hours of gameplay with over 70 achievements, with three difficulty modes for the newbs and veterans alike. • Play different game modes - Classic, Iron, and Heroic - and prove your mettle as a master tactician. • Purchase new-and-improved equipment using your hard earned gems in a revamped Gnome shop. • Study your enemies and your towers with an in-game encyclopedia
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2017 | 2.1.3 | ★ 4.8 | 91 | $4.99 |
| December 10, 2018 | — | ★ 4.9 | 1,457 | $4.99 |
| December 15, 2018 | — | ★ 4.9 | 1,472 | $4.99 |
| December 9, 2019 | — | ★ 4.8 | 2,341 | $4.99 |
| December 2, 2020 | — | ★ 4.8 | 3,148 | $2.99 |
| December 2, 2020 | — | ★ 4.8 | 3,150 | $2.99 |
| December 3, 2022 | 5.8.08 | ★ 4.9 | 4,261 | $2.99 |
| December 2, 2024 | 6.1.25 | ★ 4.9 | 4,936 | $0.99 |
| December 6, 2024 | 6.1.25 | ★ 4.9 | 4,939 | $2.99 |
| December 8, 2024 | 6.1.25 | ★ 4.9 | 4,940 | $2.99 |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 15YEAH!! Its a good game
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This game is awesome
The vertical resolution of the game (during actual gameplay, not the menu or the level selection map) is a bit larger than the iPad Pro display’s capability. This has been present since the game engine update was introduced a good while back. The horizontal fits exactly, but the vertical is a bit taller than the res. of the iPad and it occasionally moves the whole game field (up or down) when I tap (to build or upgrade) a tower. That is a huge annoyance, and it wasn’t like this before the game engine update. Can the devs not find a way to fix the vertical res. to match that of the iPad’s display? The other two games in the series that I have (KR HD, KRF HD) do not exhibit this problem/flaw. Still hoping this gets corrected at some point.
Every now and then, I return to this game. Classic <3
I love playing this game I have been playing it for a couple years now but the new update has taken away the high definition graphics and reverted to the original version I tried deleting and reinstalling it but it didn’t work I am positive the recent update was responsible I hope that the developers fix the issue with it please give us HD graphics again hope someone reads this and does something about it thank you for reading!
Thanks for the update app works lightyears better!
I enjoy playing this game like defeating the monsters
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.