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"Gemcraft: Chasing Shadows is a brilliant tower defense game that does everything just right. From advanced gem combinations, to skills and talismans, to the ability to speed things up, there is something in this game for everyone who is a fan of the genre" according to Game Knightly review in 2021.
Older Flash versions can be downloaded for free.
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Pros
Pro Addictive, in-depth gameplay based on combining gems that provide different traits to your towers
The main mechanic of the game is using gems that provide properties like splash damage, poison, chain lightning, etc to your towers in different combinations. Add to that the fact that there are 7 levels for each gem, you have to manage your mana, there are multiple difficulty levels that change the amount of experience you gain, there are multiple kinds of spells, 25 passive skills and talisman fragments among other variables that you have to balance and you end up with an impressive amount of choice and depth.
Cons
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Pro More than 140 levels
With so many levels to play in the game will last a good while. Each map is varied and with that makes for an experience that does not get tiring either.