Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

After being cast into the Pit during a plague, royal librarian Azra gains the ability to summon allies. She leads them through the Valley of the Forgotten as the story follows her journey and the people she meets.

In real-time battles, waves of enemies advance while you place character units along their routes. Each class has a distinct role, and you can adjust the battle speed or pause to issue commands. Deploying defenders and using Azra's skills draw on the same resource pool.

Defenders gain experience, unlock skills, and equip weapons and armor. You can recruit additional characters, specialize units through their skill trees, and revisit missions to earn more resources and experience. The game also includes difficulty options and New Game+.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its character-driven writing and humor, along with the appeal of developing a party that doubles as the tower-defense lineup. Reviews also highlight the combination of tactical placement, unit upgrades, and replaying missions for progression. Many reviewers report frequent crashes, while some mention late-game grinding; opinions on the story, art, and strategic depth vary.