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Kingdom Rush Origins

Nintendo Switchsteam

Genre: タワーディフェンス

Game Overview

Kingdom Rush Origins runs as a prequel with an elven army, adding new unit types that change the defensive composition options. The tower tree is redesigned from the ground up rather than extended from earlier entries. GPA scores it high on Strategy and Puzzle — the third entry in the series that maintained the design consistency across all three campaigns.

Game Characteristics

Strategy

90%

Logic

75%

Graphics

40%

High Difficulty

30%

Character Building

30%

Story Depth

10%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

50 ✓

Intermediate

75 ✓

Advanced

82 ✓

Keywords

tower defense character buildingエルフ軍魔法特化スキルツリー

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Strategy

90%

Logic

75%

Graphics

40%

High Difficulty

30%

Character Building

30%

Story Depth

10%

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About "Kingdom Rush Origins"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

Kingdom Rush Origins leads with its タワーディフェンス identity, anchored by the core feel of "Kingdom Rush Origins runs as a prequel with an elven army, adding new unit types that change the defensive composition…." The headline profile reads Strategy 90% / Logic 75% / Graphics 40%, making it a strong pick for fans of Strategy and Logic. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "Kingdom Rush Origins" by using its feel of tower defense, character building, and エルフ軍 as the primary lens, weighting Strategy and Logic most heavily. Top similar titles include "Kingdom Rush Frontiers", "Kingdom Rush Vengeance", "キングダムラッシュ（Kingdom Rush）".