What is Turretz?

Turretz is a game in which you control a “planet” and try to defeat as many aliens and bosses as possible before dying. It differs from other “bullet hell” games in that you have much more control of your weapons and loadout.

Overall: 4/5

A standard round of Turretz. Screenshot taken just before I died.



Pros and Cons

Pros

Short rounds

Large selection of weapons to choose from

Can be played offline

Play as much or as little as you want

Cons

Excessive ads

Can feel grindy

In Depth

Pros

Short rounds

The rounds rarely take more than a few minutes, so you can play this game during short breaks. Even if you are unable to finish a round, there are no consequences other than not finishing.

Large selection of weapons to choose from

At the time of writing, there are 26 unique weapons to choose from. Also, every planet can use up to 8 weapons, so there is a nearly limitless number of combinations to choose from. Once you beat the final boss, you can equip multiple of the same weapon to your ship.

Can be played offline

This game can be played without internet connection. In addition, when you play offline, no ads will appear.

Can be played as much or as little as you want

There is no “energy system” limiting how much you can play – you can do as many rounds as you want. There is also no daily commitment if you want to progress.

Cons

Excessive Ads

There is a popup ad every time you start the game, in addition to frequent forced video ads when you die. You can also watch an ad for a random coin multiplier. It is not required, but highly recommended if you want to progress quickly.

Can feel grindy

The grind to get coins to upgrade/buy weapons is there, although it is not as severe as many games. It can be lessened by watching the coin multiplier ad after every round.

Tips

Always stay moving, and don’t let yourself become trapped by enemies.

More expensive doesn’t always mean it’s a better weapon. Experiment with different combinations of weapons.

Placement matters. Make sure your planet doesn’t have any week spots.

Upgrade your weapons. It can be tempting to only spend your coins on buying new, more expensive weapons, but you must also balance that with upgrading your current weapons.

Don’t forget to upgrade your planet and moon. Extra HP and Moon damage are very important and should not be neglected.

Conclusion

Turretz is a good game to play if you want a fun game without a time commitment. It is also good if you enjoy casual “Bullet Hell” games or enjoy customizing things to create the ultimate battle machine.