# The Milky Way Defender — A Puzzilly Tower Defense Game!

> Tower defense game with RPG elements to protect cows from aliens. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolfware DA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milky-way-defender/id896679175 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolfware DA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582673901)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 455 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milky-way-defender/id896679175/reviews.md

## What is The Milky Way Defender?

Games Finder: "The Milky Way Defender is a definite must add to any tower defence collection"

Strange beings have come to earth, and are threatening to abduct our precious cows. It's up to YOU to protect them by means of wisdom and strategy!

The Milky Way Defender refines traditional Tower Defense mechanics and combines them with new ideas. The outcome is a traditional Tower Defense game with high reliance to actual strategy and much variety.

Our goal has been to create a game that we can be truly proud of.

Features:

- 30 utterly different Tower Defense and puzzles stages, plus several special levels leading to 20+ hours of gameplay.
- Good replay-value with scores, medals, badges, different strategies and rewards for each stage
- RPG- system allowing you to level up your profile, and choose how to upgrade weapons permanently.
- Skill-based gameplay and reward systems – you are rewarded a medal based on strategic performances, and badges for completing special objectives. 
- Detailed gameplay statistics including time usage, play-style and much more.
- Dynamic encyclopedia-system allowing you to gradually unlock more information about the game without spoilers.
- Smart hint system that adapts to your needs.
- Game Center Achievements and scoreboards.

## Key features

- 30+ tower defense and puzzle stages
- RPG system for permanent upgrades
- Skill-based gameplay and rewards
- Detailed gameplay statistics
- Dynamic encyclopedia system
- Game Center achievements and scoreboards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| COIN PURSE | $0.99 | one-time |
| COIN STACKS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-milky-way-defender/id896679175/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Skip bomb puzzle level option, buy bombs and get rewards please!

*2019-11-17, version 1.0.8*

The bomb puzzle levels are super difficult because I keep messing it up! Please add a skip bomb puzzle option! Also I need buyable bombs for tower defense and gem defense modes and update it so I can get rewards from previous levels!

### 2/5 — Not worth the money

*2017-08-29, version 1.0.2*

I might not be the best or the worst but dear God does this get impossible. Good luck to anyone who can beat some of these levels. I have done tower madness, all kingdom rush, plenty of others. You just don't earn gems fast enough. Lame

### 5/5 — Great

*2017-03-31*

It's a great strategy tower defense game with some interesting mind puzzle sections to help you progress overall great game

### 4/5 — Nice visuals, basic tower defence with an extra twist

*2015-12-21*

The bomb levels add a puzzle element to this tower defence with smooth refined graphics. Still not KingdomRush good though.

### 3/5 — Ripoff concept but fun and challenging

*2015-05-05, version 1.0.2*

The concept behind this game will seem awfully familiar to people who have played the awesome Tower Madness series. The only difference is the aliens are abducting cows instead of sheep.

That said, the game play is quite different, and TD levels are interspersed with fun bomb puzzles. Definitely worth trying.

## Frequently asked questions about The Milky Way Defender

### Does The Milky Way Defender have ads?

No, The Milky Way Defender does not contain advertisements.

### How long is the gameplay in The Milky Way Defender?

The game offers over 20 hours of gameplay across 30 distinct tower defense and puzzle stages, with additional special levels.

### Can I upgrade my weapons permanently in The Milky Way Defender?

Yes, The Milky Way Defender features an RPG system that allows you to level up your profile and permanently upgrade your weapons.

### What devices support The Milky Way Defender?

The Milky Way Defender is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is The Milky Way Defender suitable for younger players?

The Milky Way Defender has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children and older players.

### Does The Milky Way Defender offer replay value?

Yes, the game provides good replay value through scores, medals, badges, varied strategies, and rewards for each stage.

### How does The Milky Way Defender handle hints for puzzles?

The game includes a smart hint system that adapts to your individual needs, assisting you as you play.

### What is the update frequency for The Milky Way Defender?

The Milky Way Defender was last updated on June 13, 2018, with its latest version being 1.0.8. It has not received updates since 2018.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2018-06-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed GUI scaling for iPhone 8.

### 1.0.3 — 2017-09-15

Now works with iOS 11.

### 1.0.2 — 2014-12-17

No release notes.

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