Lucky Defense launched globally on May 24th, and it has already garnered over one million downloads on Google Play. Over six months since its launch, Lucky Defense still ranks in the top three on South Korea's Casual Game charts and holds the number one spot on the Top Grossing List. On January 8th, Lucky Defense rolled out a version update, sparking renewed interest from both the industry and players.
Luck is central to the gameplay of Lucky Defense and is also a key feature in games developed by 111%. In 2019, 111% launched "Random Dice," blending merge mechanics with tower defense. While retaining this core gameplay feature, Lucky Defense elevates the elements of luck and in-game progression, providing players with a more intricate and nuanced set of decisions to make. From engaging in gacha to develop heroes and items outside of battle, to randomly summoning characters during combat, merging to create high-tier heroes, and even the random wheel. True to its name, luck reigns. It provides a continuous thrill, delivering a steady yet fulfilling dopamine rush that makes the game increasingly captivating.
At the same time, 111% has moved away from focusing on competitive gameplay, instead opting for a cooperative mode where players team up to tackle challenges. This encourages greater social interaction among players. In the game, players can collaborate on their combat tactics and the inclusion of a chat box enables real-time communication, fostering a dynamic and interactive experience.
The game's strong randomness and two-player cooperative design distinguish "Lucky Defense!" from the sea of casual tower defense games. This not only greatly enriches the gaming experience but also ensures that each play session is uniquely engaging. This is a major factor in why LD has remained popular with players for so long.
Meanwhile, the enduring appeal of "Lucky Defense" can also be attributed to its robust focus on and dedication to ensuring game security.
Using our years of experience in safeguarding tower defense games, Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE) team has developed a comprehensive security solution for "Lucky Defense." This suite of advanced protections integrates hardening service, client-side SDK and server-side SDK, collectively establishing a robust closed-loop anti-cheat system, all engineered to create an impenetrable shield against cheating.
Berry Pei from the ACE product team shared, "We've built a solid partnership with 111%, and we're genuinely excited to be the guardians of Lucky Defense. Our ongoing commitment is to deliver customized security solutions to multiple game developers across South Korea. Through this, we aim to fortify game security and enhance player satisfaction, making the gaming experience more enjoyable and secure for everyone."
Since 2005, ACE has been committed to offering comprehensive game security solutions, safeguarding games and players from a wide range of security threats. From fundamental protection to cutting-edge industry technologies, ACE ensures the security of all games and supports developers in preserving the integrity of their gaming environments.