Planned Release Date: November 2025

About This Game

Mawang: Dark Lord Defense is a real-time tower defense strategy game where the Dark Lord's daughter defends, reclaims, and expands the Dark Lord's Castle and its subsidiary cities against the advancing hero alliance. The tide of war has already turned unfavorably, with the alliance's banners reaching just before the Dark Lord's Castle. In response, the Dark Lord appoints his daughter, Princess Lua, as the head of the First Combat Division, her last hope.

Lua must directly command the battlefield against the corrupted mana-wielding hero alliance. She has to prove her lineage's tactical prowess and mastery over dark powers. Thrown into diverse regions and extreme environments, Lua's leadership will be tested as the true heir to the Dark Lord. Defeat means destruction; victory signifies the resurgence of the demon realm.

Conquer Diverse Battlefields

Princess Lua's fight is far from monotonous. To rally the disheartened Four Heavenly Kings and scattered demonkind, she must reclaim each battlefield. From desolate plains sparsely covered with weeds and shrubs, to frozen polar regions shrouded in hazy mist, fiery zones erupting with pillars of flame and lava, and even the deep regions of the demon realm adorned with purple grasses and fluorescent flowers – each battlefield demands unique strategies and decisive judgment.

Maintain Morale Amidst Chaos

The hero alliance's initial attacks are cautious, with a few scouts probing your defenses. But fail to eliminate them swiftly, and their numbers will multiply exponentially. Soon, cavalry and assault units will arrive, plunging the battlefield into terror. Your demon soldiers will begin to lose morale against the overwhelming numbers and momentum of the enemy, and your front lines can crumble in an instant. If you don't deal with the enemy quickly, the Fear Gauge will rise, and your defenses will collapse from within.

Strategic Depth and Resource Management

Simply placing towers won't win this war. Each tower possesses unique attack methods and characteristics. Their interaction with the terrain, resource allocation, and your timely judgments during pauses are all integral parts of your strategy. Some towers even boast powerful skills, offering opportunities to turn the tide in critical situations. Players must constantly balance economy and defense, demanding both strategic choices and sacrifices to maintain their defensive lines.

Which strongholds will you defend? Which areas will you abandon? Resources are limited, and the battlefield will continually test your judgment. Relentless waves of enemies will exert pressure, and your defensive lines will constantly waver. Mawang: Dark Lord Defense isn't just about survival; it's a psychological battle of counter-offensives, strategically turning the pressure back on your enemies.

Real-Time Action with Tactical Pauses

The game unfolds in real-time, but you can pause the action at any moment to refine your decisions. During a pause, you can construct new towers, dismantle existing structures, reallocate resources, and even reconfigure your entire front line. This game doesn't demand lightning-fast reflexes or memorizing dozens of hotkeys to fight with your fingers. Instead, it challenges your command abilities – to read the battlefield and tactically orchestrate your forces.

Your judgments and tactics will be recorded in every battle, and the results of your conflicts will be etched onto monuments, leading to global leaderboards where you can compete with players worldwide.

Princess Lua's struggle is more than just a single battle. It is the fate of the demon realm, and the history of your command, where your honor is on the line.