Good, but seriously lacking.
Armor Games is the underdog of Flash games; While other creators, such as Games of Gondor, constantly generate hype, Armor Games produces Flash's that are, in my opinion, much more complete and fun. While it looks better than Armor Game's previous Defense title, The Portal Guardian, Snowman Attack suffers from some unexpected issues.
Overall, Snowman Attack is a nice-looking Flash. The visuals are solid and even allow the user to choose a crosshair. The gameplay itself poses some serious issues, though.
The biggest problem with Snowman Attack is that the game simply can't keep up with its own pace. The upgrade system is a great addition to any Defense game, but the implementation is questionable in this Flash. First, the "Upgrade Weapon" option doesn't produce any results. Even after several upgrades, a "kid" still requires two shots to die. The "Increase Fire Rate" option is just as lacking. The change becomes noticeable only after a few upgrades, but, by then, the waves have already become too intense. Therefore, most players will find that, while the waves are more populated, the weaponry remains sluggish and weak.
The game discourages upgrades by overcharging for Health refills; Paying $100 for just 15 points of health is just too high. So, players will be injured heavily in the later waves, but can't do much more than refill a portion of the life meter and continue until he or she is overwhelmed. Snowman Attack is more of a survival challenge than a game that players can progress in.
I'm still a huge fan of Armor Games, but I definitely felt that Snowman Attack needed more play-testing. For Snowman Attack to be a classic, some serious adjustments have to be made.