# Hollow Lantern Watch

> A cosy tower defense — place lights to burn back the shadows from the flame

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lanternfox.emberward](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lanternfox.emberward)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lanternfox.emberward`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Chicken Road TECH
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-25
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 3.45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-27
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lanternfox.emberward)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-05-25-245](https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-05-25-245)

## Description

Hold back the dark in Hollow Lantern Watch — a warm, cosy tower defense about defending the last flame with light. Place glowing towers along the path, watch their light burn the shadows that creep toward your fire, and survive wave after wave.<br><br>No ads. No accounts. No internet. No sound. Just light and shadow.<br><br>★ BUILD WITH LIGHT<br>Tap a tower, then tap a tile to place it. Every tower casts a pool of light — its reach — and automatically scorches any shadow that wanders in. Watch your coverage and plan your maze of light.<br><br>★ THREE KINDS OF TOWER<br>• Lantern — cheap and fast, reliable single-target light.<br>• Brazier — slow, heavy bursts that splash all shadows nearby.<br>• Beacon — chilling light that slows the dark so others can finish it.<br>Tap any tower to upgrade it for more damage and range.<br><br>★ THREE KINDS OF SHADOW<br>Common Shades, swift Wisps, and lumbering Hulks all march for your flame — each wave mixes them in tougher and tougher numbers.<br><br>★ THREE HAND-CRAFTED MAPS<br>Each map winds a different path through the dark, with eight escalating waves. Survive them all to win — keep more of your flame alight to earn more stars.<br><br>★ EARN &amp; SPEND EMBERS<br>Every shadow you defeat drops embers (gold). Spend them on more towers and upgrades, and start each wave on your own terms.<br><br>★ A WARM, GLOWING LOOK<br>Soft light pools, a living flame, drifting embers and shadow creatures with glowing eyes — all rendered with gentle haptics instead of sound.<br><br>★ PLAY ANYWHERE<br>Completely offline. No sign-up, no tracking, no in-app purchases, no interruptions.<br><br>WHO IT’S FOR<br>• Tower defense and strategy fans<br>• Players who like cosy, thoughtful games<br>• Anyone who wants an ad-free game with real depth<br><br>Light the way and guard the flame.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.lanternfox.emberward.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lanternfox.emberward)