1001st Hyper Tower

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1001st Hyper Tower is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Toster12D3 and was released on November 7, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"1001st Hyper Tower" is an action-packed game where players ascend a dangerous, ever-growing tower filled with traps, adversaries, and powerful bosses. Collect loot, upgrade your character, and unlock new abilities to survive as long as possible. With procedurally generated levels, each run offers a unique challenge in this adrenaline-pumping roguelike experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique aesthetic and compelling gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours.
The variety of weapons and strategic perks significantly enhance the gameplay experience, making each run feel fresh and rewarding.
The dynamic verticality of the levels and the fast-paced action create an exhilarating experience, appealing to fans of rogue-lites and movement shooters.

The game suffers from a lack of polish and optimization, leading to performance issues and frustrating gameplay mechanics.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, with some areas feeling unfair due to overwhelming enemy numbers and unclear mechanics.
There are concerns about the game's unfinished state and the lack of developer communication regarding updates and future content.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their neat aesthetic, stylish models, and beautiful particle effects, contributing to a unique atmosphere reminiscent of Blendo games. However, some players note that the visual style can obscure enemies, and there are mixed feelings about the impact of graphics updates on performance. Overall, the art style and color palette are well-received, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The beautifully simple graphics and color palette layered on a roguelike dungeon randomizer is neat!”
- “Setting, visuals, and sound design create an atmosphere you probably have never seen before.”
- “Stylish models and beautiful particles add much to the feel of the game.”
- “That visual aesthetic the game goes for tends to hide enemies among other enemies.”
- “I can't get to the point of exploring what was improved otherwise, and whether or not the graphics update caused a performance drop, because the default controls are not to my liking.”
- “And, of course, graphics and looks — stylish models and beautiful particles add much to the feel.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and unique mechanics, including meaningful perks that significantly alter player strategies. Players appreciate the dynamic nature of combat, engaging platforming elements, and the rewarding challenge presented by the game's design. However, some users note frustration with specific enemy mechanics, such as grab attacks, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Perks are unique and meaningful as well; not just +5% probability of 0.25% poison resistance. Each perk changes your approach and significantly affects gameplay.”
- “Gameplay offers a lot of nice mechanics such as long, satisfying jumps, vertical platforming, and shooting with ballistics that you need to get used to.”
- “Set in an interesting setting, it features very hard and rewarding gameplay, along with all the small details that make it feel like nothing else.”
- “Blue seems to be the color associated with this game's worst mechanic, that being enemies that grab you.”
- “Very fast gameplay, and quick starting after death is very fast, also.”
- “No game is similar to this one in terms of both gameplay and overall feeling.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its fitting and infectious soundtrack, drawing comparisons to the works of Blendo Games and featuring a unique electronic score from Arabic musicians. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, some players note that its limited number of tracks may lead to repetition over time. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's compelling gameplay and aesthetics.
- “The music is surprisingly fitting, and the gameplay is compelling.”
- “Awesome soundtrack, cool weapon selection (and more cool weapons on later levels?! Argh!)”
- “Great game, great soundtrack, great aesthetics, all around great game.”
- “The electronic soundtrack from some Arabic musicians I also really liked, although it is only 4 tracks long, so their recycling might get a little repetitive after a while for some.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting a lack of polish and performance issues, particularly on the Linux version, which appears to be unaddressed. While some bugs are expected in early access, they do not significantly hinder gameplay, though the default controls may detract from the overall experience.
- “The game shows great potential, but it does lack a bit of polish; I would expect it to be optimized a little better.”
- “I can't fully explore what improvements were made, as the default controls are not to my liking, which affects my experience.”
- “It does lack a bit of polish; you would expect it to be optimized a little bit better.”
- “The Linux version has terrible performance, and it seems there's no plans to fix that.”
- “The game is in early access, so a couple of bugs and poor optimization on certain points are expected, but nothing game-breaking.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a unique and intriguing premise, featuring unexpected plot twists and a distinct art style. However, players note that the narrative is sparse, and the high difficulty may deter those who are less persistent.
- “Unique art and story.”
- “There are only scraps of a story, and with the high difficulty level, it's only for the most persistent gamers.”
- “You tickle it, then plot twist: the rest of the battle is underneath the only place to stand.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, with a unique setting enhanced by striking visuals and sound design. Players appreciate how the gameplay mechanics complement the overall ambiance, creating an experience that feels fresh and captivating.
- “Cool immersive atmosphere, with engaging gameplay that enhances the setting itself.”
- “The setting, visuals, and sound design create an atmosphere you probably have never seen before.”
- “Setting, visuals, and sound design create an atmosphere you probably have never seen before.”
- “I love the gameplay mechanics, art style, and atmosphere of this game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its detailed and charming design, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging experience.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character are so well-crafted, it adds a whole new layer to the gameplay experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be highly addictive, offering strong replayability despite its challenging and somewhat rough gameplay elements.
- “Very difficult, a bit rough around the edges, but massively addicting with strong replayability.”