Adventure in the Tower of Flight
- December 22, 2015
- Pixel Barrage Entertainment, Inc.
Get on Steam"Adventure in the Tower of Flight" is a challenging auto-runner game set in a pixel art world. You play as a young adventurer, dodging obstacles and battling enemies as you ascend the mysterious tower. With procedurally generated levels and multiple difficulty settings, each run offers a new and exciting experience.
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- The game features charming pixel art and nostalgic 8-bit music, reminiscent of classic NES titles, making it enjoyable for retro platformer fans.
- Gameplay is solid with responsive controls, and the flight mechanic adds a fun twist, especially once players unlock the dash attack.
- The level design is creative, and while the game is short, it offers a decent challenge and multiple difficulty options to cater to different player preferences.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth, with a very short playtime and limited replay value, as most paths and bosses do not vary significantly.
- There are issues with linearity and exploration, as the game restricts backtracking and has far-spaced checkpoints, which can lead to frustration.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the item shop and certain power-ups, feel underwhelming or unnecessary, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tower of Flight" is engaging and reminiscent of classic titles like Kid Icarus and Kirby, featuring enjoyable flight mechanics and a satisfying challenge level. Players appreciate the balance of fun and difficulty, enhanced by items and abilities like the dash attack, which adds depth to the experience. The retro art style, well-crafted soundtrack, and vibrant color palette further contribute to an immersive and entertaining gameplay experience.
“Either way, it has a modest goal as a game and delivers on it with some surprisingly solid gameplay.”
“Gameplay is decently challenging without becoming too annoying, the items and equipment are satisfying, and the story is enough to keep you interested.”
“Once you get the dash attack ability (which allows you to dash in any 4 directions), the game increases in enjoyment when it comes to gameplay.”
“First off, the gameplay is solid at first; you can fly as long as your meter is full, which can be exploited a bit when you figure out to tap the jump button.”
“I personally thought it would follow the Kid Icarus influence to a T, but the gameplay honestly reminds me more of Kirby sometimes.”
“A flight mechanic similar to Gargoyle's Quest which challenges you to constantly think about how you can squeeze just a little more flight power out of your character to make it to that treasure, and swordplay straight out of The Legend of Zelda.”
- music18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as above average with charming 8-bit tracks that complement the pixel art style. While not considered a masterpiece, the soundtrack is engaging and does not become repetitive, although some players noted that certain sound effects can be distracting. Overall, the music enhances the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
“With great pixel art and charming, 8-bit music, Adventure in the Tower of Flight hearkens back to the old school RPGs of yesteryear.”
“The soundtrack is very well done, and the color palette and gameplay keep things engaging for the player.”
“Couple that with a spot-on 8-bit graphic style and music, and you have a game that really has the potential to launch a series of fun adventure platformers.”
“I personally wouldn't buy the soundtrack DLC, but that's in no way an accusation of poor quality.”
“Problem with that, much as in Assassin's Creed 1, is you might go for a long while before getting a health up, so it becomes part of the music and is an unnecessary sound, acting as a constant warning that the player is already likely aware of; get more health!”
“+ quaint game musics.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered weak and often described as "godawful," yet it aligns with the retro style the game aims to emulate. While it serves its purpose as a basic framing device, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and could benefit from enhancements, such as a classic damsel rescue plot. Overall, the narrative is deemed serviceable but not a focal point of the experience.
“Gameplay is decently challenging without becoming too annoying, the items and equipment are satisfying, and the story is enough to keep you interested.”
“This isn't an RPG, nor is the story very important, but as a framing device, it serves its purpose.”
“The ever-classic rescue of a damsel would have been a superb and fitting addition to this game, one which I would highly recommend adding in a patch to add more depth to the story.”
“However, the story is my biggest criticism.”
“I mean, the story is godawful, but that too is faithful to the era that the game is emulating.”
“The story... is, well, serviceable.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming pixel graphics and a well-executed 8-bit art style, complemented by sharp sound and music. Reviewers appreciate the beautifully drawn sprites, highlighting the retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience of this fun platformer.
“Good game and beautiful retro art style!”
“The graphics are nicely drawn sprites, with sharp sound and music.”
“Couple that with a spot on 8-bit graphic style and music and you have a game that really has the potential to launch a series of fun adventure platformers.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features snappy controls and creative level design, contributing to its moderate replayability. However, the lack of consistency in boss design limits its overall replay value.
“Snappy controls, creative level design, and moderate replayability highlight a platformer that's worth your time (and the asking price).”
“It would have added much more replay value to the game if all of the bosses were like this, but sadly they aren't.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its exquisite depiction through pixel art, creating a visually captivating and immersive experience.
“Exquisite atmosphere depicted by pixel.”
