Arcana of Paradise: The Tower

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Arcana of Paradise: The Tower is a single player survival role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 株式会社タストα and was released on April 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Arcana of Paradise: The Tower" is a visual novel adventure game set in a mystical world where players uncover secrets and solve puzzles to ascend the enigmatic Tower. With a strong emphasis on character development, players form bonds with a diverse cast while navigating a branching narrative with multiple endings. The game features stunning visuals, intricate storytelling, and strategic decision-making that will captivate players seeking a rich and immersive gaming experience.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features captivating visuals and an enchanting soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of deck-building mechanics with puzzle elements, making gameplay engaging and enjoyable.
The characters are charming and well-developed, adding depth to the story and gameplay.

The game can feel repetitive and lacks variety in encounters, making later runs less exciting.
Many players find the difficulty level too easy, which may not satisfy those looking for a challenge.
There are technical issues and bugs that can detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a captivating blend of roguelike deck-building mechanics and narrative-driven elements, featuring unique character traits and innovative card mechanics. While some players appreciate the depth and variety, others find the core mechanics overly simplistic, relying heavily on attack and healing strategies. Overall, the game is recommended for its engaging combination of genres, though players should be prepared for a learning curve to fully enjoy its offerings.
- “I really love this game, from its presentation with wonderful visual and musical aspects, to its roguelike deck-builder mechanics with depth and variety of events that make it so entertaining and addictive.”
- “This is a beautiful blend of adventure in a dark fantasy setting, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is excellent, really enjoy how they've combined elements of different genres, I'm hooked.”
- “Gameplay-wise, pretty simple, and maybe too simple for dedicated fans of the card-battling genre.”
- “Overall, this is a recommendation for me, with the caveat that you should go in for the whole package, not just the gameplay.”
- “It's narrative-focused and adds card turning upside down mechanics, attack timer system and deal a new hand.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a blend of spiritual ecstasy and otherworldly danger. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, complementing the stylish visuals and contributing to a charming and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the combination of exceptional music and art significantly elevates the game's appeal.
- “I really love this game, from its presentation with wonderful visual and musical aspects, to its roguelike deck-builder mechanics with depth and variety of events that make it so entertaining and addictive.”
- “The music especially is a+, evoking spiritual ecstasy and otherworldly danger both.”
- “The music and sound design in this game are absolutely amazing and the visuals really good, a very good surprise so far!”
- “Either way, it's one of those, complete with stylish art and haunting choir music you'd expect from the premise.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and unique blend of dark fantasy elements, visual novel-style storytelling, and puzzle mechanics, making it a relaxing yet intriguing experience. While some players find the narrative somewhat obtuse with unexpected revelations, the character differentiation through gameplay adds depth. Overall, it offers an enjoyable journey, though its long-term replayability may be in question after completing the story.
- “I would highly recommend this if you would like a relaxing, lightly grindy game with a good story.”
- “This is a beautiful blend of adventure in a dark fantasy setting, visual novel-style storytelling, and deck-building roguelike gameplay.”
- “I'm not sure how much it'll hold up as a long-term game after finishing the story, but it's definitely more than enjoyable enough to complete a full playthrough.”
- “Its story may be somewhat obtuse (with some interesting revelations) and with a kind of resource management that, due to the randomness, can be undemanding or convoluted.”
- “Instead of a roguelike deckbuilder, it is more like a puzzle story game.”
- “Overall, this game feels like a rate battle with puzzle story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their mesmerizing and charming art style, reminiscent of Majora's Mask, which contributes to a lovely atmosphere. Coupled with an amazing soundtrack and sound design, the visuals create a captivating experience that has pleasantly surprised players.
- “The game’s art style is mesmerizing and charming.”
- “The graphics and music are so charming, creating a really lovely atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound design in this game are absolutely amazing, and the visuals are really good—a very pleasant surprise so far!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by charming graphics and delightful music, creating an overall lovely experience for players.
- “The graphics and music create a charming and lovely atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting melodies sets a captivating mood.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers a relaxing and engaging story, it can become tedious and repetitive, especially when trying to fully develop relationships for unique endings. Many feel that the required grinding extends beyond what is enjoyable, making it a chore at times.
- “The game becomes kind of routine and tedious before you finish the first round of children, and you'll have to grind a fair bit beyond what you want to if you want to max out relationships with them to get their unique ending pictures and information.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a straightforward deck-building mechanic that enhances its replayability, making it enjoyable without extensive explanations. However, some users feel that additional content or features could further improve its replay value. Overall, it is considered worth the cost for its replayable elements.
- “It has a very simplistic deck-building system that doesn't require 10 pages of explanation. Use magic, wield a sword, beat them up—it's replayable and worth the cost.”
- “The developers need to add more replayability.”
- “It has a very simplistic deck-building system that doesn't require extensive explanation, but it lacks depth for long-term replayability.”

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Arcana of Paradise: The Tower is a survival role playing game with fantasy theme.

Arcana of Paradise: The Tower is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Arcana of Paradise: The Tower was released on April 19, 2023.

Arcana of Paradise: The Tower was developed by 株式会社タストα.

Arcana of Paradise: The Tower has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Arcana of Paradise: The Tower is a single player game.

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