Archtower

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Archtower is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Blaster Games Studio and was released on September 30, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Archtower is a roguelite ARPG centered around a mysterious, ever-present Tower. Players control a clan striving to reach the Tower's summit, with unique character generation, four basic classes, and unlockable perks. Meta-progression features include clan improvement, domain rebuilding, tower upgrades, faction reputation, and permadeath with some leniency."

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging take on the FPS Adventure genre, with a unique roguelite dungeon crawler experience.
There is a good variety of classes and abilities, providing a compelling gameplay loop with meaningful progression and upgrades.
The developer shows a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback, making it feel like a project with potential for growth.

Some interface decisions are odd, and there can be frustrating backtracking in quests.
The game can feel punishing due to perma-death mechanics, which may lead to a frustrating experience for some players.
Camera angles and controls can be awkward, requiring players to adjust to the gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay loop is engaging and well-structured, providing players with a satisfying balance of challenge and reward. Users appreciate the variety of mechanics and the fluidity of actions, which contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and replayability.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics initially received mixed reactions due to the art style, but players found that it ultimately complements the third/first person action gameplay effectively.
- “I was initially put off by the art style, as it's a third/first person camera action game, but it actually works out pretty well.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around a straightforward dungeon crawler experience, featuring quests and a base that players can upgrade. Players can hire a variety of characters from a tavern, adding depth to the gameplay as they progress through the narrative.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to continue leveling up to level 10 for each class, indicating that the process is engaging and rewarding.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I enjoy the gameplay, but the amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming.”
- “While the game has potential, the repetitive grinding takes away from the overall experience.”