Descent from Arkov's Tower

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Descent from Arkov's Tower is a single player action game. It was developed by Saturn91 and was released on October 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Unexpected Encounters & Choices In Descend from Arkov’s Tower, every step is filled with decisions that could change your fate. You might face: Rolling a dice that could cost you your life. Wielding a unique healing sword that’s not just for show—it’s actually useful. Risking your hard-earned items or coins being stolen by a sneaky enemy. Consuming potions, smearin…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a nostalgic aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro graphics.
It has a high level of moddability, allowing players to create and customize their own content easily.
The gameplay offers a mix of strategy and entertainment, with unique enemies and engaging NPC interactions.

The game is criticized for being barebones, lacking depth and meaningful mechanics, leading to a repetitive experience.
There are issues with game stability, including crashes and problems with mod compatibility.
Some players feel that the game does not provide enough motivation to continue playing after the initial experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, which is not necessarily negative, as it allows for extensive exploration and features some clever mechanics and details. However, some users feel that the game lacks substantial mechanics overall.
- “There is a lot to explore and some very ingenious mechanics and details.”
- “The game basically has no actual mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but not in a bad way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it repetitive and uninteresting, others praise it as great and comfortable, enhancing the overall experience alongside engaging NPC conversations.
- “The music is absolutely great and so is the art.”
- “I also enjoyed the conversations with the NPCs (I highly recommend listening to them) and the music in the background is just super comfortable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a unique 8-bit aesthetic enhanced by dynamic elements, such as wall adornments that follow the player and visually appealing mob corpses. Reviewers suggest labeling the graphics as "12-bit" for their distinct style that surpasses traditional 8-bit and Amiga visuals, resulting in an overall impressive appearance.
- “The graphics are 8-bit-ish but more: the wall adornments move to look at you, and the mob corpses are pretty cool.”
- “Call the graphics 12-bit because it's not quite Amiga/ST-ish but looks great nevertheless.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging, featuring short missions from NPCs that enhance the gameplay experience. The easy mode allows players to quickly progress through the narrative, making it accessible for those who want to grasp the story without significant challenge.
- “The NPCs have short missions for you that are a fun addition to the overall narrative.”
- “The easy mode is really accessible, allowing players to quickly reach the end and grasp the story.”
- “The easy mode is really easy, so it's quick to reach the end and understand the story.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its charming pixel art style and engaging roguelike mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “A lovely pixel art roguelike game with lots of replay value.”