Descent from Arkov's Tower

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a lovely aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers great modding support, allowing players to customize their gameplay and explore various builds and mechanics.
The gameplay is entertaining and strategic, with unique enemies and engaging NPC interactions.

The game has experienced crashes, particularly related to outdated mods, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Some achievements fail to unlock, which can be frustrating for completionists.
The initial pacing is slow, with the game not becoming challenging until later stages.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and comfort, enhancing the overall experience alongside the art and engaging NPC conversations. Players recommend paying attention to the background music, which adds to the immersive atmosphere.
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, which is viewed positively, allowing for an engaging experience filled with exploration and clever mechanics. Players appreciate the depth and intricacy woven into the straightforward design.
- “There is a lot to explore and some very ingenious mechanics and details.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is accessible and straightforward, allowing players to quickly reach the conclusion, especially on easy mode. Additionally, NPCs offer short missions that enhance the overall experience and engagement with the narrative.
- “The easy mode is really easy, so it is quick and possible to reach the end and understand the story.”
- “Next, the NPCs have short missions for you that are a fun addition.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its engaging roguelike mechanics and charming pixel art style.
- “A lovely pixel art roguelike game with lots of replay value.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a unique 8-bit aesthetic with 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.”