Land of Towers
- January 23, 2023
- 2 Devi LLC
Get on Steam"Land of Towers" is a family-friendly VR adventure game set in the Medieval Caucasus, where you play as a watchtower keeper in a peaceful, immersive world. Engage in realistic tasks such as building ladders and crafting tools, and enjoy the meticulously crafted mountain landscapes. After completing the story, unleash your creativity in the sandbox mode.
Reviews
- The game features a charming atmosphere with beautiful graphics and satisfying crafting mechanics, making it a relaxing experience.
- The building mechanics are robust and allow for a high degree of creativity, comparable to other popular VR titles.
- The story mode, while short, is engaging and has a surprising ending that adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game lacks smooth locomotion and has limited movement options, which can disrupt immersion and make navigation tedious.
- Inventory management is cumbersome, with a small hitbox for item placement that can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as sound not working on certain VR setups and performance problems with specific GPUs.
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story mode is described as short and charming, featuring a surprising ending that unfolds at the player's pace, providing a relaxing yet adventurous experience. While the narrative is engaging, some players found the gameplay mechanics tedious and underdeveloped, particularly in terms of inventory and interaction systems. Overall, the story complements the satisfying carpentry and crafting gameplay, though it could benefit from enhancements like voice acting and expanded content.
“The story mode is short and cute, and had a rather surprising ending.”
“A chill, relaxing game that still manages to be a little adventure because of the story, but that story unfolds at the player's pace.”
“For $10 you get an incredibly versatile and polished carpentry system, beautiful graphics, an actual story and objectives to use that carpentry system plus a nice smithing and crafting system, and a sandbox mode where you can play with anything and build to your heart's content.”
“No smooth locomotion (which was promised a year ago), no climbing mechanics, teleport only, so easy to accidentally freeze/unfreeze items, a confusing tower area in the story mode got me stumped, no vehicles, no enemies, water looks like fog up close and is not interactive at all, sticks don't burn on torches, doesn't have a very big game world to explore.”
“I played the first bit of the story, got to the torches and kinda gave up because it felt like tedium in a game with already tedious mechanics and I jumped into the sandbox mode to try more woodworking stuff.”
“A bit rough around the edges but very satisfying to build with your VR hands and progress the monologue story.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its strong building mechanics and satisfying exploration, though it suffers from limitations such as lack of smooth locomotion, a confusing story mode, and underdeveloped inventory systems. While the atmosphere and story are engaging, some players find certain mechanics tedious and cumbersome, particularly the item handling and movement controls. Overall, the game offers a unique experience with promising physics but could benefit from more polish and expanded features.
“It has one of the strongest building mechanics I've ever seen in a video game, just shy of Valheim.”
“The gameplay is satisfying and grounded in reality: you explore the buildings around and do some menial tasks to get to out of reach places and progress in the story.”
“Land of Towers is a great scenic experience with promising physics mechanics centered around building wooden structures.”
“No smooth locomotion (which was promised a year ago), no climbing mechanics, teleport only, so easy to accidentally freeze/unfreeze items, no index finger tracking, a confusing tower area in the story mode got me stumped, no vehicles, no enemies, water looks like fog up close and is not interactive at all, sticks don't burn on torches, doesn't have a very big game world to explore.”
“I played the first bit of the story, got to the torches and kinda gave up because it felt like tedium in a game with already tedious mechanics and I jumped into the sandbox mode to try more woodworking stuff.”
“The 'hover, gravity, pin' mechanic or whatever it's called is a bit weird to get used to and honestly a massive pain, and I wish there was some way to rest an item on your knees or something without the need for full body physics getting in the way or kicking things on accident.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players highlighting its immersive qualities and strong storytelling. Many reviewers appreciate the combination of methodical gameplay and crafting elements that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant draw for those who enjoy engaging and immersive environments.
“I strongly recommend picking it up, especially if you like methodical work and an immersive atmosphere.”
“Great atmosphere, story, and gameplay.”
“I really enjoy the mechanics and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the potential, the game's atmosphere was dull and failed to engage me.”
“I found the atmosphere to be lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with crafting sessions feeling particularly drawn out and unengaging. The frequent need to teleport adds to the frustration, making the overall experience feel more like a chore than an enjoyable part of gameplay.
“The stories are mundane, which is okay, but they are so far between absolutely boring and tedious crafting episodes that it gets lost entirely.”
“The crafting is tedious and gives you the illusion of being able to craft everything.”
“Some parts require you to use teleportation; I was playing on the glide setting, so having to swap back and forth can get tedious.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and polish, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some users experienced performance issues, requiring them to lower the graphics settings to reduce stuttering. Overall, the visuals complement the game's versatile systems and engaging content.
“For $10, you get an incredibly versatile and polished carpentry system, beautiful graphics, an actual story and objectives to use that carpentry system, plus a nice smithing and crafting system, and a sandbox mode where you can play with anything and build to your heart's content.”
“Had to turn the graphics down a bit to ease some stuttering.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on the Vive Pro 2 without any reported bugs or glitches. Users have noted superb item handling and a quick acclimatization to the controls after extended play.
“It looks and runs great on a Vive Pro 2 with wands; the item handling is superb.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth and immersive experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional impact of the game heightened by moments of unintended consequences, such as accidentally summoning an item from the bottom of a pile, which leads to a poignant and chaotic scattering of items that evokes a sense of loss and heartbreak.
“This happens when there is a pile of items and you accidentally summon the bottom one to you, causing a fantastically heartbreaking shower of items all over the map.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have reported experiencing stuttering issues, prompting some to lower graphics settings for improved performance.
“I had to turn the graphics down a bit to ease some stuttering.”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, which is frustrating.”
“Frequent frame drops make it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
