Lucky Tower Ultimate

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 175 reviews
  • humor
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Lucky Tower Ultimate" is a roguelite adventure game with a hand-drawn aesthetic and slapstick humor. Play as the narcissistic knight, Von Wanst, and navigate through a labyrinth of unpredictable outcomes, deadly traps, and monsters to escape the tower. Your decisions affect multiple endings and the reactions of characters in this immersive cartoon-like world.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

95%
Audience ScoreBased on 175 reviews
humor54 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • Lucky Tower Ultimate offers a delightful blend of humor, adventure, and creativity, with engaging gameplay and a charming narrative.
  • The game features vibrant art and excellent voice acting, enhancing the overall experience and making each run feel unique and entertaining.
  • Despite its challenging nature, the game is addictive and encourages multiple playthroughs, with a variety of items and interactions that keep players coming back for more.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including softlocks and unresponsive controls.
  • The control scheme is clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to manage items and actions during runs.
  • As an early access title, the game lacks a save feature, which can lead to lost progress and repetitive gameplay for players who struggle to complete runs.
  • humor54 mentions

    The humor in "Lucky Tower Ultimate" is widely praised for its quirky, slapstick style and clever writing, making the game both entertaining and engaging. Players appreciate the hilarious mishaps, funny character interactions, and the absurdity of the situations, which contribute to a lighthearted experience even amidst challenges. While some find the humor hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it enhances the gameplay, making each death amusing rather than frustrating.

    • “Lucky Tower Ultimate is a delightful blend of humor, adventure, and creativity that truly stands out in the world of indie gaming.”
    • “The game's protagonist, the hilariously inept knight von Wanst, is a breath of fresh air.”
    • “The developers have done an excellent job of balancing humor with challenge, ensuring that players are consistently entertained without feeling overwhelmed.”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and unique art style, which enhances the quirky atmosphere and immersion. Reviewers highlight the charming and beautiful artworks, likening them to nostalgic old-school flash games, while also appreciating the humor and character design that contribute to an engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are described as excellent, fun, and integral to the game's appeal.

    • “The art style is vibrant and unique, perfectly complementing the game's quirky atmosphere.”
    • “I personally love that, and love how it maximizes immersion in the art style with no UI clutter to pull you out of the scenes.”
    • “The graphics are lovely and remind me of the good old times.”
    • “The positive: this game has crisp graphics like old school flash games.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its intuitive and engaging design, featuring clever puzzles and a variety of exploration paths. While the fight mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, some players desire a more gradual introduction to items and mechanics to enhance the adventure. Overall, the game combines humor, emergent interactions, and a challenging roguelike experience, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “Gameplay is both intuitive and engaging, with cleverly designed puzzles and a variety of paths to explore.”
    • “In conclusion, Lucky Tower Ultimate is a must-play for anyone who appreciates humor-infused storytelling and inventive gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, many items and enemies in the game have that Spelunky quality of emergent interaction, usually adding up to new, unexpected ways for things to go horribly wrong.”
    • “Gameplay is alright, but punishing as all heck.”
    • “Funny slapstick roguelike has deeper game mechanics than 80% of roguelikes I've played, and it's not even finished.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and optimization problems, which are common in early access titles. While some players acknowledge its potential, many express frustration over the game's instability, making it difficult to recommend at this time.

    • “Currently it's a bit unoptimized and buggy being early access and all.”
    • “Im a horrible adventurer, so it's even more frustrating that every time I get somewhat far in my run the game freezes or I get a black screen when entering a new room, can't recommend buying it right now.”
    • “Rename your game to Buggy Tower Ultimate.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    Players consistently highlight the high replayability of the game, citing its engaging meta progression, humor, and procedural elements that enhance the overall experience. The combination of fun gameplay mechanics, including puzzles and combat, contributes to its lasting appeal and encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Tons of replayability, meta progression, and dumb jokes!”
    • “Lucky Tower Ultimate is an amazing overhaul from the original flash prequels with much replayability.”
    • “Very fun and procedural roguelite with good puzzle and combat balance and replayability.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its quality alongside the animation and voice acting. Many express a desire for the characters to collaborate on a charity song, indicating a strong connection to the soundtrack. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Cool animation, music, and voice acting.”
    • “I like the music and the art as well.”
    • “The soundtrack deserves special mention as well.”
    • “I'd like these characters to record a charity song together, or an adaptation of '12 Angry Men'.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story of Lucky Tower Ultimate is characterized by its humor-infused narrative and inventive gameplay, featuring quirky companions that add depth and charm, such as a soft-spoken turtle with a tragic backstory. Players appreciate the blend of comedy and confusion that enhances the overall experience.

    • “In conclusion, Lucky Tower Ultimate is a must-play for anyone who appreciates humor-infused storytelling and inventive gameplay.”
    • “The companions are funny, awkward, confusing (in a good way), and completely perfect in the story.”
    • “Maybe it's the soft-spoken turtle with the tragic backstory.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any genuine surprises.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is notably profound, enabling players to form a strong connection with von Wanst as he faces the increasingly surreal challenges within the Lucky Tower.

    • “The character development is surprisingly deep, allowing players to connect with von Wanst as he navigates the increasingly bizarre challenges of the Lucky Tower.”
    • “The growth of the characters throughout the game is incredibly engaging, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
    • “I love how the backstories of the characters unfold gradually, revealing their motivations and making me care about their journeys.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's vibrant and unique art style significantly enhances its quirky atmosphere, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.

    • “The art style is vibrant and unique, perfectly complementing the game's quirky atmosphere.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and immersive sound design create an atmosphere that pulls you into the game's world.”
    • “Every detail in the environment contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is currently experiencing optimization issues and bugs, which is expected given its early access status.

    • “Currently, it's a bit unoptimized and buggy, being early access and all.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding in the game to be fair and engaging, which prevents it from feeling tedious or frustrating.

    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the grinding to be a chore rather than a rewarding experience.”
    • “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the fun.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players found the emotional tone of the game to be lighthearted, as even moments of death were perceived as humorous rather than bitter or mean-spirited. This approach contributed to an overall enjoyable experience, allowing players to engage with the content without feeling weighed down by negativity.

    • “Every death was humorous and didn't feel mean-spirited or leave me feeling bitter.”
    • “The story's emotional depth truly resonated with me, making me feel a range of powerful emotions.”
    • “I was deeply moved by the character development; it felt like I was on a journey with them.”
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