Lucky Tower Ultimate
- September 13, 2024
- Studio Seufz
"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.
Reviews
- Lucky Tower Ultimate offers a delightful blend of humor, adventure, and creativity, with a charmingly absurd narrative and engaging character development.
- The gameplay is intuitive and engaging, featuring cleverly designed puzzles and multiple paths that encourage replayability.
- Visually, the game is vibrant and unique, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and excellent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including softlocks and unresponsive controls that can disrupt gameplay.
- The control scheme can feel clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to manage actions and interactions during runs.
- The lack of a save feature during runs can lead to repetitive gameplay and frustration, especially for players who may not have the patience for multiple attempts.
- humor53 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Lucky Tower Ultimate" is widely praised for its quirky, slapstick style and clever writing, featuring a hilariously inept protagonist and amusing companions that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to keep them entertained through funny deaths and witty dialogue, often comparing its humor to classic point-and-click adventures. While some find the humor hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it adds a delightful and addictive layer to the game's roguelike mechanics.
“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.”
“You die a lot - in the most stupid and funny ways - and you keep on trying.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative 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.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern titles.”
“The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game feel lifeless.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive and engaging design, featuring clever puzzles and a variety of exploration paths. While the combat mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, players appreciate the emergent interactions reminiscent of games like Spelunky, though some find the difficulty punishing. Overall, the combination of humor, art, and deeper mechanics makes it a standout experience in the roguelike 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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.”
“I'm 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.”
“Previously I left a bad review because it's rather buggy, but I forgot that it is brand new early access.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the high replayability of the game, praising its meta progression, humor, and engaging gameplay mechanics. The overhaul from the original flash version enhances the experience, making it a fun and varied adventure that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, the combination of procedural elements and balanced challenges contributes to its strong replay value.
“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
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative 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 find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a challenge.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found the emotional tone of the game to be light-hearted, 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 funny and didn't feel mean or make me feel bitter.”