The Tower of Beatrice
- July 18, 2018
- Fairy Forest
"The Tower of Beatrice" is an adventure/room escape game featuring an unlucky thief on a mission to steal the powerful sorcerer Beatrice's Recipes Book. Players must navigate six floors, each with its own unique atmosphere and puzzles, while interacting with the tower's surprising and charming residents. The game also features alchemy and recreations, with an atmospheric soundtrack and allusions to famous works.
Reviews
- The game features clever puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge, rewarding players with 'aha!' moments.
- The humorous writing and entertaining dialogue, particularly from the character Beatrice, enhance the overall experience.
- The graphics and art style are appealing, contributing to a charming atmosphere throughout the game.
- The puzzle design can be obtuse and non-intuitive, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
- The interface is clumsy, particularly with inventory management, making it difficult to interact with items effectively.
- There is no save option or checkpoints, which can lead to losing progress if the game is exited unexpectedly.
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by an amusing and dynamic quest filled with humor and engaging dialogue, providing a cohesive narrative rather than random encounters. While some players note a lack of depth in the overall story, the inventive plot and clever puzzles offer rewarding twists for those who persevere. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay experience, making it entertaining and enjoyable.
“In this game, an interesting story with wonderfully funny dialogue has been added instead of random, standalone rooms.”
“A lot of classic point-and-click logic to work through with an inventive story and fun graphics.”
“There is no real story to speak of.”
“It tries to interact with you with a little story.”
“The setting and plot were amusing backdrops for the adventure.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Tower of Beatrice" is highlighted by its witty dialogue and surreal characters, particularly the protagonist Beatrice, who provides numerous laughs throughout the game. Players appreciate the blend of humor with engaging puzzles, as the storyline unfolds in a whimsical and entertaining manner, culminating in a rewarding plot twist. Overall, the game successfully combines fantasy elements with a comedic touch, making it a standout experience.
“I enjoyed the surreal characters you meet along the way, and the final room made me laugh.”
“In this game, an interesting story with wonderfully funny dialogue has been added instead of random, standalone rooms.”
“Puzzles are not exactly trivial and the game offers only limited hints, but if you beat them your perseverance will be rewarded by quite a funny plot twist.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their interesting and unique art style, with many players enjoying the visual presentation set to "fantastic." However, some users noted technical issues, such as clunky graphics and difficulty in identifying interactive areas, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, there are areas for improvement in usability.
“Interesting and unique art style.”
“The graphics are nice and there are a few nice puzzles in there.”
“A lot of classic point-and-click logic to work through with an inventive story and fun graphics.”
“On the technical side, the game is far from perfect; the graphics feel a bit clunky, and it’s difficult to spot active areas.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as chill and enjoyable, complementing the fun puzzles. However, some users feel there is a disconnect between the narrative's maturity and the overall atmosphere, suggesting a lack of cohesion in the game's thematic elements.
“Fun game with nice puzzles and a chill atmosphere.”
“I also did not enjoy the disconnect between the maturity of the narrative and atmosphere and the puzzles.”
“The atmosphere felt flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere was dull and failed to evoke any real emotion.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features unique themes for each room, enhancing the atmosphere without becoming repetitive or annoying, even with the same track playing across different floors.
“Each room has its own musical theme.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The variety of music styles keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues, particularly on PC, with frequent bugs affecting puzzle interactions and controls, requiring multiple clicks for proper item selection.
“The puzzles and controls were buggy for me (playing on PC), so I'd have to click on things many times before items would select properly, and this happened constantly.”
“I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it frustrating to progress.”
“The game often froze during key moments, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players noted that while the gameplay is engaging, there are moments where the lack of clear explanations for game mechanics can lead to confusion about what actions to take.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how intuitive the controls are, making it easy to jump right in and start having fun without a steep learning curve.”
“The variety of gameplay mechanics adds depth and keeps each session feeling fresh and exciting.”
“There were a couple of places where I wish there had been more explanation for what to do - not in the sense of hints, but in the sense of actual game mechanics.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, causing me to lose progress and enjoyment.”