The Tower of Beatrice

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a charming story with humorous dialogue, particularly from the talking book character, Beatrice.
Puzzles are varied and provide a good level of challenge, rewarding players with satisfying 'aha!' moments.
The graphics and music are appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

The interface can be clumsy, particularly with inventory management, leading to frustration when trying to interact with items.
There is no manual save option, which can be inconvenient for players who need to leave the game unexpectedly.
Some puzzles are overly obtuse or lack clear instructions, making it difficult for players to know how to progress.

humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Tower of Beatrice" is a standout feature, characterized by witty dialogue and a charmingly arrogant witch who provides comedic commentary throughout the game. Players appreciate the blend of challenging puzzles with a humorous narrative, culminating in a funny plot twist that enhances the overall experience. The game's surreal characters and engaging story contribute to its unique comedic appeal, making it a delightful choice for fans of humorous escape-adventure games.
- ““Tower of Beatrice” is a fantasy-themed and humorous escape-adventure-puzzle game, revolving around a magical book that you’re initially sent to steal, only to find out that the book has a will of her own and locks you up in her tower.”
- “I enjoyed the surreal characters you meet along the way, and the final room made me laugh.”
- “She makes many funny remarks and comments throughout the whole journey of trying to escape the tower, which is full of puzzles.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's graphics are described as having an interesting and unique art style, with some users noting that they are nice and reasonable for a low-budget title. However, there are criticisms regarding technical issues, such as clunky visuals and difficulty in interacting with inventory items. Overall, while the graphics are enjoyable, they may not be flawless and can sometimes hinder gameplay.
- “A lot of classic point-and-click logic to work through with an inventive story and fun graphics.”
- “Interesting and unique art style.”
- “For a low budget title, the graphics are quite reasonable.”
- “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 average.”
- “For a low-budget title, the graphics are quite reasonable.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game's story is characterized by an inventive and humorous narrative that enhances the classic point-and-click experience, featuring engaging puzzles and witty dialogue. While some players note a lack of depth in the overarching plot, the amusing setting and dynamic quests provide an entertaining backdrop, culminating in rewarding plot twists for those who persevere. Overall, the story is described as short yet enjoyable, with a blend of humor that keeps players engaged.
- “A lot of classic point-and-click logic to work through with an inventive story and fun graphics.”
- “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.”
- “In this game, an interesting story with wonderfully funny dialog has been added instead of random, standalone rooms.”
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is well-received, with each room featuring its own unique theme that enhances the atmosphere without becoming repetitive or annoying. Players appreciate the quality of the tracks, particularly noting the standout music in the fifth room. Overall, the sound design, including music and sound effects, contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “Music is really good; each room has its own music, and none of them is an annoying loop. My favorite room is the fifth.”
- “The music and sound effects are equally impressive.”
- “The music fits well and doesn't get annoying even though you hear the same track on each floor.”
- “Each room has its own musical theme.”
- “The same can be said about the music and sound effects.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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 maturity of the narrative 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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players noted that the gameplay could benefit from clearer explanations of game mechanics, as there were instances where guidance on what to do next was lacking.
- “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 into the action 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, leading to moments of confusion and annoyance.”