The Tower on the Borderland

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The Tower on the Borderland is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by DascuMaru and was released on May 20, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In "The Tower on the Borderland," play as Erin, a special ops soldier trapped in a nightmarish, labyrinthine Tower filled with grotesque creatures and demonic squadmates. Navigate the Tower using your radio for guidance, engage in action-horror combat, and explore to find a way out. The game boasts a PlayStation 1-inspired visual style, aiming to deliver a haunting and atmospheric horror experience.

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atmosphere12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere with excellent PS1-inspired graphics and eerie vibes that enhance the horror experience.
Combat mechanics, while initially clunky, offer interesting features like perfect dodging and a mix of melee and ranged attacks that can be rewarding once mastered.
The story is intriguing, with a sense of mystery and exploration that keeps players engaged, along with well-paced cinematics that add depth to the narrative.

Exploration can feel repetitive due to limited distinct environments and a lack of movement upgrades, making the level layout somewhat dull.
Combat is often described as clunky and sluggish, with enemies being overly tanky, which can lead to frustration during encounters.
The map system, while useful, is difficult to navigate, and the radio feature feels underutilized, as it doesn't significantly enhance the exploration experience.

atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its rich, eerie, and immersive qualities, enhanced by a compelling art style and PS1-inspired graphics. Reviewers highlight the effective combination of music and visuals that create a sense of exploration, mystery, and danger, making the environment feel alive and engaging from the very start. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Love the eerie atmosphere; the music and visuals come together so well.”
- “Creepy atmosphere from the first minute and a cool sense of exploration, mystery, and danger.”
- “The creepy atmosphere really gets me taking every corridor as it comes.”
- “The PS1-inspired graphics nail that retro vibe, and the creepy atmosphere really set the mood for the whole experience.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are praised for their PS1-inspired retro style, which effectively creates a dark and eerie atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The combination of chilling music and visuals immerses players quickly, although some find the aesthetic can become repetitive over extended play. Overall, the art style and ambiance are highlighted as standout features that contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Love the eerie atmosphere, the music and visuals come together so well.”
- “I am really digging the dark and eerie ambiance, which is elevated by the discreet but chilling music; together with the retro-style visuals, they bring the player into the game pretty fast.”
- “The aesthetic can overstay its welcome after so many hours, but overall, I'm quite happy with it.”
- “I hate to boil it down to souls x resident evil with a retro aesthetic, but if you like those games I think you will enjoy this!”
- “The PS1-inspired graphics nail that retro vibe, and the creepy atmosphere really set the mood for the whole experience.”
story
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The story is generally regarded as intriguing and engaging, with a dark and immersive atmosphere that captivates players. Many reviewers appreciate the lack of exposition, which adds to the mystery surrounding the antagonist and the backstories of the characters. However, some note that the narrative feels short and somewhat repetitive, despite its interesting premise and appealing art style.
- “Really dark and immersive game that approaches its story in a manner I particularly like: no exposition, no explanation.”
- “This is a pretty cool game, nice art, rich atmosphere and an intriguing story.”
- “So far pretty engaging story, a good bit of mystery added to it.”
- “I'm interested in finding out more about what the bad guy was up to, and the backstory of your now evil squadmates.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a dark and eerie atmosphere, effectively complementing the retro-style visuals. Players appreciate the chilling yet discreet soundscapes that enhance immersion and provide a sense of safety at save points, contributing to an overall excellent ambiance.
- “Love the eerie atmosphere; the music and visuals come together so well.”
- “The vibes were neat, and the game has save point music, so when you hear it, you get that instant stress relief.”
- “The vibes were neat and the game has save point music, so when you hear it, you get that instant stress relief.”
- “I am really digging the dark and eerie ambiance, which is elevated by the discreet but chilling music; together with the retro-style visuals, they bring the player into the game pretty fast.”
- “Music represents our safe space, aka bonfire of sorts.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting that the combat mechanics are clunky and often lead to a frustrating experience, as running away from enemies becomes a common strategy. Additionally, the radio mechanic is seen as underutilized, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Good game, but one of the main mechanics, combat, is clunky as hell, and running away from enemies most of the time doesn't make it very fun to play.”
- “Probably my biggest complaint is that I felt the radio mechanic was severely underutilized.”
character development
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The character development in the game is highlighted by the impressive design of the enemies, which adds a spooky and engaging element to the overall experience.

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The Tower on the Borderland is a survival action adventure game with horror theme.

The Tower on the Borderland is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing The Tower on the Borderland.

The Tower on the Borderland was released on May 20, 2024.

The Tower on the Borderland was developed by DascuMaru.

The Tower on the Borderland has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its music.

The Tower on the Borderland is a single player game.

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