TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
- June 1, 2022
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Get on Steam"TOKYO: The Tower of Perpetuity" is a roguelike, action-adventure game where players climb an ever-changing tower filled with dangerous enemies and treacherous traps. With permadeath and randomized levels, each run offers a new challenge. Collect powerful upgrades and build your character to reach new heights in this addictive and replayable adventure.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming visuals and adorable character designs enhance the overall experience.
- The game offers a unique take on the roguelike genre with daily challenges and a focus on skillful dodging and timing.
- The soundtrack is fantastic, adding to the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- The lack of a basic attack and reliance on a long cooldown skill can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
- The difficulty curve is steep, which may deter casual players and those unfamiliar with the genre.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after a few runs due to limited variety in mechanics and enemy encounters.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity" is characterized by its simple yet challenging mechanics, utilizing roguelike elements with daily auto-generated dungeons that offer replay value through multiple playable characters. While the art style and soundtrack are praised, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and lacking in complexity over time. Overall, it is considered a solid indie platformer that balances fun and accessibility, though it may benefit from additional content and polish.
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging, there's a lot of replay value owing to multiple playable characters (each having their own story, attack style and end boss), the art style is adorable, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“To that end, the game respects the player's time very well, there are no gambling hooks or microtransactions hidden to force you to keep playing, and gameplay is boiled down to the barest elements to make it fun and supportable by a small developer.”
“Simple gameplay with in-depth execution and an absolutely banging soundtrack if you enjoy chip music.”
“The so-called daily auto-generated content is just a roguelike-based limited dungeon reconstruction. Though it may not provide enough freshness for most players, thanks to its excellent illustration and unique yet hardcore gameplay, this work still has its merits.”
“There's almost nothing else in terms of game mechanics.”
“Simplistic gameplay gets rather repetitive after a handful of runs; bosses are too similar, and there is occasional clunkiness.”
- music20 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality and catchy nature, often describing it as "fantastic" and "banging." Several players noted that the soundtrack significantly enhances the overall experience, with some even purchasing the original soundtrack on Steam, highlighting its appeal. The combination of excellent music and charming illustrations contributes to a warm and engaging atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging, there's a lot of replay value owing to multiple playable characters (each having their own story, attack style and end boss), the art style is adorable, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“And I can't finish this review without mentioning the soundtrack; this is the first time I've ever actually purchased the OST for a game on Steam - it's that good.”
“Simple gameplay with in-depth execution and an absolutely banging soundtrack if you enjoy chip music.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity" are characterized by a charming yet simplistic pixel art style that draws inspiration from the Touhou Project. While the art style is generally considered cute and warming, many reviewers note a lack of detail and stiffness in character animations, leading to a less engaging visual experience. Overall, the graphics complement the gameplay but may not meet the expectations of players seeking more intricate visuals.
“The art style is adorable, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“The music is amazing as well, and the game has a really cute, warming aesthetic and atmosphere to it.”
“And the graphics are very cute.”
“The actual in-game graphics are extremely lacking in detail, so the character's movements appear stiff and unchanged, which brings an extremely bad viewing experience.”
“Regarding indie games that focus on gameplay and innovation but lose sight of graphics, adding randomness and playability through roguelike or roguelite elements is a common thing, so does Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity.”
“As a 2D platform dungeon game, we can see that no matter its shoot 'em up gameplay or familiar pixel character art style, this work is deeply influenced by the Touhou Project.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through multiple playable characters, each with unique stories and gameplay styles, as well as daily changing levels that encourage players to revisit the game regularly. While individual runs are designed to be short and can be completed in a coffee break, the variety in characters and daily resets keep the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, the combination of charming art and a fantastic soundtrack enhances the desire to replay.
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging, with a lot of replay value owing to multiple playable characters, each having their own story, attack style, and end boss. The art style is adorable, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“Levels seem to change every day, so there's a lot of replayable climbing.”
“While each daily seed has some limited replayability (both in continues and different routes), you're expected to finish each seed in the span of a coffee break, put it down, and pick it back up again later once the tower resets.”
“Level seems to change every day, so there's a lot of replayable climbing.”
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging, there's a lot of replay value owing to multiple playable characters (each having their own story, attack style, and end boss).”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a rich narrative experience with multiple playable characters, each possessing their own unique story, attack style, and ending, which enhances replay value. Players navigate a tower, utilizing special attacks in a strategic manner, adding depth to the gameplay. Overall, the combination of character-driven stories and engaging gameplay creates a fun and immersive experience.
“There's a good variety of characters and in turn skills, and each character has their own little story and ending if you can manage to reach the top of the tower.”
“The gameplay is simple yet challenging, there's a lot of replay value owing to multiple playable characters (each having their own story, attack style and end boss), the art style is adorable, and the soundtrack is fantastic.”
“Ok this game is fun as heck, so it's kind of roguelike but not, you climb this tower and you can only use special attacks and no normal attacks. What a great plot twist! It makes the game more strategic and fun in many ways.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to tears and deep feelings of sadness.
“This game makes me want to cry and sob.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a respectful monetization model that avoids gambling hooks and hidden microtransactions, focusing instead on streamlined gameplay that enhances player enjoyment while being manageable for a small developer.
“The game respects the player's time very well; there are no gambling hooks or microtransactions hidden to force you to keep playing, and gameplay is boiled down to the barest elements to make it fun and sustainable for a small developer.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and heartwarming aesthetic, complemented by exceptional music that enhances the overall experience.
“The music is amazing, and the game has a really cute, warm aesthetic and atmosphere to it.”
