Towaga: Among Shadows
- July 14, 2020
- Sunnyside Games
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn Towaga: Among Shadows, players must master light to exorcise hordes of creatures across 70+ levels, four game modes, and a richly detailed universe. With intense scoring modes, challenging achievements, and a focus on improving abilities and spells, this game offers a unique and magical journey for those seeking to battle for the light. Immerse yourself in the stunning 2D graphics and compete with friends to rise to the top of the leaderboard.
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Addictive and simple mechanics that provide a fun arcade feel.
- Challenging gameplay with a variety of levels and an interesting upgrade system.
- Repetitive gameplay due to limited player movement and abilities.
- Game-breaking bugs that prevent replaying story stages after completion.
- Difficulty can feel randomly unfair, and some spells lack variety.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet meaningful mechanics that create a powerful experience, allowing players to feel like the sole survivor against darkness. It features addictive and challenging elements, particularly with magic combinations, and is visually stunning, enhancing the overall fun factor.
“It's got some very simple mechanics, but the devs managed to make the game feel powerful and meaningful; you're the sole survivor of the light, holding the darkness at bay.”
“After a little while getting used to the gameplay, I started to appreciate the challenge.”
“Stunning visuals and simple but challenging gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and exceptional art style, featuring beautifully animated cutscenes and engaging character designs. Players appreciate the vibrant and immersive environments that enhance the adventure and platforming elements, making the overall experience visually captivating.
“The art style is very, very good and there are a bunch of levels to keep you interested for a while.”
“Fantastic art style, some amazingly animated cutscenes, nice little score chaser.”
“I didn't think I would enjoy it that much at first because I'm not used to this kind of twin-stick arcade games, but the beautiful visuals and animations really hooked me, all those little creatures which are fun to shoot at and watch explode!”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and enjoyable, providing a fun experience, but players have reported significant bugs that prevent them from replaying story stages after completing the main narrative, which also locks achievements. While the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, it is marred by technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“A lot of fun to play with an interesting story.”
“Haven't 100% completed the game yet, but finished the main story in just a couple of hours.”
“Once you beat story mode, the game bugs and you cannot repeat the story stages, locking your achievements out.”
“There is a meta progression (you get shards that can be used to improve your stats and spells), and the story is just there.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its uniqueness and quality, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature.
“Visually stunning and unique, complemented by an amazing soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic!”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and unique, appealing to those who appreciate a distinct comedic style.
“The game's sense of humor is absolutely delightful!”
“I love how the witty dialogue keeps me laughing throughout the game.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
