Tower Keepers

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Tower Keepers is a strategic fantasy RPG where you collect and upgrade heroes to defend your tower. Battle against enemies in turn-based combat, and build your defenses to survive endless waves. Summon powerful allies, unlock new skills, and climb the leaderboards in intense PvP.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 743 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

monetization51 negative mentions

The game features a unique Player Heroes vs Player Tower mode, which is considered the best part of the game.
It has a polished look and feel, with engaging gameplay that many players find addictive.
Players appreciate the variety of heroes and customization options available, making it enjoyable to strategize and build teams.

The game is very grindy, requiring long play sessions and often leading to frustration as progress slows significantly after reaching higher levels.
There are frequent and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and can lead to crashes, making the experience frustrating.
The PvP matchmaking is poorly balanced, often pitting players against significantly higher-level opponents, which diminishes the competitive aspect.

monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
4%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads, which many players find disruptive and frustrating. Users report frequent forced ads after battles, with some experiencing crashes linked to ad playback, leading to a poor overall experience. While some players are willing to pay to remove ads, the high cost of in-app purchases and the perception of being pressured into spending have further tarnished the game's reputation.
- “As per usual for Ninja Kiwi, in-app purchases are not needed at all to compete.”
- “It's a decent game; Ninja Kiwi usually is not that pricey on in-app purchases such as this one, but I guess every game developer nowadays is more in it for the money than to please customers.”
- “A very good game, fun and addicting; it made me buy my first in-app purchase.”
- “The only real problem I have is that the in-app purchases are basically daylight robbery.”
- “Too many ads kill this game; the game is decent, but 30-second ads all the time have the player base very low.”
- “I don't mind the forced ads, but what annoys me is that the app crashes almost every time an ad plays, meaning that I have to wait for the app to reload before I can continue playing.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its good controls, diverse mechanics, and strategic depth, making it engaging and enjoyable for players. However, some users express frustration with energy mechanics, overpriced in-app purchases, and issues related to guild management, which can detract from the experience. While the graphics and real-time PvP elements are well-received, technical issues like lag and crashes have also been noted.
- “The mechanics are diverse, and as long as you pace yourself, the game can provide plenty of content and fun.”
- “Love all the mechanics of the game; it's a good time killer.”
- “The theme and the graphics fit perfectly, the gameplay is interesting, the mechanics are simple enough to quickly learn, lots of strategy, online mode, I could go on.”
- “If not for the energy mechanics and overpriced in-app purchases, this would be a 5-star game.”
- “Gameplay is fine, but the graphics make it laggy and it crashes a lot.”
- “This gets very time-consuming and deteriorates my gameplay experience.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and repetitive, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and character development beyond the tutorial. While some users appreciate the potential for an interesting storyline and character collection, many feel that the lack of depth and variety in missions detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a significant area for improvement, with calls for more meaningful content and context for the gameplay.
- “It has a fair amount of characters to collect and an interesting story; I will continue to play for a long time.”
- “Good storyline, excellent game to player balance.”
- “The game was created with skill and the storyline was well crafted.”
- “Zero story or NPC chatter outside the tutorial, poor PvP balance with no matchmaking, a clear and obvious lack of crafting materials for high-end gear unless you pay for them. When you hit level 30, you need 3 teams of 4 or you can't do hero battles, and you won't have either the gear or characters when you do.”
- “Some actual story would be nice too. Why am I even leading this group of heroes anyway, and why am I fighting others in their towers? The only story you get outside the tiny tutorial is the name of the copy-paste acts, which are currently 6 boring groups of levels with no real point or reason to be there; they are identical minus the enemies you face.”
- “I want this game to succeed as it was fun until level 30+, but then you start to see no differences between events or normal missions, making it hard for newer players to enjoy PvP with the matchmaking, team requirements, and no balance whatsoever.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and visual appeal, describing it as eye-friendly and unique. However, some users report performance issues, such as lag and crashes, which detract from the experience. While the graphics are generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements, particularly regarding specific elements like weapon visuals.
- “Sweet graphics, love it.”
- “The theme and the graphics fit perfectly, the gameplay is interesting, the mechanics are simple enough to quickly learn, lots of strategy, online mode, I could go on.”
- “Really enjoying it, artwork is unique!”
- “Gameplay is fine, but the graphics make it laggy; it crashes a lot.”
- “Could be better; improve the graphics.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite pronounced, often requiring days of effort to achieve meaningful progress, especially after a recent patch that increased costs and decreased rewards. While some enjoy the grind as part of the fun, others feel it creates a disparity between those who are willing to invest time versus those who can pay for quicker advancements. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant but polarizing element of the gameplay experience.
- “I am level 41, and it takes at least days of grinding to get anything decent.”
- “Well, there's always the option of grinding, if you're willing to spend 3 days grinding to achieve what someone else paid $1.99 for in an instant.”
- “This recent patch has made things quite grindy; the cost of basically everything went way up while the gold output was brought way down.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, slow loading times, and frequent freezes or crashes, particularly after updates. While players appreciate the game's potential and enjoy its content, these technical issues detract from the overall experience and need addressing for improved performance.
- “I played this before I stopped, and the first time I tried to open it after downloading it again, it was a black screen for 20 minutes. I closed it, then reopened it, and the loading is as slow as I remembered. The lag is pretty bad, not quite as bad as it used to be, but still bad. Half the time I go into the shop, the game freezes and then crashes. I like the game and I hope these problems get fixed; I'll give 5 stars. I really like this game even though it has its problems.”
- “Potentially good but freezes and reboots occasionally, or slows up your phone and then causes it to freeze as well.”
- “Awesome game from awesome dev, but a little careless. Since the last update, I've noticed many lags, FPS drops, and short freezes.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate it as enjoyable and fitting, others find it dull and sleep-inducing. Additionally, issues such as frequent ads and forced audio adjustments detract from the overall experience.
- “Nice and neat game with good music and enough fun for even free-to-play players for at least some time.”
- “Too many ads, and they forcefully adjust the audio levels of my music down.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game features a mix of engaging and fun designs, but opinions are polarized, with some players finding the character aesthetics unappealing and suggesting that both heroes and villains appear equally bizarre.
- “Really fun and great character designs.”
- “The character designs are hideous, and the heroes look just as insane as the baddies.”
- “Character development feels shallow and unengaging, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The lack of meaningful growth for the characters leaves the story feeling flat and uninteresting.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game is praised for its character optimization features, appealing to players who enjoy min/maxing for optimal performance. However, it suffers from poor battery optimization, as it consumes more power than it can recharge, even with a high-capacity charger.
- “Highly recommended for people who like to min/max and optimize their characters for the best performance.”
- “The game's optimization mechanics allow for deep customization, making every character build feel unique and rewarding.”
- “I love how the optimization system encourages experimentation, letting players find the perfect balance for their playstyle.”
- “Pretty fun; however, battery consumption is poorly optimized in my opinion. Even on Sony's 1.5 amps charger, it still uses more power than it can charge.”
- “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play. Optimization seems to have been an afterthought.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience. The optimization needs significant improvement.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “It's hilarious!”
- “The humor is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”