Tower of Archeos
- May 5, 2016
- Benjamin Soulé
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging blend of RPG, puzzle, and roguelike elements, providing a refreshing experience.
- It has high replay value with diverse characters, abilities, and tactical gameplay that encourages strategic thinking.
- The pixel graphics and nostalgic art style are charming, reminiscent of classic NES/Genesis era games.
- The game lacks depth and additional features such as a tutorial, music, or Steam achievements, making it feel like a cash grab.
- Many players find the game frustrating due to its RNG dependence and lack of clear explanations for roles and abilities.
- Some items and characters are unbalanced, leading to situations where certain strategies or choices dominate gameplay.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and depth, offering a balance between strategic choices and progression that enhances replayability. Despite some criticism regarding pricing, the game is noted for its surprising quality and unique challenges, making it a standout in the low-budget category.
“Surprisingly excellent low-budget matching game, 10/10 for gameplay.”
“The leveling and progression mechanics add choices to each run, creating a tension between playing optimally and pursuing more levels, which can ultimately be detrimental as leveling up is a key source of healing.”
“An excellent retro game with unique and challenging gameplay.”
“And this is another game, in my opinion, that the creators didn't know how to bundle gameplay with the price point.”
“The leveling and progression mechanics add choices to each run, and there is a tension between playing optimally and going for more levels, which in the end might harm you as leveling up is a key source of healing.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their unique RPG aesthetic and impressive pixel art, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Users appreciate the combination of visuals and sound, enhancing the overall immersion and fun of discovering gameplay mechanics.
“Love the art, RPG aesthetic, and the concept is unique as far as I've seen.”
“I also love the graphics and sound.”
“The pixel graphics are awesome, and I had a lot of fun discovering the rules and strategies, eventually figuring out how to beat the game (for the record, 27 points on difficulty 0).”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are generally considered enjoyable, though some players feel that the overall experience could be enhanced with additional features like achievements or a tutorial.
“I think the music and sound effects are fun too.”
“I wish this game had more music variety; it feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
“The music in this game is so bland that it often fades into the background, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse characters and various enemy combinations, making it appealing for fans of RPGs, roguelikes, and puzzle games. However, some users suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing.
“The game is very good, and it has a high replay value, with many characters and possibilities for enemy combinations.”
“It has high replay value, but wait for a sale on this one - otherwise worth playing if you like RPGs, roguelikes, and puzzle games.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is well-received, with users highlighting its appeal and noting a current promotional price that makes it an attractive purchase.
