Tower of Doom

About

Tower of Doom is a single player survival shooter game. It was developed by Finn Lichtenberg and was released on July 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tower of Doom is a VR arcade shooter in which the player has to survive multiple waves of enemies in different levels. Each round the player gets to choose one out of four auto-generated guns in order to move up the highscoreboard and make it to the next stage.

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Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of guns with random attributes, providing a unique experience in each playthrough.
The ability to upgrade weapons and use turrets adds depth to the gameplay and encourages strategic planning.
The graphics and sound effects are well-executed, contributing to an engaging and frantic atmosphere.

There is a significant game-breaking bug that can prevent progress, requiring a restart to fix.
The game lacks a save feature for selected guns, making it frustrating to lose favorite weapons after a run.
Content is currently limited, with repetitive gameplay and a lack of story or challenge, leading to a feeling of monotony.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics, such as using guns as automated turrets and the ability for shots to pass through walls, which adds strategic depth and replayability. However, the lack of tutorials or explanations for bonuses and mechanics may leave some players confused. Overall, the gameplay is described as simply fun, though it may require players to seek out tips for a better understanding.
- “The mechanic of using guns as automated turrets, combined with the variety of elements and effects, makes for some sweet strategy and replayability.”
- “Simply fun gameplay.”
- “"Shots pass through walls" has some interesting mechanics.”
- “No tutorial or explanation of bonuses or mechanics.”
- “It would appear these other reviewers don't understand the mechanics of the game.”
- “Gameplay tips and observations:”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, showcasing clear effort in their design, but they fall short of expectations for a title priced at £11.39. While the sound effects and visuals are praised, some players feel that the overall graphical experience lacks depth and engagement.
- “Sound effects and visuals are on point.”
- “Graphically, the game looks okay and it's clear someone has put a lot of effort into it, but for me, there was no point to it, no fun, and for a game that costs £11.39, I expect a lot more content.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is noted for its limited settings menu, which only allows players to adjust the volume for effects and music, offering no additional customization options.
- “Very limited settings menu featuring only volume controls for effects and music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a complete absence of a story, with players expressing frustration over the lack of narrative and purpose in the game. This has led to a perception of the experience as unengaging and directionless.
- “There is no story here, no challenge, seemingly no reason for doing any of it.”