Tower of Fate
- August 13, 2019
- ClockWork Wolf
Get on Steam"Tower of Fate" is a challenging and dark puzzle game set in a beautifully haunted world between Hell and Earth. You must ascend a tower filled with cruel puzzles, mind games, and hidden secrets to prove your worth for redemption. The game thrives on its intentional bugs and glitches, providing a unique and frustrating experience. Will you be able to reach the top despite the unfair challenges?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a creepy atmosphere and high-quality graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- Puzzles are interesting and become progressively more challenging, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The voice acting and sound design contribute positively to the game's ambiance, making it engaging for players.
- The game suffers from poor checkpoint placement, leading to frustrating experiences when players have to redo large sections after dying.
- The narrator's voice and dialogue can be annoying and detract from the enjoyment of the game, often punishing players for not waiting for her to finish.
- The game is excessively dark, making it difficult to see and navigate, which can lead to disorientation and frustration.
- story8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing plot and immersive dark atmosphere, enhanced by full voice acting. While some players found it challenging, those who engaged with the narrative found it rewarding and worth the experience. Overall, the story is considered interesting and well-integrated with the game's puzzles and audio elements.
“The game has full voice acting that pleases the ears, an interesting plot dialogue, and most importantly - an eerie dark atmosphere that cannot be conveyed in words.”
“However, it was definitely worth the playthrough for the price and has an interesting story.”
“I cannot really say much about the story without spoiling anything, but if you pay attention (I did not on my first playthrough: lost all my lives and had to restart), the story actually is really interesting.”
“The story is convoluted and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“I found the narrative to be predictable and lacking depth, which made it hard to stay invested.”
“Despite the potential for a compelling storyline, the execution fell flat and felt rushed.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by effective sound effects and voice acting. While some players find it overly dark or lacking in visual variety, many appreciate the combination of high-quality graphics and a compelling, intimidating ambiance that contributes to the overall experience.
“The game has full voice acting that pleases the ears, an interesting plot dialogue, and most importantly - an eerie dark atmosphere that cannot be conveyed in words.”
“Not all indie horror games can boast a creepy atmosphere and high-quality graphics.”
“The atmosphere and selected sound effects are intimidating and further inflate the situation of the tower.”
“The game has a full voice acting that pleases the ears, an interesting plot dialogue, and most importantly - an eerie dark atmosphere that cannot be conveyed in words.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, with some users noting a creepy atmosphere and high-quality visuals at times. However, there are reports of bugs and graphical glitches, particularly in version 1.07, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The game has nice graphics and atmosphere.”
“Graphics look okay sometimes.”
“There are still bugs and graphical glitches (played version 1.07).”
“Not all indie horror games can boast a creepy atmosphere and high-quality graphics.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it entertaining and funny, others feel that the narrator's attempts at wit can be annoying and detract from the experience. Additionally, the repetitive nature of failing puzzles can lead to frustration rather than amusement, making the humor feel stale over time.
“Both great and funny, but then you get some puzzles that she just disappears on and you're completely lost!”
“The game presents you with challenges that you'll probably fail on the first, second, or third try. That in itself is not bad; sometimes it's even funny, but it gets old and boring pretty quickly.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have persistent bugs and graphical glitches, particularly in version 1.07, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable at a discounted price, the stability issues and poor checkpoint placement are notable drawbacks.
“There are still bugs and graphical glitches (played version 1.07).”
“Just all in all buggy, and it seems like it hates the player.”
“Overall, not a terrible effort, but it is let down by some annoying bugs and glitches, as well as poor checkpoint placement.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are praised for effectively enhancing the game's ambiance, with some users recommending lowering the volume to better appreciate other elements. Overall, the sound and music are considered to be exceptionally well executed.
“Sound and music work really well for the ambiance.”
“I suggest you turn down the music and sound effects so you can better hear the fate.”
“I suggest you turn down the music and sound effects so you can better hear the game.”
“The sound and music work really well for the ambiance.”
“The sound and music were extremely well done.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering players a satisfying experience that balances challenge and enjoyment. Many users appreciate the variety of gameplay elements that keep the experience fresh and dynamic. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and accessibility, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly due to a tedious start where the first puzzle feels more like a waiting game, leading to repetitive backtracking upon failure.
“The grinding is awful and tedious; the first puzzle feels more like a waiting game, and you get sent back to it over and over if you die.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found the grinding to be excessively time-consuming, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
