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 has a nice atmosphere and interesting sound effects that enhance the experience.
- Puzzles become progressively more challenging, providing a sense of accomplishment when completed.
- The graphics are decent, and the game offers a unique concept with engaging voice acting.
- The narrator's voice is often annoying and detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay frustrating.
- The game suffers from poor lighting and visibility issues, making navigation difficult.
- Checkpoint placement is sparse, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration when players die.
- story16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating story enhanced by full voice acting and an eerie atmosphere that immerses players. While the plot is intriguing, it requires careful attention to fully appreciate, as some players found it challenging. Overall, the narrative, combined with engaging puzzles and audio, contributes to a rewarding gameplay 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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and intimidating qualities, enhanced by effective sound effects and voice acting. While some players find the visuals lacking, many appreciate the dark, immersive environment that contributes significantly to the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, creating a compelling backdrop for the gameplay.
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, contributing to a creepy atmosphere, though they are marred by persistent bugs and glitches, particularly in version 1.07. Some players noted that the visuals improved after level transitions, but inconsistencies remain a concern. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they fall short of high-quality standards expected in the genre.
“The game has nice graphics and atmosphere.”
“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.”
“Graphics look okay sometimes.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a mixed bag; while some players find the challenges and the narrator's attempts at wit amusing, others feel that the humor quickly becomes repetitive and the narrator's tone can be irritating. Additionally, there are moments where the narrator's absence during puzzles leaves players feeling lost, detracting from the overall comedic experience.
“The game presents you with challenges that you'll probably fail on multiple times, which can be funny at first, but it does get old quickly.”
“The humor is great and funny, but there are moments when the narrator disappears during puzzles, leaving you completely lost!”
“The narrator tries to be funny and witty, adding a humorous touch to the game.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by persistent bugs and graphical glitches, particularly in version 1.07, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find it a decent effort, the issues with stability 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.”
“All in all, not a terrible effort, but it is let down by some annoying bugs and glitches, as well as poor checkpoint placement.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music and sound design are highly praised for enhancing the game's ambiance, with many users recommending lowering the music and sound effects to better appreciate the overall experience. Overall, the sound and music are considered extremely well executed.
“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.”
“Sound and music work really well for the ambiance.”
“The sound and music were extremely well done.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users mention a lack of variety in missions, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time. Overall, the gameplay is well-received but could benefit from more diverse challenges.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly due to a tedious initial puzzle that feels more like a waiting game, leading to repetitive backtracking upon failure. This has contributed to a negative perception of the game's early experience.
“Awful tedious start; the first puzzle is more of a waiting game, and you're sent back to it over and over if you die.”
