Tower of God: Great Journey

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"Tower of God: Great Journey" is a single-player Role Playing Game with a engaging story and stunning 2D anime-style graphics, based on the popular "Tower of God" webtoon. However, the game is hindered by frequent ads, numerous bugs and requires a lot of grinding. Overall, it offers an immersive experience for fans of the series and idle RPGs, but with some significant caveats.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 838 reviews

story17 positive mentions

gameplay18 negative mentions

The game has stunning graphics and animations that capture the essence of the Tower of God webtoon.
It offers good rewards for free-to-play players, making it more enjoyable for those who don't want to spend money.
The game has a lot of potential and is addictive, especially for fans of the original series.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, including lag, freezing, and long loading times.
The user interface is poorly designed, with small text and buttons that make navigation difficult.
The gacha system is heavily pay-to-win, with low drop rates for legendary characters and a frustrating progression system.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
76%
5%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it closely follows the original manhwa but suffers from poor adaptation, rapid text scrolling, and frequent interruptions from gameplay mechanics. While the art and cutscenes are praised for their quality, the overall narrative experience is often described as confusing and rushed, leading to frustration among players who wish to engage more deeply with the story. Additionally, technical issues such as loading screens and crashes detract from the storytelling experience, leaving fans of the source material disappointed.
- “The storyline is nice as well since it's close to the original story with little background info.”
- “I like that the introduction and story completely follows the manhwa; I've already finished reading it. The art is really nice; it's like a recap of the series except playable!”
- “The story presentation is really well done and the art style is top notch.”
- “The story wasn't adapted well with random fights happening just to break up the story.”
- “The story is way inferior to the manhwa.”
- “The story part of the game is absurdly inaccurate too.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking engagement, with many users describing it as an auto-battler that requires minimal interaction. Players express disappointment in the repetitive mechanics, generic design, and a lack of meaningful content, leading to a consensus that the gameplay is tedious and uninspired. While some appreciate the graphics and character art, the overall gameplay experience is deemed unsatisfactory and not worth the time invested.
- “Higan: Eurthyll proves you can have an AFK game with fun mechanics, beautiful animation and graphics, and different playstyles to keep you engaged.”
- “I started to know the mechanics of this game and it's surprisingly fun.”
- “Great gameplay and graphics, reliving the webtoon story.”
- “There is absolutely no gameplay (which is a deal breaker for me), when it could have been a turn-based RPG at least.”
- “The gameplay loop is boring as hell and the side activities are completely soulless.”
- “It's just auto battle all the time and has no real gameplay.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
45%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and animation quality as beautiful and well-executed. However, numerous users report significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, particularly on higher settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as impressive, they are sometimes criticized for being cluttered and lacking optimization, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- “Higan: Eurthyll proves you can have an AFK game with fun mechanics, beautiful animation and graphics, and different playstyles to keep you engaged.”
- “Visuals are amazing, need better explanation of mechanics.”
- “The graphics and art design of the game is really nice but that is pretty much all there is.”
- “I hate that all animations are on top of each other like a big mess, the same with the heroes when they walk on top of each other. I cannot appreciate the visuals and the graphics like that when everything is one big mess; can't tell which skill is which. The fighters should stand in their own space just like when you go into the edit party UI, each fighter is in his lane and casting should be in turns to show the whole skill.”
- “Not gonna lie, the graphics and gameplay were not as shown in any of the adverts I saw.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding mechanics in the game are widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and time-consuming, often requiring players to engage in lengthy farming sessions with minimal rewards. Many users express frustration over low drop rates for essential items and the lack of incentives for new players, making progression feel slow and unfulfilling. While some appreciate the art and story elements, the overall consensus is that the grinding experience detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Rates for legendary are too low, there aren't enough bonus incentives to keep new players around, and the game's grinding mechanics are just plain bad.”
- “Unfortunately, grinding the tower is required for progression.”
- “Half the game is auto battle and farming, but there also isn't a speed-up option for farming, so you are forced to sit through 7 minutes of staring at the screen waiting for your team to kill 60 enemies.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, laggy UI, and glitches during key actions like summoning and inventory management. Many players experience significant performance issues, including low frame rates and unresponsive controls, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. Despite its enjoyable gameplay concept, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Runs great, let's reach the top!”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense moments.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Game has an extremely laggy UI that freezes after being in it for prolonged amounts of time, especially when upgrading, crafting, or looking at event requirements.”
- “Unfortunately, I've been having issues trying to play the game because it freezes and stops to the point where I have to rapidly hit my home button or else I have to restart my phone. I have tried the low resolution and low frame rate settings; it worked for a little bit, but then it froze up again and told me the UI stopped working.”
- “The game freezes when you try to summon.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
13%
74%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as predatory and overly aggressive, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab." Players express frustration over the abundance of microtransactions, poor gacha rates, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience, leading to a negative perception of the game's value and integrity. Despite some appreciation for the art style, the monetization practices overshadow any positive aspects, leaving many players disillusioned.
- “Resources can feel stingy, and there are way too many monetization methods, but other than that, the game is fun.”
- “For a game in beta, they really went all out on the monetization features, huh.”
- “Everything has a price tag in game purchases.”
- “Doesn't live up to the franchise name; predatory monetization ruins pretty much everything.”
- “Good art style, but the rest of the game is terrible. It's mega pay-to-win, the gacha rates are horrendous, and beginner benefits are awful. This game is clearly a cash grab.”
- “I normally don't leave reviews, but this monetization is bad, not to mention the server issues.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
44%
39%
Overall, the game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting slow performance, frequent loading screens, and issues with user interface responsiveness. While some users have noted improvements since launch, many still find the game severely unoptimized, particularly on lower-tier devices. The graphics are appreciated, but the lack of effective optimization detracts significantly from the overall experience.
- “For a newly released game where optimizations are still to be put in place, I quite like it.”
- “Already seeing performance and UX improvements since launch.”
- “A great game still, but yes, it does need massive optimization.”
- “I played this game, and it was good but actually not optimized.”
- “Graphics are lovely, but optimization has been lacking for months now.”
- “Has the potential to be a decent game, but it is so severely unoptimized.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and enjoyable, others describe it as obnoxious and repetitive. Additionally, there are technical issues where the music stops when minimizing the app, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as a highlight, but its execution and integration could be improved.
- “Music is catchy and the character animations in battle are okay.”
- “Music is also very nice.”
- “Music's good, though.”
- “When I try to minimize this app, the music is gone, especially when I record a video of it but no voice, music, and sound.”
- “Music is obnoxious.”
- “Only thing it got going for it is the load-in music and 'graphics'.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development is highlighted through impressive character designs and fluid animations, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some users feel that the overall gameplay lacks excitement and depth, with limited interactive elements and flashy animations.
- “The sound, animations, strategy, character designs, story, and the way they implemented the skills and power system are all exceptional.”
- “Character designs are amazing and beautiful, and the animations are incredibly fluid.”
- “I'm sorry, but the fact that it's an auto-scroller means there aren't really many fun elements in the game. The animations and character designs are not really top-notch.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment in the game's emotional impact, feeling let down by its lack of engagement and originality compared to previous titles in the series. The game is perceived as a boring auto battler with graphics reminiscent of webtoon comics, failing to capture the essence of what made the series enjoyable. This disconnect has left fans feeling heartbroken and yearning for a more faithful representation of the franchise.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in Genshin Impact is perceived as lacking, with players feeling more frustrated than amused by the game's reliance on paid currency and the passive gameplay of auto-attacking.
- “The humor in this game is so clever; I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- “I love how the game uses absurdity to create funny moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions make every play session a joy.”