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Tower of Mask

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95%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
95% User Score Based on 213 reviews

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Tower of Mask is a single player survival role playing shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Papertip Studio and was released on December 7, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

An innovative survival horror imbued with the eternal brilliance of dungeon crawling In a confined space with no escape, face relentless attacks from masked humans. Use your limited resources and wits to survive this desperate situation! Simple combat system with grid-based movement and free camera control. The only way to survive is to dodge dangers and defeat the appr…

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Innovative combination of grid-based movement with free camera aiming and real-time combat, making combat dynamic and engaging.
  • Well-designed puzzles and secrets that are clever without being frustrating; good balance of combat and exploration.
  • Strong atmosphere with creepy and unique enemy designs, supported by excellent sound design and immersive environments.
  • Storyline is cryptic, sparse, and sometimes suffers from translation issues, leaving some players wanting more clarity.
  • Short game length (around 8-12 hours) may leave players wanting more content or longer gameplay experience.
  • Save system relies on fixed save points which can be tedious; lack of controller support and some minor technical optimization issues reported.

  • gameplay

    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a solid and engaging blend of action RPG and dungeon crawler mechanics with a distinctive Japanese folk horror theme, featuring precise free-aim combat, tactical enemy kiting, and innovative mask-based enemy abilities. While not groundbreaking, its well-designed puzzles, varied enemy tactics, and thoughtful pacing create a captivating and immersive experience that balances familiarity with clever surprises. Some critiques note occasional difficulty spikes and limited mechanical innovation, but overall it provides satisfying, dynamic gameplay enriched by atmospheric and design depth.

    • “Combines action DRPG gameplay with Japanese folk horror aesthetics and it works really well.”
    • “Getting hooked on a familiar and to me very soothing kind of gameplay loop wasn't the end of it though: where this really made it to the next level is in how many little 'moments' in the gameplay you constantly go through, little surprises and clever ideas intricately woven that make the moment to moment gameplay really fairly captivating.”
    • “Mask actually has decent enemy variety, especially for a solo project - it takes about 10 hours to complete, but over those 10 hours you'll run into a handful of different enemies, several of which 'break rules' and have unique mechanics, like teleporting behind you, walking through walls, laying down dangerous areas to deny space, et cetera, while also having different weakpoints and weapon types you have to learn and play around.”
    • “While Tower of Mask has a lot going for it in terms of atmosphere, a lack of clarity around game mechanics and unreasonable difficulty really lets the game down.”
    • “Combat still generally devolves into kiting enemies in a square until they're dead, but diagonal hits and the tackle mechanic add a degree of complexity that prevented combat from getting stale.”
    • “That being a game which whilst solid in its execution, felt like it had a lot of room to improve and evolve with the mechanics that it presented by means of a sequel.”

  • atmosphere

    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a dark, eerie, and oppressive atmosphere that blends horror and dungeon-crawling elements, enhanced by creepy sound design and claustrophobic environments. Its rich lore, ambient audio, and minimalist yet effective visuals contribute to a tense and immersive experience that resonates strongly with fans of classic and modern dungeon crawlers. While some note difficulty and clarity issues, the overall atmosphere remains a standout feature that deeply engages players.

    • “The low ceilings and creepy atmospheric sounds really ramp up the claustrophobia and make the exploration nerve-wracking.”
    • “Outstanding atmosphere, clever puzzles, a fun combat system that blends action and tile-based dungeon crawlers, great horror elements that scared me more than a few times, and wonky balancing when you get an actual glock.”
    • “Mostly in the atmosphere, if I'll be honest; it has a very dark and foreboding air to it, complete with strange and sometimes horrifying enemies and this sense of being in a place that rejects you for daring to step foot in its labyrinthine environment.”
    • “It doesn't have quite as many ideas as Grimrock, but it does a good job of creating a hostile and unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “While Tower of Mask has a lot going for it in terms of atmosphere, a lack of clarity around game mechanics and unreasonable difficulty really lets the game down.”

  • graphics

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The graphics blend Japanese folk horror aesthetics with action RPG elements, creating a visually engaging and atmospheric experience with beautiful character and combat animations. While generally praised for their creativity and fitting style, the visuals are described as decent but sometimes less polished or lacking clarity in certain areas, and the game can be unexpectedly demanding on system performance. Overall, the graphics effectively support the game's mood and theme, contributing to its immersive dungeon-crawling experience.

    • “Combines action DRPG gameplay with Japanese folk horror aesthetics and it works really well.”
    • “Stunning visuals, and the character and combat animations are beautiful.”
    • “The graphics are very good, the music is nice and fits with the atmosphere of the game very well.”
    • “The graphics unfortunately feel less polished than Grimrock.”
    • “Weirdly very demanding for the graphics level and being an Unreal title, every time I alt+tab out of the game it freezes and takes an exaggerated multiple minutes to recover or just becomes completely unresponsive which requires ending task in task manager.”
    • “I try not to complain about visuals too much honestly, there are maybe a few instances where I would say the game could probably use more visual clarity on the buttons.”

  • story

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The story is delivered in a minimal, esoteric style primarily through scattered notes and scrolls, creating a cryptic and sparse narrative that some find intriguing while others see as underdeveloped. Though not heavily emphasized and lacking direct storytelling elements like videos or dialogue, it provides enough lore and mystery to complement the exploration and gameplay. Overall, the story is basic but sufficient, serving as a subtle backdrop to the game's traps, puzzles, and combat.

    • “I originally was unsure of the single member party and mask motif but after playing found the theme and basic story very exciting.”
    • “The narrative is cryptic and sparse, delivered through scattered notes and vague encounters rather than direct storytelling.”
    • “Story is very 'read what you find'.”
    • “The story is sort of there, but essentially amounts to people leaving notes for all that ascend the tower with more mysteries unraveling as you go.”

  • music

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The music in the game is minimal and atmospheric, with more emphasis on ambient sounds like footsteps and weapon clanging, which enhances the overall mood. When present, tunes and melodies fit well with the game's atmosphere and complement the experience effectively.

    • “There is no music, said for in a few short bits, it's a mostly quiet affair with footsteps, groans of the masks and weapons clanging and it's actually fantastic for it.”
    • “The graphics are very good, the music is nice and fits with the atmosphere of the game very well.”
    • “There is more ambience than music, but there are tunes and melodies.”
    • “There is no music, only a few short bits; it's mostly a quiet affair with footsteps, groans of the masks, and weapons clanging, which actually works well.”
    • “I could not figure out the secret between the room with the clown mask and the musical tone room.”
    • “There is more ambience than music, but there are some tunes and melodies.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is mixed, with performance dips occurring on devices like the Steam Deck during certain encounters, though not game-breaking. Overall, users find the optimization subpar, contributing to a less smooth experience despite the game's promising concept.

    • “Your combat performance is tied to your stats.”
    • “I was captivated by the concept and the idea of the game but was met with poor optimization and mediocre execution.”
    • “Performance on Steam Deck on medium settings still dips into lower FPS in some encounters, but nothing game breaking.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is notably demanding on graphics and frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive when alt-tabbing, often requiring a task manager shutdown. Despite these stability issues, some players find the glitches amusing and not overly disruptive.

    • “Weirdly very demanding for the graphics level and being an Unreal title, every time I alt+tab out of the game it freezes and takes an exaggerated multiple minutes to recover or just becomes completely unresponsive, requiring ending the task in Task Manager.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is highly praised, with users finding even glitches amusing and well-integrated. Although the English translations are often inaccurate, they add a humorous charm to the experience.

    • “10/10 even the glitches were funny and unintrusive”
    • “The translations to English are very off but pretty funny.”
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Tower of Mask is a survival role playing shooter game with horror theme. Common tags for Tower of Mask include grid-based movement, first-person, indie, linear, real-time and others.

Tower of Mask is available on PC and Windows.

Tower of Mask was released on December 7, 2024.

Tower of Mask was developed by Papertip Studio.

Tower of Mask has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tower of Mask for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Tower of Mask is a single player game.

Similar games include Legend of Grimrock, Vaporum, Legend of Grimrock 2, Vaporum: Lockdown, Operencia: The Stolen Sun and others.