Tower of Spirit
- July 20, 2024
- Hookaria Games
Get on Steam"Tower of Spirit" is an exploration-based game where players journey through mysterious lands, encountering random challenges and battles. As you reach bonfires, you can recruit new characters to your party and collect powerful emblems that grant various bonuses and abilities. Every run is unique, offering dynamic group building and diverse encounters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique aesthetic with hand-drawn graphics and animations that stand out from typical pixel art styles.
- The turn-based combat system is engaging and allows for strategic gameplay with shared HP and MP pools among characters, enhancing team dynamics.
- Regular updates from the developer show promise for future content and improvements, making it an exciting early access title.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including freezing issues during critical moments, which can disrupt gameplay.
- It is not playable on SteamDeck, limiting accessibility for some players.
- Some mechanics, such as the defend ability, may be overpowered, and there are issues with the achievement system not functioning properly.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique character identities and effective classic mechanics, complemented by appealing hand-drawn graphics. While players appreciate the current experience, there is a desire for more difficulty settings, gameplay options, and additional content to prevent monotony as the game progresses in early access.
“The characters have a great visual identity with unique gameplay.”
“The hand-drawn graphics are original and very nice, and the gameplay, although classic in its genre, is still pretty effective.”
“I would like more difficulty settings and gameplay options, but I'm sure that will come later in early access.”
“The hand-drawn graphics are original and very nice, but the gameplay, although classic in its genre, remains somewhat effective.”
“For sure new characters and biomes, and I hope some enemies and mechanics too, so the game would not be too monotonous.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a distinctive and appealing aesthetic, moving away from traditional pixel art to showcase original hand-drawn graphics. This unique visual style adds character and depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The hand-drawn graphics are original and very nice, and the gameplay, although classic in its genre, is still pretty effective.”
“The handmade graphic aspect is cool; it really gives a soul to the game.”
“The game has a cool and unique aesthetic.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as good and complemented by amusing sound effects that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the music to be somewhat redundant, the authentic voice and spell effects contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music is good, and the sound effects are goofy but funny.”
“I also love the character design, and even if the music is redundant, the voice and spell effects are funny and feel authentic.”
“The art, design, and music are all cool.”
“The music is redundant and fails to add any excitement to the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“While the character design is impressive, the music does not match the quality and becomes tiresome.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly highlighted by a recurring bug where the end boss freezes when players use a specific ability to interrupt an attack. Despite being well-rounded, these bugs detract from the overall experience.
“The end boss freezes when I use Wrap from Pandy to interrupt his channeling attack.”
“It's a well-rounded game, but it is very buggy.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its goofy sound effects and authentic voice and spell effects, which contribute to an overall lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the comedic elements alongside the solid combat system and character design, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The sound effects are goofy but funny, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”
“The voice and spell effects are funny and feel authentic, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love the character design, which complements the humor throughout the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn animations create a distinctive and appealing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The hand drawings and their animations create a very nice and unique atmosphere.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's emblem system and diverse character abilities, combined with numerous randomized elements, contribute to a consistently enjoyable replayability experience. Players find that these features keep the gameplay fresh and engaging across multiple playthroughs.
“The emblem system and the different abilities of the characters, combined with many randomized choices, make the replayability always fun.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design and find the voice and spell effects to be humorous and authentic, contributing positively to the overall character development experience. However, some note that the music can feel repetitive.
