Tower Tag
- May 28, 2020
- VR Nerds
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamTower Tag is a fast-paced virtual reality game that offers hyper-dynamic, futuristic PVP combat with a grappling hook locomotion system. Players compete in teams to control tower platforms and outmaneuver opponents using tactics and strategy. The game features 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, and 4v4 matches, with opportunities for casual play and competitive ranking in the Tower Tag community. Its intuitive controls and motion sickness-free movement make it accessible and immersive.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Quest
Reviews
- Tower Tag offers a fun and innovative gameplay experience that combines elements of laser tag and strategic team play, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The game is easy to learn with simple mechanics, allowing new players to quickly jump in and start having fun, while still providing depth for those looking to master it.
- The community is active and supportive, with a Discord channel that helps players find matches and organize games, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
- The player base is currently very small, making it difficult to find matches without coordinating with friends or using Discord, often resulting in games against bots.
- Some players have reported technical issues, such as bugs and performance problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks variety in terms of maps and game modes, which may lead to repetitive gameplay if the player base does not grow and more content is not added.
- gameplay47 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy for new players to jump in and enjoy. While the core mechanics, such as shooting and grappling, are intuitive and fun, some players note a lack of variety in weapons and maps, which can lead to repetitive experiences, especially when playing with bots. Overall, the game shines in its fast-paced, strategic team play, enhanced by effective communication and a polished design, though it currently suffers from a limited online player base.
“The gameplay experience has a very similar feel to how a 'real world' competition feels.”
“Extremely fun game with intuitive mechanics that perfectly suit the VR ecosystem.”
“The matches are short but fast-paced, the mechanics are simple and easy to learn, but there is a lot of room to grow as a player by being strategic.”
“The gameplay is very simplistic and straightforward, which makes it easy to jump right in and start playing.”
“The gameplay is not as varied as in other multiplayer shooters: there is only one weapon and very few maps.”
“I would like to see more variety in guns, ammo, gameplay.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their clean, polished, and Tron-like aesthetic, which enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While the visuals are described as realistic and smooth, some players expressed a desire for more customizable graphics settings. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to its addictive gameplay and immersive environments.
“The premise, as well as the atmosphere and the graphic and sound design are fantastic.”
“The graphics are some of the cleanest I've seen in VR.”
“The game's concept, framerate, graphics + lighting, aesthetic are all good and I myself haven't run into any bugs that I could notice.”
“The graphics are horrible to the point where you can't even read the menu text, with no option to increase it.”
“My only issue with it is not having settings for the graphics :(”
“Would be nice if there's a way to manually adjust graphics settings in the game.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant, high-energy environment reminiscent of laser tag and paintball, enhanced by fantastic graphic and sound design. Players liken it to a mix of Ender's Game and a neon-infused FPS Rocket League, creating an immersive and exhilarating experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as magnificent and engaging, contributing significantly to the fun.
“The premise, as well as the atmosphere and the graphic and sound design are fantastic.”
“Imagine playing paintball while inside of the training facility in Ender's Game; super fun, high energy, and gorgeous atmosphere.”
“If you're into a laser tag/paintball atmosphere, this game is for you.”
“The atmosphere feels a bit like a FPS Rocket League, both in terms of neon colors as well as the intensity that a match can bring.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is praised for being interesting and engaging, similar to the narrative depth found in titles like Cyberpunk 2077. However, there is a concern about the dwindling online player base, which affects the overall experience, particularly on platforms like Quest 2. Reviewers express a desire for a Quest port with cross-play capabilities to enhance accessibility and community engagement.
“That's like defending the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077 because the game's story is interesting.”
“And amazing with the Quest 2!”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, offering smooth performance and polished graphics that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users reported significant performance drops when using specific features, such as live streaming, resulting in lower frame rates.
“Performance was very good; so good I didn't even think about it while playing.”
“Very polished graphics and details, runs smoothly and feels tight.”
“Unfortunately, the performance was very low for me while using LIV (30-50 FPS).”
“Not a terribly demanding game in terms of PC performance.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from stability issues, particularly when starting matches with high ping players, leading to glitches that often require a complete reboot to resolve. Overall, users find the game to be buggy and lacking in intuitive design.
“The game sometimes glitches when starting matches with one or more high ping players, and the only way to recover is to completely reboot the game.”
“The game is just buggy and unintuitive.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing immersion and creating an adrenaline-pumping atmosphere, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to elevate the overall gaming experience.
“The sound is great and reinforces the feeling that you are in the game. I really liked some of the music that provides good adrenaline.”
“It is worth adding that the atmosphere, sound, and music are magnificent.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players enjoy the game but express disappointment over the absence of advertised content, specifically a character in a catsuit, suggesting a disconnect between marketing and actual gameplay.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant aspect, as even in the midst of learning and competing, laughter and camaraderie quickly develop among participants.
“I just played my first match and found two other players; not all of us knew how to play, but we were laughing and sweating in a matter of minutes.”
“The game's humor is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that kept me entertained throughout.”
“Every time I thought I had seen it all, the game threw in a joke or a funny situation that had me in stitches.”
