Tower Walker: MMO Grind Simulator
- February 8, 2023
- Raptor Claw Games
- 76h median play time
Get on Steam"Tower Walker: MMO Grind Simulator" is a single-player Role Playing Game, where players create and manage their own hero, choosing from three starter classes. The game's main feature is exploring the ominous, ancient tower, believed to be a living being with the power to challenge even the bravest of adventurers. With an estimated 76 hours of gameplay, this offline MMO Grind Simulator offers a rich and immersive experience for dedicated players.
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of grind-heavy MMOs, providing a satisfying sense of progression and character development.
- It features a variety of classes and a crafting system, allowing for diverse gameplay and customization options.
- Many players find it addictive and enjoyable, especially as a background game to play while multitasking.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including long launch times and high CPU usage, which can make it frustrating to play.
- There are numerous quality of life concerns, such as a lack of offline progression, tedious crafting mechanics, and limited customization options for characters.
- Some players feel that the game lacks depth and meaningful engagement, leading to a repetitive and boring experience over time.
- grinding28 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game is heavily focused on grinding, appealing primarily to fans of idle and grind-heavy genres. While some players enjoy the passive progression and various systems that enhance grinding, others find the experience tedious, particularly with crafting and selling mechanics. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable and frustrating elements, making it a polarizing experience for players.
“When not grinding, you return to a base camp that you can upgrade with gold.”
“It's a mostly idle game and there is a ton of grinding.”
“I get you want to make money, but there are more ethical ways of doing so. I hate grinding for upgrade gear just to have a low % of success, only to drop a level and lose all the materials I just spent grinding for.”
“The game is just too simple and boring to care about grinding any further in the hopes there is something worth seeing.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily idle with some micro-management, offering a straightforward experience that lacks depth and meaningful choices. While the mechanics are easy to understand and the gear enchanting adds a sense of accomplishment, the overall gameplay can feel repetitive and dull, with limited interaction and clunky UI. Players may enjoy the lore and the unique aspects of the idler genre, but should not expect the complexity of more action-oriented games like Diablo.
“I find the lore interesting, and the mechanics easy to grasp.”
“I like the gear enchanting mechanic; it adds a good feeling of accomplishment when you get high stacks.”
“Gameplay is fine, somewhat unique for an idler.”
“The characters cannot group up with each other, and the gameplay is basically the same. It doesn't matter if you are watching your character automatically using mage skills, daggers, swords, or whatever.”
“Gameplay consists of grinding a level of the tower the game takes place in, then moving up to higher echelons.”
“The UI is clunky, and gameplay is dull.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in Tower Walker is described as enjoyable yet simplistic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the game's grind-heavy mechanics. While players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the quest automation, they note that the writing contains numerous typos and grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many players find themselves engaged enough to read the lore and quests, indicating that the story is surprisingly more compelling than expected for an idle game.
“Hours of entertainment with a little story to go along with it.”
“8.5/10 great game for relaxing and... the story is good enough, I would say, surprisingly.”
“I normally don't pay much attention to the story/lore in most games that I play, but I actually read the scrolls/quests and am enjoying it.”
“Hours of entertainment, but there's a little story to go along with it.”
“While the writing for the story and lore is fair, there are incessant typos and grammatical errors. For the amount of reading to do, though optional, it's tedious.”
“Many times, the only reason to stop grinding on a level is to return to camp, report quests as finished, get new quests automatically, go to the trainer, buy everything without even looking at what it is, then port back to the tower to do the exact same thing 1-2 floors further up.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, featuring a nostalgic flash animation art style that appeals to players. The user interface and various systems, such as quests and crafting, are well-designed, contributing to an engaging experience reminiscent of MMOs like Black Desert, albeit with simplified visuals. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing backdrop for players who enjoy a more casual, grind-focused gameplay style.
“The graphics are great, the sound is good, and it looks like I'll have tons to unlock and discover as I let the game grind for me in the background.”
“So far so good, nice game to leave working while you do other things. If you're into the style of MMOs like Black Desert mixed with simplified graphics and actions, it's a good game to try out.”
“I like the flash animation art style, very nostalgic.”
“The artwork and UI feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The quest system is visually unappealing and doesn't engage players effectively.”
“The graphics in the game are subpar, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
User reviews on stability are polarized, with some praising the game for being free of bugs, while others describe it as a "buggy mess." Overall, the stability of the game appears inconsistent, leading to varied player experiences.
“The code isn't buggy, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes or glitches.”
“The game runs consistently well, providing a reliable experience every time I play.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“Frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches throughout my gameplay.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its reasonable pricing and absence of microtransactions, making it a standout in the idle/autobattler genre. While the DLC is considered acceptable, players would appreciate a trial option for new classes, though the overall value of the DLC remains favorable as long as it is priced below the base game.
“Definitely one of the better idle/autobattler games I've played. It's reasonably priced with no microtransactions. The DLC is okay, although I feel there should be an option to test out some of the DLC, such as the classes. But as long as the DLC remains under the price tag of the game, I think buying the DLC is still worth it in the long run.”
“Plus, since you bought the game, it's not filled with microtransactions.”
“The game is reasonably priced with no microtransactions, but I feel there should be an option to test out some of the DLC, such as the classes.”
“As long as the DLC remains under the price tag of the game, I think buying the DLC is still worth it in the long run.”
“Since you bought the game, it's not filled with microtransactions.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, suggesting that it significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and overall experience. Many believe that with improved graphics and storytelling, the already impressive soundtrack could elevate the game to new heights.
“The music in this game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing every moment of gameplay.”
“I was blown away by the soundtrack; it adds so much depth and emotion to the experience.”
“The background music is not only catchy but also immersive, making every scene feel alive.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the character design, indicating that it contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.
