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.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of grind-heavy MMOs, providing a satisfying progression system.
- Players appreciate the variety of classes and the engaging crafting system, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- It's a fun idle game that allows for background play, making it easy to enjoy while multitasking.
- The game suffers from significant performance issues, including long launch times and high CPU usage, which can hinder the experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in meaningful progression, especially in the early hours.
- Quality of life features are severely lacking, with cumbersome mechanics and a lack of customization options for characters and inventory management.
- grinding56 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % 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.”
“The game is just too simple and boring to care about 'grinding' any further in the hopes there is something worth seeing.”
“I get you want to make money but there are more ethical ways of doing so, and I can't reiterate how much I hate grinding for upgrade gear just to have a low % of success, just to drop a level and lose all the materials I just spent grinding for.”
“Having to click to sell something every time the item is full is very tedious.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily idle with some micro-management, offering a straightforward experience that lacks depth and meaningful choices, such as skill selection. While the mechanics are easy to grasp and the gear enchanting system provides a sense of accomplishment, the overall gameplay can feel repetitive and dull, with a clunky UI. Players may enjoy the lore and the unique aspects of the idle 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 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.”
“Overall no interesting unique mechanics, but still a solid program to run while you play something else.”
“It could use some more depth and meaningful choices to sway the gameplay, like the ability to choose differing skills or passives.”
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in "Tower Walker" is described as surprisingly enjoyable, providing a light narrative that complements the game's idle and grinding mechanics. While the writing quality has been criticized for typos and grammatical errors, players appreciate the quest progression and find the lore engaging enough to read. Overall, the story serves its purpose in enhancing the gameplay experience, despite not being deeply immersive.
“Hours of entertainment with a little story to go along with it.”
“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.”
“8.5/10 - great game for relaxing and... the story is good enough, I would say, surprisingly.”
“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 all without even looking at what it is, then port back to the tower to do the exact same thing 1-2 floors further up.”
“I normally don't pay much attention to the story/lore in most games that I play (not that it's super immersive, it is a semi-idle/grinder game), but I actually read the scrolls/quests and am enjoying it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, featuring a nostalgic flash animation art style that appeals to players. The user interface, quest system, and various gameplay mechanics are well-designed, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Overall, the game combines appealing visuals with a simplified MMO aesthetic, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is polarizing, with some users reporting that the code is not buggy, while others describe it as a "buggy mess." This suggests a significant inconsistency in user experiences regarding the game's stability.
“The code is remarkably stable, with no bugs to report.”
“I appreciate how stable the code is; it runs smoothly without any issues.”
“The game's stability is impressive, ensuring a seamless experience.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“The game is a buggy mess.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 express a desire for a trial option for new classes, though they find the DLC worth purchasing as long as it remains under the game's initial price. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed positively.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the music as a standout feature, praising its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience. Many believe that with improved graphics and storytelling, the game's music could elevate it to a higher level of success.
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal, enhancing every moment and making the game feel alive.”
“The background music sets the perfect tone, elevating the overall atmosphere and making each scene memorable.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the character design, indicating that the visual representation of the characters is well-received. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth, backstory, or emotional depth.
