Towertale

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"Towertale" is a fantasy platformer game with local multi-player options for up to 4 players in a co-op format. The game features fast-paced boss battles across 12 levels with 17 fightable bosses, each with multiple phases. With 4 playable characters, multiple endings, and stunning CGs and music tracks, players must fight their way up the ancient Tower to challenge the bosses and unveil its mystery.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story6 positive mentions

The game features great combat and boss designs, making it fun and addictive.
It has tight controls, engaging storylines, and a variety of characters with unique skill sets.
The game offers a good challenge with different difficulty levels and an assist mode for customization.

Some players experience frustrating hitbox issues and glitches with achievements.
The controls can feel awkward initially, especially during later boss fights.
The game may be overly challenging for some, particularly on higher difficulty settings.

story
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its cute characters and engaging narrative that evolves from innocent beginnings to emotionally impactful moments, often eliciting strong reactions based on player choices. Reviewers appreciate the thought-provoking dialogue and the overall charm of the storyline, though some note its "eggy" nature may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it combines a fun gameplay experience with a heartfelt and relatable story.
- “It starts off as an innocent story but then out of nowhere hits you heavy and deep with some thought-provoking and relatable dialogue, at least for me anyways.”
- “A great fun little game, with a lovely story and great boss rush mechanics.”
- “Edit: after going into depth, I can assume this game requires a heart of steel to endure the egginess of the story.”
- “The story.”
- “And the story (from what little I've seen so far) is endearing.”
gameplay
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and smooth, featuring simple, tight controls and engaging boss encounters. However, some players have noted frustrating hitbox issues that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game combines fun mechanics with a charming story.
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “A great fun little game, with a lovely story and great boss rush mechanics.”
- “Simple, tight controls against mechanically satisfying boss encounters.”
- “I think this game was fun overall, but there are some hitbox issues that make the gameplay frustrating sometimes.”
music
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being great and surprisingly good, enhancing the overall experience with effective sound design that keeps players engaged. Coupled with a charming art style and emotional storytelling, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is great, the art style is simple but awesome!”
- “It has some surprisingly good music and sound design, keeping you pumped and right in the action.”
- “Cute characters, nice music, a story that will make your eyes moist (depending on your decisions of course), and if you like a good challenge, for sure this is a nice game for you!”
graphics
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a simple yet effective art style that complements the game's universe beautifully. Players appreciate the pleasant and cute aesthetic, which enhances the overall experience alongside the great music.
- “The art style is simple but awesome!”
- “The aesthetic is quite pleasant and cute.”
- “The graphic work is plain but blends perfectly with the universe.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that the variety among the four characters encourages multiple playthroughs. The distinct gameplay experiences offered by each character contribute to a rich and engaging replay value.
- “I would pour more hours into this game as the replay value is there.”
- “The variety in character options makes me excited to replay the game multiple times.”
- “So far I've only tested two of the four characters, but they were varied enough that the addition of two more means this game has extensive replay value and variety.”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be highly optimized for PC, with multiple users highlighting its performance efficiency.
- “The game is very optimized on PC.”
- “The performance on PC is impressively optimized.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game runs on my PC.”