Towertale

Towertale is a 2D action-platform video game that has a heavy focus in boss-rush battles. It was developed and published by MiSou Games,[1] an independent game studio based in the Philippines. The goal of the game is to reach the top of the eponymous tower, and reveal its mysteries. The player controls one of the four available player characters, each featuring a unique story of varying difficulty.

Towertale
Developer(s)MiSou Games
Publisher(s)
  • MiSou Games
  • Keybol Games (consoles)
Designer(s)
  • Mipzy
  • SoultyRagevin (character)
Programmer(s)Mipzy
Artist(s)
  • Pixlwalkr
  • SoultyRagevin
Writer(s)Mipzy
Composer(s)
  • Mordi (battle)
  • Gina Loughlin (story)
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
  • Windows, Linux
  • July 30, 2019
  • Nintendo Switch
  • April 8, 2020
  • PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • TBA
Genre(s)Action, platform
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

The game was originally released for Windows OS on July 30, 2019. Towertale has received positive reviews, with critics praising its level and battle design, story and gameplay.[2][3][4][5][6]

Plot synopsis

According to the game setting, "The Tower" was created by an ancient being. A legend claims that whoever defeats all of the guardians and reaches the top will have the right to be granted the ultimate wish: the ability to change one's fate. Throughout the past 100 years, many have tried and failed, until four brave souls came forth to challenge their fate.[7][8]

Gameplay

Towertale contains nonlinear narratives. It offers four different stories to play and the ability to unlock multiple endings. Towertale also has a co-op multiplayer mode for up to four players.

Characters

There are four playable characters in Towertale:

  • Lionel Blueheart – The first prince and heir to the throne of the Lionhead Kingdom. Lionel set out on a quest to challenge his fate when he heard about the legend of "The Tower".
  • Faindrel Ashelm – Fainfrel comes from the forgotten civilization of Ashelm, which was enslaved by humans. She grew up in chains. She was rescued by the vigilante Alywyn the Red. Faindrel went to The Tower seeking a power that could rid the world of all evil and end wars.
  • Lord Snicklefritz – Snicklefritz is a rabbit-folk from the Sect of Colors. He mastered all forms of magic for all elements. Sensing a force of malice around The Tower, the Four Leaders tasked Snicklefritz to investigate.
  • Dark Echo – Dark Echo is an unknown assassin and claims to be the Son of Darkness. Dark Echo thinks he's the best, but his true intentions aren't known.

Release

On July 30, 2019, Towertale was released for Windows OS on Steam and Itch.io. The following week, it was released for Linux. In September 2019, MiSou Games signed a publishing deal with Keybol Games to port the game to 8th Generation consoles. Towertale was released for Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2020[9] via the Nintendo eShop in the US and EU regions. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are scheduled to be released in 2020. The original release was delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Features

Features of the game include:[10]

  • 4 playable characters and co-operative mode for up to 4 players
  • 2D boss battling action
  • 17 bosses that are designed for multiple phases
  • 34 music tracks for characters, themes, and bosses
  • 25+ CG's for storyline
  • 12 levels
  • Single player story mode with alternative story line for co-op
  • Arcade mode
  • Multiple endings for all stories
  • Leaderboards
  • Freemode
  • Achievements
  • Available in English, Dutch, and Filipino

References
  2. Osange, Elliott (2020-04-13). "Towertale Review". Bonus Stage. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  3. "[Review] Towertale - Nintendo Switch". Nintendad. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  4. Capp, Jason (2020-04-08). "Towertale Review - Change Your Fate". SwitchWatch. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  5. "Pinoy-made action game 'Towertale' now on Nintendo Switch". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  6. "Indie Corner: Towertale". GamingBoulevard. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  7. "Towertale - Nintendo Switch Releases". NintendoReporters. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  8. "Towertale by MiSou Games". Homepage. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  9. "[Review] Towertale - Nintendo Switch". Nintendad. 2020-04-25. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
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