As a big fan of roguelikes, especially story and character-driven ones, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree caught my eye as it evoked Hades with a unique and bright anime aesthetic.
After playing a 4-hour-long session with Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, I can safely say that fans of both rougelikes and anime-style games should keep Towa on their radars when it releases in September. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree tells the tale of the titular Towa, a young goddess tasked with protecting her village and stopping the encroaching evil of the Magatsu, along with the help of her trusted companions.
At first glance, outside of its gorgeous anime aesthetic, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree may look like just another Hades clone. Although the game shares some similarities with the structure of Supergiant Games’ mega hit, Towa does a lot that makes its approach to the roguelike genre feel distinct and fun.
Chief among them, Towa and... Read more