Scarlet Tower

Item: Scarlet Tower
Rating: 61
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-14

Summary

Addictive Vampire Survivors-like gameplay with deep progression.
Visually appealing pixel art style enhances experience.
Day/night cycle adds unique gameplay element.
Numerous bugs significantly hinder gameplay experience.
Lacks variety in weapons and characters.
Unbalanced difficulty leads to one-shot deaths.

Categories

Bullet-hellRoguelikeHorde CombatCharacter ProgressionWeapon CustomizationExplorationSingle-playerReal-time Combat

Reviews (sample size): 536
Helpful reviews: 79%
Unhelpful reviews: 21%
Protest reviews: 1%

61%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
39%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 738
Negative points: 876
Gameplay points: 205
Perf. points: 37
Rec. points: 304
Misc points: 50

Point	Description	Importance
Fun, addictive, and enjoyable gameplay Description The game is consistently described as fun, addictive, and enjoyable, with a strong replay factor. Players find it easy to pick up and play, suitable for both short bursts and longer sessions, and appreciate the constant updates and new content that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Importance 94%	The game is consistently described as fun, addictive, and enjoyable, with a strong replay factor. Players find it easy to pick up and play, suitable for both short bursts and longer sessions, and appreciate the constant updates and new content that keep the experience fresh and engaging.	94%
Visually appealing pixel art style Description The game features beautiful and detailed pixel art graphics, visually appealing effects, and a coherent aesthetic. The art style is often compared favorably to other games in the genre, with reviewers praising the attention to detail and overall visual polish. Importance 55%	The game features beautiful and detailed pixel art graphics, visually appealing effects, and a coherent aesthetic. The art style is often compared favorably to other games in the genre, with reviewers praising the attention to detail and overall visual polish.	55%
Deep customization and progression Description The game offers a wide array of characters, weapons, skills, and upgrades, allowing for extensive customization and build variety. The progression system is considered satisfying, with many unlockables and permanent upgrades that increase replay value and provide a sense of accomplishment. Importance 52%	The game offers a wide array of characters, weapons, skills, and upgrades, allowing for extensive customization and build variety. The progression system is considered satisfying, with many unlockables and permanent upgrades that increase replay value and provide a sense of accomplishment.	52%
Improved Vampire Survivors-like gameplay Description The game is frequently compared to Vampire Survivors, with many reviewers considering it a superior or more polished version of the formula. It successfully incorporates elements from other genres, addresses issues found in similar games, and offers a unique gameplay experience within the survivor-like genre. Importance 45%	The game is frequently compared to Vampire Survivors, with many reviewers considering it a superior or more polished version of the formula. It successfully incorporates elements from other genres, addresses issues found in similar games, and offers a unique gameplay experience within the survivor-like genre.	45%
Atmospheric music and sound effects Description The game features a fitting soundtrack and well-designed sound effects that complement the atmosphere and enhance the gameplay experience. The music is often described as energetic, spooky, and inspired by classic games like Castlevania. Importance 18%	The game features a fitting soundtrack and well-designed sound effects that complement the atmosphere and enhance the gameplay experience. The music is often described as energetic, spooky, and inspired by classic games like Castlevania.	18%
Good value for the price Description The game is considered to be a good value for its price, with many reviewers stating that it is worth the money spent. The low price point makes it an accessible option for players looking for a quality gaming experience without breaking the bank. Importance 10%	The game is considered to be a good value for its price, with many reviewers stating that it is worth the money spent. The low price point makes it an accessible option for players looking for a quality gaming experience without breaking the bank.	10%
Active development and bug fixes Description The developers are actively fixing bugs and releasing updates, demonstrating a commitment to improving the game and addressing player feedback. This responsiveness is seen as a positive aspect, indicating that the game is well-supported and constantly evolving. Importance 10%	The developers are actively fixing bugs and releasing updates, demonstrating a commitment to improving the game and addressing player feedback. This responsiveness is seen as a positive aspect, indicating that the game is well-supported and constantly evolving.	10%
Diverse and dynamic maps Description The game features diverse maps with unique characteristics, enemy types, and dynamic changes, adding variety and strategic depth to each run. Interesting places appear on the maps, such as additional missions, bosses, and hideouts. Importance 6%	The game features diverse maps with unique characteristics, enemy types, and dynamic changes, adding variety and strategic depth to each run. Interesting places appear on the maps, such as additional missions, bosses, and hideouts.	6%
Satisfying hack-and-slash combat Description The hack-and-slash combat is enjoyable and satisfying, providing a fun way to eliminate hordes of enemies. This element contributes to the game's overall appeal and extends its lifespan. Importance 6%	The hack-and-slash combat is enjoyable and satisfying, providing a fun way to eliminate hordes of enemies. This element contributes to the game's overall appeal and extends its lifespan.	6%
Smooth and intuitive controls Description The game features smooth and intuitive controls, making it easy to move and interact with the environment. Controller support is also well-implemented, providing a comfortable and responsive experience for players who prefer using gamepads. Importance 6%	The game features smooth and intuitive controls, making it easy to move and interact with the environment. Controller support is also well-implemented, providing a comfortable and responsive experience for players who prefer using gamepads.	6%