Hello friends. This is a Let’s Play video of “The Tower on the Borderland”. A horror game inspired by Super Metroid and The House on the Borderland. Explore, survive and escape from a mysterious tower, inhabited by ghouls and monsters.
In the shadowy corridors of “The Tower on the Borderland” survival and mystery intertwine in an atmospheric horror adventure that pays homage to the eerie depths of Lovecraftian lore and the intricate challenges of Metroidvania gameplay. Players step into the shoes of Erin, a special ops soldier ensnared in a nightmarish tower teeming with monstrous inhabitants and spectral echoes of her past. With each cautious step through this dark, stylized world, the game blends intense action with puzzle-solving prowess, demanding strategic combat and deep exploration. The oppressive environment, combined with a PlayStation 1 inspired visual aesthetic, crafts a tense, immersive experience that not only tests your resilience but also envelops you in a deeply haunting narrative.
Developer: DascuMaru
Publisher: DascuMaru
Genre: Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Survival Horror, Lovecraftian, Indie
Release Date: 20 May, 2024
Reviewed on: PC/Windows
Available on: PC/Windows
Link: Steam
Review copy was provided.
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