55
Pandora's Tower is loaded with interesting concepts, but it fails to pull them through an entire playthrough in a sustainable, engaging way.
70
Pandora's Tower is an enjoyable RPG, and if the Affinity thing wasn't involved, I'd easily put this up to the ranks of four stars and beyond. There's a lot of exploring to do, puzzles to solve, and great action that requires serious thinking. The gameplay as well as the presentation are top-shelf. If you can put up with Elena, in either form, you'll find this to be a great action adventure title.
80
Much like Elena in the throes of disfiguration, Pandora's Tower is imperfect, but begging to be loved.
10
I am actually buying a Wii U just to play this gem again. I really hope this game receives another part or a remake for modern consoles <3
8
Un Action RPG de Wii con un alma muy particular. Recuerda a The Legend of Zelda por su enfoque en mazmorras y resolución de puzles, al igual que con sus jefes (los cuales recuerdan ligeramente a Shadow of the Colossus), que se sienten como otro puzle más. Una estética y ambientación que mezcla el estilo anime con la cultura griega que no se ve en abundancia. Una historia y personajes que pese a no ser tan profundos, transmiten bien emociones grotescas y melancólicas, con gran importancia entre el vínculo de los protagonistas y el impacto de una guerra que trajo calamidades a las gentes de los reinos de Eliria y Atos. La jugabilidad aunque algo simple en cuestión a combate, aprovecha bastante bien la mecánica de la cadena y se siente muy divertido el usarla (lo único un poco malo es si no te responden del todo bien los controles por movimiento). En general, una joya oculta de Wii que recomiendo jugar si te gustan los JRPG con buenas mazmorras.
10
This game should get a modern port. Just like Xenoblade Chronicles got another chance, Pandora's Tower deserves the same.
Pandora's Tower
Wii
Released On:
Apr 16, 2013
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
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Apr 13, 2012
90
What's more yummy than an Action RPG that uses well the recipes of Zelda, Rygar and Castlevania combined? Something that does just that and more, a game that is a surprise for Nintendo, a true mature story of illness and love, a dark, and deep tale wrapped in old-school game design.
Apr 19, 2013
80
It’s hard to think of another Big N game that has its heroine munching on monster flesh, so here’s hoping that Nintendo recognizes what a fantastic action-roleplaying experience they missed localizing and gives stateside players more of this kind of mature title in the future.
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Dec 23, 2024
10
I am actually buying a Wii U just to play this gem again. I really hope this game receives another part or a remake for modern consoles <3
Aug 29, 2023
10
This game should get a modern port. Just like Xenoblade Chronicles got another chance, Pandora's Tower deserves the same.
Apr 19, 2012
80
Pandora's Tower is an exciting, chain-swinging race against time to save your beloved from a beastly fate.
Apr 13, 2012
78
Pandora's Tower is an Action RPG with a pleasant love story and a brilliantly smooth battle system. A good game for wii, no doubt.
Jun 3, 2012
70
A mature RPG that's been suffering from bad technical quality, repeating of the same in-game situations and from the excessively fast monster respawn. If you manage to get over these flaws, you are going to be rewarded with nice gameplay, a well-made motion control system and especially with its emotional story with five different endings.
Apr 12, 2012
70
This is an average-to-good hack and slash that is unfortunately hobbled by some off-the-shelf RPG elements and a well-meaning - if ultimately tiresome - girlfriend management system.
May 29, 2012
50
Pandora's Tower doesn't offer anything appealing or unique, and is not a Wii title that will find a home with many gamers.
May 16, 2017
10
Absolutely loved the game. Granted, I was fairly uncertain about it on my initial playthrough, but it didn't take long for the game to win me over. And this is honestly saying some as I'm someone who's not really a fan of going through dungeons in Zelda games, and the majority of this game is spent going around the towers. But on top of the enjoyable gameplay and towers being well designed, the way the story is presented and Elena herself just cemented this as being among my favorite Wii games. Though w/ that being said, this game isn't for everyone. I can certainly see how this game may not connect w/ certain people as much as it connected w/ me. Though despite that, this game is definitely worth a look. The fact that I'm writing this review in 2017 shows just how much Pandora's Tower resonated w/ me.
May 30, 2022
7
El juego es muy bueno lo único malo es que se vuelve un poco repetitivo por el tema de las torres
Jun 29, 2012
6
Aaah, Pandoras Tower. Finally I thought, one of the few games that wasn't a first person **** I walked into the shop and bought the game my brain went all fuzzy as I brushed the lower part of my torso, I had a warm feeling inside me as I inserted the game into my console and started the **** brother then proceeded to shout "Alien Paedophiles" as he watched Cowboys and Aliens. I told him to shut up and started my intense journey through Pandoras tower. When I finished the game I went and watched Cowboys and Aliens. I then watched some porn and felt that this was a slightly more satisfying experience than Pandoras Tower. The game just doesn't have enough to make me feel like I truly invested my valuable time in to. If only they had spent a little more time on this. But if you like JRPGS then you may want to pick up this game amid a market of similar games
Aug 8, 2023
5
Honestly, it reminds a lot like Drakengard series. The action combat is not terrible, but there is room for improvement. It is repetitive, but not the fun type of repetitive like Orochi Warriors, God of War, or Kingdom hearts. Story is great though, although very depressing. Lastly, some people might not like the difficulty curve that comes with it. Slightly overhyped, but I see why it is a classic.
SummaryThe victim of a cruel curse, Elena endures a horrific transformation into a grotesque beast. Determined to find a way to cure her, Aeron assumes the Oraclos Chain and plunges into the Thirteen Towers, where truly terrifying monsters await him. The words of their companion Mavda offer them their only hope: within the Thirteen Towers resid... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
