Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

 Switch
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Sep 24, 2025
    80
    Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree was a game that surprised me. It offers some nice new features for players who enjoy roguelites and complain about how similar every game they play is. It's one of the best games, especially on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, while playing, you'll constantly encounter things that make you wonder, "What if it were like this?" The game has the potential to improve with updates and improvements after its release. However, its biggest problem right now is that it's released in the same month as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2. With so many compelling games out there, I think there are plenty of players who can easily switch to Towa's underdeveloped system.
  2. TechRadar Gaming
    Sep 18, 2025
    80
    The visually stunning world of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is compelling and full of heart, staking its claim in the bustling roguelite genre with its unique dual-character mechanic. Its cast of vibrant characters, both in your party and in the hub area, fills the journey with depth, though sometimes a little at the expense of the pacing, but still makes for a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
  3. TierraGamer
    Sep 23, 2025
    75
    Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree represents a strong effort within the genre. Instead, its narrative gaps and mechanics fail to fully harmonize with the environments cohesively hindering progress.
  5. CGMagazine
    Sep 18, 2025
    70
    Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has a lot of half-good ideas—each one marred by questionable design decisions.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 7, 2025
    60
    Overall, there’s a bit too much holding Towa back from a recommendation. There are better Hades-likes out there, most notably Hades II: Melinoe Goes West. If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool roguelite fan, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree will definitely fill your cup, but I think it’s too easy to walk away from.
  7. Cubed3
    Oct 22, 2025
    50
    Action roguelikes are a tough genre to screw up, yet Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree manages to do that. From lacklustre in-run upgrades, to permanent progression that is boring, to perhaps the biggest problem of how utterly dry combat is, it drops the ball in many locations. The better parts, such as the banter and voice acting, are not enough to carry the woefully lacking core gameplay.
  8. Loot Level Chill
    Sep 19, 2025
    50
    Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree has some interesting ideas, but ultimately the combat in this Roguelike makes it a chore to play.