Aztec Tower (2019)

Developer: Paul Schwörer
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A free-form VR archery game where you defend a temple from waves of invaders with a sense of desperate last stand.

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What players say

Players compare Aztec Tower directly to The Lab's Longbow minigame, saying it clones the formula with minor additions like ranged enemies and throwable bombs but worse visuals, animations, and replayability. The bow and arrow controls feel intuitive, the helmet-armor mechanic adds a small twist, but experienced players find the gameplay too simple and repetitive.

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