Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is an action-packed title with emphasis on adventure and engaging combat. In this game’s strange, vivid, and enchanted world, you control Towa and one of the sacred tree guardians in helping them navigate uncharted lands and overcome perilous dangers that lurk within.

With its top-down camera view for the majority of its gameplay, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree definitely shows off its unique art style as you immerse yourself and appreciate the lush environment in this mystical realm. It’s available on both PC and gaming consoles.

Face the dangers of the mystic realm

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree features a co-op system, allowing a friend to hop in and control the second character. You can also play solo, and the second character will automatically follow you around and support you in battle. The downside of this is that both players share the same camera view, which may cause players to feel nauseous with all the action happening on-screen. 

You will also have eight trusty companions to choose from, each with their own signature abilities and set of weapons. This lets you pair different guardians together to come up with unique combos. Thus, you can freely experiment by partnering up characters until you find a certain combat style that works best for you or something more tailored to your playstyle. 

Playing through the game with a friend certainly makes progression more efficient — leading you to unlock more weapons and upgrades for the village much faster than playing alone — as you will have to complete quests to unlock them. This is helpful since gathering materials like Tama Steel to forge new weapons is also a tedious grind, given how the game is similar to most role-playing games.

An adventure that rewards exploration and hard work

Overall, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is suitable for those who want to explore a mysterious realm with bizarre monsters and mysteries. The progression is extremely rewarding and linear enough to provide a sense of achievement for a typical grindy game. Its top-down or asymmetrical view also lets you visualize the whole battlefield, as well as appreciate the charming environment it brings.