You can see as review or not. Just my thoughts on current state of the game.
Disclaimer & Warning: This more pretending Bugs and Glitches. Are not there, and focus on the game’s content itself.
Bad grammar incoming.
Also, while I do try to not sound frustrated, there is one thing I can’t hold back on. Feature or not. I don’t like it. That’s saying nicely.
It’s related to ZM
TL;DR: While I still enjoy the game, fishing fun, arcades great.
I tend to get super frustrated with Milestones and Game Worlds.
There are questionable ideas why some contents are there.
First things first let’s talk about The Plaza since it’s the first selection of the menu.
Overall, It’s the full experience. Removing the Dual part may have been the better choice to make it feel… I guess the word complete? The only thing is weird is the arcade buttttt that’s already setting up for next update.
I’m surprise most of the part in the plaza can be loop around along the path.
I was testing to see if I can lap around from plaza through The Great Outdoors on there for future"VR jogging" purposes and what do you know? You can. Pretty cool.
This means there’s thought about the layout that ages quite well!
And now, Pictures! Because monkey brain.
Plaza maps around well, the map. Help me a lot on Steam Link.
(A device/app to remote play on TV or mobile device. There’s also a PC version too lol)
With some updates for controller too, it’s quite useful! Especially there was a 2nd beach for finding Treasure after getting all at the main beach.
(Clicking on West Store saves lots of time during that certain event!)
I imagine this will be used even further for VR users if exploring on my phone says anything!
I love The Great Outdoors! Giving me some jungle-y vibes!
Though doesn’t get a lot traffic for a lot of obvious reasons. Still a neat place to walk around when I was talking with my friends on Discord.
Of course things can get a bit tricky when Halloween comes around.
(You players know what I mean)
I like that we finally have these around. New players may not know though a tutorial hint maybe needed to make it clear. Some people on Global still pretty confused when hunting the NPCs. Kinda wild to think really.
Whoever decided to redesign her. well, mega props! She’s even more cuter! And she fits the theme of the TU!
Though I can’t say about a different NPC…
Nitpicks
Dark Voyage
The ticket booth’s layout is so weird. How and why the exit for the “workers” doesn’t lead anywhere.
Speaking of which, shouldn’t there be a NPC to at least talk to? If not for the immersion?
You could let a guy I dunno, be non intractable by having them asleep, not looking. Or whatever. Feels odd most areas have a worker.
A friend suggested maybe the exit door be north in the booth so it implies a worker can go in out through Arcade building. Heck, that exit can have the door slightly open to imply the worker “is around”
Peninsula Path
The path to Peninsula Pond is nonexistent.
While I see work on this area, the fences blocking the roller coaster, getting to Peninsula still needs work.
Simple idea is slice this slab wall thing near the bench to have a open pathway.
In the real world, we don’t jump over things. And I guess it feels like this side is “off limits”
Pool
This pool a newbie trap.
Unless you have a jetpack or something you jump high enough, You’re stuck here.
I don’t think many know about “crouch jump” which is the only option they would have besides the kill button.
A Metal Rung Ladder around the sides would help for this pool.
Celebration
No NPC that handles exchanges for the Anniversary coins.
I don’t how many years it’s been, surely you guys would have a NPC ready to go.
For now I think it’s best to hide this Anniversary shop spot otherwise it feels unfinished.
Speaking of NPC…
Café Miaou
The NPC herself.
Doesn’t fit it with the other workers.
And I’m talking about human design.
If you compare to the rest of the ladies, it’s clear she’s sticks out. Here’s some examples.
I don’t hate the design of Misumi (Café girl)
I’m just asking for consistency here.
I get we have a cartoon dog, a literal pixel character. And of course, Phone guy.
Human characters to me feels uncanny without the consistency part.
If Misumi was in the same style as the other girls but more weeb-ish. Then I can’t complain.
If you were going for anime look, Great!
I still think she’s out of place regardless.
Next is Condos
Making layouts of your own homes gives off nice slice of Tower Unite without leaving the game.
It’s yours. You do what you want.
Best of all, you don’t have to be a master of coding or Steam Workshop maker to make a map.
There’s a lot of preset maps to use and all you need to do, is place a furniture down! Like Animal Crossing or should I say… Garry’s Mod?
Here’s the one of my completed Condos, The Sky Island.
Even with Default Condo, there’s things you can do!
Here’s my unfinished Screenshot!
Off Topic Ramble, can skip lol:
You know I tend to say to my friends that “limitations breeds creativity” And Tower Unite is indeed one of them. VRChat may have endless options but at the end of the day, it’s advanced Too advanced for me.
Not friendly in-game such as Animal Crossing, TimeSplitters or even Garry’s Mod.
On top of that, with VRChat you have to think A LOT of stuff like light, shadows, Intractables. Tower Unite? Just focus on the fun stuff and let the engine do the work! I’m grateful there’s an chance for me to enjoy what I really like, decorating!
Finally, Game Worlds
Honestly, not much to say.
All are pretty fun most can be played alone, which nowadays I do.
Last time I played with randos lead to toxicity.
You know, “GGEZ” “FURRY F#+?'!” “God you suck” etc.
That’s not the Devs fault really, can’t control delinquents. I do wish there’s filters I can tackle out with. Such as Turn off Text Chat, Custom Blacklist words. Friends Only Chat. Something I dunno.
ANYWAYS!
In BallRace, my favorite map is Summit.
When I play on Steam Link however… yikes.
On your own, by that I mean by your own PC. This is mostly not an issue.
If you’re playing remote play, Summit is pretty hard to see due the tiles being blend in with the pit.
Still, props to the composer! I love listening Summit stage music I bought the soundtrack because of it! Peak music!
I don’t like how Mini Golf doesn’t have music. That’s a me issue. I played Mario Golf so much that expect music to be played even in Mini Golf mode.
But hey, props to you guys actually calling it Mini Golf. Unlike most people.
Offtopic Ramble: Sadly, it’s the only game type of golf on Steam. Wish other indies be honest it’s MINI Golf instead flooding Steam with just “Golf” on the title.
Okay, I’ve been dragging this out. Zombie Massacre ask ZM
Ever since The Village update it’s been annoying non-stop. Why?
THIS. BLOODY. GHOST.
He’s a coward, No fun, just annoying to deal with.
He changes how maps works.
At first when I enter The Village I thought “Oh, new monsters, good thing they’re staying here” BOOOOY I was wrong. This blasted ghost ruins games for me.
Comes in, shoots, Hides, repeats.
I have to pay attention to him otherwise it’s tends to be game over just because stupid cheat shots.
At this point playing Doctor or a friend play as one to even make it bearable.
I may not know his actual name, I can say he was fun. You hear his laugh, get ready to take him down. Jack is more of a vibe check then ghost ever be because he doesn’t stay for long.
Either you kill him, or he roleplays as the Creeper from Minecraft.
What I’m saying is Jack gives me a CHANCE to try. While the ghost is that ex you have. To. Pay. Attention.
I don’t care if that’s the point, at least Left 4 Dead 2’s Spitter isn’t not annoying to deal with. She spits acid and tries to escape. It’s mostly one and done deal.
Speaking of which, my suggestion is bring a dino to the mix if a spider can become a common enemy why not a dino too? (They do appear in NightYard)
Replace the ghost for a Dilophosaurus!
Overall, without Workshop maps, I don’t think I’d ever play vanilla ZM unless with friends. So long the ghost is there.
At least T-Rex (Teeth) sure mix things up!
That’s pretty much have I to say, thanks for reading, sorry wasting your time. 