Eric Ace
Cubed3Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review
Published 10/21/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 9/18/2025
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
In this Roguelite set in a far-off mystic realm, ancient forces stir, and untold dangers await. As Towa, lead the guardians of the sacred tree in forging strong relationships and powerful swords to fight Magatsu’s forces and determine the future of Shinju Village.
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- Brownies
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
70
13 scored reviews
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 70 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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13 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 8%
80–893 reviews · 23%
70–794 reviews · 31%
Below 705 reviews · 38%
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Jerry Williams
RPGFanTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review | RPGFan
Published 10/15/2025
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68
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalZachary Miller
Nintendo World ReportTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (Switch eShop) Review
Published 10/7/2025
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60
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review (PS5)
Published 9/21/2025
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80
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Read originalVictor Tan
Checkpoint GamingTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review – Delightful yet complex duality
Published 9/19/2025
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80
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Read originalJordan Biordi
CGMagazineTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (Nintendo Switch 2) Review
Published 9/18/2025
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70
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Read originalChris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPS5 Review - 'Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree'
Published 9/18/2025
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80
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersTowa And The Guardians Of The Sacred Tree Review
Published 9/18/2025
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55
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalSkeith Ruch
Hardcore GamerReview: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
Published 9/18/2025
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Read originalAustin Suther
TechRaptorTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review - A Generational Roguelite
Published 9/18/2025
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90
+20 vs critic avg
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