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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Hands-On Preview – A Vibrant Spin On The Roguelike Formula


As a big fan of roguelikes, especially story and character-driven ones, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree caught my eye as it evoked Hades with a unique and bright anime aesthetic.





After playing a 4-hour-long session with Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, I can safely say that fans of both rougelikes and anime-style games should keep Towa on their radars when it releases in September. Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree tells the tale of the titular Towa, a young goddess tasked with protecting her village and stopping the encroaching evil of the Magatsu, along with the help of her trusted companions.








At first glance, outside of its gorgeous anime aesthetic, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree may look like just another Hades clone. Although the game shares some similarities with the structure of Supergiant Games’ mega hit, Towa does a lot that makes its approach to the roguelike genre feel distinct and fun.





Chief among them, Towa and... Read more

TOWA TALK | Combat

[h2]Use the unique fighting styles for the Tsurugi and Kagura to your advantage!

Discover branching paths and Graces to guide you on your way in Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree.[/h2]

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[h2]Pre-order now before it slashes your way on September 19th, 2025![/h2]

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Guardian Trailer 3 - Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

[h2]Bugs. Why did it have to be bugs?! Even sneaky traps and fearsome Magaori are no match against scholar Akazu and baby-faced elder Koro. [/h2]

[h3]Akazu loves learning and usually holes up in the tower to read dense books and conduct secret experiments.[/h3]

[h3]Koro is the former elder of Shinju Village and also has a great memory, shown in his ability to remember events of even when he was a kid.[/h3]

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[h2]Pre-order now before it slashes your way on September 19th, 2025![/h2]

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Guardian Trailer 2 - Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree

[h2]Magaori beware, Origami and Shigin are on the ball![/h2]

[h3]Origami is from Musuhi Village, and apparently she even acted as a stand-in elder there.[/h3]

[h3]Shigin originates from a village far, far away, and he was working and living in the restaurant in Shinju Village. [/h3]

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[h2]Pre-order now before it slashes your way on September 19th, 2025![/h2]

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TOWA TALK | Shinju Village

There's so much to do and see in Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree:

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  • Have a hearty meal
  • Forge your own sword at the blacksmith
  • Shop for helpful items
  • Train at the dojo and unlock spells
  • Relax at the hot spring in the dungeons
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And even more to discover!


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[h2]Pre-order now before it slashes your way on September 19th, 2025![/h2]

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