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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 75 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 89% | 83 | 253 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 0% | 15 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 0 up / 0.2 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (10)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“As long-time readers will well know, I'm a fan of novel ideas...”
read full review ↗ - 85
“TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity is a neat package wrapped up in a retro like 2D art style with some catchy music to accompany you while traversing the tower. While incredibly simple in nature, complicated doesn’t always mean better, and what TOKOYO lacks in complicated controls or background mechanics, it more than makes up for in engaging stages with a ton of different options to be pieced together e very day.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity is a challenging 2D roguelike platformer that has some neat ideas going for it. The tower layout changing daily for everyone in the world is cool and ensures that you’ll always have a new challenge to look forward to. It can get repetitive playing the same tower over and over during a day though so best to just dip in and out of this one if you want to get the most enjoyment out of it.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“TOKOYO is a competent arcade high score chasing experience that will provide some decent small bursts of gameplay. The changing of the tower every 24 hours gives an incentive to dip in on a playthrough every now and then. But I’m not sure that’s enough to keep people coming back over and over. Upgrades lack a certain punch to them unlike the heavy-hitting roguelikes making runs generally feel pretty familiar even with the random level generation. If you love your arcade games and want to score-chase them I recommend picking this up. If you’re short on gaming time and very busy this is a pretty good gaming fix if you only have a few minutes spare before the train arrives at the station. Not the best roguelike experience on Switch but it has some quirky anime charm, check it out.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Will hook you and keep you for a couple hours, but then you gradually lose steam without some variation to the approach. It becomes a once-a-day game.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite its cute and nostalgic presentation, TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity contains a considerable amount of challenge, and players should expect to die many times while playing. However, there is also plenty of variety, as the constantly changing layout and random power-ups ensure that no two playthroughs are identical. Overall, TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity is a fun-yet-punishing platformer that can be enjoyed in bite-sized intervals - though longer playthroughs might be tedious for some.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you’re as rabid for roguelikes as I am, you’ll surely enjoy TOKOYO. Sitting at a nice $12 price tag before sales, its replayability is well worth the entry fee. If the aspect of only attacking in short bursts sounds intimidating, I can assure you it’s a novel concept that adds a layer of suspense to your runs as opposed to impeding your survivability. It’s definitely worth trying out each character to find your favorite, too.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity is a game worth having on your Switch digital library, simply because of its pick-up and play appeal, and also because it offers an experience that literally renews itself on a daily basis. Also, this is far from a solitary roguelike experience, as you’ll be part of an active community, one where everyone takes on an entirely new journey together each day.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Despite not being drawn in by the hunt for high scores, the interesting twists TOKOYO puts on action platforming did grab my attention. Movement feels great, and having to approach situations with combat as a last resort instead of my main plan required me to think my way up the Tower of Perpetuity. If that sounds like it’s for you, then definitely check this one out.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“TOKOYO: Tower of Perpetuity is the kind of indie that I'll gladly pick up every now and then as I try to outdo my previous efforts. It may not be the type of game that you'll play obsessively but it's definitely a blast in short bursts.”
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Video ChumsPatch history
- Security updates have been releasedOct 6, 2025
- Update Ver. 1.0.7Jun 14, 2022
- Update Ver. 1.0.6Jun 7, 2022
- Update Ver. 1.0.5Jun 6, 2022
- Update Ver. 1.0.4Jun 3, 2022
- New Patch UpdateJun 2, 2022
- TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity Full Version is Finally Here!Jun 2, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- TOKOYO: Tower of Perpetuity Steam Full Version releases on June 2nd!May 21, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Fixed login issues for some usersDec 6, 2021
- Patch: Improvements made for new version.Jul 27, 2021
- Patch: Minor bug fixes.Mar 5, 2021
- Patch: Fixed map generation bugFeb 26, 2021
- Patch: Clear time score bonus increased.Feb 22, 2021
- Patch: Imibi's skills have been enhancedFeb 17, 2021
- Second Major Content Update Ver 0.3 Is Here! (Early Access)Feb 16, 2021significant · resets scoring window
- Patch: Assorted minor bug fixes.Dec 25, 2020
- Patch: Mouse control is now supported.Dec 24, 2020
- First Major Content Update Ver 0.2 Is Here! (Early Access)Dec 22, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch: Results Screen has been improved.Nov 30, 2020
- Patch: Fixed Boss summoning magic.Nov 17, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch: Game balance adjustments.Nov 16, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Patch: Continue conditions have been softened.Nov 12, 2020
- Patch: Various bug fixes and game balance adjustments.Nov 10, 2020significant · resets scoring window