nicked on 26/7/2020 at 20:09
Golem readable runes - if I recall correctly, I think it's just gibberish to fill the space.
GloomyGhoul on 28/7/2020 at 09:18
Fantastic mission. Loved the mixture of impossible geometry, wizard tropes and riddle solving. The statue enemies were generally unsettling and there's a lot of neat looping in the level that makes the space feel quite interconnected despite the non-Euclidean nature. :thumb:
bjack on 30/7/2020 at 07:09
Thank you Nicked for this FM. I played on expert and did not get all the loot, but I almost never do. I was about 200 or so short? Made the objective though. A few glitches here and there for me, but that is what saves are for. Overall a nice FM and fun.
Aemanyl on 30/7/2020 at 13:47
This is a wonderful fan mission. The story is simple: Garrett has to break into a sorcerer's tower and steal his magical crystal. I can highly recommend "Malazar's Inscrutable Tower" to those who like puzzles, but even those who have other preferences will probably still enjoy it, because the mission does not contain any obscure riddles to solve. Rather, it involves searching for certain items and keys required to progress further in the level. Gameplay is pretty much linear, though the tower is big enough to allow some freedom of movement. At some point in the mission, players will encounter foes that may not seem dangerous upon first seeing. After closer examination, however, they present a real challenge to Garrett's skills. I will not reveal what is so specific about them, but they can be quite scary and unsettling when dealt with incorrectly (I have to admit that initially I was frustrated by their presence). That being the case, the level is primarily about exploring and not fighting or sneaking. I have thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it, even when I had to backtrack a couple of times. There are not many readables in the mission, as the author prioritised environmental storytelling over long-winded stories in the manuscripts. I have absolutely no issue with this, as I am not overly fond of reading marathons. The tower and its exterior surroundings are beautifully designed. "Malazar's Inscrutable Tower" is one of the few fan missions with typical autumnal atmosphere. Due to the fact that autumn is my favourite season, I was captivated by the beauty of russet leaves, pale sunlight, haze in the chilly air, and the sound of shrews or crickets featured in the level. The view from the top of the tower was breathtaking and highly rewarding! All in all, "Malazar's Inscrutable Tower" is a unique masterpiece of autumnal magic and beauty.
My rating:
Atmosphere: 10/10
Gameplay: 9/10 (a few minor issues here and there, but still great!)
Story: 10/10
Cheela on 31/7/2020 at 15:34
My other favorite mission recently (and it can be said, in general as well :):thumb: Enchanting! Congrats
karstenpontoppi on 1/8/2020 at 20:32
nicked,
thanks for this great mission. :D
A bit had at times but very nice and scary. :thumb:
gamophyte on 3/8/2020 at 02:36
Just finished, very fun. I loved the vibe throughout, and interesting tech. I had so many self-imposed jump scares lol. It shows you a well made 2 hour mission can be way better than a less polished 4 hour mission.
tone_lord on 3/8/2020 at 03:05
OK. I thought this mission was flat out brilliant!
I admit I did have to resort to hints from this thread, but not to the point I felt that it was ruined. Mostly it was me overlooking something that should have been obvious.
Great mission design. It felt very fresh and new to me, and I've played just about every other FM available.
Any quibbles I might have are overshadowed by the overall impression the mission has made on me.
And those statues!!!
Soiled me undies I did.
Congratulations on a great release!
Cardia on 9/8/2020 at 20:13
Mission finished in 2 hours and 14 minutes in "normal" difficult, at the beginning i was a bit of afraid since i knew this is a puzzle mission, but the mission is so interesting and full of new impressive surprised that i was able to solve all puzzles without checking spoilers here. The places have at the same time relaxing and tense atmospheres, places are surreal and beautiful to explore, what impressed me most was the statue females, never thought it was possible to set up a ai creature to play "game of statues" it's the kind of game we kids used to play , here we have literally statues playing that :D .
Many thanks for this sweet experience Nicked :thumb:
downwinder on 27/8/2020 at 21:27
mission complete on expert ,had to get a bit of help on a few parts,wow i am very impressed with this mission,tons of detail,a legendary mission for sure,nicked you are a true drom ed master,it was a honor to play this mission