Towerborne comes to us from Stoic, the talented team known for gripping strategy titles like the Banner Saga trilogy. This new release takes them in a vibrant new direction with its colorful side-scrolling adventure through a monster-filled fantasy realm.

Players join together as “Aces,” warriors who’ve lost their lives defending the last human city. Now their spirits reside in the Belfry, a colossal refuge towering over the wilderness. From this hub, groups of Aces band together to venture into the lands below, hacking and slashing their way through legions of enemies on quests to strengthen their skills.

Under vivid backdrops, cooperative combat sees players bouncing foes between different class abilities for flashier combo moves. But success won’t come easy, as danger increases the deeper you travel from the Belfry. Strategizing talents and equipment proves crucial against tougher threats.

Towerborne intrigues with its fusion of arcade brawling fun and...