Tower of Heaven

Beat it in one sitting. Didn't find any secrets though. Didn't actually know there were any secrets to find.

Oh, by the way, here's a big hint:

I am insufficiently rad to beat this game, I think.

Impossible if you have a slow computer. My computer has been slow all day and I just cannot play this!

There really is nothing as satisfying as a well made platformer. I didn't find it terribly hard, just enough to make it feel worthwhile.

Also, if anyone has problems with level 10

Nice. The idea of a level designer who's tormenting you is a common theme in games like this, but the arbitrary rules is a nice manifestation of it. The level designer looks impressive (though it would be even cooler if there was a more sophisticated way to choose the laws).

Brutal.

Whew! Played through twice, found the 3 secrets:

Awesome game.
Ending was a bit disappointing for me, but still, very awesome.

I got zapped on level 2. He doesn't seem to latch on really well upon the platforms.:(

I don't find much fun in these types of games. No mushrooms.

I think I'm literally stuck. After finding the

I walked to the right and then fell off the screen.

Heh. Did anyone else find themselves practically shouting for joy when the popup said 'All rules nullified'? Anyone? No? Just me? :3
Aaaanyways... Great. Hair-pulling-out frustrating, but... Addictive.

The best games are ones that are simultaneously very fun but also make you think and have a story to tell. This is one of those games.

Also I really want the soundtrack. Like, right now. ^.^

Note on the secret levels and the "long window" halls. Do not walk all the way to the right, as there is/was a bug that caused you to get stuck when doing so. In normal mode, just press esc and save and reenter. Can't help you on timed mode though.

I played this when it was a download and loved it but I don't remember it being that hard.
I'll have another go and see if I've repressed it or if it is that bad.
Maybe I'm just really damn good at platformers BD

Feels terribly slow in my computer. I had to give up in level 9.

Anyone else on level 9 finally get to the top and then walk left, AHHH

Those of you who like the soundtrack: the level editor's configuration menu makes a fine sound test feature.

Nice ending!

I remember playing this game, and I swear that JIG has reviewed it before. :/

[We did feature the game before. Read the review. ;) -Jay]

@ Fiedler Yes, yes I did. I had exactly the same reaction, too.

I now officially despise level 9.
after avoiding everything, I tried to walk to the door.
The door was to the LEFT of me.

I love that it actually has a satisfying ending instead of just a "thanks for playing" screen. Makes the frustration and 200 deaths all worth while.

Too easy, needs like ten times as many rules. Than would be fun.

Here's my level, I used level 9 as inspiration.

@Meaghan: 200? You only died 200 times? That's crazy good! Either that, or I'm crazy bad.

For SonicLover and anybody else who enjoys the soundtrack, you can buy it (DRM-free) for a dollar at the composer's Bandcamp page. It'll help support the developers, too.

http://flashygoodness.bandcamp.com/

I personally prefer the ending when you get none of the secrets - it feels more... righteous.

Wow, that's pretty tough. Stuck on the "dont touch living things" level.

Stupid freaking butterflies!!!

Best concept for a platformer I have EVER seen. I mean, the idea of putting almost impossible rules in creates a huge air of sucess that even God can't stop me from being an awesome platformer.

It didn't take me very long to finish, but it was fun and difficult.

My results:
Time: N/A
Deaths: 76
Secrets: 0/3

I dunno why it didn't record my time... but it couldn't have taken me more than half an hour, playing straight through.

@Wildbreeze My sister and I went up the wall. We were our own voices at LAST! So I did too. :)

This soundtrack MUST be mine! Dangit...why must you cost money?! It's beautiful...

All right, so after

just a fun little glitch I thought I'd point out :D

The game runs slower after each death, especially the fade-in/fade-out diamonds. It's at the point where I'm stuck on the "don't touch living things" level because the level takes too long to materialize, and the sawblade instantly kills me.

Dear developers: Plz fix, kthx

[Sounds like it might be a memory leak, such as an object that keeps instantiating new objects instead of reusing them. -Jay]

Dragonfyre, finished your level. It was buzzsaw evilness.

How do our heroes always end up getting themselves mixed up with buzzsaw-infatuated antagonists? Where do they find these human-sized woodworking tools? Is there a some sort of super villain Home Depot? They can't be cheap.

This is the hardest game I have ever played. my thumbs have gone flat due to pressing buttons, and this is the ONLY game that literally make my fingers hurt. Excuse me while i get some ice.

Amazingly beautiful soundtrack for an equally beautiful game. I can listen to the song Luna Ascension over and over.

Nice game, and the level exit sound is "inspired" (STOLEN!) from another tower game.. Nebulus. :P

Beat it twice then did speed trial. Took me 8:24. Great game with a spot-on retro style. A little short and not too hard once you pick up on the timing.

Speed Run 3:22

Beat Seed Run mode in about 11 min. Would of taken me like 8 had I not died some much on lvl 11

I managed this in 106 deaths (~5 were intentional suicides to see what would happen, and ~8 on level 10 before I read Snacko's comment).

That last level was _really_ hard.

Newgrounds medals include beating this game with 0 deaths, and speed running this in 3 minutes. How is either one possible?

@Dther99
Why are you using your thumbs in the first place?

Got 14 deaths on my 2nd try. FinFanKain is right, there are at least 2 endings, depending on how many secrets are found. Strangely, it seems that the implied reward in the no secrets ending is better.

Does anybody have the patience to see if the ending is different for 1 or 2 secrets? lol

My speed run stats;
Time: 6:44
Deaths: 31
Secrets: 3/3

Good game, though a bit short, even WITH all secrets found.

Also, I want a rule editor. A "you may only touch the skulls" rule would PWN for the level editor. Also like how it changes from 8-bit to more organic upon finishing the game.

I would like this game if there was no time limit, these games are fun but not with the pressure of a time limit.

Smart platforming, tight control, and a great chiptune soundtrack? Oh yes, I enjoyed this immensely.

I guess it's a little short, but then most folks wouldn't even try doing a speed run if it were much longer.

I looove this game. Wish it was longer, but the Speed Run mode gives it a bit of replay value. I've already bought the soundtrack and have been listening to it almost nonstop since last night, hehe.

Took me about 20-30 minutes the first time through with 80-something deaths... got my Speed Run time down to 3:23 now.

Got to Level 9 and gave up. Too many instances of being smited for NO REASON.

Time: 2:42
Deaths: 0
Secrets: 0/3

Skills... and lots and lots of re-runs on speed mode. But lemme tell you, practice makes perfect. First time I played, it took 88 deaths, next time only took 22, and so on and so forth.

I'm sorry, but the 3rd secret doesn't make sense to me. I'm at the window that leads me back into the building, it tells me there is another window below, but I just fall to my death. What?

Argh. Still stuck on level 11 help? :(

There is definitely a reason you're being smited I'm guessing you don't realize grass is a living thing.

I'm definitely not a platformer expert (been meaning to finish N), but I thought the difficulty was alright. Finished my first run with 44 deaths.

Really great atmosphere - graphics, music, gameplay and story all tie together beautifully.

Superb game in all respects. The instant restart is something all platformers (where death is common) should have.

I got 18 deaths for my second try. I think I did a pretty good job. Also, I absolutely love the soundtrack.

My (only) speed-run after playing through adventure twice:

Time: 4.48
Deaths: 10

I could have done better in some bits, but not bad.

@Marc

Level 11 needs tricky timing, but isn't THAT much harder than level 9. Not sure where you're stuck, but I'll give a try at explaining (am not open to it now, so this is from memory)

The timing on this level was certainly tough, but I think I can get through with just a few stumbles.

Could someone explain the story and the endings?
I got one secret, and the ending didn't seem to make much sense

For those of you speedrunning, the alltime best score is 2' 17". If you can beat that - or for that matter get under 2'30" - I bow to your greatness.

I don't know why this game even has the "highdifficulty" tag. It is no more challenging than any other game I have played. Quite simple really.

I'm so glad this game automatically saves your progress ;___;

I managed to get 3:15 in speed run.

I never thought it would be possible to hate butterflies with such a passion.

omg i went through all that just to see a tower fall, that's the worst ending i've ever seen

My level

Phew... nice level, Mazz. Took me about a dozen tries, but I finally beat it with one second to spare.

Here's a small level I made:
http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=1AMbv2A5 (ctrl-A to select the code)

A more atmospheric and easier level:
http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=8C8TY77d

Time: N/A

Deaths: 5

Secrets found: 3/3

...

:D

Level 9 has officially beaten me.

I'm so smart, it took me three tries before I figured out that

Level 9:

At that point, I threw in the spinach covered towel.

This challenging game was very fun. But when i couldnt get past level 9, the game drove me unimaginably BALLISTIC. I stopped playing for days to regain my Sanity. But i eventually beat it and theroughly enjoyed it

This is my level. Yes, it is beatable.

here is my level, try it
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Good for a first attempt, right?|
my first level!

This game sucked! I like the premise, but it has an annoying habit of freezing for a flash second right at the end of a level and making me run into the side of a block or a @#%!! butterfly. Literally found myself screaming at my computer after trying to play for 20 minutes.

Wow awsome
I've created a little level

have fun
Ps thx 4 all those great levels

I made a level called "Endless Flabjacks"

Ah yes, Tower of Heaven, home to one of my most favorite levels in any game I've played (level 11) and a top-notch soundtrack to boot! Seriously, I really like this game.

Also I made a level! I think it's around decent.

Finished the game with no secrets.. I suck.
By the way, this could possibly be... the.. hardest level but does not have the hardest obstacle courses.
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So what is this level hardest at? THE SPARSE TIME LIMIT. Save every second you can, k? If you're so eager, the time limit is....(don't open the spoilers if you don't want to be spoiled) *drumroll*

Seriously, good luck :)