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Title: Tower of God (a.k.a. 신의 탑, Top of God)
Genres: Manhwa, Action Adventure Fantasy Romance
Author: Siu
Artist: Siu
Publication: Naver (This is an web comic.)
Start Date: 2010
End Date: Ongoing
Number of chapters at review: 19
Number of chapters read by reviewer: 19
General Overview:
There exist a tower that if one were to reach the top, any wish could be granted. But, to be able to climb the tower, only those chosen could enter in and climb towards the top. Yet, Baam, only a boy, was able to enter in. His only thought was to search for his beloved friend. Ignorant of his predicament, a Tower Guardian tried to clue Baam in. The only thing Baam understood was that he might get his answer at the top of the tower. Even after his successful pass at the first trial, Baam still failed to realize what kind of place he's in. Armed only with desire and naivety, Baam embarks on a journey towards stuff mere mortals could only dream about.
Category Ratings: (1-10 scale)
Art: 7
I realize that these web comics are most likely drawn with tablets which has its ups and downs. The up is that the art will always be clean for the most part. There shouldn't be any sketchy feel to the artwork. The downside is that some scenes that gives off more of a draft feel than a finalize feel. There is a certain feel for more refinement. Of course, I'm not too familiar with the process of these web comics.
Plot: 7
Even though the plot might be straight forward, it does create enough curiosity for me, personally, to keep reading it. I'm not too sure how the world works in Tower of God. It seems sort of depressing unless one has great strength.
Characters: 8
Very unappealing protagonist who has great hidden potential. Not surprised by the design decision.
So far, the cast has been entertaining. Baam, the protagonist, is mixed up with other people who has, for the most part, selfish or self-motivated desires in climbing the tower. Baam on the other hand is just looking to be reunited with someone he loves. Now, he has gotten caught up with an alligator who refers to him as a turtle.
Because of his innocent nature, he has no idea what's going on or any clue of the Tower and what's in it. Obviously clueless to say the least.
The mix of humaniod races adds a sort of flair to the manhwa. I'm not sure how the author will manage the uniqueness of each race and their abilities.
Theme: 10
After some time pondering about this, it dawn on me that this Tower that Baam and the others are climbing could be used as a representation of those that still have dreams or desires. To reach the summit, a person has to fight their way through. Along the way, new friendship comes, new enemies are made and yes, tragedies take their places.
But only the few will ever reach the destination they wanted. It takes hard work, commitment and courage.
Originality: 5
I'm not too familiar with mangas/manwhas set in towers, but one thing for sure, how it is structured is not as appealing as it should be. I'm sure that sooner or later, strength and power might become the sole indicator of a person's battle quotient. Basically, the shallowness of this manhwa is apparent. The only thing that might keep this manhwa going would be the story line.
One thing I'm wondering about is how long the trial structure will last?
Overall: 8
Tower of God has great humor. That one of the reason why I kept reading it. Of course, with the design decision concerning the protagonist, it helps create enough curiosity that the reader becomes interested in the development of the protagonist.
Genres: Manhwa, Action Adventure Fantasy Romance
Author: Siu
Artist: Siu
Publication: Naver (This is an web comic.)
Start Date: 2010
End Date: Ongoing
Number of chapters at review: 19
Number of chapters read by reviewer: 19
General Overview:
There exist a tower that if one were to reach the top, any wish could be granted. But, to be able to climb the tower, only those chosen could enter in and climb towards the top. Yet, Baam, only a boy, was able to enter in. His only thought was to search for his beloved friend. Ignorant of his predicament, a Tower Guardian tried to clue Baam in. The only thing Baam understood was that he might get his answer at the top of the tower. Even after his successful pass at the first trial, Baam still failed to realize what kind of place he's in. Armed only with desire and naivety, Baam embarks on a journey towards stuff mere mortals could only dream about.
Category Ratings: (1-10 scale)
Art: 7
I realize that these web comics are most likely drawn with tablets which has its ups and downs. The up is that the art will always be clean for the most part. There shouldn't be any sketchy feel to the artwork. The downside is that some scenes that gives off more of a draft feel than a finalize feel. There is a certain feel for more refinement. Of course, I'm not too familiar with the process of these web comics.
Plot: 7
Even though the plot might be straight forward, it does create enough curiosity for me, personally, to keep reading it. I'm not too sure how the world works in Tower of God. It seems sort of depressing unless one has great strength.
Characters: 8
Very unappealing protagonist who has great hidden potential. Not surprised by the design decision.
So far, the cast has been entertaining. Baam, the protagonist, is mixed up with other people who has, for the most part, selfish or self-motivated desires in climbing the tower. Baam on the other hand is just looking to be reunited with someone he loves. Now, he has gotten caught up with an alligator who refers to him as a turtle.
Because of his innocent nature, he has no idea what's going on or any clue of the Tower and what's in it. Obviously clueless to say the least.
The mix of humaniod races adds a sort of flair to the manhwa. I'm not sure how the author will manage the uniqueness of each race and their abilities.
Theme: 10
After some time pondering about this, it dawn on me that this Tower that Baam and the others are climbing could be used as a representation of those that still have dreams or desires. To reach the summit, a person has to fight their way through. Along the way, new friendship comes, new enemies are made and yes, tragedies take their places.
But only the few will ever reach the destination they wanted. It takes hard work, commitment and courage.
Originality: 5
I'm not too familiar with mangas/manwhas set in towers, but one thing for sure, how it is structured is not as appealing as it should be. I'm sure that sooner or later, strength and power might become the sole indicator of a person's battle quotient. Basically, the shallowness of this manhwa is apparent. The only thing that might keep this manhwa going would be the story line.
One thing I'm wondering about is how long the trial structure will last?
Overall: 8
Tower of God has great humor. That one of the reason why I kept reading it. Of course, with the design decision concerning the protagonist, it helps create enough curiosity that the reader becomes interested in the development of the protagonist.
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