The Deadly Tower of Monsters

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jan 19, 2016
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 24, 2016
    90
    It’s not a very long game at all; I’d clocked it in about seven hours, but those are the best, most entertaining seven hours I’ve had with the PlayStation 4 controller in my hands for a very long time.
  2. PSNStores
    Jan 20, 2016
    90
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters took me about 4 hours to complete, and finding all of the collectibles and completing all of the missions, may take you another hour or two. I never got tired of the game, but it felt like it ended at just the right time.
  3. Brash Games
    Jan 19, 2016
    90
    Deadly Tower of Monsters hands you a lot of love in a single package, giving gaming and movie fans plenty of reason for more than one showing.
  5. Twinfinite
    Jan 19, 2016
    90
    Crammed to the gills with campy humor and a series B-movie look and feel, this is nearly a must-play for anyone who’s a fan of the old, cheesy films of the past or who enjoys listening to C-list directors ramble near-incoherently about their creations.
  6. The Games Machine
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Despite being short and not too challenging, TDToM is a wonderful tribute to the sci-fi movies of the '50s. The gameplay is a nice mix of hack'n'slash, dual stick shooting and platform, fun and enough varied to keep you entertained.
  7. GameCritics
    Jan 28, 2016
    80
    I'm quite happy to see that ACE Team has finally clicked all of their elements into place, and if there's a better homage to 50's schlock than The Deadly Tower Of Monsters, I have no idea what it could possibly be. For fans of the material or the era, this is a big win from start to finish.
  8. ZTGD
    Jan 28, 2016
    80
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters is unlike anything else in its genre. The theme and presentation carries it for the entire ride, and even though the combat can be mundane at times, the set pieces and commentary more than make up for it. Fans of classic B-movies would be remiss to pass on this quirky action title. Its personality and charm make it worth playing through on their own.
  9. We Got This Covered
    Jan 22, 2016
    80
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters is pretty much an interactive B movie from the 1950s. If you like campy dialogue and wacky enemy designs, then you can't go wrong by spending an afternoon with this one.
  10. Vandal
    Jan 22, 2016
    80
    This is a great surprise, a game that within its simplicity, manages to be fun and never gets boring. What else can we ask for?
  11. GameCrate
    Jan 21, 2016
    80
    While The Deadly Tower of Monsters would've been better with optional camera control, a New Game + mode and more gameplay combos, it's still a fitting tribute to the long-lost era of 50's sci-fi.
  12. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 19, 2016
    75
    Fans of cult sci-fi films and/or Mystery Science Theater 3000 will get quite the kick out of The Deadly Tower of Monsters.
  13. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 21, 2016
    73
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters delivers a nice experience, packed with tons of funny dialogues and interesting levels.
  14. GamesBeat
    Jan 19, 2016
    63
    I commend ACE Team for trying to come up with something that’s authentic and clever. But the developer only got The Deadly Tower of Monsters halfway right. The excellent premise and likeable characters outshine the streamlined gameplay.
  15. Wccftech
    Feb 15, 2016
    62
    Manages to capture B-movie atmosphere and aesthetics perfectly, but fails to provide a truly compelling gameplay experience due to a flawed execution of many of its mechanics.
  16. Impulsegamer
    Feb 29, 2016
    60
    The real star of this one is the director with his running commentary, and the film just supports his wit. If you’re looking to kill a good handful of hours with a solid smile on your face, check this game out!
  17. GameSpot
    Feb 1, 2016
    60
    While the stylistic appeal of science fiction schlock may be niche, The Deadly Tower of Monsters has silly sights that effectively recall the iconic parts of the works that inspired it, if not much else.
  18. Metro GameCentral
    Jan 20, 2016
    50
    B-movie by name and B-movie by nature, but there’s still enjoyment to be had with the endearingly rubbish enemies and fun but vapid combat.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 101
  3. Negative: 12 out of 101
  1. KarstonMarston
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Lots of Love and Originality in this little masterpiece. I had so much fun playing it, although the gameplay is not challenging, the ideas andLots of Love and Originality in this little masterpiece. I had so much fun playing it, although the gameplay is not challenging, the ideas and feeling of progress (up) makes it a great start into Gaming year 2016.… Full Review »
  2. GreenMachineG
    Jan 19, 2016
    7
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a hack-and-slash puzzle game with the most unique setting I have ever had in a video game. The game takesThe Deadly Tower of Monsters is a hack-and-slash puzzle game with the most unique setting I have ever had in a video game. The game takes place inside a DVD-release of a 1950's sci-fi/monster movie in which the original director of the film is recording a narration for the commentary on the DVD. They capture the general look of 50's films stereotypes perfectly, with scratchy film, stop-motion monsters, and the perfect 50's style "actors". The dialogue is extremely clever, and the director is so funny, and had me cracking up over and over again. They capture nearly every trope of 50's sci-fi: you fight dinosaurs, ape-men, and have a robot sidekick! The point of the game is to traverse the tower (Deadly Tower of Monsters) all the way to the top to defeat the "Emporer". You fight through tons of monsters and solve puzzles along the way. I really enjoyed this game, and would recommend it to any film-loving gamers, or people who just really enjoy comedy in video games.

    8.0/10    … Full Review »
  3. Kurty
    Jun 1, 2018
    6
    The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a "Top-down" action/platform game, with an original setting : The characters in the game are actually theThe Deadly Tower of Monsters is a "Top-down" action/platform game, with an original setting : The characters in the game are actually the actors of an old-school B-movie, and for its DVD re-release, you actually "play" through the movie, while the film director comments your actions and everything else for the "Audio commentary" bonus of the DVD.

    Unfortunately, the gameplay is nothing to write home about : the fights aren't really exciting, and the platforming sequences can be frustrating as it's sometimes hard to evaluate the distance and height difference between platforms. However, the dialogues are really funny and it packs everything you can expect from a B-movie (dinosaurs, ape-men, etc).

    All in all, The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a short, decent game, but it's humor alone makes it worth playing, if you can get it at a fairly low price.    … Full Review »
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