TowerFall Ascension

 PlayStation 4
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 468 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 294 out of 468
  2. Mixed: 74 out of 468
  3. Negative: 100 out of 468

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  1. Donairman
    Jul 5, 2014
    7
    Towerfall isn't a bad game, but it has quite a few flaws. The graphics are great. Some of the best pixel graphics i've ever seen, and the gameplay is solid. However, one of it's biggest flaws is the lack of online multiplayer. Local multiplayer is a nice idea, but i am an adult with a job whos friends are the same. I dont have time to bring people over just to play towerfall. And in theTowerfall isn't a bad game, but it has quite a few flaws. The graphics are great. Some of the best pixel graphics i've ever seen, and the gameplay is solid. However, one of it's biggest flaws is the lack of online multiplayer. Local multiplayer is a nice idea, but i am an adult with a job whos friends are the same. I dont have time to bring people over just to play towerfall. And in the quest portion of the game, in some of the later levels, it feels kind of like the game is cheating. the way an arcade machine always manages to off you to get more quarters, towerfall seems to do the same to get more of your time.… Expand
  2. drlowdon
    Dec 25, 2014
    7
    Towerfall Ascension is played on a single screen with the aim being to shoot your opponent(s) with an arrow or jump on their head before they do the same to you. Each player starts a limited amount of arrows but fired arrows, along with a host of power ups, can be picked up and used and this adds a little more variety to proceedings.

    Games that are designed to be played, competitively    Towerfall Ascension is played on a single screen with the aim being to shoot your opponent(s) with an arrow or jump on their head before they do the same to you. Each player starts a limited amount of arrows but fired arrows, along with a host of power ups, can be picked up and used and this adds a little more variety to proceedings.

    Games that are designed to be played, competitively or cooperatively, with friends sat in the same room have become increasingly rare breed over the last few years and this proves just what a shame that is. Single player is not all that entertaining but, whether playing against each other or working through the campaign levels with a friend, it is always good multiplayer fun making for a title that I still return to now and again when the opportunity arises.    … Expand
  3. Dunge
    Jul 25, 2014
    5
    Good fun for about one hour... then it get repetitive. I played coop with my friend and we were like.. "that's all?". Always the same gameplay, they just spawn more monsters to keep things harder as you go.
  4. bper2170
    Jun 5, 2015
    7
    Good couch game for 2 or up to 4 players, game is fun but graphics are not that great... A bit challenging in some levels but that is nice considering the short length of the game.Worth to take it when on sale if not sure to pay full price for it yet.
  5. GreenMachineG
    Jan 1, 2016
    6
    TowerFall Ascension is a good ole' time. Couch co-op at it's best with a lot of time spent yelling with friends while we battled each other. It does start to get repetitive however, and there isn't enough changes in stages, weapons, etc. for the game to be something I would recommend people to put a lot of time in. Games like Duck Game do the same thing as this, but a whole lot better. TheTowerFall Ascension is a good ole' time. Couch co-op at it's best with a lot of time spent yelling with friends while we battled each other. It does start to get repetitive however, and there isn't enough changes in stages, weapons, etc. for the game to be something I would recommend people to put a lot of time in. Games like Duck Game do the same thing as this, but a whole lot better. The game is fun, but lack of any single player, and lack of differences match to match hurt the game.

    6.7/10    … Expand
  6. Raptor1980
    Jan 18, 2016
    7
    I love local multiplayer game. I prefer to play against my friends on my couch than online where mr nobody is your opponent. Maybe i'm coming from an old generation, but Towerfall is clearly a game in my chord. I don't like the aesthetic, but the gameplay is solid and funny.
    Compared to other local multiplayer is a little bit repetitive, but it's an overall good game.
    Conclusion: If you    I love local multiplayer game. I prefer to play against my friends on my couch than online where mr nobody is your opponent. Maybe i'm coming from an old generation, but Towerfall is clearly a game in my chord. I don't like the aesthetic, but the gameplay is solid and funny.
    Compared to other local multiplayer is a little bit repetitive, but it's an overall good game.
    Conclusion: If you want to have some fun with your friends for some nights it's the title for you, but it will become boring after a while.    … Expand
  7. tobivv
    Jan 21, 2020
    7
    Good coop experience, but a little short since the first levels are really easy. Its versus mode works great as a party game

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#10 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#43 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. XGN
    May 6, 2014
    75
    It's the next indie-game with an 80's feel, which is a pity. But, that being said, Towerfall Ascension is a very addictive videogame with a good sense of complexity within. It is the ideal game to play with friends on the couch.
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  2. Games Master UK
    May 4, 2014
    93
    One of the best local multiplayer games ever made. It has huge depth, and is always utterly fantastic fun. [June 2014, p.74]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 27, 2014
    80
    Okay in solo, but offers must-own 4-person multiplayer madness. [May 2014, p83]
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