TowerFall Ascension

 PlayStation 4
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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 468 Ratings

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  1. sandstedt
    May 25, 2023
    10
    So much fun! A lot of customizations, great controls, and a wide variety in levels. This really shines when playing together with some friends on the same screen.
  2. LimitedEdition
    Mar 29, 2023
    10
    One of the best - if not the best - competitive couch playstation games I know. It is great to play against friends and for us never gets stale as there are so many stages and modifications to select. You can basically change everything and gameplay has a lot of customisation options. Overall a great game I am very happy with! Only an "no headjump stump"-modificator would be really nice!
  3. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Towerfall Ascension provides fun gameplay to have with your friends. Fun and simple.
  4. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    One of the best party games to come out on the playstation. Near endless fun. Never gets old.
  5. SaintRonan
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    This is perhaps one of the greatest multiplayer games ever created. Before discovering Towerfall, Bomberman 2 was my favorite multiplayer couch co-op type game. But towerfall has definitely replaced that game as my new all time favorite. This game is a masterpiece. I have absolutely zero complaints, because I truly think the game is perfect. The controls are wonderful. The characters,This is perhaps one of the greatest multiplayer games ever created. Before discovering Towerfall, Bomberman 2 was my favorite multiplayer couch co-op type game. But towerfall has definitely replaced that game as my new all time favorite. This game is a masterpiece. I have absolutely zero complaints, because I truly think the game is perfect. The controls are wonderful. The characters, weapons, customizations, etc. everything about this game is well thought out and crafted so well. Truly a king among multiplayer games!… Expand
  6. Nizart7
    May 5, 2021
    9
    This is as much fun with friends & family as you're going to have in years. Looks easy on the surface yet is quite complex, this game offers various tactics to take down opponents where precision & timing really matter. An absolute go-to for local multiplayer parties.
  7. Dangerswlf36
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Amazing in multiplayer with friends. It could get really hectic and competitive at times. Its an amazing multiplayer experience although I dont own the game and I only play it with my cousins its a fun game for hours in multiplayer. But the reason why it isnt a 10 is basically that if I were the one to buy the game I wouldnt play it unless people are with me. The game is amazing funAmazing in multiplayer with friends. It could get really hectic and competitive at times. Its an amazing multiplayer experience although I dont own the game and I only play it with my cousins its a fun game for hours in multiplayer. But the reason why it isnt a 10 is basically that if I were the one to buy the game I wouldnt play it unless people are with me. The game is amazing fun though, the only modifiers you need to have fun is are wings and shields but it doesnt have online wich it would really need and I heard the singleplayer isnt that good.… Expand
  8. MAFIAxMaverick
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    Some people knock Towerfall Ascension for not having online capabilities. But, for me, that's exactly what makes it a 10. This is a game that I've dumped well over 100 hours into - because of its couch co-op feature. My group of three best friends and myself are always playing TA when we're together over a few beers. It's the perfect game after we've all had a long week for work. We canSome people knock Towerfall Ascension for not having online capabilities. But, for me, that's exactly what makes it a 10. This is a game that I've dumped well over 100 hours into - because of its couch co-op feature. My group of three best friends and myself are always playing TA when we're together over a few beers. It's the perfect game after we've all had a long week for work. We can kick back, and just have a fun without a huge time commitment. I don't think enough games like this have come out in recent years.

    From the co-op to the versus modes, it's always a fun time. Gameplay is fast, fluid, rewarding if you're skillful, and unforgiving if you make mistakes. Soundtrack is amazing and all the gameplay customization options call for a fun, different experience on the fly.    … Expand
  9. consolfreak1982
    Sep 30, 2016
    9
    I give this one here not the highest ranking simply because theres still one Thing missing - an online mode!
    BUT
    Nevertheless, Towerfall is one of the BEST multiplayer games out there on ANY console. Its extremely easy to pick up and Play, the controls are spot on, the game Looks and sounds amazing (very detailed Pixel graphics), its hectic, dramatic, chaotic, and one hell of a blast to    I give this one here not the highest ranking simply because theres still one Thing missing - an online mode!
    BUT
    Nevertheless, Towerfall is one of the BEST multiplayer games out there on ANY console.
    Its extremely easy to pick up and Play, the controls are spot on, the game Looks and sounds amazing (very detailed Pixel graphics), its hectic, dramatic, chaotic, and one hell of a blast to Play.
    Its a must own for any PS gamer that has some friends for Couch coop! Get it NOW - and get the DLC as well - its cheap and Features the 4player Coop and some other crazy cool stuff that will Keep you and your friends busy for weeks if not months!    … Expand
  10. HTGamer
    Aug 8, 2016
    9
    Towerfall: Ascension is a gem of a game. Its concept is simple, up to 4 players battle it out in single-screen arenas, jumping around from platform to platform, aiming opponents with their arrows or just stomping on their heads, Mario-style.

    Gameplay is simple but extremely effective and fun. You aim and fire your arrow and hope it hits an opponent, or you can stomp them. Warning:    Towerfall: Ascension is a gem of a game. Its concept is simple, up to 4 players battle it out in single-screen arenas, jumping around from platform to platform, aiming opponents with their arrows or just stomping on their heads, Mario-style.

    Gameplay is simple but extremely effective and fun. You aim and fire your arrow and hope it hits an opponent, or you can stomp them. Warning: arrows are limited and you have to physically get them back, or dodge and catch an opponent's arrow in the air before it hits you. You will laugh with your buddies about getting hit, cheating, being lucky, and whatever! There are power up boxes (drill arrows, invisibility, darkness, lava, slow motion, etc.) scattered in the arenas, and there are some interlinks in most of the maps so you can fire an arrow from the top of the arena aiming up and hit an opponent hiding in the lower part from below, for example. The arrow mechanic can be a bit hit or miss, arrows can "lock" to opponents and adjust trajectory even if they jump away, or you can hit boxes and then the arrow will kill opponents falling down, but its randomness is hilarious. Every character available is the same except its color, no special abilities, just another skin, and you can unlock more skins the more you play (in a nice touch, the Dualshock 4 changes color in its light bar according to the avatar you choose to play as). 3 game modes exist: free for all, team death match, and quest mode, which is a pseudo-cooperative against waves of monsters. There is no classic co-op campaign, so you 'll have to buy the Dark World expansion (believe me, you have to buy it, if you like the game).

    Graphics and sound are retro, NES/SNES style, and while I have grown tired of all these new retro games released in recent years, Towerfall works fine in this regard. When you have so much fun with friends, the last thing you pay attention to is if the game looks retro instead of having ultra quality graphics. And yes, the game runs at 60 fps and controller responsiveness is ultra fast.

    The only serious downside of the game is that its avatars are just different colored variations of the same base character, with no special/exclusive abilities at all. A little more variation would be nice. The lack of online multiplayer is maybe due to developers lacking the skills to make a proper netcode, but they said Towerfall is meant to be played in the same couch with others.

    If you like couch multiplayer/party games, Towerfall: Ascension is for you.    … Expand
  11. Kaprawiec
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    Awesome game, just wish they wouldnt be lazy and make online multiplayer.
    Still its great if You have anybody willing to play game with such outdated graphics - there are tons of fun for You. Then I really recommend it.
  12. RoverGrover
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    A fantastic couch co-op. The single player aspect is alright but shooting friends and ruining friendships is where this game really shines. Your each a little archer trying to stick each other with a variety of arrows that you must retrieve once you're out. It offers a variety of game modes that keeps things interesting and the levels allow of fun, sneaky tactics to trick your enemies. ItA fantastic couch co-op. The single player aspect is alright but shooting friends and ruining friendships is where this game really shines. Your each a little archer trying to stick each other with a variety of arrows that you must retrieve once you're out. It offers a variety of game modes that keeps things interesting and the levels allow of fun, sneaky tactics to trick your enemies. It might not be the best game to pick up if you don't have anyone to play with.… Expand
  13. KukistajA
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Friends + TWA + beer = magic. I was very skeptical with this at first, but it has entertained us for so many hours. Highly skill intensive platformer, where you must simply shoot your opponents with limited supply of arrows. Power-ups spawn at certain times which give you some sort of bonus from plethora of choices. Games are also highly customizable, and you can choose to begin withFriends + TWA + beer = magic. I was very skeptical with this at first, but it has entertained us for so many hours. Highly skill intensive platformer, where you must simply shoot your opponents with limited supply of arrows. Power-ups spawn at certain times which give you some sort of bonus from plethora of choices. Games are also highly customizable, and you can choose to begin with different sorts of power-ups etc. making replayability very high.… Expand
  14. Julesinno
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    Are you setting up a party?
    Do you want to make your party 100% better?
    Buy this game, grab your controllers and play this game, versus or cooperatively! Seriously though, this game is one of the best 'backseat gaming' game. Had a lot of fun.. Not only that, yesterday this game got a workshop support! More awesomeness! If you want to play this game online, its not possible unless    Are you setting up a party?
    Do you want to make your party 100% better?
    Buy this game, grab your controllers and play this game, versus or cooperatively!

    Seriously though, this game is one of the best 'backseat gaming' game. Had a lot of fun..
    Not only that, yesterday this game got a workshop support! More awesomeness!

    If you want to play this game online, its not possible unless you buy the newest geforce beta gamestream thingymajig which will probably work.

    Honestly though : 9/10 (need more cooperative campaigns)
    This game is a must buy. Especially now when it's discounted    … Expand
  15. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 12, 2015
    8
    TowerFall Ascension can be described in two words: fun and stressful. It is so fun that it is addictive, but also is quite difficult. I was on the edge of my seat while playing it.
  16. xDaudex
    Jul 24, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    Versus mode
    Co-op mode
    Difficulty

    Cons:
    Not a good single player game
    More variety with versus mode for two people would be nice
    Custom levels would be nice
  17. Krilledood
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    This is the most fun I've had in a local multiplayer game, ever! Our previous favourite Bomberman doesn't stand a chance compared to this one. It doesn't matter if you're a hardcore gamer or never touched a controller in your whole life, Towerfall welcomes all with its very simple yet extremely entertaining gameplay.
  18. UsernameIThink
    Jun 14, 2015
    9
    This may be my favorite game I've played so far. Let me explain.
    This game has near perfect difficulty spikes and, overall, including the expansion,18 levels on multiple difficulties and bosses, too.
    It also has a multiplayer mode (even more expansive than the single player) and a trials mode, in which you have to quickly destroy dummies to get a good time. It's a lot more fun than it    This may be my favorite game I've played so far. Let me explain.
    This game has near perfect difficulty spikes and, overall, including the expansion,18 levels on multiple difficulties and bosses, too.
    It also has a multiplayer mode (even more expansive than the single player) and a trials mode, in which you have to quickly destroy dummies to get a good time. It's a lot more fun than it sounds.
    Extra MLG people can also try to beat a level on a hard level without dying for a gold skull. They can also learn a surprising lot of special maneuvers to become even better.
    This game had me playing for multiple days of time so far, and I went for a lot of the extra challenges (I don't even want to leave it yet, either.).
    Now, there is one major problem I have with this game. It's not the local-only multiplayer (I prefer local only, since this is a game that's meant to be played with other people. Beginners could also breeze through earlier levels by playing online with other people using co-op.)
    The problem is the co-op. It makes the players much more powerful, and allows them to move through the levels all too easily. It makes my achievements (except for the gold skulls) feel much lesser.

    My advice?
    GET THIS GAME AND IT'S EXPANSION.    … Expand
  19. FieryDonnyDave
    May 31, 2015
    9
    Great fun to play with friends, fast-paced and simple but challenging. Don't let the pixelated graphics put you off! If you are intending to play it alone, there is a 'Quest' mode but it is meant more so to be played with friends. Only thing it's missing is network play, hence my score of 9/10.
  20. GamerCiaran
    Feb 13, 2015
    10
    This is my favorite game on the PS4 so far and has given me more play time than anything else. This game is an absolute bargain for the entertainment you will receive. The games at it's best when playing with a group of friends, I only wish there where more games like it.
  21. J-Dig
    Feb 6, 2015
    10
    Like tennis and tandems Towerfall Ascension isn't made to be enjoyed alone.

    There are single player modes that are distracting enough but these are little more than a ball launcher with which to practise your technique when friends are unavailable. Multiplayer itself is local-only and is great with two players, fantastic with four. It's sociable, the simple controls are inclusive    Like tennis and tandems Towerfall Ascension isn't made to be enjoyed alone.

    There are single player modes that are distracting enough but these are little more than a ball launcher with which to practise your technique when friends are unavailable.

    Multiplayer itself is local-only and is great with two players, fantastic with four. It's sociable, the simple controls are inclusive and, for a relatively small outlay, it provides balance to the online-only component offered by most modern multiplayers.

    Having said that, though not native to the game, the PS4's share play feature now allows you to take on psn friends at a distance.

    I got the game free with PS Plus and have since bought it on PC to support the developer, Matt Makes Games, in return for hours of enjoyment.    … Expand
  22. keefkeef
    Sep 3, 2014
    9
    Simply, this game is ridiculous fun. At its core, Towerfall Ascension isn't much, but the rivalry that will grow between you and your friends is. If played alone, I can't recommend. The game has a lot of options for custom games and it has a decent number of maps and secrets. As a pure multiplayer experience, I can hardly think of a more intense and exciting game
  23. Holocube
    Aug 31, 2014
    10
    To anyone who dislikes this game, it is essential that you play with a friend, couch co-op style. I believe it is important to review a movie, or a toy, or a game within its intended context. This game is perfection in terms of playful and skill based competitive game play. I prefer AAA FPS single player games with depth of story and good writing. TowerFall does not have my preferredTo anyone who dislikes this game, it is essential that you play with a friend, couch co-op style. I believe it is important to review a movie, or a toy, or a game within its intended context. This game is perfection in terms of playful and skill based competitive game play. I prefer AAA FPS single player games with depth of story and good writing. TowerFall does not have my preferred aesthetic or type of play but it could not be better for what I believe it was intended to do: Couch Co-op Competition and Cooperation.… Expand
  24. oolevityoo
    Aug 25, 2014
    8
    3-4 player local multiplayer is a must. Otherwise, avoid. It's pretty fun to play but multiplayer is so fast and fun! Closer to the fun of Smash Bros multiplayer than Playstation Allstars was.
  25. the_blackrook
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    Hands down one of the best multiplayer experiences I've had in years. This nostalgia driven romp through several worlds and dangerous archery is a can't miss for anyone. It's simple game play mechanics hide a deep and strategic game where twitch reflexes meet fast thinking and calculative shooting. I'd recommend this to anyone who can see past the simplistic graphics, which are inHands down one of the best multiplayer experiences I've had in years. This nostalgia driven romp through several worlds and dangerous archery is a can't miss for anyone. It's simple game play mechanics hide a deep and strategic game where twitch reflexes meet fast thinking and calculative shooting. I'd recommend this to anyone who can see past the simplistic graphics, which are in themselves beautiful in their own way.… Expand
  26. Alixder
    Aug 2, 2014
    9
    For an indie arcade game this game is great! It's 2d, looks retro and it's flippin fun. If you like Smash Bros, you should check it out. Really. The combat is quick, short, and clever. With a dodging system that adds more on the fly strategy because of the dodge's ability to catch opponents arrows in the air. The only downfall I have to say is that there's no online multiplayer, which isFor an indie arcade game this game is great! It's 2d, looks retro and it's flippin fun. If you like Smash Bros, you should check it out. Really. The combat is quick, short, and clever. With a dodging system that adds more on the fly strategy because of the dodge's ability to catch opponents arrows in the air. The only downfall I have to say is that there's no online multiplayer, which is find if you have at least enough friends to play with (and controllers). The game is fun 1v1 but of course, naturally, it gets way funnier and more chaotic with 3-4 people playing free-for-all. There's a quite a few game modes to choose and from and a flurry of game rules to mess with that add to the fun. Highly recommend the game for anyone who has at least one friend that plays with you and there's a extra available controller.… Expand
  27. loadstone007
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    This game is spectacular. Played it all weekend (~8 hours) with two 10 year olds.
    Reminds me of the retro Mario games when you're fighting in one static screen. I love this game when playing multiplayer, the quest is quite boring. The only drawback is that I want more maps, more weapons and more characters to select from. Overall, superb game.
  28. grim977
    Jul 13, 2014
    8
    all is fun and games until someone gets shot with an arrow. this game features an arcade style game with a multiplayer that will ruin friendships. the multiplayer is amusing and fun for the gang while the campaign provides different areas with challenging opponents that make you want to play again. the music pumps you up for more battle. i feel like their needs to me some sort of onlineall is fun and games until someone gets shot with an arrow. this game features an arcade style game with a multiplayer that will ruin friendships. the multiplayer is amusing and fun for the gang while the campaign provides different areas with challenging opponents that make you want to play again. the music pumps you up for more battle. i feel like their needs to me some sort of online but for a 20$ game it is worth it.

    pros:
    -fun to play
    -good graphics
    -exciting music
    -fairly challenging opponents

    cons:
    -no online
    -no upgrade system    … Expand
  29. ctvroman
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    Easily the local multiplayer game on PS4 right. It's cheap, it's fun, and if you're playing with a group, you're never going to get tired of it. The co-op mode provides a a Mario-like world progression and a challenge that feels like an actual challenge, not a brutal punishment. smart AI and tight spaces make for frantic and enjoyable co-op experiences.
  30. Dormin
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    I will keep this one short and sweet. Towerfall Ascension is the most fun you can have with friends and a PS4. It has a multiplayer that is purely chaotic, crazy, tantrum inducing, friendship destroying, and will leave you and your grown up dude friends giggling and squealing like 12 year old girls for hours upon hours.
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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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