TowerFall Ascension

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  1. matiasrivera
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best multiplayers you can have right now. Probably you never had this fun in years. Towerfall shows how you can enjoy a videogame "despite of his graphics"
  2. 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    Still its great if You have anybody willing to play game with such outdated graphics - there are tons of fun for You.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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  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. 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
  8. BioHazardPark
    Mar 13, 2014
    10
    30 some years ago I started playing video games, in the arcades and on C64. I still play video games on most platforms. PC, consoles, handhelds.

    The reaction of my kids when they started playing TFA is priceless. Within seconds it was screaming, laughing, joy. It reminded me of how I reacted to the games I played in the arcades so many years ago. We are going to play this for a long    30 some years ago I started playing video games, in the arcades and on C64. I still play video games on most platforms. PC, consoles, handhelds.

    The reaction of my kids when they started playing TFA is priceless. Within seconds it was screaming, laughing, joy. It reminded me of how I reacted to the games I played in the arcades so many years ago.

    We are going to play this for a long time...

    We played on PS4 with two controllers and a ps vita but I plan on getting this on steam as well to support the game developer, such a good job!!!
    We just need another controller now.

    Love it, it's a lot of fun and a challenge for sure. INSTANT PIXEL PERFECT CLASSIC.    … Expand
  9. alex02144
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    I tried to go to bed but tripped, fell, and played Towerfall Ascension. Somehow that last part took 7 hours. It took someone calling me on my cell to realize how little sleep I would be getting tonight.

    I expected multiplier to be all I would bother with but co-op and target practice stand on there own as exceptional additions to the game. It puts so many $60 games to shame and    I tried to go to bed but tripped, fell, and played Towerfall Ascension. Somehow that last part took 7 hours. It took someone calling me on my cell to realize how little sleep I would be getting tonight.

    I expected multiplier to be all I would bother with but co-op and target practice stand on there own as exceptional additions to the game. It puts so many $60 games to shame and reminds me why I wait for indie game gems rather then blowing a wad of cash on the new shiniest hypiest game only to spend a few hours playing it before getting bored.

    Trying to understand how anyone could give this a bad score O_o    … Expand
  10. VinceZamgaylord
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Best game ever! How can you hate on this game. I swear it's probably xbone fanboys that hates on this game. I had very fun playing thi game. IF only we would get more games like this.
  11. HiroLord
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    We owned this on OUYA. We've put over 90 hours into it, and it never gets old. We bought this today, and it improved in every way. We've already poured 5 hours into it just today. Highly, highly recommended, on Steam or PS4 - Either way, you're getting a great game.
  12. HatakeKakashi55
    Mar 12, 2014
    10
    Great game. Extremely fun. Reminds me of the good old days of playing super smash bros with my friends on the couch. Unique game play, and creative art design make this game a must buy for all those interested in a great local multiplayer game.
  13. 113mac113
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Really fun game. Sn7per is just a mad fan boy accusing ps4 fans of criticizing Titanfall. Really fantastic game with the only disadvantage being the local multiplayer only.
  14. Ariako
    Jul 19, 2014
    0
    I've been playing games for 32 years now, and Towerfall, though claiming to be a throwback, has none of the charm or fun that I found in any of the classics. The single player of this game is completely horrible, with sluggish gameplay and an odd infuriating pause after EVERYTHING that you do. The arrow shooting doesn't even incorporate 360 degrees, and while I understand that the gameI've been playing games for 32 years now, and Towerfall, though claiming to be a throwback, has none of the charm or fun that I found in any of the classics. The single player of this game is completely horrible, with sluggish gameplay and an odd infuriating pause after EVERYTHING that you do. The arrow shooting doesn't even incorporate 360 degrees, and while I understand that the game is supposed to be a throwback, the fact will always remain that 8 directions in this day and age is inferior,(I'm looking at you, Strider). The multiplayer is fun for a moment, but there is no online multiplayer, which means if your real life friends aren't all gamers, then this game will only be fun for about 10 frustrating minutes.

    I should also point out that although I did beat the single player campaign, I found it in no way fun or a challenge to my skills. The only skill needed to complete single player is memorization, because everything about it is predictable.

    I suggest this game only to people who have a load of real life gamer friends and four controllers to use. Otherwise, don't waste your time or money.    … Expand
  15. leventguller
    Aug 9, 2014
    0
    Horrible game. I am not a graphic-effect lover and do not request from every developer to spend tons of money for the visual effects of a game. I simply get lots of fun from games like DEFCON, FTL, PAPERS PLEASE, EUROPE UNIVERSALIS. Also in PS4 games like FEZ, TRANSISTOR, ROGUE LEGACY or CHILD OF LIGHT tshows that graphics are not essential for a good gaming experience.
    As you know, we    Horrible game. I am not a graphic-effect lover and do not request from every developer to spend tons of money for the visual effects of a game. I simply get lots of fun from games like DEFCON, FTL, PAPERS PLEASE, EUROPE UNIVERSALIS. Also in PS4 games like FEZ, TRANSISTOR, ROGUE LEGACY or CHILD OF LIGHT tshows that graphics are not essential for a good gaming experience.
    As you know, we can not say a game good because it just has fascinating graphics, but also we can not say a game "indie-cool-back to roots" because of its pixel graphics.
    This game do not offer anything fresh like FEZ, any depth in story like CHILD OF LIGHT or revolutionary character selection idea ROGUE LEGACY or anything new or fresh. Just a shallow slashing game with PIXEL graphics that you may only have fun when you play with 4 people in the same house. That is all.
    Please do not use C64's or Amiga's name even for this ultra shallow-boring slash game. If you really want to play a game from the roots play MOONSTONE or ALIEN BREED. This is a game just tried to be retro with its pixel graphics. It has no similarity with its ancestors    … Expand
  16. EFYevan
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    I think it's funny that Sony released "TowerFall" on the same day as "Titanfall" and Towerfall gets a better score on Metacritic! Good move Playstation! I absolutely love my PS4 and this is a great game!
  17. KipsandDip
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    **** brilliant. This game is simple to learn, yet provides for fast paced and frantic versus matches with friends. The Quest mode is alright, as it gives you something to do when nobody's around, but it's easy to see where the emphasis is. In an era where local games are dying off (as is the case with nearly every major PS4 release so far), it's great to see a game like this. For just $15,**** brilliant. This game is simple to learn, yet provides for fast paced and frantic versus matches with friends. The Quest mode is alright, as it gives you something to do when nobody's around, but it's easy to see where the emphasis is. In an era where local games are dying off (as is the case with nearly every major PS4 release so far), it's great to see a game like this. For just $15, this game is great for a few hours of fun every time you've got a few friends around.… Expand
  18. qchto
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    Having spent lots of hours in the original Ouya release, this version is an overall improvement: more responsible controllers, better feedback, more particle effects and a unique coop-Quest mode.
    My only complaint is the lack of support for ps3 controllers (a shame compared to the ability to use them in the Ouya version) but I understand it's not the dev fault.
    Oh, and for those asking    Having spent lots of hours in the original Ouya release, this version is an overall improvement: more responsible controllers, better feedback, more particle effects and a unique coop-Quest mode.
    My only complaint is the lack of support for ps3 controllers (a shame compared to the ability to use them in the Ouya version) but I understand it's not the dev fault.
    Oh, and for those asking for an online mode, I highly recommend to try this this game as it's meant to be played: with others players around, it is a great part of the core-experience, as the game is very accessible for newcomers (even with non-gamers).    … Expand
  19. Jyykson
    Feb 24, 2015
    3
    I guess it could be fun for couch co-op, but there were better games for that 20+ years ago.
    There's no valid reason to sacrifice gameplay and control fluidity simply because there used to be bad games 20 years ago too.
    And if you feel the need for pixel graphics, please at least emulate 16bit pixel instead of 8bit. 8bit is just horrible and many brave and nobel programmers sacrificed    I guess it could be fun for couch co-op, but there were better games for that 20+ years ago.
    There's no valid reason to sacrifice gameplay and control fluidity simply because there used to be bad games 20 years ago too.

    And if you feel the need for pixel graphics, please at least emulate 16bit pixel instead of 8bit. 8bit is just horrible and many brave and nobel programmers sacrificed much to improve your life so that we would never have to go back there.    … Expand
  20. Suyooo
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest multiplayer games around. Not only are the controls amazing, and the gameplay quick and exciting, but the attention to detail is impressive - whether it's the animation of the characters or the fact every archer has his own set of sound effects, giving them each their personal "voice".
  21. choco
    Feb 10, 2015
    0
    I feel i have wasted my money on this game terrible controls and not fun game play. In the end TowerFall ascension is a Over hype game that supports the hateful views and ideas of sexist and racists culture that has infected the gaming culture of late.
  22. 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
  23. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    4
    Towerfall Ascencion is good but....it is a deception because there is no online multiplayer. Buy additional controllers is expensive..

    Graphics 5/10
    Music 6/10
    Gameplay 6/10
    Multiplayer 1/10

    My overall score is 4
  24. 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
  25. Jorn_O
    Jul 6, 2014
    1
    Played it because a friend recommended it. It was 10 minutes pure crap. Poor gameplay and most important totally not fun. After 10 minutes i quit because i hated it. It loos like the creators from this game made some random pixel Crap on a screen...
  26. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    The gameplay is great, it is very humorous and its overall a blast to play. Currently its the best PS4 game. However the game does lose some of its appeal when it is taken into consideration the lack of online play.
  27. hashtaglegend
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    it is not out so how do we play this game if it is not out but looks like an awsome game i can tell the future looooooooooooool i give it a awsome 9 towerfall better than titanfall
  28. Brosman
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    Great game. Its very fun to play with three of your friends and is extremely well designed and balanced. Its some of the most fun I have had with a game. The only problem is the lack of online multiplayer. I would prefer to play this game on a couch with friends, but my life is busy and I just dont have time most of the time. This means I rarely have time to play the game which hurts it inGreat game. Its very fun to play with three of your friends and is extremely well designed and balanced. Its some of the most fun I have had with a game. The only problem is the lack of online multiplayer. I would prefer to play this game on a couch with friends, but my life is busy and I just dont have time most of the time. This means I rarely have time to play the game which hurts it in the big picture.… Expand
  29. The_Craig1986
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    A high level of polish, tight controls, and subtle complexity makes Towerfall not only one of the most exceptional indie games in recent years, but one of the most purely entertaining games of the past few years, period.

    There are not too many games being released these days that focus 100% on the fun, but that is exactly what Towerfall does. Within minutes of starting up the game, you    A high level of polish, tight controls, and subtle complexity makes Towerfall not only one of the most exceptional indie games in recent years, but one of the most purely entertaining games of the past few years, period.

    There are not too many games being released these days that focus 100% on the fun, but that is exactly what Towerfall does. Within minutes of starting up the game, you and however many friends you’ve tricked into spending time with you, will be laughing and having a blast. There isn’t any need for a tutorial, not a single second is wasted on story, and the menus could be navigated by a five year old. As someone who will play an otherwise terrible game, simply for a good story, it may seem weird for me to be using the lack of story in Towerfall as a plus. The fact of the matter is though, that not all games need a story. Sometimes all a story does is waste your valuable time, and prevents you from jumping right into what it is you actually care about, the action.

    If you are completely unfamiliar with Towerfall, it is an archery combat platformer that is heavily inspired by Super Smash Bros.
    2 – 4 players will battle it out with a limited supply of arrows in a series of short rounds that will end when either all but one player has died, or the time has run out. Though firing your arrows will likely be your main form of attack, it is not your only option. Just like the classic platformers many of us love, you also have the oddly satisfying option of jumping on your opponents head. For your first handful of matches you may think that the combat is a simple matter of jump, shoot, and hide, but once you start to learn a few of the little trick that creator Matt Thorson has hidden in this little beauty, the whole dynamic of the matches will change. I’m hesitant to reveal these little tricks, as the discovery of them can be one of their most exciting aspects.

    With 120 versus maps, spanning across many different environments, each with their own unique pick-ups, Towerfall is anything but light on local multiplayer content. With a large array of variances that can be switched on or off to add some extra diversity to your matches, there should be more than enough here to make Towerfall the center of attention at many game nights, or get-togethers to come.

    When Towerfall was first released on the OUYA, if you were looking for a solid single player experience, you would have had to look elsewhere. Unless you are a hardcore time trial junkie, there wasn’t much there to warrant spending your alone time booting up Towerfall. Shooting at unmoving, non-hostile dummies, just wasn’t going to hold your attention for very long. Luckily for us all, Towerfall ascension has been upgraded to include a full Quest Mode that can be played either alone or with a friend. Each stage in Quest Mode will pit you against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. At first it will seem quite simple, and may lull you into a false sense of security. Don’t fall for it! Even the harmless seeming blobs will become a challenge when your attention has been pulled away by an archer or flying demon. Towerfall Ascension’s single player experience may not hold a candle to the fun that can be had in its multiplayer, but it’s a solid addition to the game and gives you a good reason to boot it up while the friends or family are away.

    There is one omission from Towerfall that is hard to ignore. I can’t be the only one who finds it increasingly more difficult to gather 4 gamers in a room together. When I want to spend an evening trash talking and then failing miserably to live up to my trash talk, I generally need to do it online. Towerfall currently has zero online support and its creator has stated that he will not be adding any. However, before you start posting on Matt’s twitter demanding he add online support with threats of not buying his game without it, it’s important to understand why online support isn’t there. It may not seem like it when you’re playing Call of Duty or Starcraft online, but lag is always an issue. It is something that is always present, and must be accounted for in some way or another. In a game like Towerfall where every frame matters, none of the current methods of dealing with lag, such as prediction, will work. If you want a more detailed explanation of how lag would affect a game like Towerfall, there is a wonderfully indepth article over at Polygon.
    http://www.polygon.com/2014/3/11/5491146/why-you-dont-want-an-online-mode-towerfall

    Though $15 may seem steep when compared to other retro style games, it’s a great deal when compared to the $60 - $70 being charged for games that will provide you with far fewer hours of entertainment.    … Expand
  30. GameplayRSA
    Apr 5, 2014
    9
    This is a retro game created for the OUYA, and yet..made its way to the ps4 and PC, it is probably one of the best indie games out there. And for such a good game to be developed by one person is astounding. It really grabs you from your first time playing, you just can't stop yourself from going to the next stage. The 4-player versus mode is awesome, but its a pity there is no online, butThis is a retro game created for the OUYA, and yet..made its way to the ps4 and PC, it is probably one of the best indie games out there. And for such a good game to be developed by one person is astounding. It really grabs you from your first time playing, you just can't stop yourself from going to the next stage. The 4-player versus mode is awesome, but its a pity there is no online, but yet we still have a lot of fun. It is good for if you're having a small party or get together, could even be reconsidered for tournaments...from the team of GamePlay_RSA we approve of this quality, entertaining game, you really do get your money's worth with this game. We hope to see online in its future updates, as that would complete the game.… Expand
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#10 Best 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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