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Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. Jul 27, 2016
    40
    Tricky Towers is not fun or enjoyable, but you might get something out of it if you’re a masochist.
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 97
  2. Negative: 14 out of 97
  1. Aug 3, 2016
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. A fun, whimsical arcade game that has cool single player puzzels and an endless high-score mode. The real treatI absolutely adore this game. A fun, whimsical arcade game that has cool single player puzzels and an endless high-score mode. The real treat lies in its multiplayer which reminds me of the frantic 4-player battles I had with Towerfall. A welcome breeze of fresh air on PSN/STEAM.

    Don't think you will be dealing with a simple Tetris clone here, because Tricky Towers' game mechanics work quite differently. Basically we are dealing with a physics puzzler/arcade game where wheather elements, spells and your own actions have influence on how high you can build your tower. It is basically virtual Jenga.

    Beautifully designed levels will fill your flatscreen with all colours of the rainbow and the comical, cartoony score and sound design will make you smile. I downloaded it on PlayStation+ but I would happily spend money on this great game!
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  2. Aug 23, 2016
    8
    Competitive physics-based tetris. What is not to love about that?

    So there is only one mode worth a damn and that is multiplayer survival.
    Competitive physics-based tetris. What is not to love about that?

    So there is only one mode worth a damn and that is multiplayer survival. Nothing else is worth playing for too long. I tried the race mode but it doesn't have the same level of finesse required in survival since you can drop as many pieces as you want without getting punished. There are minor balancing issues ( i.e: overpowered power ups) but nothing too serious.

    It's free this month of PS PLUS! PLAY IT!
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  3. Aug 6, 2016
    9
    This is a great twist on Tetris, but you're going to get frustrated quickly if you don't realize it's a different game. Physics are key toThis is a great twist on Tetris, but you're going to get frustrated quickly if you don't realize it's a different game. Physics are key to building and it may take a few rounds to get used to them. I recommend practicing in the single player puzzle mode to learn how to balance your towers. Once you develop some strategies, you will feel in control of your tower building. Relatively easy to learn basics, that appear to have significant depth if you keep playing.

    The single player trials keep pushing you to become better at the three different modes in the game, and the multiple online VS modes let you see how you rank against others.

    I find the music a little grating, but it's easy to turn it off in the setting and shouldn't be a deal breaker.

    If you like puzzle games, definitely give this game a chance.
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