Tricky Towers

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. PSNStores
    Aug 3, 2016
    90
    Placing that final keystone to solidify my creation has always injected a dose of lightheartedness to the experience. If you like building in any capacity, or are looking for yet another top-notch multiplayer PSN game, Tricky Towers is for you.
  2. PlayStation Country
    Sep 11, 2016
    80
    Tricky Towers may look like the sort of unwanted freebie that PS+ owners have been bemoaning for years but this is good. When you get over the fact that it isn’t quite Tetris, the clever game engine makes Tricky Towers the most addictive puzzler on PSN and with its well-populated online community, this is the perfect pick up and play game around.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 6, 2016
    80
    A package that makes the simple act of stacking utterly cracking. [Sept 2016, p.108]
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  5. GameSpew
    Aug 19, 2016
    80
    If you’re a Plus member and you haven’t yet downloaded this fantastic party game, I highly recommend that you do so quickly. Even if you’re not a Plus member, this game is certainly worthwhile if you have some friends that fancy a solid physics-based puzzle game.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 27, 2016
    80
    Not just an exceptional title that breathes fresh life into the traditional Tetris formula, Tricky Towers also gives a great account of itself for those folks looking to test their brains rather than their trigger fingers in both local and online multiplayer gatherings.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 27, 2016
    80
    A brilliant physics-based puzzle/party game that merges Tetris gameplay style and Jenga mechanics.
  8. Gamer.nl
    Aug 15, 2016
    75
    Tricky Towers is a lot better than other party games, especially with three others it is a curse fest (in a good way!). Playing alone is hardly any fun though.
  9. XGN
    Aug 3, 2016
    75
    Tricky Towers is a new version of the classic hit Tetris. This time around it is possible to play the Tetris style game with multiple people. The singleplayer mode gets boring quite fast.

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 97
  3. Negative: 14 out of 97
  1. RickvanBeem
    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!    … Full Review »
  2. Underpants158
    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!    … Full Review »
  3. nnavidson
    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.    … Full Review »
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