TowerFall Ascension

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  • Summary: TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to masterTowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce. Loot treasure chests for game-changing power-ups, master the art of catching arrows out of the air, or descend on your foes and stomp them into submission. TowerFall is best played competitively with friends, cross-legged on the floor within punching distance of each other.

    New in Ascension is the 1- or 2-player co-op Quest mode. Players work together, fighting off a variety of monsters and enemy archers across the land of TowerFall. It's a new adventure to explore when you don't have more friends handy to square off against.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 9, 2017
    90
    One of the best offline multiplayer games for years and yet more proof that the bow and arrow is gaming’s most entertaining weapon of choice.
  2. ICXM
    Feb 13, 2017
    90
    Overall, TowerFall Ascension is a fantastic game which is easy to pick up and play. While I would’ve liked to see an online component, the couch co-op experience is still rewarding. Anyone looking for a competitive title to play with friends and get non-gamers hooked on should look no further.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 22, 2017
    90
    A multiplayer master that shoots to thrill and always hits. Pity about the missing DLC. [March 2017, p.82]
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  4. Video Chums
    Jan 31, 2017
    77
    TowerFall Ascension is a highly recommended game for those looking for another frantic local multiplayer experience to add to their collection. However, if you're a lone wolf then there are plenty of superior 2D arena combat games on the market.
  5. SomosXbox
    Feb 10, 2017
    75
    Towerfall Ascension’s main appeal is as an amusing game, and that’s the best thing we can say about a videogame. But not even its great gameplay aspect nor its charming retro visual style can avoid that feeling of missing something as essential as an online multiplayer mode.
  6. TrueAchievements
    Feb 6, 2017
    60
    TowerFall Ascension is an addictive archery-based multiplayer death-match with a simple concept and competent design. An absence of gameplay differences between characters is frustrating and the solo campaign mode is far too insubstantial, but the versus arena is engagingly chaotic, if short-lived. Online multiplayer would have elevated this game to another level, but local play is still a lot of fun if you and your friends like to duke it out once in a while.
  7. Generación Xbox
    Feb 11, 2017
    60
    Towerfall Ascension is a very fun game to play on your own, but it was created to be enjoyed in the company of other players. The multiplayer experience is local, it is crazy and very addictive. The controls are simple yet challenging, and it has a retro look that will appeal to many of the mature players, especially those who like the classic games.

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#51 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#100 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017