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Review of The Deadly Tower of Monsters on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2016
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Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 19 Jan 2016
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: ACE Team
Publisher: Atlus USA

Introduction

Welcome to *The Deadly Tower of Monsters*, a game that takes B-movie schlock and cranks it up to eleven. It's as if the creators decided that campy action cinema needed more snugly pixelated monsters and a disturbing number of ancient sci-fi clichés. If you've ever wanted to experience a game narrated by an obnoxiously enthusiastic director (who probably should have taken a class in subtlety), then grab your jetpack and prepare to launch into a tower full of monsters. Let's dive deeper into this delightful dumpster fire.

Gameplay

Gameplay is a colorful jumble of beat 'em up and twin-stick shooter elements, which means you'll spend a fair amount of time blasting your way to the top of the titular tower. The action is viewed from a fixed top-down perspective, which is a fancy way of saying, 'Here's how your incompetence will look from above!' You'll wield a variety of weapons and power-ups to fend off everything from alien lizards to giant floating rocks of doom. The real kicker? The main objective is the interminable climb up this ridiculously awfully designed tower. There's something beautifully perverse about the game forcing you to scale this random vertical structure which, for all intents and purposes, might as well have been designed by a toddler with a flair for the absurd. Thanks to your jetpack, reaching high areas is a cinch - until you inevitably crash into something that defies both logic and laws of physics. But hey, that's all part of the charm! Just remember that your brain may break a little with the constant need to break boxes (collectibles!) while also making sense of whatever mad commentary the in-game director is spewing.

Graphics

Visually, *The Deadly Tower of Monsters* oozes kitsch. The graphics are reminiscent of a budget sci-fi flick from the '70s, which is precisely the vibe ACE Team was going for. From the grainy textures to the over-the-top character designs, each element feels like a love letter to the over-theatrical B-movie genre. Imagine a world where your characters look like they've just crawled out of a VHS tape, complete with awkward animations and sloppy movement. It's as if the developer commissioned a bunch of actors who'd skipped their morning coffee and were just winging it with enthusiasm. Quite delightful, really. If yen goes out, get ready for breakouts like erratic motion and comically small explosions that seem less like a blast and more like a gentle tickle!

Conclusion

All in all, *The Deadly Tower of Monsters* may not have won any awards for innovation, but it gets a gold star for sheer audacity. Rewatch your favorite B-movies, channel your inner space hero, and prepare for a joyride of glorious absurdity. This game captures the essence of clumsy nostalgia in a way that few others dare to attempt. Sure, you might not be scaling the next gaming mountain, but you'll leave with a hefty grin, a handful of perplexing memories, and maybe even a craving for popcorn. If you fancy a bit of fun that doesn't take itself too seriously, then check out this campy escapade. Just remember, you've been warned: it's deadly, it's a tower, and oh boy, are there monsters!

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