The Deadly Tower of Monsters

Unless you grew up watching movies like Clash of the Titans, 20 Million Miles to Earth, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts and any other number of Ray Harryhausen or Harryhausen-esque pictures, you'll really be missing the point of The Deadly Tower of Monsters which would be a shame; strip away the B-movie aesthetics of the game and you're left with a mostly unremarkable but mindlessly enjoyable top-down beat-em-up that pits you against everything from evil apes to flying saucers to giant ants. With that said, I can't overstate how brilliantly that low-budget sci-fi influence is realised. The scenery looks cobbled together from cheap rubber and styrofoam. Enemies are either obviously stuntmen in suits or stop-motion effects. Many times, you can see the strings holding them up or the boom mic appearing in cutscenes. The plot is authentically nonsensical. Every facet of the

Whoa Flashback! These were the movies I grew up with and before you think to yourself, 'Good Grief! How old IS this chump?', lets just state I'm a product of the early '70's man.. Groovy.. So TDToM was on my wishlist since it was on Steam. The old throwback SciFi movie plots, the weapons, the Monsters! I really enjoy the visual appeal and the voice acting, thus-far, has been superb! Corney jokes and witticisms abound but does not detract as they actually progress with your game-play. Dinosaurs? Yes Dinosaurs! But how one particular large specimen was realized is a funny story.. lol.. Time to wrap this up as I'm sure someone more witty and verbose will come in and break down ever aspect but for me I'm just enjoying what it is and not what it's not. It's lighthearted, action packed [BAM!, POW! BooM!] and really tickles my funsies.. ~Icky

The game is a little rough around the edges at times. The camera can be a bit wonky when using a keyboard and mouse, more so if you try and go somewhere the game never meant for you to go. The level desgin is amazing and leads to very solid platforming 99% of the time. The fact that you are almost constently moving up with no loading screens really gives you a sense of hight and then jumping off the tower to go get some hidden item really shows how much thought they put into the game and the titular tower. While the game is solid all around and fun the real place it shines is the love for B-movies. The sense of humor and the presentation are spot on. The VHS effects, the stop motion animation on enemies, the set pieces, all of it just works togeather. This is the video game you wanted as a kid, even if thats back when video games were pong. Yet you don't have to be old and or a fan of B

Ever wanted to be in a "B" movie that could be featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000? This game is probably about the closest that any of us can reasonably expect to come to such an experience... The game is a basic isometric hack and slash adventure game. Action-wise it is not trying to reinvent the genre. However it is cast in a very inventive way: You are acting out the actions of the protagonists of a classic "B" movie being re-released on DVD while the director of the movie gives commentary about the film's production. The presentation of the game is outstanding. It looks very much like an old sci-fi/horror flick from the 50's or 60's, complete with cheesy special effects such as visible strings holding flying creatures aloft. "The effects guys promised me the strings wouldn't be visible..." In addition to the awesome graphical presentation the director of the

I very rarely write reviews for games, but this is, by far, the most unique, enjoyable, humorous experience I have ever had playing a game. I believe I played for ten hours, and I didn't play a single other game until I finished this one. Moreover, I will most definitely be revisiting it soon. Usually, when game journalists say a game has a unique story, they're just compensating for crappy gameplay and trying to elevate games to the "true artform" they wish it to be (even though every game is already clearly art). This game has it all: a story that is unheard of in the gaming universe; humor to please you endlessly; fantastic gameplay that ramps up in difficulty when you're ready; 24 different and upgradeable weapons; and a look that you just won't find anywhere else. The only thing I would note is that the combat isn't very tight, but the game makes up for it in varying the gameplay a

Rating: 7.5/10 Overview: Top down shooter The Good: + A funny premise where you play in a campy 1970’s B movie filled with robots, aliens, dinosaurs and monkeys along with directory commentary to provide some humor. + Plenty of melee and range weapons that can be upgraded by finding blue, silver and gold cogs scattered throughout the game + The overall level design is cool. You start at the very bottom and work your way up the tower. You can also jump off and skydive and reach hidden platforms below + Good enemy variety The Average: +/- A short adventure lasting anywhere between 3-5 hours. +/- Camera can be a bit problematic at times +/- The overall gameplay doesn’t change too much so there is a somewhat repetitive feeling by the time you reach the end of the game. Conclusion: A fun light-hearted game that should keep you busy for a little while. Ace makes some really creat