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Tricky Towers

Tricky Towers is not fun or enjoyable, but you might get something out of it if you’re a masochist.
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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
stability, story
89% User Score Based on 3,621 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

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Tricky Towers is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by WeirdBeard and was released on August 2, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Tricky Towers is a challenging, physics-based puzzler game. Stacking colored blocks to build a stable tower while using Tetris-like mechanics, players must also contend with magical powers and spell-casting to disrupt opponents. Compete in local or online multiplayer, or tackle the solo mode for a test of strategy and skill.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,621 reviews
gameplay50 positive mentions
stability22 negative mentions
  • Tricky Towers is a fun and chaotic party game that shines in multiplayer, especially with friends.
  • The physics-based gameplay adds a unique twist to the classic Tetris formula, making it engaging and challenging.
  • The game features multiple modes, including Race, Survival, and Puzzle, providing variety and replayability.
  • The online player base is low, making it difficult to find matches, which can lead to a lack of multiplayer fun.
  • The game can become repetitive quickly due to its limited modes and mechanics, leading to boredom after extended play.
  • Some players experience frustrating physics inconsistencies that can ruin the gameplay experience.
  • gameplay
    160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Tricky Towers" is a unique twist on traditional Tetris mechanics, incorporating physics-based challenges and competitive magic spells that enhance multiplayer experiences. While the game offers addictive and chaotic fun, especially in local play, some players find the mechanics frustrating and the single-player content lacking, leading to a perception of limited replayability. Overall, it is praised for its innovative approach and engaging multiplayer dynamics, though opinions vary on its long-term value and balance.

    • “Tricky Towers is a deceptively simple yet highly addictive physics-based puzzle game that blends the classic block-stacking mechanics of Tetris with the chaotic unpredictability of real-world gravity.”
    • “Overall, Tricky Towers is a solid twist on the Tetris formula, including power-ups and a physics system that makes the gameplay feel new and refreshing.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and simple to learn, while the graphics are cute and quirky.”
    • “The gameplay is not good enough to justify the price it is sold at.”
    • “After my first initial matches, the gameplay just got more and more irritating than fun.”
    • “The game is quite polished but even on sale, I wouldn't pay more than $2.50 for how basic and repetitive the gameplay is.”
  • humor
    91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players consistently highlighting its ability to generate laughter through chaotic gameplay and unexpected physics. The combination of funny power-ups, silly graphics, and the competitive nature of multiplayer sessions leads to hilarious moments, making it a perfect choice for parties and gatherings with friends. Overall, the game is described as a delightful mix of frustration and fun, ensuring that players enjoy both the challenges and the comedic outcomes of their gameplay experiences.

    • “Ultimately, Tricky Towers succeeds by taking a classic concept and twisting it into something new, hilarious, and often unexpectedly challenging.”
    • “It's a game where failure is frequent but never punishing, where victory feels earned but never guaranteed, and where competition is as much about laughing at physics as it is about beating your friends.”
    • “The competitive situation, the physics, and the wacky power-ups really make for some truly hilarious moments.”
  • graphics
    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by a cheerful and charming cartoon-like art style, featuring vibrant colors and whimsical animations that enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the cute and inviting visuals, some find them to be somewhat generic and repetitive over time. Overall, the graphics effectively complement the fun and strategic gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.

    • “Aesthetically, the game is cheerful and charming, with a cartoon-like art style that emphasizes color, movement, and whimsy.”
    • “The game's vibrant visuals and accessible controls make it easy for anyone to pick up and enjoy.”
    • “This game’s graphics are colorful and vibrant, with a wizard theme that creates a charming appeal.”
    • “The visuals are colorful yet generic, and the music can get repetitive after a while.”
    • “The graphics are a little childish, but the game is still fun.”
    • “In the game you'll find: bad controls, wonky physics, mediocre graphics/sound and a whole bunch of awful randomness, among other things.”
  • music
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat, whimsical quality that complements the visuals and gameplay, creating a charming atmosphere. However, many users note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, with some wishing for more variety and options to unlock additional tracks. Overall, while the music is initially delightful and enhances the experience, its limited diversity may detract from long-term enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack, a lighthearted mix of upbeat tunes and mystical themes, complements the tone perfectly, maintaining a balance between tension and fun.”
    • “Upon getting the soundtrack and taking a closer listen, I appreciated a lot of the smaller details in instrumentation and the diversity of sounds used, which make each track lively despite looping for hours on end.”
    • “The music is very happy and light for a very stressful game.”
    • “The visuals are colorful yet generic, and the music can get repetitive after a while.”
    • “I just recommend you turn the audio off as soon as possible because although it is initially charming, the audio (both effects and music) is just annoying, charmingly so but still annoying.”
    • “Although after two hours, the music did lose its initial charm and became rather repetitive.”
  • stability
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly in online multiplayer modes, which often lead to crashes and disconnections. While the game runs well on PC and consoles in offline modes, the online experience is frequently marred by lag and freezing issues. Overall, players express frustration over the game's instability, despite enjoying its core gameplay.

    • “Runs great on PC and consoles.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is across different platforms.”
    • “It's also incredibly buggy, which is very surprising considering how simple it is.”
    • “I used to love this game but it seems the recent update made my game incredibly laggy, like barely able to stay above 20 fps, when before I would even have a single frame drop. This isn't just a me situation; I have a friend whose PC freezes and crashes when trying to play this game, and it has only ever happened with this game.”
    • “Also, multiplayer mode freezes almost every time, causing others to crash/exit and declaring another as winner.”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a lack of depth or engaging narrative, describing it as either non-existent or poorly executed. While there is a story mode available, it is often overshadowed by the focus on puzzle gameplay and multiplayer features, leading to a perception that the single-player experience lacks meaningful storytelling. Overall, players seem to appreciate the challenge of the missions but find the narrative elements to be minimal or unsatisfactory.

    • “And as they turned to the builder, their whispers of awe grew louder, telling the story of the man who had tamed the desert itself.”
    • “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “For single player, there are a bunch of quests that work as tutorial/training or later ones as real challenges.”
    • “The game features a variety of modes, including a story mode, local and online multiplayer, and different levels of difficulty that make it accessible to players of all skill levels.”
    • “Single player's campaign is made of puzzles with an increasing challenge and is devoid of any story.”
    • “The 'story' mode is alright, it's not that long, but some levels are quite hard.”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable with various game modes and mechanics that keep the experience fresh, others feel it lacks depth and becomes stale over time, especially in solo play. Many reviews highlight that the game shines in multiplayer settings, offering fun and engaging experiences, but some users note that the limited modes can diminish long-term replay value. Overall, it seems to cater well to group play, but may not sustain interest for solo gamers.

    • “While it doesn’t have the endless depth of some other puzzle games, its unique mechanics and high replayability make it a standout in its genre.”
    • “The different game modes and power-ups/debuffs keep things fresh and really add to the replayability, as the different game modes give you different main priorities to master and the spells create both additional obstacles to overcome and beneficial scenarios to use to your advantage.”
    • “A falling blocks game like no other, Tricky Towers delivers a multiplayer puzzler with endless local and online replayability.”
    • “Not much replayability; the game modes get stale after a while. Honestly, the only fun that comes from this is playing with friends.”
    • “It's a great fun game for kids and adults alike, but with little replay value.”
    • “It's good for an afternoon, but even on sale, the amount of modes makes the game really lackluster, and they aren't that replayable either.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a cute and engaging aesthetic, enhanced by quirky music and appropriate visuals that complement the gameplay. While some players feel the sound design could improve immersion, the overall atmosphere is described as charming and addictive, making for a unique and enjoyable experience.

    • “The quirky music adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack matches the atmosphere of the game very well.”
    • “The art style and animation give this game such a cute atmosphere; it actually fits with the low-key stressful experience online and overall is just adorable.”
    • “It doesn’t hurt the gameplay, but it keeps the atmosphere from standing out.”
    • “The sounds are okay and could make more of an attempt at immersing players into the atmosphere.”
    • “It's Tetris with some unique magic-esque abilities and a cutesy atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a wide range of emotions while engaging with the game, from feelings of deep frustration and sadness to moments of wholesome joy and family fun. The emotional impact is highlighted by intense experiences in challenging modes, leading to both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. Overall, the game elicits a complex emotional response, making it memorable and engaging.

    • “Caused me immense emotional suffering and internal bleeding. 10/10 would play Trick Towers again.”
    • “Amazing game, heartbreaking, tense.”
    • “Wholesome family fun.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance even on slower computers and commend its solid visuals, others criticize it for being unoptimized and experiencing connectivity issues. Overall, the performance is rated highly by some, but significant optimization problems persist.

    • “But performance is 9/10.”
    • “Game runs smoothly even on slower computers.”
    • “Solid visuals and performance.”
    • “The optimization is very bad.”
    • “Game is unoptimized and told me I had no internet.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive, often requiring significant time investment. However, some appreciate that the grinding involves engaging activities and challenges rather than mindless repetition, making it more enjoyable for those aiming for 100% completion. Overall, while the grinding can feel overwhelming, it offers rewarding experiences for dedicated players.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This becomes grinding *really* fast.”
    • “I tend to 100% games where I can now, and few are as fun to hunt all the achievements for as this one, since it isn't just mindless grinding, but doing actual little tricks and achieving some fun stuff.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features expressive animations and charming character designs that enhance the overall experience, although some players feel these elements are not essential to the gameplay.

    • “The expressive animations and cute character designs fill this game with charm, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The depth of character development truly makes each character feel unique and relatable.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel meaningful and impactful.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “Despite the expressive animations and cute character designs, the characters themselves are one-dimensional and forgettable.”
    • “The game offers little in terms of meaningful growth for its characters, leaving players wanting more substance.”
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Tricky Towers is a casual platformer game with kids theme.

Tricky Towers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 78 hours playing Tricky Towers.

Tricky Towers was released on August 2, 2016.

Tricky Towers was developed by WeirdBeard.

Tricky Towers has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Tricky Towers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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