Tricky Towers
- August 1, 2016
- WeirdBeard
- 12h median play time
Tricky Towers is not fun or enjoyable, but you might get something out of it if you’re a masochist.
Get on SteamTricky 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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Reviews
- Tricky Towers is a fun and chaotic multiplayer game that combines Tetris mechanics with physics, making it a great party game to play with friends.
- The game features multiple modes, including Race, Survival, and Puzzle, which add variety and keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The colorful graphics and whimsical sound design enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The online multiplayer experience is often lacking due to a small player base, making it difficult to find matches and resulting in long wait times.
- The game can become repetitive quickly, as it only offers three main game modes, which may not provide enough content for extended play sessions.
- Some players have reported issues with the physics engine and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration during matches.
- gameplay93 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tricky Towers" offers a unique twist on classic Tetris mechanics, incorporating physics-based elements, power-ups, and various modes that enhance multiplayer fun. While the game is praised for its entertaining and chaotic multiplayer experience, it faces criticism for its repetitive single-player content and frustrating mechanics that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it provides a solid, albeit imperfect, puzzle experience that shines in local multiplayer settings but may not justify its price for solo play.
“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.”
“Tricky Towers is a good romp when playing local multiplayer with friends – the floppy physics add tension (both literally and metaphorically) and the spells make the gameplay interesting and dynamic.”
“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.”
“Great multiplayer, but the single-player game is full of frustrating mechanics and irritating RNG-oriented challenges.”
“The gameplay suffers quite a bit in single-player, though, and even though the price is cheap, the game does wear thin eventually.”
- humor42 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to generate laughter and chaos during multiplayer sessions. Many reviews note that the game's silly mechanics and competitive nature lead to hilarious moments, especially when playing with friends or family. Overall, it is described as a fun and entertaining experience that guarantees laughter, making it an excellent choice for social gaming.
“Funny, silly, and a great time with friends!”
“The game also features a great sense of humor, colorful graphics, and catchy sound effects that make it a joy to play.”
“Great game to play with up to 4 players and the screaming, yelling, laughing, and crying all at the same time adds a lot of chaos.”
- graphics39 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their colorful, cartoony, and cute aesthetic, which enhances the overall enjoyment and charm of the gameplay. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and lighthearted art style, noting that they contribute to a fun and inviting atmosphere, making it accessible for all ages. While some mention the simplicity of the graphics, they are generally seen as well-suited to the game's playful and strategic nature.
“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 art style and animation give this game such a cute atmosphere, it actually fits with the low-key stressful experience and is overall just adorable.”
“Don't let the baby-game-graphics fool you, you and your child/children will be throwing controllers etc. together.”
“Tetris with physics basically; the art style is pretty cheerful and cute which serves to somewhat appease you while you scream 'this is some bs'; what?”
“Art style sucks for the characters.”
- music39 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as charming, upbeat, and well-suited to the whimsical atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of gameplay. However, many users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive after extended play, with a limited number of tracks contributing to this feeling. While the audio complements the cute graphics and fun mechanics, some players found it annoying over time, suggesting a desire for more variety and options to customize audio settings.
“The soundtrack matches the atmosphere of the game very well.”
“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.”
“This is a super fun game with adorable music.”
“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.”
“The music gets repetitive after an hour or so.”
“Although after two hours, the music did lose its initial charm and became rather repetitive.”
- stability17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches, particularly in online and multiplayer modes. Players have experienced significant lag, crashes, and unresponsive controls, especially after recent updates. While some enjoy the game despite these issues, the overall consensus highlights a need for improved stability and performance.
“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 laggy. 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 the winner.”
“Only downside, for me at least, is that I often get disconnected from a game or the game just freezes for a while.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as minimal or lacking, with some users noting that it features a brief and not particularly engaging story mode. While there are single-player missions that serve as challenges, the focus remains heavily on puzzle gameplay, and the multiplayer experience is recommended for more enjoyment. Overall, the narrative elements are considered secondary to the gameplay mechanics.
“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.”
“For single player, there are a bunch of quests that work as tutorials or later ones as real challenges.”
“It has no story or distractions; either play the three different modes in endless mode or the 50 different trials/levels - focused on puzzle gameplay.”
“Bad story.”
“The 'story' mode is alright; it's not that long, but some levels are quite hard.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players finding it highly enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, while others feel that the modes can become stale over time. Customization options and diverse game modes contribute positively to replay value, but many agree that the experience is significantly enhanced when played with friends. Overall, while there are elements that promote replayability, the game may lack depth for solo players or after extended play.
“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.”
“Part 2: most replayable party game ever! I can't stop playing; please add more game modes.”
“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 good for an afternoon, but even on sale, the amount of modes makes the game really lackluster, and they aren't that replayable either.”
“There's not a lot of replayability in this.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cute and engaging art style, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals effectively create a charming environment, some players feel the sound design could further immerse them in the game's atmosphere. Overall, the combination of unique gameplay elements and a lighthearted aesthetic contributes to a captivating and addictive 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 is overall just adorable.”
“The visuals are appropriate for the game atmosphere and setting.”
“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.”
“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.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players describe the emotional aspect of the game as a mix of wholesome family fun and intense, sometimes heartbreaking experiences. While some find joy and laughter, others report feelings of immense emotional suffering, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. Overall, it creates a unique emotional landscape that resonates deeply with players.
“Caused me immense emotional suffering and internal bleeding. 10/10 would trick towers again.”
“Amazing game, heartbreaking, tense.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
While some users report issues with optimization, including connectivity problems, the game generally performs well, running smoothly even on lower-end systems. Overall, it has received a positive performance rating of 9/10.
“Both local and online battle modes can be played with up to 4 players, and both modes track players’ performance in matches and display rankings on the leaderboard.”
“But performance is 9/10.”
“The game runs smoothly even on slower computers.”
“The game is unoptimized and keeps telling me I have no internet.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort that can feel overwhelming and tedious.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This becomes grinding *really* fast.”
Critic Reviews
Tricky Towers Review
Tricky Towers is not fun or enjoyable, but you might get something out of it if you’re a masochist.
40%Tricky Towers Review
Tricky Towers is a good romp when playing local multiplayer with friends – the floppy physics add tension (both literally and metaphorically) and the spells make the gameplay interesting and dynamic. The gameplay suffers quite a bit in single player, though, and even though the price is cheap, the game does wear thin eventually.
60%Tricky Towers PS4 Review
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.
80%
