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Archers leap through compact arenas, reclaiming scarce arrows to fight friends in versus matches or survive co-op monster waves.
Released 11 Mar 2014
Catch Flying Arrows
Stomp Rival Archers
Survive Monster Waves
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 master and combat is fierce.
Developed by Maddy Makes Games Inc., Extremely OK Games, Ltd. · Published by Maddy Makes Games Inc.
TowerFall Ascension puts players in the role of archers battling in compact, single-screen arenas. Versus matches pit players against one another locally, while Quest mode lets one or two players work together against monsters and enemy archers.
Combat combines aiming and shooting with jumping, dashing, dodging, and stomping opponents. Arrows travel in arcs, and ammunition is limited: players must recover arrows, including by catching them in midair. Treasure chests add power-ups that can change a fight.
Quest mode advances through waves of enemies, while Versus offers 120 arenas and a broad set of match variants for changing the rules. Players can also unlock additional archers and discover hidden secrets.
Players frequently enjoy TowerFall Ascension as a fast, accessible local multiplayer game, especially its versus matches with friends and family. Reviews also praise the depth that emerges from its simple controls, the customizable match variants, and the cooperative Quest mode. Some reviewers find the solo or Quest content short, and several note that the game lacks built-in online multiplayer.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 30 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 87/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
