science fiction video game
The Deadly Tower of Monsters
By ACE Team, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- shoot 'em up
What it is
The Deadly Tower of Monsters is a science-fiction action adventure from ACE Team, released in 2016 for Windows. Its story follows space explorer Dick Starspeed after his ship crashes on the planet Gravoria. There, he encounters Scarlet Nova, who opposes her tyrannical father, and reunites with his companion Robot. The trio sets out to challenge the planet’s ruler, with the tower and its hostile inhabitants at the center of their journey.
The game frames its adventure as a low-budget 1970s science-fiction film, with three movie stars playing out B-level exploits. Its listed genres are action, adventure and indie; it is also described as a shoot ’em up. Play alone or in multiplayer, including co-op and shared or split-screen co-op. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Remote Play on TV. SEGA is the publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Story centers on three characters joining forces.
- Supports multiplayer and co-op.
- Includes shared or split-screen co-op.
- Offers full controller support and Remote Play on TV.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- No online co-op is listed.
Who it suits
It may suit players looking for a science-fiction action adventure with a playful movie framing. Its multiplayer and shared-screen co-op options may appeal to groups playing together.
The Deadly Tower of Monsters pairs a space-adventure story with multiplayer and co-op options. Windows is its only listed platform, so players on other systems are not covered by the listed availability.
