PixelJunk Monsters

Infobox VG| title = PixelJunk Monsters


caption = Logo for "PixelJunk Monsters Encore".
developer = Q-Games
publisher = ^JPN Q-Games
^NA SCEA
^PAL SCEE
designer =
engine =
release = January 24, 2008
genre = Tower defense
modes = Single player; Two player co-op (local)
ratings = ESRB: E (Everyone)
platforms = PlayStation 3, PSP (via Remote Play)
media = Download
resolution = 720p, 1080i, 1080p (HDTV)
480p/576p (EDTV)
480i/576i (SDTV)

"PixelJunk Monsters" is a game developed by Q-Games for the PlayStation 3. It was released worldwide on the PlayStation Store on January 24th, 2008. [ [http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/01/16/pixeljunk-monsters-set-to-launch-next-week PlayStation.Blog » PixelJunk Monsters Set to Launch Next Week ] ]

"PixelJunk Monsters Encore", an expansion pack for the game, was released April 24, 2008 in Japan; May 8, 2008 in North America; and May 15, 2008 in Europe. [ [http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/29/pixeljunk-monsters-encore-details-interview/ PlayStation.Blog » PixelJunk Monsters Encore details + interview ] ]

Gameplay

Gameplay in "PixelJunk Monsters" borrows similarities from various tower defense titles. The objective is to build defense towers along the enemies' path to keep them from reaching a hut, or base. Several small creatures dwell at the base. For each enemy that survives the defense towers and reaches the hut, one creature is killed. If all creatures are wiped out, the level is failed.

Towers have distinct attributes, such as rapid fire, long range, air-focused, etc. Destroyed enemies usually drop coins and occasionally give gems, which then can be used to build and upgrade towers.

There are a total of 21 different levels (36 with the expansion pack) at 3 stages of difficulty. There are also 3 special stages that unlock unique abilities for the player character.

"PixelJunk Monsters Encore"

The "PixelJunk Monsters Encore" expansion pack includes an additional 15 levels, including layouts inspired by classic arcade games such as "Pac-Man" and "Space Invaders". There are also small tweaks to gameplay; for instance, the ice tower is unlocked at the beginning of every level and the tesla tower is less expensive to purchase.

oundtrack

Infobox Album |
Name = Dive into PixelJunk Monsters
Type = Album
Artist = Otograph


Released = May 22, 2008
Recorded =
Genre =
Length = 40:53
Label =
Producer =
Reviews = The music for the game was developed by Otograph. On May 22, 2008, a soundtrack album for the game titled "Dive into PixelJunk Monsters" was released via the PlayStation Store. It is the first audio album to be released through PSN.

Reception

VG Reviews
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rev1=1UP.com
rev1Score=Acite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3165843&p=37|title= PixelJunk Monsters Review|publisher=1UP.com|date=2008-02-01|accessdate=2008-07-25]
rev2=The A.V. Club
rev2Score=Bcite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/content/games/pixeljunk_monsters|title=PixelJunk Monsters|publisher=The A.V. Club|date=2008-02-18|accessdate=2008-07-25]
rev3=GameSpot
rev3Score=7.5/10cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/strategy/pixeljunkmonsters/review.html?sid=6185329|title=PixelJunk Monsters for PlayStation 3 Review|publisher=GameSpot|date=2008-01-30|accessdate=2008-07-25]
rev4=IGN
rev4Score=8.5/10cite web|url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/848/848261p1.html|title=PixelJunk Monsters review|publisher=IGN|date=2008-01-28|accessdate=2008-07-25]
GR=84%cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/944234.asp|title=PixelJunk Monsters Reviews|publisher=Game Rankings|accessdate=2008-07-25]
MC=83/100cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/pixeljunkmonsters?|title=PixelJunk Monsters (ps3:2008): Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=2008-07-25] "PixelJunk Monsters" received generally postive reviews.

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