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Publisher: Sony
Developer: PixelJunk
Genre: Tower Defense
ESRB Rating: Everyone
Release Date: January 24, 2008
Number of Players: More than Four players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 2 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 3 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Number of Players: 4 players are available for co-op play in this game. This is the highest maximum number available for a specific mode. See chart for details.
Online Co-Op: Co-Op Play is available over the internet or an online service like Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. Each player needs their own system, game, and internet connection.
Couch Co-Op: Couch or Local Co-Op allows players to use one copy of the game with multiple controllers to play co-op. This includes both split screen play and same screen play. Couches are not required.
SplitScreen: The TV is split into multiple screens so each co-op player gets their own viewpoint. The screen could be split vertically or horizontally.
LAN or Systemlink: Co-Op Play is available over a Local Network or System Link Connection. Most likely a router will be required, but you may use a crossover cable in some cases.
Drop-In/Drop-Out: Players can join or leave a cooperative game session at anytime without disrupting an existing player's game.
Inspired by the popular and addictive "tower defense" genre, PixelJunk™ Monsters takes the simple real-time strategy concept of building, researching and base defending and presents it in a uniquely attractive style. With meticulously hand-drawn 2D art, PixelJunk™ Monsters recreates the look of a classic with crisp graphics designed for optimal viewing in Full 1080p HD.
In PixelJunk™ Monsters, the player controls a defender-of-the-forest character in a lush 2D environment. The player's goal is to strategically defend the pathway to his homebase from an onslaught of various threatening monsters. In between waves of monster attacks, the player scrambles to reinforce his defenses by collecting gold coins and jewels from fallen enemies to finance new towers and research deadlier weapons. Eventually, the player can harness the elements throughout the 20 different stages to cast lightning storms across the forest. Gamers can enjoy PixelJunk™ Monsters with a friend in offline co-op mode, which requires careful strategy and communication. Additionally, PixelJunk™ Monsters will support online leaderboards for both 1p and 2p co-op.
[SONY]| Co-Op Information | |
| Local Co-Op: | Yes |
| Number of Players Offline: | 2 Players |
| Online Co-Op: | No |
| Number of Players Online: | 0 Players |
| LAN or System Link: | No |
| Number of Players via LAN or System link: | 0 Players |
| Splitscreen: | No |
| Playable Online with Splitscreen: | No |
| Number of Players Online with Splitscreen: | 0 Players |
| Drop-In / Drop-Out: | No |
| Co-Op Specific Content: | Yes |
| Single player content available in Co-Op: | Yes |
One great aspect of PJM is that it really encourages teamwork. To beat some of the more difficult levels you have to come up with a plan and divvy up responsibilities. It was lots of fun and had us high-five'ing each other after finishing a challenging map.
Each time you defeat a special stage you unlock a new power. Defeating the first special stage gives you the ability to run (When you press the 'o' button), Defeating the second special stage give you the ability to place mines (you place them with the square circle, and each of the mines costs 5 gems). Defeating the final special stage gives you the ability to build a powerful tower.
Being a hardcore starcraft and warcraft strategy fan, I am now hoping someone will release a version of DoTa for the consoles!!
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