PixelJunk Monsters PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jan 24, 2008
Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Gaming Age
    100
    While the game is deceptively simple on the surface, there's much more to mastering each level as you progress further in.
  2. Play UK
    94
    The best game we've played this year. [Issue#163, p.92]
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  3. Console Monster
    93
    It is seriously hard not to recommend PjM to anyone, as it is just such a great tribute to the tower defence genre, and is easily one of the best titles available on the PlayStation Store.
  4. Thunderbolt
    90
    Admittedly, PixelJunk Monsters doesn’t offer too much different from many tower defense titles, but what it lacks in originality it more than makes up in polish.
  5. Play Magazine
    90
    The look is so sharp and appealing in HD, but you really have to appreciate PixelJunk Monsters even more for a style that feels so removed from the norm. [Apr 2008, p.63]
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  6. TotalPlayStation
    90
    Above all else, though, it's the game's delightful sense of balance and ever-present progress carrot dangling just out of reach that kept me coming back.
  7. 1UP
    90
    It's a good-looking, sublimely clever game that sets out a host of expectations for future PixelJunk projects.
  8. Gameplanet
    90
    PixelJunk Monsters is a quirky, fun tower defence game that will have you laughing, and crying, as you try to beat each level.
  9. GotNext
    90
    Pixeljunk Monsters is the sworn enemy of a good night's rest, but who's got time to sleep when one more round is calling?
  10. GamePro
    90
    PixelJunk Monsters's only drawback is the throw-your-controller-against-the-wall frustration found on some of its more difficult levels. Still, considering everything it does right AND the fact that it supports PSP remote play, it's certainly worthy of a download.
  11. Gamers' Temple
    88
    It may have the word "junk" in its title, but this game is a monster of a good time.
  12. Cheat Code Central
    88
    It has a very complete-feeling RTS-based gameplay that makes the title well worth the price of the download. And while the game itself may be short in terms of a traditional RTS (you'll probably beat this one in 8-9 hours), it offers a whole bunch of fun.
  13. NZGamer
    88
    PixelJunk Monsters is the definition of a game “which takes five minutes to learn, but a lifetime to master.” Its level designs are spectacular, challenging and vibrant, while its easy going controller layout allows you to jump straight in to the action and try to wade through the twenty or so levels on offer.

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User Score
7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. MartinDK
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Have had tons of hours playing single player and co-op. Absolutely fantastic game.......................... 10/10… Full Review »
  2. drewezbreezee
    10
    i said i would never give a game a 10 i have eaten those words twice. i feel like i am jumping on the bandwagon to rave about how charming unique and clever this title is as i run around erecting towers to keep various insects from hearting my m8s. sounds simple. is simple. and one of the most difficult ..lol...games i have played. 10… Full Review »
  3. TwistedVivid
    1
    Pure Junk. this game is just so damn boring and frustrating god good I'm glad this game is was only one dollar because that's about what its worth.
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