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PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe

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PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe
86
9.7 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 21 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Developer: Q-Games

Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: October 1, 2009

Summary

The addictive world of PixelJunk Monsters goes on the move with the arrival of PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe. Combining the popular PlayStation 3 original strategy title with its follow-up expansion pack, Encore, PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe boasts all the gameplay of its PS3 counterpart with fresh new content and added portability. Defend your forest brood against an onslaught of monsters by building towers which automatically fire on your enemies. Make sure your placement and strategy is sound, or your helpless children will find themselves as a quick snack for the nasty encroaching creatures. PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe features a new island with 11 stages, unique monsters and bosses, a Medal challenge mode, Medal room (with movie player, gallery and sound player) and more. [SCEE]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

1UP

If you've already beat the previous two islands, trying to gain medals for each challenge will give you a whole other goal to obsess over, but if you've never played PixelJunk Monsters before, well, there's no better time than now!

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95

Kombo

This is a no-brainer. PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe is one of the best games on the PSP.

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95

TotalPlayStation

There should be no weighing of options, no hemming and hawing over whether the $20 asking price is worth it -- it is -- I promise you, it is.

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92

Cheat Code Central

Between the new maps, new towers, and the online capabilities, there is plenty of new content and features for diehard fans to experience in this new version.

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91

Gamer 2.0

Easily the definitive version of this tower defense game.

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90

Destructoid

Again, PixelJunk Monsters on the PS3 was already a great game, but this PSP update is the ultimate version. Both the original and the expansion are included, as well as online play, new stages and new weapons.

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90

WonderwallWeb

A fantastic title which offers great value and hours of fun.

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90

IGN

If it feels like all I've done is talk about how awesome PixelJunk Monster Deluxe is in this review, it's probably because I have.

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90

Pocket Gamer UK

The new gold standard for tower defense, PixelJunk Monster Deluxe has it all thanks to layered strategic play, action elements, and online cooperative play.

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90

GameZone

While it might have called the PS3 its home first, PixelJunk Monsters is a perfect fit on the PSP. With more features, levels, and some of the most fun and addictive strategy gameplay ever, you’re doing yourself a real disservice if you miss out on this one.

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90

Vandal Online

PixelJunk Monster Deluxe is one of the most enjoyable games we can currently find in downloadable format, both in domestic and portable consoles.

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89

PSFocus

A complete version of the PlayStation 3 game with all the expansions. Although the price is very low, you get one of the best PlayStation Network games on your PSP.

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86

GamingTrend

If you own a PSP and you enjoy tower defense games then buying PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe is a no brainer.

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86

Play UK

Incredibly addictive. [Issue#185, p.78]

80

TheSixthAxis

More maps, local and online multiplayer and stacks of secrets to unlock make this undoubtably the definitive version. We’re impressed.

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80

D+PAD Magazine

Q-Games’ quirky tower defence title is as competent as it is colourful, and the heap of additional content supplied in the PSP version makes it worthy of the deluxe title. Issues with frustration and repetition aside, the quick and accessible nature of the gameplay makes it a vital addition to the PSP’s catalogue.

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80

VideoGamer

On one hand you've got a fiendishly hard single-player game that taxes the mind as much as the reflexes, and on the other there's a more considered two-player game with a slower pace and more tactical play.

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80

GameSpot

Despite a frustrating difficulty level, the deep strategy and undeniable charm of PixelJunk Monsters will keep you hooked for hours.

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80

InsideGamer.nl

Pixeljunk Monster Deluxe is a great game. Simple in essence, but works really swell. It could even become very addictive because of that. Unfortunately it’s frustrating difficult to beat the stages in a perfect manor and content could stay out of reach when you’re stuck in a stage.

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78

PSM3 Magazine UK

It's the perfect pick up and play title for strategically minded PSP owners. [Dec 2009, p.78]

75

Gaming Age

Despite getting masochistically frustrating at times, there's a certain "je ne sais quoi" that PJM has, and Deluxe is no exception.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.7 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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