š¹ Before Celeste, developer Maddy Makes Games created one of the greatest local multiplayer games of all time. TowerFall Ascension is a lightning-fast archery battler where up to four players fight on a single screen, and at Couch Gaming Hub, it's a regular pick whenever we want short, intense matches that end in shouting.
šÆ The rules are simple. Each archer has a handful of arrows. Shoot an opponent, stomp on their head, or catch an incoming arrow out of the air with a perfectly timed dodge. Once your arrows are fired, you'll need to go and pick them back up, which leads to tense moments where you're defenceless and running for your life. Treasure chests add power-ups like bomb arrows, wings and shields to keep every round unpredictable.
ā” Matches last only a few seconds, so it's easy to play "just one more". The screen wraps around, so you can drop through the floor and appear at the top, which leads to some incredible trick shots. If you'd rather work together, the Quest mode lets two players team up against waves of monsters, and Trials mode lets you sharpen your skills solo.
š® So, are you ready to draw your bow? Grab three friends and four controllers, and prepare for the fastest, most intense rounds your couch has ever seen. Remember: always pick up your arrows!